Ghost Anthology

A decade after Nocturnes first terrified and delighted listeners, John Connolly, best-selling author of 13 acclaimed thrillers featuring private investigator Charlie Parker, gives us a second volume of tales of the supernatural.

Running from the Elf King was a bad idea. But nothing will put me in a marriage this Christmas with the man who kidnapped me last year. The man who had my parents murdered. The problem is, Kagan’s Cross is like pretty much every other small town in Alaska—crawling with the king’s men. Nowhere is safe, especially since he’s made me an outlaw, and if I hadn’t been saved by the polar bear shifter, I’d probably be dead by now. But this sexy alpha male has a dark past of his own. And with Jared coming after me, this Christmas is going to be one hell of a rollercoaster. Author's Note:...

A young girl’s dollhouse comes alive at night, and its tiny residents possess a terrifying power. Fate stalks a young cult survivor as she struggles to escape a premonition of her own death. And a beautiful antique jewelry box reveals a dark hunger that threatens to consume its new owner....

Akakij Akakievic Basmackin è un mite impiegato, deriso dai colleghi, copiatore di lettere ad un ministero, così povero da dover risparmiare un intero anno per potersi far fare un nuovo cappotto dal sarto. La felicità di sfoggiarlo dura un solo giorno: la sera stessa viene assalito e derubato del suo bene prezioso. La polizia lo tratta malamente e non riesce neppure una colletta tra i colleghi. Dopo pochi giorni Akakij Akakievuc muore di disperazione e di freddo.

These are stories that explore the scarred outposts of desperation and desire, sickness and death, sex and decay. Within this audiobook, you will also find the acclaimed novella Nearly People (nominated for awards by the International Horror Guild and the British Fantasy Society), in which a woman's search for food in a nightmarish city brings her attention from an enigmatic man known as The Dancer, and a host of terrible epiphanies.

She saw her own prison reflected in his bars. Together, they had the key. Ivy has spent a life stealing, and it has taught her that her life amounts to nothing. Though she grew into one of the most adept thieves in the Seven Kingdoms, jealousy forced her to hide. After years of rotten luck and constant fear of discovery, Ivy finally has a chance to turn her life around. Then a moment of vulnerability turns into a nightmare. Having failed in his mission to take care of his charge, Augustin has given in to self-loathing and despair. From his prison, he dares to hope that his lessons were ...

She lost her way; he lost his purpose. But not anymore. Noely’s never had an easy life, but she has found a level of comfort as she tried to save enough money to resume her search for her missing guardian. Her hunt has been halted for several years as she cannot seem to say no to helping those in need. A chance encounter with a wounded shifter leaves her questioning everything she has believed both about herself and the people around her. Cyprian had lost his purpose after losing too much. Though he still went through the motions, his easy-going manner had largely given way to cynicism ...

My friend surprised me with a new man. A dragon shifter. She hired him for me as a surprise. A strong, alpha dragon, looking for a mate. How exactly could I say no to such a generous offer? I live in a small town. There’s not much happening here. Kieran’s handsome, nice, and quite a catch. I’m with him, and it’s going great. Right until the point where I get pregnant with his shifter baby. I’ve no idea how to break it to him, but the man has to know he’ll be a father. There’s also the fact his family doesn't want him out here. His brother’s trying to get him to return to ...

I’ve always had my own opinions about marriage. For example, with the right reward, I could be convinced to agree to a loveless marriage. As long as the guy knew that it was on my terms. Then I met Lucas, a wild alpha male shifter. He sees love as a game that is only won through escaping commitment. His lean shifter body shouldn’t be so desirable. But the more time we spent together, the more I knew I was losing his game. Could I possibly change his mind? Could he be rescued by my love? Or am I just another in a long line of his conquests? Author's Note: This is a steamy standalone with...

Paranoia and bloodshed are unleashed when a couple’s dream home slowly turns into a nightmare. An uprooted tree reveals a sinister surprise of death and darkness. And a prohibition-era ghost reveals more about the mysterious owner of everyone’s favorite pub.

In the fourth book in the series, The Reverend Digby Rolf faces his greatest challenge yet. While he had previously encountered the dark side of human nature—murder, betrayal, and deception—this time, the evil is something far beyond anything he has faced before. A centuries-old curse, rooted in ancient superstition, begins to unravel within the very walls of St Mary’s Church. The once unshakable Reverend finds himself confronting supernatural occurrences that defy logic, threatening not only his faith but also his sanity. Whispering shadows haunt him. Every step he takes brings him ...

A stolen kiss led to a fated trip neither of us foresaw. What started out as a wild opportunity has devolved into a flight for my life. I don’t know quite what to make of this wolfish man. He seems so sweet, yet something lurks behind those wild eyes. What I do know is that he has become my protector, my guardian. His effortless care and concern could mask something more primal. A part of me hopes so. I can feel our fake marriage becoming something more. A secret romance that can have no future. Y et I find myself wanting him, the hero who has stolen my heart. Author's Note: This is a ...

A businessman discovers he has a ghostly twin whose presence may be far more ominous than he had thought.... Mischievous children learn that supernatural forces are nothing to toy with, after a Halloween prank goes wrong. And holiday festivities set the backdrop to a terrified teen’s worst fears, when his grandmother’s corpse comes looking for revenge....

I'm alone on Valentine's day. I proposed to my boyfriend recently. He broke up with me five days later. Apparently, he was dating someone else all that time. Sounds about right for my luck. Despite the powers I wield, I didn’t see that coming. I lost him. It’s not an exact science, being a seer and witch. I do my best with that I know. Karlath, however, sees a use for me. My hot alpha boss has finally seen me for who I am. Beyond helping solve cases in the precinct and our cop work – he sees I can help him out in other ways. I have no boyfriend, no reason to decline his offer to see ...

Super Short Horror Stories! Brand new flash fiction stories from the author of Tiny Terrors, She Watches You Sleep, and many other horror stories! These stories are perfect for readers on the go! This volume contains 8 tiny stories including: The Halloween Mask The Doll Fire and Hate and five others! Be sure to check out the other volumes of Flashes of Fear!

A sinister force threatens a teenage horror fan, and only a team of B movie monsters can come to his rescue. Fear stalks a group of punks when a scarecrow proves that birds aren’t the only things it can terrorize. And all hell breaks loose when a man discovers that his next-door neighbor possesses the power to reanimate the dead... Celebrate the music of the night with Scare Street’s latest collection of diabolical horror. Thirteen tales of paranormal horror haunt this new volume. More than enough to keep you listening on long after the sun goes down.

Collection of six stories, some have been published in magazines, Poppies at the Well, Last Orders, Christmas Eve in the Workhouse, The Night Before Christmas, The Ghost before Christmas, Not Quite Leningrad

Imogene is young and beautiful. She kisses like a movie star and knows everything about every film ever made. She's also dead and waiting in the Rosebud Theater for Alec Sheldon one afternoon in 1945. . . .

Nolan Lerner is guilty. His past is a thing choked with secrets, blood � and sunflowers. Only Nolan knows what really happened that summer in 1977, when his younger brother, an idiot savant named Morris, built a vast cardboard fort with secret doors inside, doors leading into other worlds.

Unravel the Mysteries: Strange Stories from Marseille Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Strange Stories from Marseille," a collection of horror short stories that defy clichés. Immerse yourself in the authentic legends of Marseille, where reality blends with dark mysteries, challenging the boundaries between fiction and reality. The networks are buzzing: "Horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and Marseille! Say no more, it's nearly perfect." – Etherlutisse. Embark on a journey through the hidden corners of Marseille with "Strange Stories from Marseille," a collection of fantastic and ...