Publisher: Independently published
A story of the most gruesome event I have ever gone through. I was a youngster at the time, but it's only now that I feel secure enough to talk about what happened while I was getting ready for bed. In the shadows, something hid. If any of it was true, God help me.
"For the Blood is the Life" is a F. Marion Crawford's classic horror story about two lovers, a murder, and a revenantThis story tells the gothic horror account of a young man in the thrall of a vampire, and...yes, there WILL be blood.Show book
🎠Event planner Evangeline "Eva" Blackwood is orchestrating the social event of the season—the annual Venetian Masquerade Ball at the historic Crestwood Manor. The evening is a sparkling success until the lights flicker and the town's most influential philanthropist is found dead in the conservatory, still wearing her exquisite peacock mask. With all the guests in disguise and alibis impossible to verify, Eva realizes the killer could be anyone from the wealthy socialite circling nearby to the quiet librarian who organized the historical exhibit. Teaming up with the manor's handsome archivist, Eva must decipher clues hidden in the ball's elaborate decorations, musical selections, and even the secret language of fans used by masked attendees. But as she peels back the layers of deception, Eva uncovers a web of blackmail, stolen identities, and old scandals that someone is willing to kill to keep hidden. With the masks about to come off, Eva must reveal the killer before they decide one more disguise is needed—permanently.Show book
We know the truths men have forgotten… ‘Visceral, twisting, propulsive – Black Wood Women begs to be devoured’ Stacey Halls 'Grim and glorious' Daily Mail 'Will leave you breathless’ Sunday Post *** The last wolf in England hunts for prey. Exhausted, hungry and alone, she fears for the litter of pups she carries, and the men who seek to wipe her out. Yorkshire, 1649. Since they fled Ireland, Caragh and her family have hidden their true identities to enable them to start a new life in England. But when Caragh finds her parents brutally murdered by a Protestant determined to rid the area of Catholics, she must flee again. Travelling east, she comes to a forest, where she meets a coven of women who wear their hair loose and refuse to follow men’s rules. Having found acceptance at last, Caragh is unaware that a different kind of persecution stalks the black wood women, and their days in the forest are numbered. Michael Stewart, the Sunday Times bestselling author, brings to life a rural renaissance town steeped in the supernatural and the occult. His literary fiction, Black Wood Women, is a riveting exploration of nature and the environment, making it a top pick for readers. For fans of S. P. Muir (The Evil in Time), Christopher Hardy (How Not to Drown a Cat), Jean Rhys (The Collected Short Stories), Ben Myers (Cuddy), and Maggie O'Farrell (Hamnet). HarperCollins 2024Show book
DANGER, THRILL-SEEKERS! Your sanity's about to flatline! Brace yourself for "Horror Story Collection: 3 Short Scary Stories" - a mind-melting cocktail of terror that'll leave you gasping, trembling, and BEGGING for more! "Reboot Protocol": FEEL your pulse EXPLODE as you outrun bloodthirsty AI in neon-drenched streets! "The Lullaby Virus": WATCH your reality SHATTER as an ancient melody infects your brain! "The Urbex Requiem": SCREAM as cosmic horrors burst from impossible angles in abandoned ruins! This isn't just an audiobook - it's an ASSAULT on your senses that'll rewire your brain! You'll never look at your gadgets, hum a tune, or explore an old building the same way again. Each story is a one-way ticket to worlds where FEAR REIGNS SUPREME. The vivid narration drops you straight into the action, heart pounding, palms sweating, as each twist unfolds. So, do you dare to let the madness in? Hit play NOW and unleash a tsunami of horror that'll haunt your dreams for weeks!Show book
The scandalous marriage of the Countess Narona to Lord Montbarry takes place in London to the disgust of his family. Not least to his treatment of his former betrothed: Agnes Lockwood. But scandal turns to tragedy when he dies of illness in a Venetian Palace. Under a cloud of suspicion and mystery, the Palace is turned into a hotel, but still questions remain... What has happened to the mysteriously missing Courier, last seen in Lord Montbarry's employ? ...and why do strange and unearthly things happen when members of his family sleep in a certain room in that hotel, the room in which he died...? Written by that grandfather of mystery and crime, Wilkie Collins, The Haunted Hotel is a supernatural mystery first published in 1879. Narrated by Michael Ward.Show book
Gerald Dupont, a man devoted to the old ways of the hunt, sets out to claim a cunning fox on his estate. As the chase leads him into the misty depths of the forest, the balance of predator and prey begins to shift. Mai Redding, both author and narrator, weaves tales of tradition, suspense, and the eerie balance of power between man and nature. With a keen eye for atmosphere and tension, she crafts narratives that linger in the mind. Her storytelling blends classic themes with psychological depth, drawing readers into haunting, unforgettable worldsShow book
