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  The Festival

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz. The Festival, written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1923 and first published in Weird Tales in 1925, is a dark and atmospheric tale steeped in ancient rituals, ancestral mysteries, and Lovecraft’s signature cosmic horror. Set in the fictional town of Kingsport, Massachusetts, the story exemplifies Lovecraft’s ability to weave together eerie folklore, haunting landscapes, and an overwhelming sense of dread. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist who journeys to Kingsport to partake in an ancient Yuletide festival at the invitation of his ancestors. As he arrives, the town’s atmosphere is permeated with decay and antiquity, and the townsfolk exude an unsettling aura of secrecy. What begins as a solemn, almost sacred event quickly descends into horror as the protagonist witnesses unspeakable rites and is drawn into a confrontation with forces far beyond his comprehension. The Festival is one of Lovecraft’s earliest explorations of his growing mythos, blending elements of New England folklore with hints of the Necronomicon and his broader cosmic themes. The story reflects Lovecraft’s fascination with the thin veil between the mundane and the supernatural, where ancient and malevolent powers lurk just beneath the surface of human tradition.

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  Errant Roots

  Sonora Taylor

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  Deirdre's family tree was never something she thought much about. For 24 years it's just been her and her mother. But when she accidentally gets pregnant her mother insists they go back to their family roots. Now Deirdre is about to discover just what kind of sinister soil her family has sprouted from. 
  "Witchy, clever, thoughtful, and brilliant, Errant Roots pulls the reader into the story headfirst. You'll need to read just one more chapter, and another, and another, until you've devoured the tale of Deirdre's family and the secrets they keep. Sonora's expert touch brings to life characters and a story that are a joy to read, with all those delicious little thrills of tension and fright." —Laurel Hightower, author of Crossroads and Below

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  Hemlock Island - A Novel

  Kelley Armstrong

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  A standalone horror novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.Laney Kilpatrick has been renting her vacation home to strangers. The invasion of privacy gives her panic attacks, but it’s the only way she can keep her beloved Hemlock Island, the only thing she owns after a pandemic-fueled divorce. But broken belongings and campfires that nearly burn down the house have escalated to bloody bones, hex circles, and now, terrified renters who've fled after finding blood and nail marks all over the guest room closet, as though someone tried to claw their way out...and failed.When Laney shows up to investigate with her teenaged niece in tow, she discovers that her ex, Kit, has also been informed and is there with Jayla, his sister and her former best friend. Then Sadie, another old high school friend, charters over with her brother, who’s now a cop.There are tensions and secrets, whispers in the woods, and before long, the discovery of a hand poking up from the earth. Then the body that goes with it... But by that time, someone has taken off with their one and only means off the island, and they’re trapped with someone—or something—that doesn’t want them leaving the island alive.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  The Turn of the Screw

  Henry James

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  Step into a shadowed realm where nothing is as it seems, and reality dances on the edge of illusion. Henry James's The Turn of the Screw is a masterpiece of ambiguity, a chilling tale that defies easy interpretation. Told through the eyes of a young governess, the story plunges readers into a haunting world of eerie whispers, mysterious children, and a sinister country estate. But is the darkness external—or does it lie within the human mind?
  James's novella is not just a ghost story; it is a psychological puzzle that invites endless debate. The genius of The Turn of the Screw lies in its refusal to offer clear answers, leaving readers questioning the nature of truth, sanity, and the power of perception. Its rich, atmospheric prose and layers of meaning create a tale that is as unsettling as it is captivating.
  Perfect for those who relish Gothic suspense, psychological intrigue, and the tantalizing possibility of the supernatural, this story lures you into a labyrinth of fear and fascination. Each turn of the screw tightens the tension, leaving you breathless until the final page.

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  Chimera (Unabridged)

  Rosalie Parker

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  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.
  CHIMERA: The incoming tide nudged gently at the line of seaweed and broken shells. Her eyes were on the horizon, her bare toes dug into the sand.

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  Giving Up The Ghost - A...

  Dean Rasmussen

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  A gripping paranormal thriller short tale to rattle your nerves… 
  A protective nurse pays a visit to an elderly dementia patient as a hurricane arrives, but discovers she can't leave after getting caught up in the patient's delusions. 
  Visit www.deanrasmussen.com for more supernatural suspense and a free short tale!

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