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"The Descendant" is a story fragment by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, believed to have been written in 1927.[1] It was first published in the journal Leaves in 1938, after Lovecraft's death.
*Mystery and Danger Await on an Island Excavation….* Hardworking Zombie Steve and his crew of assistants have arrived at Isle of the Midst so that they can explore the terrain and get to know the inhabitants – at least the ones they can see. His motley crew includes thoughtful Magnus, in charge of intel, good natured Staggers, for mapmaking and tools and archer skeleton Flie for security. They are going to meet friends like Dona the wise ocelot and her kittens, and Fuzzyfoot, an amicable spider, but *they are bound to make an enemy or two* on this uncharted mysterious island. From gigantic wild wolves to a *mysterious presence that seems to be haunting the island jungle*, the crew and their new friends are in for a surprise (or two!) Will Zombie Steve be able to befriend the dubious wolves, and more importantly, who is watching them from afar, from the jungle? You’ll have to read Zombie Steve to find out! A wonderful page turner full of fun and excitement, Zombie Steve is a fun family read for your child – the perfect way to ring in the new year!Ver livro
From the author who brought us the distinguished spy thriller Death of a Marionette and The Towering Inferno, one of the most popular films of the '70s, comes Waiting, an intense novel of contemporary menace, in the mode of Robinson's 1950s classic, The Power. There are people living among us, who look just like normal human beings. They've been here for a long time—waiting. But they aren't exactly like us at all. Some of them can read minds, and in subtle ways take over what your are thinking, control you for a while. They can make you love. They can make you die. One ordinary man in San Francisco, Arthur Banks, begins to find them out, and immediately his life and his family are in danger. It's a paranoid's worst nightmare. But that's just where it starts. He may well be fighting for the survival of the entire human race. "I've always maintained that Frank M. Robinson's The Power was one of the best terror tales ever told. Waiting is even better, rich with character, suspense and constant surprise. This is one of the best chillers of the entire decade. It is guaranteed to give you nightmares. Reading this book was a pure pleasure."—Mystery SceneVer livro
There's something lurking in the Grayson mansion. Alex and Blaire are freelance journalists and former romantic partners. When they learn that the rich and corrupted Gary Grayson might be involved with the disappearance of a young woman, it's a scoop that could make their careers - if they can only find proof. Breaking into Grayson's secluded mansion is not the safest idea, but they decide to take the chance. They think they understand the risks. They think they know what they're getting into. They're dead wrong. Now, trapped inside a big, old mansion, Alex and Blaire face a horrifying truth. These twisted corridors hold more than an eccentric recluse. There is something far worse, and it's hunting them...Ver livro
Enter the shadowy depths of the North American wilderness in Algernon Blackwood’s classic horror story, The Wendigo. When a group of men ventures into the dense Canadian forest on a hunting trip, they soon find themselves confronted by an ancient and terrifying presence lurking just beyond their campfires. As eerie sounds and strange footprints appear, they come to realize that they are not alone—and something inhuman is watching them. Through Jason Tibor’s haunting narration, Blackwood’s tale of fear and the unknown springs to life, capturing the chilling atmosphere and primal terror that unfolds within the dark forest. Tibor’s voice immerses listeners in the group’s growing dread as they experience supernatural events that test their sanity and survival instincts. The forest itself becomes a character, a place where every rustle of leaves and gust of wind signals something sinister. Perfect for fans of supernatural horror and suspense, The Wendigo explores the thin line between civilization and the wild, and the primal fears that emerge when man faces the unknown. This audiobook is a journey into isolation, fear, and the haunting mystery of legends passed down through generations. Prepare to be captivated—and unnerved—as the Wendigo comes to life in this unforgettable tale.Ver livro
Seven “masterfully told” stories of suspense and nightmarish drama from the National Book Award–winning author of Them (The Guardian). With the novella and six stories collected here, Joyce Carol Oates reaffirms her singular reputation for portraying the dark complexities of the human psyche. The title novella tells the story of Marissa, an eleven-year-old girl with hair the color of corn silk. When she suddenly disappears, mounting evidence points to a local substitute teacher. Meanwhile, an older girl from Melissa’s school is giddy with her power to cause so much havoc unnoticed. And she intends to use that power to enact a terrifying ritual called The Corn Maiden. In “Helping Hands,” published here for the first time, a widow meets an Iraq War veteran in a dingy charity shop, having no idea where the peculiar encounter is about to lead. In “Fossil-Figures,” a pair of twins—an artist and a congressman—never outgrow an ugly sibling rivalry. And in “A Hole in the Head,” a plastic surgeon gives in to an unusual and dangerous request. Together, these seven tales offer “a virtuoso performance” of “probing, unsettling, intelligent” storytelling from one of the world’s greatest writers of suspense (The Guardian). “The seven stories in this stellar collection from the prolific Oates may prompt the reader to turn on all the lights or jump at imagined noises. . . . This volume burnishes [her] reputation as a master of psychological dread.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “For horror stories to be truly horrific, the reader has to care. Oates feels this deeply in her writing, and delivers with style.” —The Independent “Further confirmation of a unique writer’s restless, preternatural brilliance.” —The GuardianVer livro
Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific English writer, now best remembered for his science fiction novels and often credited as being the father of science fiction. "The Inexperienced Ghost" is a ghost story with a twist. Clayton, overnighting alone at the club, encounters a pathetic ghost who is struggling to remember how to get back to the spirit world. With Clayton's help, he finally works out the precise method for crossing out of our world into the next. But now that Clayton knows the secret of moving between the two worlds, will he be able to resist the temptation to try it out?Ver livro
