Victorian Ghost

A Victorian Christmas ghost story by David Ralph Williams To Arabella, Star Lake Hall was a cold name for a house and it conjured up images of cool dark waters sprinkled with the reflections of ancient suns. The old rambling country house was filled by memories of the past that had become locked away inside as though frozen in time. Newly married and now living at Star Lake Hall she soon becomes fascinated by old stories involving the disappearance of her husband’s late uncle Laurence. Warned to let old ghosts rest she nevertheless continues in her quest to find answers and by doing so it...

For more than a century, some of the world’s most important thinkers and leaders—men like Arthur Conan Doyle and William Butler Yeats—gathered once a month and discussed the supernatural at The Ghost Club in London. In the early 1900s the club's chairman was Harry Price, the world’s most well-known ghost hunter. He and other members, like Harry Houdini, sought to debunk the charlatans who preyed on vulnerable people with fake seances, tarot readings, and spiritual encounters.

Thalia Plunkett has loved Dinky Moon all her life. Now he's in big trouble. Embarrassed to be one of the few men who survived the enormous mine disaster that has nearly turned Wildcat Ridge into a ghost town, and grieving over the loss of his wife who ran off with another man, Dinky has turned to whiskey. Now it's taken over his life. Unable to watch him suffer any longer, Thalia decides she must do something to save him. Can she help Dinky kick the booze threatening to kill him and win his love? Or will he choose whiskey over her? And who is the mysterious man lurking around, watching Thalia?

The American Otis family moves into the old English country house Canterville Chase. They are warned that the house is haunted before they move in but are unconcerned at first. They soon accept that the ghost is real but are not frightened by it. The ghost, who had been frightening all those who stayed at Canterville Chase for 300 years, takes the Americans' unwillingness to be scared by him as a great insult. He grows to despise them all, except for the teenage daughter, Virginia, who he feels is different from the rest of her family.

Inspector Witherspoon always triumphs...but how does he do it? Even the inspector himself doesn't know - because his secret weapon is as ladylike as she is clever. She's Mrs. Jeffries: the determined, delightful detective who is also Inspector Witherspoon's housekeeper.

"Possession of The Children" is a thrilling Gothic horror book, taking its readers on a chilling journey through the dark corridors of an old English manor during the volatile late 19th century. It predominantly dwells on the unsettling experiences of a governess and the troubling occurrences encircling the two innocent children under her care. With its gothic horror elements and psychological intrigue, this gripping novel will captivate audiences who enjoy the intertwining of fear, reality, and the supernatural. Plot The narrative is set in motion during a casual Christmas Eve gathering, ...

William Day should be an acclaimed Arctic explorer. But after a failed expedition, in which his remaining men only survived by eating their dead comrades, he returned in disgrace. Thirteen years later, his second-in-command, Jesse Stevens, has gone missing in the same frozen waters. Perhaps this is Day’s chance to restore his tarnished reputation by bringing Stevens­—the man who’s haunted his whole life—back home. But when the rescue mission becomes an uncanny journey into his past, Day must face up to the things he’s­ done.

THERE’S A GHOST IN HER BATHTUB AND A WEREWOLF IN HER GARDEN! When lovely Viveca Stanhope fled a scandalous past in Old San Francisco to make a new life for herself in Savannah, little did she know she’d just purchased the most “haunted” house in the entire South! From the ghostly specters prowling the square to the ax woman stalking her yard, “Hangman’s House” is indeed a fright. And Viveca’s “Nightmare on Lost Lane” comes complete with a half-crazed housekeeper, a mysterious houseboy with a fetish for knife-throwing and numerous other strange bedfellows. Still, Viveca ...

When one man's scheme to create the Greatest Freak Show on Earth leads to an insane obsession that can only end in devastating tragedy. The ghoulish proprietor of a Victorian arcade specifically designed to showcase the myriad of freaks, outcasts, and oddities that abound in old London town is a man driven by his own dark desires. Rodney Thompson is an emotionless, sadistic person who craves glory above all else - at least until the beautiful Violet wafts into his world. From the very day when Violet first takes a dainty step inside the arcade, Rodney is determined to make her his own. A ...

Maine, 1846. Gabriel Stone is desperate to escape the ghosts that haunt him in Massachusetts after his wife’s death, so he moves to Maine, taking a position as a minister in the remote village of Pale Harbor. But not all is as it seems in the sleepy town. Strange, unsettling things have been happening, and the townspeople claim that only one person can be responsible: Sophronia Carver, a reclusive widow who lives with a spinster maid in the eerie Castle Carver. Sophronia must be a witch, and she almost certainly killed her husband.

disclaimer: "Previously published as A Cursed Heart by Quirey, Rachel (AUTHOR); Quirey, Rachel (ILLUSTRATOR) A fictional ghostly Christmas romance. A Christmas ghost is the tale of a handsome gentleman, Sir William, who was cursed for lacking the truth of what love really is. The curse he has put himself under, has lasted for over a century, and it will not break until his heart becomes lost for another. From New York, to Edinburgh, and an ancient castle in the Scottish highlands, Katherine must venture forth, and save the day. She has a mission to aid her sister, to plan her wedding abroad...

A supernatural thriller book set in the vast, eerie expanses of the Pacific Ocean during the late 19th century. "The Haunted Voyage" reveals a chilling tale of a cursed ship, the ill-fated St. John, set within the dramatic canvas of the Pacific deep. From the protagonist, Kelly's desperate step to join the crew to his horrifying ordeal towards the end, every detail is masterfully woven in this tale of maritime horror and supernatural terror. The On-Board ChillsAs quick as they set sail, the crew of the St. John, particularly Kelly, are plagued with inexplicably strange and terrifying ...

When Alice’s car breaks down during a late-night storm, she’s pleased to find not only a place to spend the night, but also the warm arms of the mysterious Charles Foster. Things quickly get more than a little steamy between Alice and Charles. In fact, they get downright sizzling. But why are Charles’ clothes so out of date? Why are the lights in the house gas instead of electric? And why does no one understand social media? Nothing is as it seems in this hot Gothic encounter by Chloe X. Taylor.

Champagne corks only hint at the pressure that builds as this New Year’s witching hour approaches. Maggie Bixler, a saucy ghost who runs a spectral speakeasy in the gloomy basement of the old family home, was brutally betrayed and is ready to POP! She’s hired me, Seymour—part-time detective, full-time parakeet—to find who double-crossed her a hundred years ago. I’m game! (Get it?) Meanwhile, my former wife (and now owner) Sharon throws a wing-ding on New Year’s Eve and the whole town crashes the private party. Seymour Triplett’s the name. Once human and a full-time gumshoe, I ...

Eight year old Jodie is back for more fun and mayhem with her best friend Lilly, who just happens to be a Victorian ghost that nobody else can see. In The Sleepover – Jodie hosts a sleepover for her best friends but thanks to Lilly and a mischievous bear cub called Frank, everyone is in for a very eventful night. In The Softeez –Someone has stolen the songsheets for The Softeez’ new album. Can Jodie & Lilly solve the case and save the day for their favourite boyband? In The Day At The Beach – On a hot sunny day, Jodie looks forward to relaxing at the seaside but a visit to the pier ...

In The Talent Show.....Jodie is left without a partner for the School Talent Show when Pigtail Paula catches chickenpox.That is until Lilly suggests a rather unusual replacement In The Practical Joke.....There are pranks galore at Jodie’s school with the arrival of the Trick Twins. It was bad enough having to put up with dad’s silly jokes. Time for Jodie and Lilly to turn the tables on them all. In The Unusual Thief.....It is the end of term and, as it is such a beautiful day, Jodie’s class spend the day outside for a curious art lesson. There is a prize for the best work but it seems...

Supernatural, Paranormal, and Ghost stories set in various locations, from England to the United States, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. "Ghosts Among Us" is a spine-tingling exploration into the elusive and eerie realms of the supernatural. This **psychological thriller** masterfully blends historical accounts with philosophical inquiry to uncover the spectral world that exists just beyond our perception. From the **shadowy halls of Victorian England** to **the bustling streets of early 20th-century America**, this book travels through time and space to reveal chilling ...

The riveting tale of the Curse of the Stradivarius, unfolds poignantly as a gothic mystery book, set in 19th-century England and Italy during the early to mid-1800s.The narrative pivots around the extraordinary life of Franklin Ricketts, whose existence begins to take an eerie turn after inheriting his family estate in Worth. He forms a deeply rooted bond with fellow music enthusiast, William Bolton at Oxford University. Their shared admiration for the violin and piano intertwines their destinies, uncovering an ominous connection to the maddening suite "Areopagita" by Graziani. As Franklin ...

Invitation to Magic: Cinderella and Prince Wicked He's Prince Wicked. She's clueless. Stephanie Plum jumps into the rabbit hole! FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Meet Countess Melanie de Fontaine. She’s not only nice and sweet, she happens to be a super-duper domestic goddess. While juggling house chores for her needy and demanding faux-mother and faux-sisters, she’s busy searching for her mother who’s been missing for years. Then again, sometimes, life can be overwhelming. When the invitation to the Royal Dance of the Year arrives, her faux-mother shoves it in her face, knowing full well ...

This collection of tales transports the listener to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind—or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, each comes to life in this vivid rendition.