Editora: Bu Classics Books
Two rogue adventurers set out to conquer a remote kingdom in Kafiristan, embarking on a legendary quest for power that spirals into a devastating hubris.
“Haunted by a history that hurts - the loss of so many men in her life, the ravages of war, the struggle to survive and its seemingly hopelessness - Stevens gives us stories that plunge us in despair while also pulling us onward. Her writings are not a part of a neglected tradition, but a definitional one. 'Dark Fantasy', and its perverse psychic wiring, defines the age we live in, and why her books are our lamps in the night, our portals before a darkness.”– Ashraf Jamal Dark Fantasy takes the otherworldly elements of fantasy and aligns them with the concepts of ancestral curses, supernatural events and the intrusion of the past creating a space suited to the cathartic exploration of psychological trauma. It is a genre currently made famous by the likes of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman, but begins with the works of Gertrude Barrows Bennett (aka Francis Stevens) collected in this book. A book containing tales of gods, hidden cities and time travel written almost 100 years ago.Ver livro
Special Border Patrol agent Alex, who can shape shift into a raven, is used to working alone. He honors his Scots ancestry and has never met another shifter except for kinfolk back in Scotland. When he's required to accept a partner, he normally manages to get rid of them quickly by being so distant, remote, and downright weird they cannot deal with him. But the latest one, Native American Manuel, poses a whole new range of challenges. Manuel Ortiz is a member of the Tohono O'Odham tribe who works for the Border Patrol to support his ailing elderly parents. He has a secret he's never dared to dare to share: he can shape shift into a Red Tailed Hawk. When his superiors team him with cold, cynical Alex, he's not sure why until he learns Alex has a similar curse -- or gift. Together they begin to form an uneasy bond. Confronting an evil and completely alien drug cartel boss, they have to cooperate to survive and in doing so learn the synergy of partnership. They discover flying together can open a whole new world for them both and riding on the wings of love can be magical indeed.Ver livro
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. THE OLD KNOWLEDGE: Around three and a half thousand years ago, members of a small community of Bronze Age people spent several days away from their usual activities of farming, hunting, weaving and food proc-essing in order to construct a burial mound.Ver livro
Deacon Hunter is domineering. Condescending. Infuriating. And yet I can’t seem to keep my panties on for five minutes when we’re alone together. He keeps melting them right off. With that sexy voice, those confident hands, the way he brings my body wildly to life, he’s proved my libido hasn’t gone into permanent, post-divorce hibernation after all. Surely there’s no harm in being enemies with benefits… Right? *** When Violet Boden asks me to take her Divorce Virginity, the only thing I can think is—come again? No, seriously, come again. And again and again, until both of us are so satisfied we can’t remember the people who did us wrong. Best if we keep conversation to a minimum, though, considering I drive her crazy. She drives me crazy sometimes, too. But she’s also sweet, loyal, fearless, and so much fun she’s making it damn hard not to fall for her. But how to convince a woman who’s put me in the emotional no-fly zone that I deserve a place in her heart? As well as in her panties…Ver livro
It’s been six years since David Cray and Jocelyn Alvarez laid eyes on each other. Their bitter breakup has left David angry and Jocelyn filled with regrets. But a chance meeting in Philadelphia spurs them to get back together, and it soon becomes obvious that the feelings they thought were dead and buried are as strong as ever. David, however, is engaged to someone else—and Jocelyn is married. Desperate to keep the love they have rediscovered, they are forced to decide how much they are willing to be together …Ver livro
Carmilla is a haunting and atmospheric tale of mystery, desire, and supernatural terror that helped shape the modern vampire tradition. Written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, this gothic classic predates many of the genre's most famous works and remains a chilling exploration of fear, secrecy, and forbidden fascination. The story is narrated by Laura, a young woman living in isolation with her father in a remote castle deep within the Styrian countryside. Her quiet existence is disrupted when a carriage accident near their home leads to the unexpected arrival of a mysterious and captivating young woman named Carmilla. Frail yet enchanting, Carmilla is welcomed into their household, where she quickly forms an intense and unsettling bond with Laura. As their friendship deepens, strange events begin to unfold. Villagers fall ill under mysterious circumstances, and Laura herself experiences vivid dreams, lingering weakness, and a growing sense of unease. Carmilla's behavior—alternating between tender affection and eerie secrecy—casts a shadow over the household. Slowly, a pattern emerges, and an ancient horror hidden beneath charm and beauty begins to reveal itself. Le Fanu's prose is rich with gothic atmosphere, blending psychological tension with supernatural dread. The isolated castle, moonlit landscapes, and hushed corridors create a mood of suffocating suspense. Beyond its chilling plot, Carmilla is notable for its exploration of themes that were daring for its time: repressed desire, female intimacy, vulnerability, and the tension between innocence and corruption. Both eerie and elegant, Carmilla endures as a cornerstone of gothic fiction. Its subtle terror and emotional complexity continue to captivate readers, influencing countless stories of the supernatural that followed. With its blend of sensuality, mystery, and creeping horror, this classic novella remains a powerful and unsettling journey into the shadows of the human heart.Ver livro
