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  Polaris

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  When one lives a rich and vibrant life of dreams, how does one tell which is the dream and which the reality? And how can one be sure? 
  Polaris was written in 1918 and first published in 1920. It contains the first reference to one of Lovecraft's fictional arcane tomes - the Pnakotic Manuscripts.

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  The Squaw - A gruesome tale...

  Bram Stoker

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  Abraham Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland on the 8th of November 1847, the third of seven children.  
   
  His early years were plagued with such ill-health that he was unable to start school until the age of seven.  He turned the long periods of recovery into an opportunity for thinking and said “I was naturally thoughtful, and the leisure of long illness gave opportunity for many thoughts which were fruitful according to their kind in later years”.  
   
  Strikingly at Trinity College, Dublin his health had returned with such vigour that he was named their University Athlete whilst also achieving a BA in Mathematics with honours.  
   
  At this time his interest in theatre became a job offer to be the Dublin Evening Mail’s theatre critic, co-owned by Sheridan Le Fanu.  He now began to also write short stories and in 1872 ‘The Crystal Cup’ was published.  An interest in art developed and he co-founded the Dublin Sketching Club.  
   
  In 1878 came marriage to Florence Balcombe.  She had formerly been courted by Stoker’s acquaintance, Oscar Wilde.  The marriage produced one child.   
   
  Stoker had some years before reviewed Henry Irving’s Hamlet and had dined with him.  That friendship now resulted in a proposal from Irving to move to London and to manage his Lyceum Theatre.  His numerous commercial innovations ensured both he and the theatre thrived.  Irving would also often take Stoker with him when he toured abroad. 
   
  Despite this busy life Stoker continued to write and these works paved the way for his most famous creation, published in 1897, ‘Dracula’.  It is rightly recognised as one of the greatest horror novels of all time and although not the first with a theme of Vampires, it is undoubtedly the most well-known. 
   
  Stoker also wrote poetry and many excellent short stories and continued to write novels and other works throughout his career. 
   
  Politically Stoker supported Home Rule, though only by peaceful means.  He was also keen on following scientific trends particularly in medicine. 
   
  In 1902 his tenure at the Lyceum Theatre ended and although he continued to write his health was deteriorating, mainly due to a series of debilitating strokes. 
   
  Bram Stoker died on the 20th April 1912, in Pimlico, London.  He was 64.

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  Tyrant

  Michael Cole

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  When Faith Lorrell came across the stopped train in the middle of the San Zechariah Valley, she assumed it was there for maintenance purposes. Then she discovered the wrecked boxcar and the mutilated corpse, and realized something terrible had happened. Next thing she knew, she was running for her life. As the evening rages on, the body count rapidly climbs while prehistoric creatures, freed from their transport, set out to wreak havoc in the valley. The tension mounts when the head of the organization and his band of cutthroats attempt to recapture the animals and hide the evidence of the bloodshed. 
   
   
   
  With the situation escalating, Faith finds herself in an alliance with a reluctant company employee and a docile triceratops. Together, they set out to expose the company's actions and bring an end to the mayhem. It proves easier said than done, as they fight to survive the killing spree of a ravenous modern-day raptor. The reptilian proves to only be the tip of the iceberg, for the heroes soon come face-to-face with the gargantuan apex predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex. 
   
   
   
  Over fifty feet in length, it has the strength to wreck buildings, flatten vehicles, and pulverize flesh. Armed with crushing jaws, powerful hind legs, and a bad temper, it kills even when it isn't hungry. It knows no compassion, for it is a cruel TYRANT.

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  I Am Legend: Book summary &...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. 
  A gripping, atmospheric thriller that plunges you into a sun-scorched Los Angeles haunted by the last man standing. Every dawn brings a new routine of fortifying barricades, scouring abandoned stores for supplies, and haunting the empty streets for clues to a cure—each task logged with precision and purpose. As darkness falls, the roar of the infected rises, forcing you into meticulously rehearsed drills that transform terror into action. When Robert Neville’s solitary quest intersects with another survivor, their joint efforts ignite a spark of hope and propel a relentless search for a vaccine. Perfect for listeners who crave edge-of-your-seat suspense woven with practical strategies for resilience, I Am Legend delivers both heart-stopping horror and a masterclass in structured perseverance—reminding us that even in the dead of night, deliberate routines can light the way forward.

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  The Devil of Misty Lake - A...

  J.P. Barnett

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  Swimmers beware—a mysterious creature lurks just beneath the serene waters of Misty Lake. 
  “The vivid action sequences resembled a fast-paced movie, making The Devil of Misty Lake a perfect read for anyone interested in an adventurous ride.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Shrabastee Chakraborty (5 STARS) 
  Miriam Brooks leaves Texas to hunt the legendary Devil of Misty Lake. Eager to prove herself, she packs her bags and heads to the Pacific Northwest, known for its stories of Bigfoot. This lake, however, holds something else entirely, and Miriam quickly learns that she’s not the only one after this monster. 
  As a ruthless hunter skirts the periphery with a far more sinister plan, Miriam must stay one step ahead of the competition. She engages in a deadly game of cat and mouse, but... something much more dangerous waits just below the surface. 
  EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the fifth book in the critically-acclaimed, multiple award-winning “Lorestalker” series of horror stories featuring creatures of lore and dark imagination. 
  “This captivating novel brims with action and danger and is comparable to a Michael Crichton or Dean Koontz novel. ...It holds the reader captive from the first exciting page until the last.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Susan Sewell (5 STARS)

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  The Terrible Old Man

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  It is never wise to prey upon the elderly. They aren't always as frail as they appear.

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