Publisher: BookRix
Since his mother's fatal accident, Julian Wolters' life has been getting out of control. And when he thought it could not come worse, a misshapen creature appears that seems to be connected to him and his greater family. Can Julian get his life back on tracks and escape the spawn of hell?
In the spin-off of The Seven Sisters, we venture to the enigmatic Idlewood plantation, where history and mystery intertwine in the shadows of the old South. As Carrie Jo embarks on her newest project at Idlewood, she is not alone. The restoration team quickly realizes that this is no ordinary refurbishment. Idlewood harbors secrets beyond crumbling walls and faded photographs. The story takes a sinister turn when the spirits of the long-deceased Ferguson children reveal themselves, trapped in a time loop, unaware of their ghostly state. The mystery deepens with the discovery of an enigmatic clock and a menacing fog that seems to have a life of its own. But nothing is as chilling as the elusive Shadow Man. At the heart of this saga is Carrie Jo, whose abilities as a historian are matched only by her sensitivity to the supernatural. Alongside her assistant Rachel, they delve into the labyrinth of Idlewood's past, unraveling the mysteries that the plantation whispers. The plot thickens as Detra Ann and Henri face a reality that defies their rational beliefs. Meanwhile, Deidre Jardine confronts the ghosts of her own history, as her connection to Idlewood comes full circle.Show book
Step into a chilling mystery unfolding deep in remote forests. When archaeologists disturb long-buried ruins, they unleash an ominous presence over the land. Strange events now plague a close-knit village as dark forces begin stirring. Lead researcher Dr. Maya Carter finds herself embroiled in an epic battle to understand - and withstand - horrors beyond imagination. Join her harrowing journey facing terrors that twist the mind. As reality's fragile veil is rent, you'll glimpse vanished worlds and question everything. This profound psychological experience lingers long after the final sentence. You'll emerge seeing through fresh eyes, courage tempered by the void's unknowable depths. Treat yourself to expansive mysteries surpassing words and nightmares to give you solace on dark nights. Dare you heed a summons into shadows no light touches, where even gods may fall if dark Powers achieve their intent? The darkness calls - will you answer?Show book
More classic horror narrations on Jonathan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunneHorrorAudiobooks Title: The Man and the Snake Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1890 Public Domain: Yes Series Placement: Timeless Terrors No. 81 Description: The Man and the Snake is one of Ambrose Bierce’s most incisive and psychologically ruthless tales — a concentrated examination of fear, perception, and the destructive power of the imagination. The story follows a man who encounters what he believes to be a venomous rattlesnake blocking his path, a moment that quickly becomes an ordeal of paralyzing terror. Though nothing outwardly changes, the man’s fear escalates, trapping him in a prison of his own making. Central to the story is the motionless snake itself, an object onto which the man projects overwhelming dread. Bierce uses this simple confrontation to expose how fear can distort reality, overpower reason, and inflict genuine harm even in the absence of true danger. The horror emerges not from action, but from mental collapse and cruel irony. Bierce’s sharp, unsentimental prose delivers its impact with precision, favoring psychological exposure over spectacle. Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the story’s mounting tension, bleak humor, and devastating final revelation. The Man and the Snake endures as a timeless reminder that the imagination, once seized by fear, can become the most dangerous force of all.Show book
No light. No air. No escape. Hundreds of feet beneath the ocean's surface, a graveyard waits... Years ago, the SS Arcadia vanished without a trace during a routine voyage. Though a strange, garbled emergency message was broadcast, neither the ship nor any of its crew could be found. Sixty years later, its wreck has finally been discovered more than three hundred miles from its intended course...a silent graveyard deep beneath the ocean's surface, eagerly waiting for the first sign of life. Cove and her dive team have been granted permission to explore the Arcadia's rusting hull. Their purpose is straightforward: examine the wreck, film everything, and, if possible, uncover how and why the supposedly unsinkable ship vanished. But the Arcadia has not yet had its fill of death, and something dark and hungry watches from below. With limited oxygen and the ship slowly closing in around them, Cove and her team will have to fight their way free of the unspeakable horror now desperate to claim them.Show book
I had no idea how much I wanted to take Purgatory's throne and rule Hell with the Seven Sinners. Too bad the most notorious devil would prefer to rule alone. If only that was the worst of it. My soulmate’s health declines, and I must kill him to guide his soul to Hell and help him take his throne. How can I murder the one who is responsible for my angel-kissed soul? I don’t have a choice, though. If I fail to do it, Hell will never rise, and someone needs to put Lucian in his place before he destroys everything. Kase, Dante, Micah, and Andre claim it needs to be me. I guess if I can break some angels, a devil shouldn’t be a problem, right? At least, that’s what I keep telling myself. As my tasks change and I have to rearrange my priorities, I need to find out what’s worth fighting for in life and if in the end, I can handle whatever Heaven and Hell throw at me. If I don’t, my soul will never belong to me again.Show book
Rosalie Parker runs the independent UK publishing house Tartarus Press with R. B. Russell. Her previous collections include The Old Knowledge (Swan River Press 2010) and Damage (PS Publishing 2016). "In the Garden" was selected for Best New Horror 21 (2010), and "Random Flight" for Best British Horror 2015. Rosalie lives in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, the magnificent landscape of which inspires and sometimes provides the settings for her writing. TOADIE: Clarinda stared open mouthed at the squat little creature, its amber eyes gleaming in the afternoon sun, its moist, warty skin taut over the rubbery flesh beneath.Show book
