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The Exorcism of Winchester House
The Exorcism of Winchester HouseThe Winchester House: a rambling Victorian mansion shrouded in secrecy and speculation. Built by the reclusive heiress of a rifle fortune with endless, labyrinthine additions, rumors swirl of vengeful spirits, occult mysteries, and a temple of resurrection. But when Father Diego Montero hears the dying confession of a carpenter who worked there, he discovers an even darker tale. It is the story of a mother who raised a ghost, of a sorceress who built a castle to house her dead daughter’s spirit, and of a blood pact forged with a dark power. Drawn into the mystery at the heart of the notorious house, Father Diego is wholly unprepared for what he discovers. To defend against a force that threatens to wreak havoc on the world at large, he must rely on his own secret occult knowledge and risk expulsion from the Church. But with his personal demons lurking in the shadows, can he save Winchester House and its occupants from the evil that infuses it, or will it crumble under the weight of its dark history?
Blood and Bullets: A Trio of Western Horror Novellas
Blood and Bullets: A Trio of Western Horror NovellasPrepare yourself for a chilling journey through the American frontier with Blood and Bullets, an anthology featuring three gripping novellas that blend horror, paranormal elements, and the harsh realities of the Old West. <b><i>American Devil</i> by James Aquilone</b>: In a suspenseful twist on historical horror, Randall Bond, a determined psychic bounty hunter, faces his most daunting challenge yet: capturing H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, who has escaped from prison. With dark forces at play and the line between predator and prey blurring, Bond must navigate a treacherous landscape where the hunt turns into a battle for survival. <b><i>The Deadwood Deal</i> by Michael Knost</b>: Dive into the shadows of Wild Bill Hickok’s final moments in The Deadwood Deal. Michael Knost unravels the hidden truths behind Jack McCall’s infamous act of betrayal, revealing the dark and supernatural forces that orchestrated the tragic fate of one of the most legendary gunfighters of the Old West. This tale of vengeance and dark partnership will leave you questioning the true nature of evil. <b><i>Elijah’s Elixir</i> by Keith Lansdale</b>: Elijah’s quest for easy money takes a sinister turn in Elijah’s Elixir. Joined by Rose, a tarot reader with a troubled past, and Luther, an enigmatic companion, Elijah finds himself entangled in a web of supernatural mystery and personal demons. As they unravel the secrets of a strange town and confront their own haunted pasts, they discover that nothing is ever as simple as it seems.
What Digs Itself Free
What Digs Itself FreeZap Rogers has made a career out of exploiting others, most of whom are dead. With one of the most successful, longest running ghost hunting shows on the market, he and his team have raked in the cash. But with market trends shifting, Zap and his crew are no longer relevant, and are losing market share to younger, more hip trends. Scrambling to remain in the spotlight, Zap and his crew order new gear in an attempt to give the show a facelift. But when a mysterious package arrives from a secret admirer, things begin to take a sour turn. Investigations are seemingly sabotaged, weird sightings around the house have everyone on edge, Zap’s plagued with nightmares of a mysterious old hag, and the manifestations are not only haunting, but starting to get physical. With the help of an old colleague Zap begins investigating the occurrences, following the trail right back to his own selfish behavior. Now Zap must do everything in his power to stop the malevolent entity before this investigation turns into his last.
Carrie
CarrieUnpopular at school and subjected to her mother's religious fanaticism at home, Carrie White does not have it easy. But while she may be picked on by her classmates, she has a gift she's kept secret since she was a little girl: she can move things with her mind. Doors lock. Candles fall. Her ability has been both a power and a problem. And when she finds herself the recipient of a sudden act of kindness, Carrie feels like she's finally been given a chance to be normal. She hopes that the nightmare of her classmates' vicious taunts is over . . . but an unexpected and cruel prank turns her gift into a weapon of horror so destructive that the town may never recover.
Last Tour at Sulphur Creek
Last Tour at Sulphur CreekThe Sulphur Creek Manor holds lots of secrets. Since it was built back in 1927 by a ruthless entrepreneur, the building has been a witness to countless crimes, controversies, and deaths, landing it with the reputation of one of the most haunted locations in the state of Oklahoma. When paranormal investigators Andrea and Wes embark on the ghost tour led by the manor's obsessive owner and reluctant employee, they soon learn that something much darker than its history lurks behind the manor's walls.
The Girl in the Attic
The Girl in the Attic<b>“When I close my eyes to sleep at night, I can feel the devil watching me.”</b> Paranoid from experience and haunted by grief, a widowed mother devotes her life to protecting the one person she has left in the world: her young daughter, Emma. But something is trying to worm its way into their lives. Something that lives in the attic—and desperately wants out. It pretends like it’s her daughter, too. At times, it’s almost convincing. If she ever fails to see through the mask of innocence it wears, there will be hell to pay.
Vampires in Chicago: A Subversive, Satirical Gothic Fantasy Action Thriller
Vampires in Chicago: A Subversive, Satirical Gothic Fantasy Action ThrillerThere's been some confusion about the vampires in Chicago. This book sets the record straight. Forget fangs, allergies, and arbitrary rules. In 2023, something older than myth awoke in the city, and the last four vampires there had to deal with it. Be careful what you pick up after dark, because it may not be pretty. You want the truth. But can you survive it? "Writer of books that are toxic to your mental health." "Not recommended for the mentally weak." "Pure agony from start to finish." "Scream, cry and laugh because once you start reading there's no putting it down." "From the twisted mind of Wynneth E. Cymry comes a dark tale of gothic proportions." "Blasphemous, sacrilegious and perverse, Ms Cymry will torture your mind the way she tortures her characters." "This book crushed my will to live."
A Spell for Saints and Sinners
A Spell for Saints and Sinners<b>Like a gender-flipped <i>Saltburn</i> set amidst the moss-draped, haunted beauty of Savannah, this intoxicating blend of Southern suspense and modern witchcraft from bestselling author Emily Carpenter casts a spell of class, power, and possession.</b> <i>In a city where ghosts linger in the moss and money buys salvation, a struggling psychic is drawn into Savannah’s glittering elite, as obsession and need curdle the lines between magic and madness, seduction and salvation, pirates and protectors…</i> In front of an elegantly shabby townhouse on a Savannah side street sits a hand-painted sign: <i>Miss Edie, Psychic</i>. Ingrid White inherited the house and business from her beloved grandmother, a local celebrity in town. But unless Ingrid can find a way to pay for crushing property taxes and mounting repairs, she’s going to lose them both. Ingrid has faith in the homespun witchcraft Edie passed down to her, yet hope and clients are dwindling.... Until Sailor Loeffler’s bachelorette party changes everything. Sailor is local royalty — part of the vast “Savannah Sauce” empire, beautiful and wealthy beyond imagining — and Ingrid’s reading is so accurate that she becomes the bride-to-be’s confidante. To keep that access and all the privileges it brings, Ingrid relies more and more on hexes and dark spells — using the baneful magic Edie always warned her against. As Ingrid works even riskier spells, she is drawn further into the Loefflers’ inner circle and the obstacles in her path melt away. But is it witchcraft or other, more earthbound forces? Ingrid can feel the lines blurring even as her powers seem to grow, until she must confront the truth about just how far some people, including herself, will go to keep the life they’ve always wanted...
Man, F*ck This House (and Other Disasters)
Man, F*ck This House (and Other Disasters)<b>This all-new expanded edition of the viral sensation <i>Man, F*ck This House</i> includes six brand-new stories by Brian Asman, “a singular voice in horror fiction” (Eric LaRocca).</b> In the titular <i>Man, F*ck This House</i>, Sabrina Haskins and her family have just moved into their dream home. At first glance, the house is perfect. But things aren’t what they seem. Sabrina is hearing odd noises, seeing strange visions. Their neighbors are odd or absent. And Sabrina’s already-fraught relationship with her son is about to be tested in a way no parent could ever imagine. Because while the Haskins family might be the newest owners of this house, they’re far from its only residents… In “Beware the Hurlyburly,” a troubled teen loses his grip on reality after checking out the wrong internet meme… In “In the Rushes,” a coastal cycling trip turns terrifying for a feuding mother and daughter… Malevolent doppelgängers, bizarre murders, ancient evils, Western ghosts, mirror monsters, poisonous playthings, and more populate the pages of this brilliant — and petrifying — collection of stories.
A Lonely Broadcast: Book Two
A Lonely Broadcast: Book TwoDespite everything, 104.6 FM is still on the air.  Hidden between tall trees and snowy mountains is the village of Pinehaven, a quaint town with a horrifying secret. For years, the Operators at 104.6 FM have protected the village from ravenous, mutated beasts that live deep in the forest and emerge every time the fog rolls in. The current radio hosts - Evelyn, Daniel, and Finn - have been keeping watch for over a year. But suddenly, things are changing. A hypnotic light has appeared between the trees, earthquakes have been putting the radio tower in danger, and something massive has moved into the Pinehaven coal mines. The forest is getting smarter. A blight is spreading. And this year, the winter is colder and more vicious than ever.
The Curse
The CurseDiana Dillon and her eleven-year-old daughter, Ryder, are moving back to Diana’s father’s farm in rural Illinois hoping for a new start. There’s something mysterious about the Dillon farm that Diana can’t quite remember, not even as vague memories begin to surface after she encounters an ominous stranger on her way to the farm during a heavy snowstorm. Deputy Melonie “Mel” Defoe has just returned home from military service in the Middle East. She’s new to the local sheriff’s office, joining at the insistence of her father, former sheriff Norman Defoe. Though it’s not exactly the job she’s dreamed of, she is drawn into the web of mystery surrounding the apparent attack on newcomers Diana and Ryder Dillon and the unusual occurrences at the farm no one can explain. With Diana healing from the attack and Ryder trying to adjust to life on the farm with her grandfather, can Mel discover the mystery behind the Dillon farm before they all fall victim to the deadly and cursed land?
Good Mourning, Darling
Good Mourning, DarlingSweet, easy-going Ella Bardot is estranged from her family. Between her autism and fear of dead things, it’s hard to reconnect when her family runs a funeral home. Charming removal technician, Eugene Graves, is a bit odd. With an unsettling smile, he passes the time with only his shadow as his companion. Every day Eugene must balance the desires of his employer with his own personal vendetta. When Eugene uncovers a monstrous plot against Ella, he's tasked with protecting the daughter of his enemy. Ella is desperate to know the secrets surrounding her father, and while Eugene can’t tell her, he’s happy to motivate her inquiry. Eugene doesn’t care for sweets, but Ella may be the exception if his unique appetite has its way.
I Will Break you
I Will Break youMy prison pen pal got the electric chair. So how can he sext me from the grave? Prey I see dead people, and not just the men I murdered. I'm in danger of being committed because I can’t tell what’s real from my hallucinations. Everyone thinks I’m crazy when the serial killer I jilted starts haunting my house. He assassinates any man who shows me interest, leaving their body parts under my pillow. During the day, his gaslighting destroys my peace of mind. But at night, he invades my nightmares and makes me crave the depravity. Predator She ghosted me at the altar. Now, I’m aching for revenge. I want to break her, piece by delicious piece. Revel in her terror. Bathe in her screams. Make her moan my name. Someone from her past wants her captured or dead, so it’s up to me to protect her from the shadows. She belongs to me and no one else—body, mind, and soul. If I don’t take out her enemies, I’ll lose more than just my beautiful obsession. I Will Break You is a dark psychological thriller romance with unreliable narrators, and disturbing themes. It ends on a cliffhanger. Please check the two pages of trigger warnings.
Anna Dressed in Blood
Anna Dressed in BloodUn chico obsesionado por matar a los muertos pero que se acaba enamorando de la muerte. Cassio Lowood ha heredado una inusual vocación, la de matar a los muertos. Su padre también lo hacía, hasta que murió truculentamente a manos de un fantasma al que intentaba dar caza. Ahora, armado con el misterioso amuleto de su padre, Cas viaja por Estados Unidos junto a su hechicera madre y un gato que olisquea fantasmas. Siempre tras leyendas populares, intentan acabar con los molestos y crueles espíritus que se cruzan en su camino. Un nuevo caso les lleva a una ciudad en busca de un fantasma al que todos llaman "Anna vestida de sangre". Cas espera lo habitual: persecución, caza y matanza. Pero lo que encuentra es a una chica furiosa atrapada en una maldición, un fantasma distinto a todos los demás. Todavía lleva el vestido del día en que cometieron su brutal asesinato en 1958, un vestido que un día fue blanco y ahora aparece cubierto de sangre. Desde el día de su muerte, Anna ha asesinado a todo aquel que ha osado entrar en la casa abandonada que, una vez, fue su hogar. Pero, por alguna razón, a Cas le perdona la vida. Reseñas: «Es posible que los lectores se vean invadidos por un escalofriante suspense y risas nerviosas al leer esta novela negra de altísima calidad. Realmente original, maravillosamente ingeniosa y muy divertida, destacará entre los mejores libros de terror. Queremos secuelas.» Kirkus Reviews «Cinematográfica e irresistible. La perfecta combinación entre romanticismo y terror de Blake atraerá fácilmente a los fans de Crepúsculo.» Booklist «Sería la típica historia de "chico conoce a chica" si el chico fuera un irónico y autodestructivo cazador de fantasmas cuyo único deseo fuera vengar a su padre y la chica fuese un fantasma asesino atrapado en una casa habitada por todos aquellos a los que ha matado. Poco más hay que decir,Cas y Anna se han convertido en mi pareja favorita. Cuando llego al final de libro, tengo que empezarlo de nuevo.» Holly Black, autora del best-seller Las crónicas de Spiderwick y El tributo «Anna vestida de sangre es un oscuro e intrincado cuento con un héroe que mata a los muertos pero que está enamorado de la muerte. Al final del libro, tú también lo estarás. Escalofriante y romántica.» Cassandra Clare, autora de la saga Cazadores de sombras «¡Amo a Cas! El mundo en el que vive es terroríficamente intenso y totalmente irresistible. Hazte a la idea de dormir con las luces encendidas porque este libro muerde. Y muy fuerte.» Stacey Kade, autor de la saga The Ghost and the Goth «Una obra maestra de lo macabro. Tendréis que arrebatármela de mis manos muertas y frías.» TONYA HURLEY, autora de la serie best-seller internacional Ghostgirl Los blogs han dicho: *** Anna vestida de sangre puedeconsiderarse un tributo adolescente del género de lo Anna vestida de sangre puede considerarse un tributo adolescente del género de lo paranormal, incluyendo un personaje independiente y sarcástico que, empuñando su arma, extermina a los entes malvados. Nube de mariposa *** Anna vestida de sangre encierra una historia con una genial ambientación y un argumento interesante, donde la acción y la tensión son palpables. Si buscáis una trama diferente, dadle una oportunidad. El cofre de Nebe *** Anna vestida de sangre es un libro donde te encontraras con fantasmas, misterio, mucha acción y algo de humor y romance. Los libros de la princesa
Reliquary
ReliquaryReliquary is the smash hit second book in the Pendergast series, from New York Times bestselling authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Hidden deep beneath Manhattan lies a warren of tunnels, sewers, and galleries, mostly forgotten by those who walk the streets above. There lies the ultimate secret of the Museum Beast. When two grotesquely deformed skeletons are found deep in the mud off the Manhattan shoreline, museum curator Margo Green is called in to aid the investigation. Margo must once again team up with police lieutenant D'Agosta and FBI agent Pendergast, as well as the brilliant Dr. Frock, to try and solve the puzzle. The trail soon leads deep underground, where they will face the awakening of a slumbering nightmare... in Reliquary, from bestselling coauthors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Phantasma
PhantasmaWhen Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize—a single wish. Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals. Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia’s fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life. Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust him. Blackwell doesn’t seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart… A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent.
Confessions of the Dead
Confessions of the DeadHollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate—zero--is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the stranger shows up is when the trouble starts. The sheriff and her deputy investigate the mysterious teenage girl. None of the locals can place her. She can’t—or won’t answer any questions. She won’t even tell them her name. While the girl is in protective custody, the officers are called to multiple crime scenes leading them closer and closer to a lake outside of town that doesn’t appear on any map…
HauGHnt: Dark Shapes
HauGHnt: Dark ShapesWE'RE ALL DAMNED. IT'S JUST A QUESTION OF WHEN. As his estranged father lies on his deathbed, Paul Steele is stunned by his father's admission: Many years ago, he committed a ghastly crime and got away with it. As if this isn't disturbing enough, his freedom was the result of a black-magic spell. As his last breath falls from his lips, he warns Paul that he should expect a visit from a mysterious stranger. "He'll be coming, son. A dark man. He'll come from the shadows." That man is Haughnt.
Memorials
Memorials1983: Three students from a small college embark on a week-long road trip to film a documentary on roadside memorials for their American Studies class. The project starts out as a fun adventure with long stretches of empty road and nightly campfires where they begin to open up with one another. But as they venture deeper into the Appalachian backwoods, the atmosphere begins to darken. They notice more and more of the memorials feature a strange, unsettling symbol hinting at a sinister secret. Paranoia sets in when it appears they are being followed. Their vehicle is tampered with overnight and some of the locals appear to be anything but welcoming. Before long, the students can’t help but wonder if these roadside deaths were really random accidents…or is something terrifying at work here?
A Lonely Broadcast: Book One
A Lonely Broadcast: Book OneIf you find yourself driving down a winding mountain road near an endless stretch of pines, try tuning in to 104.6 the radio station that shouldn't exist. The village of Pinehaven has a secret of monstrous proportions. Evelyn McKinnon, a radio host falling on hard times, finds herself utterly unprepared when she learns that the radio station isn't just for entertainment. It's a watchtower. She's stalked by a bird with human eyes. Her new co-host won't stop singing show tunes. And when the fog rolls in, the beasts of Pinehaven Forest begin their brutal hunt. Evelyn and her friends are suddenly face-to-face with something much scarier than ravenous flesh-giants and vengeful responsibility. 'A Lonely Broadcast' is a darkly comedic tale that mixes elements of cosmic horror, gruesome gore, and a touching story about friendship, grief, and finding hope when all seems lost. It's also the story of an unhinged woman's personal war with a goddamn bird.
Selah Gothic
Selah GothicFrom bestselling author of occult sensation The Halloween Boys, comes a sinfully fictional religious & dystopian story of naughty exorcism and sinful desires steeped in gothic mystery and lore. Now I lay me down to sleep. Impure thoughts sent me spiraling toward my fate. I was the holy daughter of Lady of Sorrows Church. The one meant to bring millions to faith in God. I pray the lord my soul to keep. But my own sins had my dad banishing me to a seaside church of terrors and the worst and most terrible horror of them all... the exorcist. If I should die before I wake. Father Dante Amorth was meant to exorcise me of my sins and send me back to my father pure and holy once more... I pray the lord my soul to take. And I'll spoil it for you. Demons were found, even inside me, but none of it was what I expected. Thankfully... it was so much worse.
We Used to Live Here
We Used to Live HereFrom an author “destined to become a titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a haunting debut—soon to be a Netflix original movie—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house’s previous residents unexpectedly visit. As a young, queer couple who flip houses, Charlie and Eve can’t believe the killer deal they’ve just gotten on an old house in a picturesque neighborhood. As they’re working in the house one day, there’s a knock on the door. A man stands there with his family, claiming to have lived there years before and asking if it would be alright if he showed his kids around. People pleaser to a fault, Eve lets them in. As soon as the strangers enter their home, inexplicable things start happening, including the family’s youngest child going missing and a ghostly presence materializing in the basement. Even more weird, the family can’t seem to take the hint that their visit should be over. And when Charlie suddenly vanishes, Eve slowly loses her grip on reality. Something is terribly wrong with the house and with the visiting family—or is Eve just imagining things? This unputdownable and spine-tingling novel “is like quicksand: the further you delve into its pages, the more immobilized you become by a spiral of terror. We Used to Live Here will haunt you even after you have finished it” (Agustina Bazterrica, author of Tender Is the Flesh).
So Thirsty
So ThirstyA woman must learn to take life by the throat after a night out leads to irrevocable changes in this juicy, thrilling novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Such Sharp Teeth and Black Sheep. Sloane Parker is dreading her birthday. She doesn’t need a reminder she’s getting older, or that she’s feeling indifferent about her own life. Her husband surprises her with a birthday-weekend getaway—not with him, but with Sloane’s longtime best friend, troublemaker extraordinaire Naomi. Sloane anticipates a weekend of wine tastings and cozy robes and strategic avoidance of issues she’d rather not confront, like her husband’s repeated infidelity. But when they arrive at their rental cottage, it becomes clear Naomi has something else in mind. She wants Sloane to stop letting things happen to her, for Sloane to really live. So Naomi orchestrates a wild night out with a group of mysterious strangers, only for it to take a horrifying turn that changes Sloane’s and Naomi’s lives literally forever. The friends are forced to come to terms with some pretty eternal consequences in this bloody, seductive novel about how it’s never too late to find satisfaction, even though it might taste different than expected.
Infinite
InfiniteLIFE, DEATH, AND BEYOND, THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND FUTURE COLLIDE IN AN EPIC BATTLE OF GOOD VERSUS EVIL IN THE FINAL BOOK IN THE GHOSTLAND TRILOGY. Ghosts wreak havoc in the streets of Duck Falls, and Lilian Roth has gone underground, hiding in the Laramies' backyard bunker. With the town under military quarantine, the death toll continues to rise. And Hedgewood's massive infrasound array stands to wipe out every "ethereal" within its radius, Ben Laramie and his friends at the Temple among them. Setting the ethereals free from Ghostland was only the beginning for Rex Garrote. He's returned to the remains of his house to tear open the Dark Rift—a realm of terrifying impossibilities between the living and ethereal planes—and unleash its nightmare creatures upon the world. The End of Everything is on the horizon, and Lilian and Ben are humanity's last hopes. Facing their greatest fears and insurmountable odds, they must return to Ghostland through the Dark Rift's deadly, ever-changing landscape for a final confrontation between good and evil, to stop Rex Garrote once and for all.
Immortal Dark
Immortal DarkOrphaned heiress Kidan Adane grew up far from the arcane society she was born into, where human bloodlines gain power through vampire companionship. When her sister, June, disappears, Kidan is convinced a vampire stole her—the very vampire bound to their family, the cruel yet captivating Susenyos Sagad. To find June, Kidan must infiltrate the elite Uxlay University—where students study to ensure peaceful coexistence between humans and vampires and inherit their family legacies. Kidan must survive living with Susenyos—even as he does everything he can to drive her away. It doesn’t matter that Susenyos’s wickedness speaks to Kidan’s own violent nature and tempts her to surrender to a life of darkness. She must find her sister and kill Susenyos at all costs. When a murder mirroring June’s disappearance shakes Uxlay, Kidan sinks further into the ruthless underworld of vampires, risking her very soul. There she discovers a centuries-old threat—and June could be at the center of it. To save her sister, Kidan must bring Uxlay to its knees and either break free from the horrors of her own actions or embrace the dark entanglements of love—and the blood it requires.
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