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  Frankenstein the Original 1818...

  Mary Shelley

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  Frankenstein: The Original 1818 Text by Mary Shelley is a timeless gothic novel that explores the dangers of unchecked ambition and the ethical dilemmas of scientific advancement. First published in 1818, this groundbreaking work tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but reckless scientist who creates a sentient creature in his quest to conquer death. However, his experiment spirals into tragedy as the creature, abandoned and misunderstood, seeks both revenge and companionship. Shelley's novel delves into themes of isolation, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god, making it a cornerstone of both horror and science fiction literature. This edition preserves the original text, offering readers an unfiltered experience of Shelley’s haunting masterpiece.

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  The Apparition of Mrs Veal

  Daniel Defoe

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  The Apparition of Mrs. Veal is a pamphlet published in 1706, often attributed to Daniel Defoe, and is considered one of the first modern ghost stories. The narrative unfolds through the experiences of Mrs. Bargrave, a resident of Canterbury, who receives an unexpected visit from her deceased friend, Mrs. Veal, the day after her death. 
  On September 8, 1705, Mrs. Bargrave is surprised when Mrs. Veal knocks on her door at noon, dressed in a riding habit. The two women engage in a heartfelt conversation where Mrs. Veal expresses a desire to reconnect before embarking on a journey. She discusses their shared past, including books they read together about death and friendship, and asks Mrs. Bargrave to write a letter to her brother regarding her possessions, including a purse of gold.Despite Mrs. Bargrave's initial joy at the reunion, she becomes increasingly unsettled by the peculiar nature of their conversation and Mrs. Veal's refusal to touch anything due to her discomfort. After an hour and three-quarters of conversation, Mrs. Veal hastily departs, leaving Mrs. Bargrave bewildered.

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  Mr and Mrs Shift

  Renee George

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  A witchy bride. An itchy groom. A flower girl squirrel. And a dead wedding planner. Why is nothing ever easy in Paradise Falls? 
   
   
   
  Witch Hazel Kinsey is finally marrying the love of her life, werebear Ford Baylor, in a ceremony that will bind their souls for life. 
   
   
   
  Unfortunately, party crashers have other plans for the anxious bride. Like killing her before the ceremony. Hazel and Ford, with the help of Tizzy the squirrel, and Lily Mason are determined to track down the killer and make the midnight deadline, but if they can't stop the person behind the bounty on Hazel's head, the wedding may be off. Permanently. 
   
   
   
  What's a Witchzilla to do when everything on her special day goes wrong? Everything she can to make sure she doesn't lose her one shot at true happiness. 
   
   
   
  For Hazel and the gang, it's just another day in Paradise Falls.

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  Keeper The - Reworked

  Rachel Lawson

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  The Magicians vampire-werewolves are having problems with the full moon super moon. They have been trapped outside and are wolves. 
  Can one reaper lock them up before they kill? Or will he become the dream dog bone?

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  Women Of Fire And Snow - Short...

  Nati Del Paso

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  "Women of Fire and Snow" is a riveting collection of contemporary stories of women straddling the Mexican-American border while finding their place and voice. Cultural identity, gender violence, forced migration, sacrifice, love, and resiliency frame suspenseful tales where realism is tempered by the supernatural and mystical. 
  An undocumented teenager is ripped from her home to fight a monster in a haunted town. 
  A college student confronts evil when ICE detains her father. 
  While rescuing her nephew at the border, a young woman wrestles with her privilege and the power of Santa Muerte. 
  A curandera battles a demon while her granddaughter confronts her violent husband. 
  A young Chicana from Seattle travels to Mexico, plunging into a secret society to combat rampant femicide. 
  From the deserts and volcanoes of Mexico to the forests of the Pacific Northwest, these fast-paced stories blend social commentary with classic and psychological horror.

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  Mortlake Manuscript The...

  Reggie Oliver

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  Reggie Oliver is a stage actor and playwright. His biography of Stella Gibbons was praised as "a triumph" by Hilary Spurling in the Daily Telegraph, his play Winner Takes All, was described as "the funniest evening in London", by Michael Billington in The Guardian, and his adaptation of Hennequin and Delacour's Once Bitten opened at the Orange Tree Theatre in London in December 2010.
  THE MORTLAKE MANUSCRIPT: What is it about dealers in rare books and manuscripts? One
  would have to go a long way to meet one who was not a little strange, and Enoch Stapleton was no exception to the rule.

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