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This ebook is a hauntingly lyrical exploration of memory, loss, and the lingering presence of the past. Shadows That Remember blurs the boundaries between what’s gone and what still lives on in the quiet corners of our minds. With emotional depth and poetic storytelling, it’s a powerful reflection on the traces we leave behind—and the ones that never leave us.
Set in a future where humanity is colonizing planets across the Solar System, the story follows a soldier stationed on Venus. Tasked with recovering a crystal of vital strategic importance, he soon finds himself caught in a trap laid by the planet’s native, lizard-like inhabitants — a deadly labyrinth of invisible walls. The original version of the story, written by the young Kenneth Sterling (based on the idea from Edmond Hamilton's story "The Monster-God of Mamurth"), was half as long. Lovecraft rewrote the work, preserving as many original elements as possible. The writers adorned "In the Walls of Eryx" with playful references to known individuals in their surroundings (for example, "effjay weeds and slimy ackmanths" are references to the disliked Forrest J Ackerman).Zum Buch
Terrible things happen side by side with the ordinary. Dawn hasn't spoken to her brother, Cody, since he was sent to prison for a violent crime seven years ago. But when Dawn's seemingly perfect life in the big city implodes, she is forced to return to her childhood home and the prairie city that still holds so much pain for her and her fractured family. Cody is released from prison with a mysterious new friend by his side, and Dawn must follow increasingly sinister leads to uncover their nefarious plans to access a dangerous supernatural network. As the lines between right and wrong blur and dissolve, Dawn recons with trauma and violence, loss and reclamation in an unsettling world where spirit realms entwine with the living—and where it is humans who carry out the truly monstrous acts. Contains mature themes.Zum Buch
The story is recounted by the protagonist, Count Antoine de C, in the first person. Hundreds of years ago, Antoine's noble ancestor was responsible for the death of a dark wizard, Michel Mauvais. The wizard's son, Charles le Sorcier, swore revenge on not only him but all his descendants, cursing them to die on reaching the age of 32. The protagonist recounts how his ancestors all died in some mysterious way around the age of 32. The line has dwindled and the castle has been left to fall into disrepair, tower by tower. Finally, Antoine is the only one left, with one poor servant, Pierre, who raised him, and a tiny section of the castle with a single tower is still usable. Antoine has reached adulthood, and his 32nd year is approaching. His servant eventually dies, leaving him completely alone, and he begins exploring the ruined parts of the castle. He finds a trapdoor in one of the oldest parts. Below, he discovers a passage with a locked door at the end. Just as he turns to leave, he hears a noise behind him and sees that the door is open and someone is standing in it. The man attempts to kill him but Antoine kills him first. His dying words reveal that he is none other than Charles, who actually managed to successfully fabricate the elixir of life, enabling him to personally fulfill the curse generation after generation.Zum Buch
A sealed window. A forgotten house. A truth too quiet to ignore. The Window That Never Opened is a haunting psychological mystery by Aarav Khadka that will linger long after the last page. When a young boy stumbles upon a window that’s never been opened—and isn’t meant to be—he uncovers secrets buried in silence, grief, and decades-old lies. Whispers echo through the walls. And sometimes, what’s left unsaid is more terrifying than what’s spoken. Set in a crumbling house filled with atmosphere and sorrow, this slow-burn thriller is perfect for fans of gothic fiction, suspenseful storytelling, and mysteries that unravel at the edge of madness.Zum Buch
The Magicians: A Knight In Time A Magicians Time-Twist Adventure When Empress Matilda and her brother, Robert of Gloucester, are ripped from their crusading century into modern Melbourne, history itself comes under magical siege. Ancient oaths clash with futuristic mysticism as they encounter the enigmatic Magicians — Fred, Ana, Blake, and Mortimer — allies sworn to protect time from chaos. But old fears die hard, and not even a dragon usher, an electric warlock, or the King of Death himself can convince the Normans they’re among friends. Can a knight forge a truce with fate, or will the future fall to myth and madness? An epic clash of timelines, faith, legacy, and otherworldly truth, where the past must reckon with powers beyond belief. Gothic, witty, and utterly original. The Earl, Empress Matilda, and King Stephen are the author's direct ancestors.Zum Buch
Reclusive investigator Megan French is lured from isolation by a mysterious client who wants her to investigate the infamous Hate House. Too late, she discovers Hate House isn't a job, it's a trap. Gaslighted and manipulated, French is caught in an elaborate revenge plot seeking to unbalance her mind before framing her for a horrible crime. As French unravels the plan, she uncovers a wider world of the ultra wealthy who treat people as nothing more than pieces on a game board.Zum Buch
