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American novelist and short-story writer Sarah Orne Jewett (September 3, 1849 - June 24, 1909) was known for her "local color" works set in or near South Berwick, Maine, which in in the 19th century was a New England seaport in decline. This gentle, often comic collection includes: "A White Heron", "The Dulham Ladies", "The Guests of Mrs. Timms", "Miss Peck's Promotion", "Miss Tempy's Watchers", and "The Town Poor".

Featuring work by M. R. James, Edith Nesbit, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Atherton and many more, this enhanced audio collection of eight enduring stories - some well-known, others less familiar - transport you to a candlelit fireside to hear tales of lonely coastlines, deadly rivers, dark, creaking corridors, horrific, everlasting love and unknown entities lurking in black velvet shadows.

Grab your partner and join the spirits on the dance floor. Scare Street’s latest collection of supernatural horror is a grand ball of fear and nightmares. This sinister collection is bursting with 14 tales of terror - more than enough to keep you dancing with demons all night long.

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, ...

Praise for Alice Crowley's writing: "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~Multiple Fans In this searing, savory short erotic romance title, two lost souls are united as one by the powers of nature's magnificent magic. Janie just lost her husband Tim, who was an avid surfer, to a shark attack. Now her husband's bad boy surfer twin has moved into the house with her, because he can't afford his own place. Soon Janie learns that the universe is conspiring for a round two, and that the two brothers who shared a womb are one in the same in every way -- ...

What terrible secret is your grandfather hiding in the basement? If your grandfather is like almost everybody else's, probably nothing all that dangerous. It's likely pretty damn boring down there. But if he's anything like Paul's, it may be something you should avoid at all costs. WARNING: This series of stories contains strong language and graphic scenes. First published in Horror Lover (no longer available)

Dive into a world of enchanting Halloween adventures with "Spellbound Smiles: Halloween Tales of Wonder and Whimsy"! This charming collection of short stories will captivate young readers ages 6-10 with its perfect blend of magic, mischief, and heartwarming moments. Join a cast of lovable characters as they embark on unforgettable Halloween journeys. From a brave little werewolf cub discovering the joy of his first transformation to a young vampire learning that not all scary things are truly frightening, each tale sparkles with imagination and valuable life lessons. You'll meet Sir ...

SHORT READ Luke dedicated his life to the military. After being killed in action, he thought that was the end of his story. But when he wakes up in heaven, he finds that he’s got a new mission. He’s being sent back to earth to fight demons. But there’s a twist – something he never dreamed of – he’s going back as an Alpha dragon shifter.And the biggest shock – he’s not going alone. He’s got a tantalizing new partner, an omega dragon shifter who is driving Luke absolutely wild with desire.

Charles Dickens was a master of the macabre. His stories of madness, murder and revenge, often imbued with a sympathetic moral undertone, have continued to thrill and chill fans ever since they were written. Here then are 15 tales that display the full range of Dickens' Gothic talents. "The Signalman," perhaps the most well-known, is a chilling story about a mysterious figure and its deathly omen. "The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain" shows the consequences for those who make deals with the dead. Listen for more.

Ghosts and spirits invading a home is the most frequent request for help I receive as a spiritual healer. In this collection of 10 short stories, I describe the different entities I encountered and explore the many reasons why the incursion occurred. I also offer some suggestions on how to prevent spiritual invasions into your home.

This choice collection of spine tingling tales runs the gamut from slightly spooky to "I'm sleeping with all the lights on tonight!" A splendid grouping of tales from the pens of some of the great writers of the past. Enjoy these classic stories alone or with a friend, whenever your ears are free.

American Horror Stories "The Lady in Lavender" Callie was horrifically abused by her husband in the late 1800’s. She was helpless in how to protect her children or herself and poisoned him. Because of her guilt she came back to haunt the area where she lived. When Callie meets a little girl who is living in a similar situation something happens to change both of their spirits. “A Scarecrow for Maggie” Maggie, an artist at heart makes scarecrows for the locals where she lives in Kentucky to make extra money. When she starts making money from her scarecrows, things start getting nasty. ...

One thundery day in 1909 a Bronze Age burial mound was opened near the sleepy little town of Marlborough. Soon Violet's nights would be disturbed by scratching and tapping. By a horrible, skeletal face pressed to the window. What did the creature want from a staid old widow? Could Violet ever send this unwanted nightly visitor to eternal rest? A gentle ghost story based on Wiltshire folkore. Approximately 8000 words

OVER-THE-TOP INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . So many Valentine's Days alone . . . *sigh* No cards . . . *sigh* No flowers . . . *sigh* No heart-shaped boxes of candy . . . *sigh* But this year in my mailbox I see something! It's red and heart-shaped! A heart-shaped card? A heart-shaped gift? Um, no. It's a heart-shaped . . . HEART! I scream and fumble for my phone so I can call the cops, the FBI, the CIA, maybe even the freakin' psychic hotline . . . But then my mystery admirer emerges from the shadows. And he says I'm his. His Valentine. Over-the-top novella with drama and darkness...

Two old friends on a fishing trip discover their love of stories may have opened a door to a different and much darker world. A middle-aged couple faces down an extinction–level cataclysm the only way they know how: together. A research student learns the horrifying delusions that have crippled a man for most of his life may be more than just the aberrations of a troubled mind. When a young woman in a yellow dress finds herself on an island inhabited by blade-wielding psychopaths straight out of a slasher movie, she must discover who she is and fight to make a place, and a name, for ...

A feisty 60-something woman and a beautiful spirit—or ghost or apparition, whatever you want to call Irma—solve kooky mysteries. Mabel Gold had a perfect life as a Long Island wife and mother. Until her doctor husband dumped her for a scheming bimbo. After eating a few gallons of ice cream and feeling sorry for herself, she did what any gal from Brooklyn would do—she picked herself up and decided not to become a big, fat blob. She’d show the jerk. A fresh start in Florida was like a glass of orange juice in the morning. Just what she needed. Of course, there were things that seemed ...

Stephen Greif and Gareth Armstrong read these classic ghost stories from two masters of the genre. These four suspenseful tales of the supernatural, from M. R. James and Charles Dickens, will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you with a lingering sense of foreboding. In "The Tractate Middoth", librarian David Garrett has a terrifying encounter while searching for an obscure book, while in "Mr Testator's Visitation", a poor man 'borrows' some furniture from another man's cellar, never expecting the owner to return and claim it. Then, late one night, there is a knock upon his door....

DRAGONS LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . We Dragons love gold, but cash works just fine. And though we love having the loot, we also love the act of getting our bounty. Some Dragons pillage and plunder. I get my thrills on the high-stakes winner-take-all poker tables of the underworld. But the biggest thrill this time is what's standing at the table. That curvy gambler who I know is my mate. That blue-dress-and-black-heels gambler who makes me wanna go all-in . . . All in on my forever. Drama and madness, fire and steam, action and adventure. Sweetness with a touch of darkness. No cheating. No ...

A YA horror anthology for teens. Turn off the lights. Get under the covers. Grab a flashlight. Be quiet, or they’ll hear you. Because in this spine-tingling collection of unnerving original stories, you won’t know who to trust as you navigate through horrific tales with intriguing twists and turns. These stories will keep you on the edge of your seat, and you won’t be going to bed without watching the shadows. A Book of Haunts and Creeps contains 13 haunting tales by award-winning authors, Dr. Bon Blossman and Zakk Myer.

A dragon has his eyes on princess Marea. And she has no clue just how close he is… Princess Marea is one of many princesses in the Hundred Kingdoms, unmarried at the age of thirty. Dragons have been ransacking nearby villages, trying to steal the women, and a princess from a nearby kingdom was stolen, so her father ups the security around her. It’s annoying, because she can’t do half the things she enjoyed, and she wants to gain some of her freedom back. The guards don’t talk to her, and are under explicit instructions to ignore her. However, one of her guards, not one she remembers...