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Ghost stories became very popular in the first half of the nineteenth century and this collection by Andrew Barger contains the very scariest of them all. Some stories thought too horrific were published anonymously like “A Night in a Haunted House” and “The Deaf and Dumb Girl.” The later story is collected for the first time in any anthology since its original publication in 1839. The other ghost stories in this fine collection are by famous authors. “The Mask of the Red Death,” by Edgar Allan Poe; “A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family,” by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu; ...

Humankind knows countless destinations, whether of mountain, river, meadow or lake. Each domain offers a unique experience, and, so, each attracts visitors with common yet specific interests. Of all destinations, sandy beaches may provide the archetypal candidate for recreational pursuits, and merest mention of the locale invites visions of loungers, cocktails and palm fronds stirring before a moist ocean breeze. Travel there now to wade through a surging surf toward a sanctuary beach, but be warned and beware... both treasure and tragedy beckon from shores of silver seas. Weather violent ...

la vie d’avant She used to be famous. Now she’s just another ghost sleeping behind a dumpster. la vie d’avant is a raw, unfiltered plunge into addiction, survival, and the brutal cost of second chances. Samone was once a celebrity chef with her face on billboards. Now she’s broke, broken, and bleeding out on the streets of Nashville—haunted by the life she left behind and chased by the one still trying to kill her. With one year left to live and a kid named Javi clinging to her like bad karma, she’s got one last shot to clean up the mess she made. Gritty. Violent. Darkly funny. ...

A Celebration of Life A collection of 365 poems – One for every day of the year This collaborative project has brought poets from Facebook groups and friends of friends together to produce a fascinating collection of words. In this amazing collection, you will find musings on all aspects of life: love, laughter, joy and pain, spirituality, religion, myths and magic, struggles, traditions and celebrations - poems you will want to enjoy time and time again. Proceeds of this book will be donated to Help our Heroes Charity.

Memoirs of a Lagos Wedding Planner is a collection of humorous and shocking flash fiction stories written by Africa's Flash Fiction Queen, Tolulope Popoola. Meet Bisi, a sharp-witted and unflappable wedding planner who has seen it all. In this collection of juicy, fast-paced short stories, Tolulope Popoola masterfully captures the humour, drama, and pressure of planning Lagos society weddings. Whether it’s a mother-in-law hijacking the ceremony, a groom's side chick causing a scene, or a family brawl over souvenirs, no wedding goes as planned. This book is a must-read for anyone who ...

Anthology : This Urban-organized Crime Reality Lit Anthology of short stories from the Rather UniQue Publication's Catalog will have You tensed up like a Jewish Mafia Accountant! Some of the truest-lies ever told! Rule #1 Don't forget the money. Rule #2 Don't know forget to get the money! Never rat on Your friends, never repeat what You heard & never tell what You saw! Money Hungry Mafia. 21 Guns Salute!

Best Ghost Short Stories 1850-1899: A Phantasmal Ghost Anthology contains the best ghost stories from the last half of the 19th century. It includes shocking tales from popular American and Victorian authors including: Bram Stoker, M. R. James, Joseph Le Fanu, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Nesbit, and Francis Marion Crawford. Andrew Barger, award-winning author and editor of Phantasmal: Best Ghost Short Stories 1800-1849 and The Divine Dantes trilogy, has now researched the finest ghost stories for the last half of the nineteenth century and combined them in one haunting collection. He has ...

This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism's histories.

Ward Whispers: Code of Silence by G.J. Fene There are rooms in every hospital where silence is more than protocol—it’s protection. In this chilling anthology, thirteen medical professionals recount the stories they were never supposed to share. From whispered voices in the vents to patients who speak with memories not their own, each tale peels back the sterile curtain to reveal the supernatural rot beneath. A resident receives progress notes from a patient who knows his secrets. A speech therapist begins to speak in a dead man’s tone. A janitor finds a sub-basement full of shoes and ...

You didn’t see it clearly—but it saw you. You weren’t hurt—but you were marked. You barely made it out—but not all of you did. In this bone-chilling anthology of first-person accounts, survivors recount the moments they came face-to-face with things the world doesn’t believe in—close calls with creatures, anomalies, and impossible presences that seemed to reach out from the edge of reality… and nearly pulled them through. From the hiker who found something breathing beneath the rockslide, to the nightshift nurse who swears the elevator skipped a floor that doesn’t exist, ...

The old roads have new ghosts. The familiar legends have learned to code. From the unsettling mind of Damien Huxley comes Urban Legends and Other Strange Scares, a collection of ten short stories that peels back the placid surface of the modern world to reveal the timeless horrors lurking just beneath. Including urban legends, creepypastas, and folklore stories reimagined. A cynical travel blogger discovers a roadside inn that resists the internet, where the five-star reviews are written by permanent "assets." A group of friends test a viral VR game that allows them to swap bodies, only to ...

Some places remember. Some don’t let you leave. In this chilling collection of haunted house stories, abandoned motels, cursed train carriages, and forgotten clinics, terror waits behind every door. From supernatural encounters to unsettling real-world horrors, these 10 haunting short stories will take you to places you’ll wish you never found. Perfect for fans of urban legends, ghost stories, and psychological horror. Stories in this collection: Dead Ends A shortcut through the desert traps a delivery driver in an endless loop where the only way out is to stop trying to escape. The ...

In this collection of stories, we continue with the theme of first-time spankings for adults. The two British stories are written in British English, and the American story is written in American English. Her Big Girl Knickers: Helen is 27 years old, and she is looking to move on in her life, but something is holding her back. She desperately wants to be spanked, and she seeks out the help of a paid professional, Miss Sandra. When the meeting is finally arranged, Helen chooses to wear a full-bottomed pair of white satin knickers because they remind her of the very first pair of grown-up ...

"Anna Karenina" and "War and Peace" branded Tolstoy as one of the greatest writers in modern history. Few, however, have read his wonderful short stories. Now, in one collection, are the 20 greatest short stories of Leo Tolstoy, which give a snapshot of Russia and its people in the late nineteenth century. A fine introduction is given by Andrew Barger. Annotations are included of difficult Russian terms. There is also a Tolstoy biography at the start of the book with photos of Tolstoy's relatives. The classic stories include: A Candle After the Dance Albert Alyosha the Pot An Old ...

Are you a crime show junkie? A law and order fanatic? A real-life who done did it grand master who uncovers the clues and solves the case before any of your family or friends?Then take the challenge and solve each case before the end of every chapter. Become one of the elite and earn the title of a professional couch detective.

Four ghost stories from England’s historic shires present a heady brew of the Gothic, folk horror, historical fiction and satire. The Ghost of Scarside Beck A newly-wed Cumbrian vicar and his wife experience a night like none they could ever have foreseen. He may have answered his calling, but who, or what, is calling her? At Fall of Night A ghostly excursion into the Victorian Gothic; a tale of obsession, terror, and vengeance. Welcome to Wiltshire in the autumn of 1843. Monsieur Benoit Lavarnier, toast of the Parisian art world and a man of cultured accomplishments, finds himself ...

Forget Me Not, by published author Lynette Sloane, is a collection of 17 short stories/novelettes. Whether you have ten minutes or an hour to spare, you can choose a story which will transport you into an imaginary world. You will encounter an ancient Subterranean Cave civilisation… a televised supermarket game open to any member of the public… an old man’s recollection of an impossible wartime rescue… a day when time stretched out… a futuristic segregation of the classes… a young alien lost on planet earth… a fight to save humanity… a tale of the sea… and much more. ...

Sonic Story Lines, Volume I isn’t your usual tale—it’s a nostalgia-laden, lyrics-driven, literary mixtape, a jukebox of raw, human stories where iconic songs don’t just play—they pulse through every page, soundtracking lives on the edge. This fusion of narrative storytelling and musical homage stitches together snapshots of restless souls, each chapter a standalone vignette capturing a pivotal, emotionally charged moment. Infused with the spirit of legendary Rock and Roll Era artists, the lyrics aren’t mere background tracks—they’re the heartbeat of every track, woven into ...

They’ve been here longer than us. And they’re still watching. From the shadows of abandoned buildings to the glow of our screens, spiders weave secrets few dare to see. In this gripping horror anthology, Arachnid: True Accounts of the Webbed Unknown, G.J. Fene spins eight chilling tales that expose the hidden threads binding fear, obsession, and the monstrous unknown. A woman discovers human teeth embedded in spider eggs behind her apartment vent. A social media star wakes each morning sewn into living silk. A mother learns every spider she’s ever killed remembers—and wants revenge....

What if the only thing standing between you and oblivion was a single breath—a single decision not to step forward, not to answer, not to surrender? In this chilling anthology, G.J. Fene spins seven terrifying tales where ordinary people flirt with the edges of darkness—and almost don’t make it back. A man nearly loses himself to a name whispered by unseen lips. A woman is seduced by voices hidden in an antique tapestry. A dreamer finds himself trapped in a perfect family that exists only in sleep. A reflection in the mirror tries to crawl into the real world. A hotel housekeeper ...