Publisher: Bu Classics Books
Deep within the ancient roots of a gnarled ash tree lies a sinister secret that haunts the inhabitants of an English manor. This chilling tale explores the intersection of nature and the supernatural, where past sins take on a terrifying physical form. M. R. James weaves a masterclass in atmospheric dread, ensuring every rustle of a branch feels like a ghostly touch.
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by Washington Irving contained in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., written while he was living in Birmingham, England, and first published in 1820. It was based on a German folktale set in the Dutch culture of Post-Revolutionary War in New York State. With Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", it is among the earliest examples of American fiction still read today. (Summary by Wikipedia)Show book
Sally Delavega, the best demon-binder the world has ever seen, would do anything to banish the two hundred ghosts trapped in his head—even if it means swimming up from the bottom of his tankard. When the Navy that destroyed his life comes sailing back offering enough coin to get the job done, Sally agrees. All he has to do is help the crew of the Steadfast track down the ancient abyssal that lies sleeping at the heart of their drowned world. Why the Navy wants the demon isn’t Sally’s problem. But as they sail on, Sally begins to dredge up disturbing truths about how the world flooded and their ancient eldritch quarry that might just want to be found… Imaginative and poignant, funny and bizarre, Demon Engine brings us a bold, queer high-seas adventure that asks how deep we might venture for what we aren’t willing to lose.Show book
She fought the zombies. She survived the virus. But will the dark side of humanity take her down for good? Jen Reed found love and purpose in the apocalypse. When the zombie virus mixed with an experimental serum in her blood, she also discovered the power to control the undead. But when the shadow government vows to use her abilities to takes down its enemies, she and her remaining friends become easy targets… Desperate to escape government agents and former allies out for blood, Jen's only hope may lie in exposing the nation's leaders for who they really are. As tragedy and betrayal strike yet again, she must somehow find the will to raise her own flesh-craving army. Can she stop a well-trained militia before everyone she loves joins the walking dead? The Reckoning is the powerful conclusion to the Zombie Uprising post-apocalyptic series. If you like blood-soaked action, chilling twists, and tenacious heroines, then you'll love M.A. Robbins' dark and delicious novel.Show book
The Z-Virus toppled the state in a week, the country in a month, and the world in a year. But that won't stop Brock’s retirement. Brock, a powerful telekinetic, is desperate for peace, and his rest is long overdue after a year of fighting for the United Militarized Front, the last remaining hope against the dead. But the undead are unpredictable, and his humble mountain retreat is no fortress. Soon, he’s forced from his home and travels to Deep Vale, Texas in search of respite, grumbling all the way. Upon his arrival, the dreamy post-apocalyptic town is not all that it seems. Foolish people, hopeful or not, do foolish things when pushed to the edge. A fact that Brock quickly learns the hard way…Show book
An Epic Supernatural Thriller That Not Only Bends Space-and-Time But Also Genres When a cosmic war brews between the Zodiac races and their gods, the life of a young waitress from small-town Texas becomes the key to saving or destroying the multiverses. And all hope may depend on a young warrior from a secret faction that has been fighting against cosmic evils since the fall of Sodom and Gomorrah. Set in Contemporary USA, this epic supernatural thriller series crosses multiple genres including fantasy, mystery thriller, horror, erotica and romance with seamless transitions. And features a sprawling ensemble cast of all ages, races, and even species. It is genuine Fiction with all the genre trimmings thwarted. === WARNINGS: === Reader Discretion Is Advised! Mature content: adult language, graphic (sometimes twisted) sex, gore and violence. This is book one of the Paladin Cycle series. These ARE NOT stand alone books. “I loved it! I know, it gets a little rough and rowdy sometimes, but that just adds to the overall feeling of the story. I'm a grandmother and I'm looking forward to reading the next book to find out what happens!” “I went into this listen after having read/listen to a lengthy list of either light-hearted or YA books for the past few months. Number of the Beast reminded me that I do enjoy purely adult fiction. That is what this is, adult and dark and disturbing. I was disturbed in ways I haven’t been since opening my very first Stephen King back in high school. If that is what you are looking for, please pick this up. Good writing is getting hard to find.” “If you like your reading to be a maze of action, adventure, violence, sensuality, romance, politics, intrigue and maybe even a little social commentary, this book is probably for you.” ". . . adult and dark and disturbing." "An exciting and riveting page turner that has everything magic, paladins, love, sex, mythical beasts, and a whole realm of gods & demigoddesses." "This book was phenomenal. I couldn't put it down!"Show book
A richly atmospheric fantasy set across one day, as a ballet troupe of lost souls perform an ancient dance for the faerie realms, knowing they could be snatched away by their audience of faerie princes, imps and sprites at any moment.As dawn breaks on All Souls Day, the lingering mists part to unveil an unending vista of serried gravestones. Between them looms a theatre like a haunted house and the sleek iron carapace of a steam train–the Pearl. On board are the cast, orchestra, and crew of a traveling ballet company, performing The Apple and the Pearl.As he stumbles toward the restaurant car the lighting director, Zach, asks the new recruit, Lara, "Have you ever worked in ballet before?""Have you had any contact with the supernatural?"Everyone from the principal ballerina to the first violinist, from the wardrobe mistress to the newest members of the corps de ballet, have committed their lives to the perfection of the show. But every night they must also confront the malevolent glamor of their audience of Fae creatures only too eager to snatch them away into the Otherworld.Show book
