Folklore Mystery

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.

🌊 They’ve been seen. They’ve been heard. Some never returned. For centuries, sailors, explorers, and even modern-day witnesses have told chilling stories of something lurking beneath the waves—creatures with human-like eyes, webbed hands, and eerie, unearthly voices. But what happens when the legends turn real? 📖 Mermaids: Truth & Terror uncovers 25 eerie, real-life encounters with the unknown. From historic sailor accounts to modern deep-sea anomalies, this book takes you deep into the waters of mystery, legend, and fear. Inside this book, you’ll discover: ✅ Christopher ...

This omnibus brings together seven of H.E. Bulstrode’s ghost stories originally published between 2016 and 2018. These are: 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? Old Crotchet The year is 1920, and it's Twelfth Night by the old reckoning. Festivities are about to commence at Hinton St Cuthbert Manor when something sinister stirs from its protracted dormancy, awakened, it would seem, by the arrival of two young guests. The old ways, ...

A Mystery of Magic, Loyalty, and Ancient Secrets Strange things are stirring again in the quiet village of Doona. When a fisherman returns from the dead and whispers of leprechauns begin to spread, twelve-year-old Bridgie Campbell finds herself at the heart of a growing mystery. The Leprechauns of the Western Wild—thirteen in all, led by the cheerful but weary King Rua—have been locked out of their hidden home, Doona Hollow, nestled deep beneath the Sandy Banks. Without the Doona Hollow Key, a powerful magical relic once hidden in a chest of ancient Spanish gold, they cannot return. And...

"The Cryptid Omnibus Volume 2" by Ricardo D. Rebelo Swamp Yankee Press (2025) Dive into the heart of mystery and folklore with "The Cryptid Omnibus Volume 2", an enthralling exploration of cryptids and legends from across the United States. This captivating collection spans three richly detailed books: Mainers & Monsters: Unravel the secrets of Maine’s rugged wilderness with tales of the Specter Moose, Cassie the Casco Bay Sea Serpent, and more. Echoes in the Hills: Explore the Ozark Mountains’ legendary cryptids, including the elusive Momo the Monster and the Snawfus. Cryptids of the ...

We think of fairies as little winged people with magic wands, but Irish fairies were flesh-and-blood extraterrestrials who towered over humans. We knew them as angels, demons, phantoms, mermaids, fairies, gods and not-gods, and the Gentry. Giant, chalk-white humanoids with piercing blue eyes, and flaming red or golden-yellow hair cascading in curls over their shoulders, that’s the true appearance of the ancient fairies of Ireland who came down from the cosmos thousands of years ago.

Bite-Sized Books, in conjunction with Schmall World Publishing brings you - Into the Unknown: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. The Dyatlov Pass incident, which occurred in February 1959, has captivated my imagination and the imagination of researchers and enthusiasts alike for decades. The event involved the mysterious deaths of nine experienced hikers in the Ural Mountains of Soviet Russia. These individuals, led by Igor Dyatlov, set out on an expedition to reach Mount Otorten, aiming to earn their Grade III hiking certification. Little did they know that this journey would become one of the ...

Bigfoot is back—and the encounters are even more shocking and terrifying than before. Following the chilling stories of Real Bigfoot Encounters, this second volume dives deeper into the most bone-chilling, unexplained, and terrifying encounters with the legendary creature. From remote forests to eerie backroads, eyewitnesses recount their firsthand experiences with the unknown. Are these creatures simply hiding in the shadows, or is something more sinister at play? Prepare yourself for even more spine-tingling stories of fear, mystery, and encounters that will make you question what lurks...

❄️ Frozen Footprints: 25 Chilling Yeti Encounters ❄️ For centuries, legends of the Abominable Snowman have haunted the frozen peaks of the Himalayas and beyond. But are they just myths, or is there something lurking in the snow? 📖 Frozen Footprints dives into 25 real-life encounters with the legendary Yeti—from 1921 British expeditions to modern-day sightings in Siberia. Featuring reports from mountaineers, explorers, soldiers, and scientists, this book examines footprints, eyewitness testimonies, and even government investigations into the world's most elusive cryptid. 🔍 ...

The epic journey continues with perilous landscapes, newfound magic, and terrifying creatures for fantasy readers ages 13 to 100+. A storm gathers to the west as the enemy grows stronger. The orphan Chip and his companions flee eastward on the One Road. On their journey, the wizard Xander senses strange activity in Cave Mountain, the Unnamed One’s ancestral lair. The small party decides to brave Fang Forest to seek out the cause, but in so doing, they come face to face with an evil more profound than anyone could imagine. The mission turns to one of escape as they become hunted by a ...

Beware the weeping wails of the headless bride Harry Dwight, a broke tech genius, heard the folklore all his life - the headless bride floating over the swell off Cinder Bay, haunting wayward ships in the wee hours of night. But he knew it for what it was. Just another campfire story meant to scare kids. But when his best friend lands him a late-night pitch opportunity offshore, Harry's beliefs are shaken to the core. Her wails are loud, like the incarnated screams of a thousand tormented souls. Her vacant gaze stares wherever he goes. Her taunt is consistent, at the wake of every bleeding ...

Cryptids of the Sea: Demons of the Deep by Ricardo D. Rebelo Dive into the murky depths of Cryptids of the Deep: Demons of the Deep, a riveting exploration of the ocean’s most enigmatic creatures by maritime historian Ricardo D. Rebelo. From the legendary Kraken of Norse mythology to the chilling modern sightings of the Ningen in Antarctic waters, this comprehensive volume combines folklore, history, and science to uncover the secrets of the sea’s most mysterious inhabitants. Embark on a journey that spans cultures and centuries, encountering cryptids such as: The Lusca: Guardian of the...

Atlantis and Other Lost Worlds is the most up-to-date and comprehensive investigation of history's infamous sunken city. Nowhere else will you find a more dramatic and convincing presentation of the evidence for its archaeological reality.

Bernie is in search of all the things he missed out on by leaving Florida when he was young. He’d been too young for a fishing license then and was too old to need one now; what had he done all his life? The Irish determination in his blood has him methodically correcting the error of his ways. He buys a boat, hires a guide, gets mixed up in another murder… Yes, you heard right, another murder. Is there anything worse than finding a boy? Maybe finding part of one... Does Bernie regret taking up freshwater fishing? What is it about the steamy-semi-tropical lakes of west-central-Florida ...

A Science Fiction Tale of Horror In this haunting, psychological thriller, a mother must discover what terrorizes her child’s evenings. No parent wants to believe her child’s fears are more than fantasy and imagination, but what can she do when there’s no choice but to accept the truth? Something is terrifying Susan's daughter, something far more sinister than an ordinary nightmare...

Are we alone or are there intelligent life-forms out there? Or are they already amongst us? Can we even know the truth? Exploring the myths, stories, history, and facts of documented encounters, mysterious experiences, and unexplained visitors, Real Visitors, Voices from Beyond, and Parallel Dimensions by Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger examines the “other” forms, entitie,s and beings inhabiting our Universe.

Oklahoma's Gold is a fast-paced suspenseful mystery that leads its characters on a challenging journey into the past only to discover its mysterious connection to the present. Set in the rustic, southwestern town of Chickasha, Oklahoma, this novel tells a tale of murder and romance with heartwarming, southern character and a bit of cultural, Native American flare. Heroine Jess Clinton is a strongly spirited young woman, whose recent tragedy has left her vulnerable, but also guarded. Coming to this small, southern town, hoping to make a new start, Jess soon discovers Chickasha is not the ...

The epic series continues with shocking revelations, chilling prophecies, and ancient magic for ages 13 to 100+. The companions traverse the Great Plains on their journey to the Wizard’s Guild. Out of food and water, they have no choice but to resupply in the Witch Town of Banfar, known as a haven for the fringes of society. Rife with orphans, outcasts, charlatans, and derelicts. Worse still, underground cults have flourished, awaiting the Unnamed One’s return. As they enter the infamous Lower District, they make a stark realization. The enemy is already there. With Princess Eleanor at ...

This true story sets out to chronicle the terrifying encounters that a residential family has had with the creature known as Bigfoot. The story is written in Christine's own words as it unfolds. According to the Bigfoot investigator they contacted, "They aren't going anywhere." As the world gets more crowded with us, "They" are left with less and less habitat. They have learned to live in the shadows and pass through the forests by our homes.

*GET THE EBOOK FREE WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE PAPERBACK* Enter the magical world of the Calendar House in this new DOTTY Series anthology. Multi-award-winning middle grade fiction from #1 bestselling children's author Emma Warner-Reed. This spellbinding fantasy adventure series is a must-read for 8-12 year olds. DOTTY and the Calendar House Key has been described as ‘Secret Garden meets Diagon Alley’. Meet feisty Welsh heroine, Dotty Parsons, and journey with her as she discovers hidden lockets, talking magpies, evil child-catching foes and a whole other civilisation beyond Great-Uncle ...