English Gothic

They told us the Mating Games were about saving our kind. What they didn’t tell us? We were the ones being used. When I got dumped into this government-run facility in the middle of nowhere, I figured I’d do my time, avoid attachments, and get out. Then Avery showed up—smart, stubborn, and so infuriatingly tempting it made my wolf crazy. She thinks she’s here to train as a warrior. She’s not. Neither of us are. And as much as I want her gone, I can’t stop needing her close. But this place is hiding more than secrets. Something dark is brewing behind these walls. And when the ...

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When scandal threatens to destroy everything, how far will Elizabeth go to protect those she loves? Elizabeth Bennet's world is turned upside down when a tragic accident at Hunsford Parsonage leaves her at the mercy of the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Blackmailed into accepting his proposal to avoid scandal, Elizabeth soon discovers that her new fiancé's desires run far deeper and darker than she ever imagined. As she navigates the treacherous waters of high society and her own conflicting emotions, Elizabeth must learn to play the game of deception and desire. With every touch, every whispered ...

In this series of 20 poems illustrated by 20 digital art collages, the author and artist Tia Moon expresses her difficult journey through mental illness, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and chronic pains, such as migraines. How can people who live in darkness find their place in societies—especially Western societies—obsessed with concepts that deny their reality, such as the harmful “positive thinking” trend? With simple, straightforward words, Tia’s tone is crude and unapologetic, but she always speaks the truth. Individuals who live in darkness and pain possess an acute ...

Growing up in Louisiana, Gabriel’s young life is a happy one, despite the growing rift between her mother and her conniving, whiskey-drinking daddy. Her dreams for a bright future as an artist are cut short, however, when her innocence is shattered by the rich cannery owner Octavious Tate. Pregnant and desperate to spare her mother the scandal, Gabriel agrees to a shocking plan that will allow Octavious’ wife, Gladys, to claim the baby as her own and will net Gabriel’s father a huge payoff.

The third book in the scorchingly hot mafia romance Queens and Monsters series by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger, where John Wick meets Romeo and Juliet. This program features multicast narration.

If you love bear shifters, sexy alphas, and bad boys that leave you begging for more, then you will love Bears of the Wild! Alpha’s Enemy A family feud that could end in true love or death! Brother’s Best Friend His best friend’s little sister isn’t so little anymore. And this alpha will do everything possible to claim her as his own. Bear’s Fake Bride He's a bear. She’s a wolf. They shouldn’t be together, but they can’t be apart. Alpha’s Nanny He’s a strong, powerful alpha. She’s a nanny he can’t resist. The only problem is she’s a human. Content Warning: Explicit...

A historical fiction book set in 17th century Netherlands and other vivid geographical locations during the tumultuous era of the mid-1600s. "Cross and Curse" sweeps you off to the small town of Terneuse, situated on the tranquil bank of the Scheldt river. Here, in a forlorn cottage, resides a widow on the descent of her days and her spirited son, Kevin Rosemont. This sweeping saga follows Kevin's journey as he unearths a suppressed family secret linked to an age-old maritime curse - a legacy tied to his father, a sailor believed to have perished at sea. Sail into the Darkness As the plot ...

In the tourist town of Wharton, on the coast of Lake Superior, Tess Bell is renovating her old family home into a bed-and-breakfast during the icy dead of winter… As the house’s restoration commences, a shuttered art studio is revealed. Inside are paintings Tess’s late grandfather, beloved and celebrated artist Sebastian Bell, hid away for generations. But these appear to be the works of a twisted mind, almost unrecognizable as paintings she and others familiar with his art would expect.

This story of raging comedy and despair centers on the tempestuous marriage of an heiress and a Vietnam veteran. From their "carpenter Gothic" rented house, Paul sets himself up as a media consultant for Reverend Ude, an evangelist mounting a grand crusade that conveniently suits a mining combine bidding to take over an ore strike on the site of Ude's African mission.

In the quiet shadows of her seemingly perfect life, Lily’s world begins to unravel. When she stumbles upon a hidden diary in the house she shares with her husband, Tom, Lily is plunged into a past she didn’t know existed—one that belonged to Emily, a woman who lived her life in the same house and died under mysterious circumstances. As Lily reads deeper into Emily’s words, eerie parallels begin to emerge: the isolation, the strange noises, the feeling of being watched. Soon, Lily can’t shake the suspicion that her life is mirroring Emily’s—and that Tom may be hiding dark ...

Haunted Montague by Harper Stanwick, Sr. is a gripping mystery fiction novel set in the eerie, fog-shrouded valleys of the English countryside during the early 20th century. This chilling story of secrets, shadows, and psychological suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Explore the haunting mystery surrounding Montague Hall, a sprawling estate with a dark past. Follow Major Sauer and his friends as they uncover secrets buried deep within the ancient walls of the house. Encounter eerie apparitions, unsettling whispers, and chilling discoveries that will leave ...

1647: A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers are ambushed in an isolated part of Northern England. Their only hope for survival is to flee into the nearby Moresby Wood...unwise though that may seem. For Moresby Wood is known to be an unnatural place, the realm of witchcraft and shadows, where the devil is said to go walking by moonlight. Seventeen men enter the wood. Only two are ever seen again, and the stories they tell of what happened make no sense. Stories of shifting landscapes, of trees that appear and disappear at will...and of something else.

Thorsten is a broken man. Six months ago, one of his lovers died during a miscarriage, for which he feels responsible. But drinking has not made him forget, only turned him into a man he despises, a man women should stay well away from. Cwenhild is a desperate woman. Under the guise of offering her his protection, a neighbour plans to sell her to one of his friends. How will she escape that dreadful fate? Why, by marrying the drunkard who unexpectedly comes to her rescue! But how can such a marriage ever flourish? The formidable Dane doesn’t want anything to do with her. Or so he keeps ...

A gothic fiction book set in Victorian London and the English countryside during the late 19th century. Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful world of "The Light of Dawn," a mesmerizing tale of mystery, romance, and existential reflection. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Victorian London and the desolate yet stunning English countryside, this gothic fiction novel will keep you on the edge of your seat, yearning for more. As a house-surgeon at a bustling city hospital, Hugh Cornwall’s life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Sir Roderick Ballard, an aged and ...

Newly widowed, Victoria Blanc built an empire in Louisiana, transforming “The Magnolia” from a struggling plantation to one envied throughout the South. Her wealth and privilege protected her from scorn and ridicule. Victoria operated her southern empire proudly and in defiance of the social mores and norms men in Louisiana tried to impose upon her. One night, her reign would come to an end in violence and bloodshed at the hands of her rivals, bothered by Victoria’s presence and desire for change. Her murder marked not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter in her legacy. For ...

As the pupils of St. Joseph's Academy for Boys stream through the gate towards the chapel for assembly, there is one who remains behind. He is named after a saint, but everyone at St. Joseph's knows there is nothing saintly about this boy.

When Violet agrees to house-sit a forgotten chateau in the French countryside, she’s hoping to disappear: from her past, her mistakes, and the pain of heartbreak. Instead, she's pulled into the tragic mystery of Elias Lavelle, a hauntingly handsome World War II officer who died with a broken heart. As Violet unravels the tragic story behind the man, love blossoms between the living and the dead. But as she uncovers fragments of Elias’s past, she realizes he’s hiding a secret so devastating and unforgivable, it could shatter the fragile bond between them and doom his soul forever. What...

On the seventh day, of the seventh year... she desecrates Solomon and Chaos find themselves in the hands of evil. Tortuous days in the old asylum are no longer a thing of the past. The church is looking for redemption in the form of Solomon Gorge. And the deranged spirits of the past, beckon Solomon to come... come and see the secrets hiding in the walls of the asylum.

Ronald Kelly returns to the land of his ancestry and explores the dark superstition and frightful folklore of Ol’ Éire. Seven stories of Celtic gothic terror… tales to quicken the beat of the heart and chill one’s bones to the very marrow.