Weird Mysteries

Museum Nocturnus not only deals in high strangeness but puts it on full display for the world to see and admire. Exhibits have been carefully curated to tell the stories of serial killers, witches, madmen, cult members, and those who thrive in the darkness. It is a display dedicated to the weird, and the spotlights are all firmly pointed at the darkness. Accompany master thief, Max Garfield, on a job to steal an item of great importance from the Museum's newly-opened Hall of Monsters and learn the stories behind some of the gruesome artifacts displayed there. But, beware, the Museum has its...

A New Collection of True Ghost Stories from England and Elsewhere. Where might you find a ghost? In many a place, if these stories are to be believed: from historic properties to the humblest of homes; churches, bridges, pubs and roads, not to mention a fish and chip shop. And then how to explain a vanishing car, a hat, or a hotel? Mysteries aplenty, whereas solutions are few. Each of the stories in this collection was freely volunteered for inclusion by members of the ‘Personal Ghost Stories’ Facebook group, with the events which they relate stated to have involved the contributor ...

Most of us have at some point in our lives felt like an outsider, sometimes considering ourselves "too weird" to fit in. Growing up as a Russian immigrant in West Texas, Olga Khazan always felt there was something different about her. This feeling has permeated her life, and as she embarked on a science writing career, she realized there were psychological connections between this feeling of being an outsider and both her struggles and successes later in life.

Death is the final mystery. But some deaths are more mysterious than others. This book is a compendium of some of the strangest and most creepy unsolved cases from the last hundred years and around the world. Each of the thirteen cases presented here is completely true as well as absolutely bizarre and baffling. Some are fairly well-known, many you may not have heard of. Some defy belief, some may even challenge your most basic assumptions about things like the paranormal. Each account is drawn from extensive research into eye-witness accounts, police reports, contemporary media and press ...

Today the names of H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, August Derleth, and Clark Ashton Smith, all regular contributors to the pulp magazine Weird Tales during the first half of the twentieth century, are recognizable even to casual readers of the bizarre and fantastic. And yet despite being more popular than them all during the golden era of genre pulp fiction, there is another author whose name and work have fallen into obscurity: Seabury Quinn. The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin collects all ninety-three published works featuring the supernatural detective Dr. Jules de Grandin.

When Melvin moves from the city to Donut (a perfectly round island with a hole in the middle), he thinks it's the most rubbish place ever. Then he meets Rhubarb. Rhubarb is obsessed with mysteries and has her own school newspaper to investigate the strange goings on in Donut. (Unfortunately nothing ever happens in Donut so she's never had anything to write about.) But then Melvin notices that the kids at school are acting very strangely. Could it be something to do with the Donut Hole Monsters that everyone is collecting? Also includes Attack of the Haunted Lunchbox.

Almost every afternoon, the Woman in the Purple Skirt sits on the same park bench, where she eats a cream bun while the local children make a game of trying to get her attention. Unbeknownst to her, she is being watched—by the Woman in the Yellow Cardigan, who is always perched just out of sight, monitoring which buses she takes, what she eats, whom she speaks to.

The rise of the Master of Elements shall mark the return of the Wizard King. Weirden’s where . . . . . . chocolates are free, . . . people have windows instead of tummies, . . . and humans are called Ordinaires . . . because it’s a magical realm in the sky! An ordinary high-school boy, Ariston Baker, takes a risky plunge into an archaic picture book to save his friend, Kylan. Ariston soon realizes he has teleported into a magical sky realm called Weirden. Time is of the essence, for he must cross the tricky magical mazes, fetch his friend, and pass the exit gate before sunset, or he ...

If we follow Christ, we're not supposed to be like everyone else. We’re supposed to be a little bit…well, weird. The whole point of Christianity is to become more like Jesus and less of who we are when left to our own devices and desires—to become less like the rest of the world, less normal.

Why are we here? Do ghosts exist? Will we ever travel back in time? Are we being visited by extraterrestrials? Will we ever talk to animals? Are we being told the truth? Are mysterious creatures roaming the Earth? And why, when you’re in the shower, does the shower-curtain always billow in towards you? We don’t know the answers to any of these questions. But don’t worry, no matter what questions you have, you can bet on the fact that there is someone (or something) out there, investigating it on your behalf – and this book collects their latest findings.

VISIT THE AWESOME TEMPLE OF TOBRIOSUS SOLVE THE GREAT MYSTERY OF THE VANISHED TOBRII RACE For sleuth Barclay Heath, it was a mystery too great to resist. But as night falls on the deserted alien world, his fellow passengers begin to vanish one by one . . . Heath must unravel an age-old mystery before time runs out, before he, too, suffers the same fate as the Tobrii . . . The Barclay Heath Mysteries are set in a whimsical alternate-1920s, where humanity has ventured out into the stars but Twenties values and attitudes prevail. Barclay Heath is a gentleman detective enjoying semi-retirement ...

There is a thief of time at work in Longhampton. No children are born, people are tired and ill. Jennifer is sent to spend the summer holidays with her Aunt Matty, a clock repairer, but it is not by chance. The thief of time brought her here, and he has eternal life to offer.

Welcome to the third volume of Tales from the Weird by one of England's top cult writers on the supernatural - Tom Slemen. In this disturbing but thought-provoking book, you will hear about real-life paranormal nightmares set in places ranging from Liverpool to Los Angeles, Alaska to Australia, and New York to New Brighton.

Welcome to Tom Slemen's Tales of the Weird, a journey into the chilling sphere of the supernatural where you will encounter, vampires, werewolves, and even the Devil himself.... Here are just some of the things you will hear about in Tales of the Weird: A centuries-old demonic royal rapist.... A happily-married woman who became possessed by three strange personalities - including that of a nymphomaniac.... The terrifying power of the Evil Eye, which could be upon you at this moment....

Glittering in the heart of Manhattan's elite, Penelope Paws navigates murder, blackmail, and intrigue. Known along opulent corridors as the dog walking diva, Penelope must look through the window of lies to discover why her client died before it ensnares her completely. It’s a dog-walk-gone-wrong. Pet sitter extraordinaire Penelope Paws becomes embroiled in chaos when she returns from walking her fabulously wealthy client Mr. Anderson’s dog and finds he took a fatal plunge from his posh penthouse. The question plaguing the glossed-over community is clear: was it a heartbreaking suicide ...

John Scarecrow is a living, breathing, talking scarecrow with a heart of gold and has joined the LAPD to fight for truth and justice. Julie Kingston, a beautiful yet emotionally volatile cop with a penchant for bending the rules, is his partner. She doesn’t mind the fact that her partner is a scarecrow. In fact, she prefers it that way. Investigating a series of bizarre murders involving the violent homicide of upscale call girls, the assassination of a U.S. senator, and a series of death threats against one of Hollywood's leading ladies, they find themselves at the center of a notorious ...

The West Coast of the United States has always been a center of mystery. Native American legends, tantalizing traces of Chinese visits in the Middle Ages, lost gold mines, and supernatural visitations are only some of the phenomena in a region rich with stories of the unknown.

Ireland has a rich folklore. Everyone knows about the fairy folk and leprechauns and many have heard of the fearsome banshee. There are also the usual ghost stories found in every old land. The stranger side of the Emerald Isle goes much deeper than that, however, with tales of phantom armies marching through the sky, sea monsters swimming in the waters around the island, and stories of strange powers and dark magic.

On their way home from the local corner market, two best friends take the usual shortcut through the woods... and come across something glowing in the near distance. Curious, the boys investigate... and soon discover a campfire in an unlikely location. Strangely, there are other people here, too—all seemingly drawn to the same mysterious flame. The mysterious and hungry flame... What Readers are saying: ★★★★★ “It was a great read from beginning to end. I believe the story was aimed more for young adults, but this 55 year old enjoyed it too. Anne Rice, J.R. Rain, and Stephenie ...

Charming, sleepy, Wallingford Heights. Shattered by a chilling triple homicide. Eastern Massachusetts, 1893 Everyday life, disrupted. A town's secrets exposed. Wallingford Heights shattered by a chilling triple homicide. One of America's first salons - The Vine, a hub of activity, with falling hair and flowing information. Estelle, Chasity, Marilou and Clara—known for their impeccable hairstyling and listening skills. Four spirited women, unravel the town's dark mysteries. From gossip at the salon to pillow-talk whispers in the night. Amateur sleuths who uncover chicken thieves, window ...