Editorial: BookRix
A graveyard digger shares his personal experiences, which he has had multiple times while working in a graveyard, that is haunted by many very strange things, that the normal human mind is not able to comprehend. Please review this book, if you liked it!
J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement is a short story written by Arthur Conan Doyle first published anonymously in The Cornhill Magazine in january 1884. Conan Doyle has been inspired by the real case of the ship Mary Celeste which has been found drifting in the Atlantic off Portugal, under full sail but apparently abandoned. He has been one of the first to publish a version of what happened. He drew heavily on fact but included significant differences that have since accredited to the real story, not least in calling the ship the Marie, rather than Mary, Celeste. Some journalists even took his account for real. Joseph Habakuk Jephson, a soldier who was hurt in the battle of Antietam during the American Civil War, is in convalescence. One day, an old black maid offers him a black oval shaped stone which belonged to her ancestors. At the end of the war, Jephson gets married and establishes himself as a doctor in Brooklyn.Ver libro
In the heart of Scranton, where the supernatural lurks just beneath the surface, Kara and her sisters possess a remarkable ancestral gift—the ability to transform into the powerful Kodiak Bear. Their lives are entwined with the legacy of their great, great grandfather, who left them a treasure in the form of honey farms that have sustained their family for generations. All is serene in their world until an ominous threat, one that even the local vampires find unsettling, breaches their tranquil city, endangering one of their own. In the face of danger, the sisters unveil their sharpest claws, and they seek an unlikely ally: the captivating Stephan, a vampire with a penchant for Kara. Yet, in a world governed by ancient rules that forbid the mingling of their kind, Kara finds herself at a crossroads, torn between her instincts and societal norms. As the sisters delve deeper into their family's history, they unearth dark secrets dating back to their great grandfather's time. Kara, in her quest to break a long-standing family curse, discovers that her need for Stephan goes beyond the supernatural. Together, they must confront the past, navigate forbidden desires, and combat an ominous legacy. In doing so, Kara may come to realize that healing her heart is just as essential as breaking the curse, and Stephan might hold the key to both their destinies.Ver libro
There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. From their pens to your your ears.Ver libro
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. The Gothic short story is one of the most enduring of genres. In this volume we explore works by classic authors from all corners of Europe as they explore and exploit narratives with their undeniable talents. 1 - The Top 10 Short Stories - European Gothic - An Introduction 2 - The Force of Blood by Miguel de Cervantes 3 - The Hand by Guy de Maupassant 4 - The Spider by Hanns Heinz Ewers 5 - Wake Not the Dead - Part 1 by Ernst Raupach 6 - Wake Not the Dead - Part 2 by Ernst Raupach 7 - St Johns Eve by Nikolai Gogol 8 - Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu 9 - Belphagor by Niccolo Machiavelli 10 - The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin 11 - Vampirismus or Aurelia by E T A Hoffman 12 - The Mummy's Foot by Theophile GautierVer libro
Laugher and horror join together to give you a good listening experience. Enjoy!Ver libro
Immerse yourself in the chilling worlds of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft like never before with "Thunderstorms - Lovecraft and Poe." This unique collection of short stories from two masters of horror comes to life, set against the haunting backdrop of rolling thunder, rain, and crackling storms. Perfect for fans of gothic literature, this digital audiobook transports you into the eerie, atmospheric settings that these authors so famously conjure. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Poe’s dark explorations of the human psyche or Lovecraft’s cosmic horrors, this audiobook enhances every word with the natural soundtrack of suspense and dread. Let the storms outside your window blend with the storms within the tales themselves. Curl up, turn the lights low, and experience timeless horror like never before. "Thunderstorms - Lovecraft and Poe" will pull you into the eye of the storm, where fear lurks in every shadow. Get your copy now for a bone-chilling listening experience.Ver libro
