Dark Occult

Night falls. It came like a malignant shadow with seductive promises of power. And somewhere in the night...a small girl smiled as her mother burned...asylum inmates slaughtered their attendants...in slimy tunnels once-human creatures gathered. Madness raged as the lights began to fade and humanity was attacked by an ancient, unstoppable evil.

Connecticut, 1666. An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector. The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil. To Abitha, a recently widowed outcast, alone and vulnerable in her pious village, he is the only one she can turn to for help. Together, they ignite a battle between pagan and Puritan - one that threatens to destroy the entire village, leaving nothing but ashes and bloodshed in their wake.

In the still of the night, where the veil between worlds is thinnest, an overgrown graveyard whispers secrets of the dead. Here, under the ghostly gaze of an ancient observatory, Hank faces the darkest temptation of his life: to breach the sacred laws of nature. Reeling from the loss of his beloved wife, Hank is consumed by a singular obsession—to bring her back from the realm of the dead. His heart, shattered by grief, leads him down a path shrouded in black magic and forbidden rites. The townsfolk have long feared the cemetery’s ominous presence, whispering of unspeakable horrors that...

Camp Verde was a speck of dust in the rearview mirror, and Holly couldn’t wait to get to the base in Flagstaff. Being outside, seeing what people had become, it was almost too much to deal with. All she wanted to do now was lock herself inside the lab and fix whatever was happening. Max would ensure she was safe, and together they just might save the world.

In the lands of Bethel, where the Prophet's word is law, Immanuelle Moore's very existence is blasphemy. Her mother's union with an outsider of a different race cast her once-proud family into disgrace, so Immanuelle does her best to worship the Father, follow Holy Protocol, and lead a life of submission, devotion, and absolute conformity, like all the other women in the settlement. But a mishap lures her into the forbidden Darkwood surrounding Bethel, where the first prophet once chased and killed four powerful witches.

A group of deformed, cannibalistic, humanoid creatures live in the woods…as some unlucky travelers are about to find out.

Blythe has accepted her fate and is tired of running. Who would miss her anyway? She attends her new and eccentric town’s month long Halloween masquerade for one last party before meeting her end. But what will she find...and what will find her?

Julie Crews is a coked-up, burnt-out 30-something who packs a lot of magic into her small body. She’s trying to establish herself as a major psychic operative in the NYC magic scene, and she’ll work the most gruesome gigs to claw her way to the top. Desperate to break the dead-end grind, Julie summons a guardian angel for a quick career boost. But when her power grab accidentally releases an elder god hell-bent on the annihilation of our galaxy, the body count rises rapidly.

Red pill or blue pill? Neo had it easy. Which would you choose: A classy sweetheart to treat you like a king, or a lusty babe to rock your world. The gift of healing to ease your pain, or the power of hellfire to dish it out. More importantly…blonde or brunette. Or do you have the will to keep it all? When his father is murdered, Kyle Bishop inherits the mantle of the Arbiter, humanity's last hope of survival in the eternal war between Heaven and Hell. The Celestial Court appoints two chaperones, a female angel and a female demon, to protect the young Arbiter from otherworldly threats. Or...

One resilient witch who never gives up, three princes of hell, and a passion that will alter the game forever. Altair. Morpheus. And Dominik. I found them when the odds seemed insurmountable, but when fate ignites, passion takes hold. We’ve raised hell—an evil that won’t die. My otherworldly powers have grown and just might be strong enough for vengeance, but am I strong enough to face the consequences? With the help of my devilishly handsome protectors, we'll navigate this treacherous path, unveiling secrets and motives. We’ll be pushed to the limits and forced to make tough ...

Witches have existed since the dawn of humanity, threaded into the fabric of our collective consciousness. Throughout history, these enigmatic figures have embodied a spectrum of magic, ranging from the breathtakingly beautiful to the chillingly dark, each manifestation enriching the essence of human experience. The allure of witches is their enigmatic nature, steeped in mysticism and often shrouded in secrecy, reflected in the tales and folklore that have been passed down through generations. These stories, whether whispered in fear or celebrated in wonder, reveal the complex relationship ...

It's business as usual for Lisa Beth Callahan, casual witch and proprietor of the Gothic Renaissance occult shop in Greenwich Village...until she purchases an antique grimoire from a shady customer, and the door is thrown open to a world of secret societies and dark machinations. For more visit http://greenwillowchronicles.weebly.com/

A series of seemingly motiveless murders of supernatural creatures points to a vigilante targeting the supe community of Scranton. Markowski wouldn’t normally have much of a problem with that, but his daughter may be next on the killer’s list... Justin Gustainis was born in Northeast Pennsylvania in 1951. He attended college at the University of Scranton, a Jesuit university that figures prominently in several of his writings. He is currently a Professor of Communication at Plattsburgh State University.

Dustin Graves has three days to live. The darkling mage has found himself in the company of scoundrels. Maybe that’s what Dustin deserves: a werewolf, a vampire, and a talking sword for teammates, and a rogue sorcerer as his mentor and master. But a doomsday cult has surfaced. Twelve mutilated bodies are found drowned in blood and in wine. The massacre stinks of both the divine and the supernatural. Worst of all, an ancient god sends Dust on a lethal mission, one he must complete in three days. The reward? He gets to live. Well...maybe.

Step into the enchanting world of Oliveto, where the veil between the ordinary and the extraordinary is thinner than you think. "The Dark Secrets of Oliveto" beckons you into a realm where paranormal intrigue meets spine-tingling suspense. Drawing inspiration from the best of "Stranger Things," "Locke & Key," "Riverdale," and "Agatha All Along," this gripping tale promises an unforgettable journey through mystery, adventure, and personal growth. In the quiet streets of Oliveto, magic thrives beneath the surface, concealed from the eyes of unsuspecting residents. But when Nico returns home ...

One year ago, a young woman checked into a small bed-and-breakfast in the hills of West Virginia. She was never seen again... Tonight, the Rushmore Inn will host four new guests who bear striking similarities to the woman who disappeared. And like her, they will experience the most terrifying night of their lives. But this year will be different. This time the women are fighting back...

In the pulsing heart of New Orleans, where ancient magic whispers through cobblestone streets and neon-lit jazz clubs, Detective Jason Chalk thought he knew the score. But when a routine drug bust spirals into a grotesque tableau of ritualistic murder, Jason finds himself standing at the threshold of a world he never knew existed—one where the lines between saint and sinner, magic and madness blur into oblivion. A cryptic symbol carved into flesh becomes Jason's obsession, a key to unlocking secrets that have lain dormant for centuries. As he delves deeper, the very fabric of reality ...

From the best-selling author of the Sandman Slim series, a lush, dark, stand-alone fantasy built off the insurgent tradition of China Mieville and M. John Harrison - a subversive tale that immerses us in a world where the extremes of bleakness and beauty exist together in dangerous harmony in a city on the edge of civility and chaos. The Great War is over. The city of Lower Proszawa celebrates the peace with a decadence and carefree spirit as intense as the war’s horrifying despair.

Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now the actress is on the cusp of obscurity. When she’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed—but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet, Gemma is alive. She’s been pulled into the film. And the script—and the monsters within it—are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive.

In this newly revised and expanded edition, updated throughout with recent developments, geologist Robert Schoch builds upon his revolutionary theory that the origins of the Sphinx date back much further than 2500 BCE and examines scientific evidence of the catastrophe that destroyed early high culture nearly 12,000 years ago. Weaving together a new view of the origins and antiquity of civilization and the dynamics of the planet we live on, Schoch maintains we must heed the megalithic warning of the past and collectively prepare for future events.