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The stunning conclusion of the Impossible Julian Strande, where all the magician’s greatest secrets are revealed…for better or worse. As the caretaker of the Strande Mansion, Alice got far more than she bargained for when she accepted the job. Between trying to crack the code of the sinister Julian Strande and her new love affair with Charles, the current owner of the museum, she has a lot to balance.

"The Alchemist" was a "validation" of Lovecraft's literary skills in the United Amateur Press Association, i.e., a literary text based on which the author's writing predispositions were assessed and a decision was made about whether to accept him into the said association or reject his candidacy.

With every known planet, colony or settlement empty, ruined or completely destroyed, a desperate crew of humans onboard the starship Odyssey, hear rumours of a mythical phenomenon called The Horizon. This magical place on the edge of known space is believed to transport those who traverse it back in time to the moment they were at their happiest. With only death, heartache and baron wastelands surrounding them, the crew of the Odyssey head towards the Horizon. However to reach this phenomenon, they must cross The Expanse - a 30-day trip through entirely empty space.

Jorge Mondragon, a retired Army vet, just wanted to escape. Taking a job at Big Bend Texas State Park seemed like the perfect way to distance himself from people and find peace. But tranquility is the last thing he finds. Things at the park are getting…weird. Strange sightings and reports have left eyewitnesses terrified that something is out there. Something dangerous. As the reports keep flowing in, people say they saw a massive cougar-like creature that possesses indescribable speed and strength. Jorge refuses to let anyone else be killed.

Belfast, 1847. They would come to call it Black ‘47. A town on the brink, ravaged by the Great Hunger sweeping across the island of Ireland. A town living in fear as a crazed killer stalks the streets at night, butchering young women. They call him Bloody Hands. Amidst the chaos, nineteen-year-old Maggie Malone and her young brother, Jinks, fight to survive each day. But there is worse to come when a mysterious ship limps into port, having miraculously emerged from a savage storm.

Detective Thomas Nolan has finally returned home. In typical police fashion, he is welcomed home with a murder case and gunfire. After one arrest goes spectacularly wrong, Tommy is assigned another case and another dead body. But everything goes wrong from the start of the case. The deceased is a member of a nearby military base, and no one wants to answer his questions. A local bodega gives him mind-splitting headaches. Worst of all, someone is after his children.

She's successor to the crown. Turned vampire, she's nothing but a weapon to be used by her uncle. Can she escape before the evil within engulfs her? Darah is the heir to the Drenfall crown. Tricked into drinking a potion that transforms her into a vampire, she's nothing more than a weapon to her uncle. Tortured and forced to learn necromancy, can she find a way to escape or forever remain as a victim to her uncle's machinations and the dark forces that he worships?

Reflective, unhurried, and artistically rich tale about a painter who rests in a cottage by the ocean, sensing mysterious presences on the beach and in the water. The story focuses on the sensations and intuitions of the main character, imbuing the whole narrative with an evocative taste of elusive dread, quite distinct from overt horror.

Buch 3 "Von Rosen und Krähen" - Angst setzte ihre Gedanken in Brand, als Maira keuchend hochschreckte. Einen kurzen Augenblick lang dachte sie tatsächlich, dies wäre der Tod. Aber dann setzten sich die vielen, winzig kleinen Puzzlestücke in ihren Gedanken zusammen, die Traun ihr so gnädig mitgegeben hatte, ehe er sie von der Brücke hatte fallen lassen. Puzzlestücke über eine fremde Welt, über Monde und Herzen und Schatten. Lhargos. Ihre Augen suchten nach irgendetwas Seltsamen. Nach etwas, das anders war, als in einem ganz gewöhnlichen Wald. Nach etwas, dass ihr bewies, dass sie nicht tot, sondern in einer Welt war, von der farblose Augen erzählt hatten. Dass sie sich nicht mehr in jener Welt befand, die sie kannte...

Randolph Carter wurde von Angie ins Leben zurückgeholt. Aber noch ist er nicht in der Lage, die Schreckensherrschaft des C`thulhu zu beenden. Denn die alten Götter haben ihn mit einem Fluch belegt. Gebunden an den silbernen Schlüssel, wird er nicht aus dem Traumland entlassen und reist von einer grausamen Vergangenheit zur nächsten. In einer davon begegnet er dem geheimnisvollen Flüsterer im Dunkeln.

A slow burning psychological terror about an inescapable prison of your own design. Where there's nothing but the echoes to keep you company.

Take a seat in the darkest corner of the library and devour these short haunting tales. Welcome to the Dark Corner Universe. Here, there are tales of ghosts, serial killers, demons, wraiths, pirates and more. There is also a twist or two for the keenest listener amongst you.

The story takes place in the future, when people are colonizing other planets in the Solar System. A soldier from a unit stationed on Venus is sent to retrieve a crystal that holds strategic importance for humans but falls into a trap set by the native lizard-like people – a labyrinth with invisible walls. The original version of the story, written by the young Kenneth Sterling (based on the idea from Edmond Hamilton's story "The Monster-God of Mamurth"), was half as long. Lovecraft rewrote the work, preserving as many original elements as possible.

Das Böse ist auf Hoogesand. Vielleicht existiert es dort schon seit langer Zeit im Verborgenen, vielleicht kam es aber auch mit dem Schiff hierher. Die Gründe, warum eine Handvoll Menschen, die einander nicht kennen, und die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten, mit dem ehemaligen Krabbenkutter den abgelegenen Ort weit draußen in der Nordsee aufsuchen, sind vielschichtig. Aber eins haben sie gemeinsam: Sie wollen nicht gefunden werden.

Gerade, als er einen Klienten retten will, verschlägt es den jungen Magier Sean in eine geheimnisvolle Villa mitten in London. Schnell findet er heraus, dass er sie nicht mehr verlassen kann. Doch weshalb er überhaupt dort gelandet ist, lässt sich nicht so leicht herausfinden. Während er noch versucht, sich den Weg nach draußen zu erzwingen, muss er feststellen, dass er zusammen mit einem der gefährlichsten Zauberer seiner Zeit eingeschlossen ist.

A gothic horror novel set in the fictional principality of Otranto during the medieval period.Delve deep into the realm of antiquity and dark machinations, as you navigate through twisted corridors of ambition, desperation, and unfathomable horrors. A poignant embodiment of themes such as prophecy, death, darkness, and ambition, the narrative conjures a haunted atmosphere prevalent in gothic horror literature. Detailed SynopsisDomenico, Prince of Otranto, finds his life turned around when a chilling prophecy brings his world crashing down. A father torn between his weak son, Marco, and his ...

"Possession of The Children" is a thrilling Gothic horror book, taking its readers on a chilling journey through the dark corridors of an old English manor during the volatile late 19th century. It predominantly dwells on the unsettling experiences of a governess and the troubling occurrences encircling the two innocent children under her care. With its gothic horror elements and psychological intrigue, this gripping novel will captivate audiences who enjoy the intertwining of fear, reality, and the supernatural. Plot The narrative is set in motion during a casual Christmas Eve gathering, ...

A gothic fiction book set in the heart of Madrid, Spain during the unrest and superstition of the late 18th century."Tragic Bargain With Lucifer" chronicles the dark and complex path of Alfonso, a respected monk, whose life takes an unexpected turn towards betrayal, deceit, and a chilling pact with the devil. The Rise of Alfonso The narrative begins with Alfonso, a monk held in high regard for his eloquence and holiness. His captivating charisma catches the young, innocent Isabella's attention, a newcomer to the bustling city of Madrid. As the story unfolds through multiple twists and well-...

Not all monsters are fantasy. Some are very real, and they walk among us. They're our friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. They're the people we're supposed to trust...and they know it. Contained within this anthology are thirty-five never-before-published works by supremely talented authors and best-selling novelists. Brace yourself for the unexpected and unimaginable horror of...human monsters.

In "The Parasite," Arthur C Clarke explores the dark and unsettling world of "mental illness" through the eyes of Roy Connolly. But Roy knows he isn't crazy, he has been possessed by Omega, a creature of the very distant future where humanity exists primarily as intellect with severely emaciated bodies. And what fun is that? The solution is to travel back in time to a more physical era