Supernatural Stories featuring The Frozen Tomb

Supernatural Stories featuring The Frozen Tomb
Author: Leo Brett
Publisher: Gateway
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2015-10-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473213932

Another spinetingling collection from the prolific pen of R L Fanthorpe! The Frozen Tomb: Unliving and undying she waited in a casket of ice. Sleeping Place: His thin lips curled back to display rows of sharp, white teeth. Strange Country: "What is he doing there? How could he escape?" Cry in the Night: The wolf cry sounded strangely human in the darkness... The Thing from Boulter's Cavern: Inhuman survivors of a weird, ancient race lived on in the labyrinth. The Coveters: "Greed is a psychic disease...maybe it has a psychic cure...?"

Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries

Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1079
Release: 2023-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries is a compelling anthology that traverses the murky waters of the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre. Through an eclectic gathering of stories ranging from haunting ghost tales to gripping murder mysteries, this collection showcases a diverse array of literary styles. From the gothic suspense of Edgar Allan Poe to the psychological terror of Henry James, and the adventurism of Arthur Conan Doyle, each piece contributes to a rich fabric of existential inquiry and exploration of the human psyche in confrontation with the supernatural. The anthology not only provides a panoramic view of the evolution of horror and mystery in literature but also highlights pivotal works that have defined and transcended the genre. The contributing authors and editors bring together a historical and cultural tapestry that spans several centuries. Including luminaries such as Mark Twain, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Anton Chekhov, the collection draws on the personal, the societal, and the universal fears that have plagued humanity. These authors, many of whom were contemporaries, contributed significantly to their respective genres, influencing not just literary movements but also the collective human consciousness towards the supernatural and the unknown. Their collective works within this anthology illustrate the diversity of approaches to evoking dread, suspense, and intrigue, proving the timeless appeal and cultural significance of supernatural mysteries. Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries is an indispensable collection for enthusiasts of the genre and scholars alike. It offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the depths of human imagination, fear, and curiosity through stories that span the spectral to the corporeal. This anthology not merely entertains but educates, urging its audience to explore the myriad ways in which literature mirrors, questions, and seeks to understand the unknown. For anyone keen on navigating the shadowy realms that lie at the fringes of reality and fiction, this volume serves as both a map and a compass, inviting a deep, introspective journey into the heart of supernatural literature.

Best Ghost Short Stories 1850-1899

Best Ghost Short Stories 1850-1899
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Bottletree Books LLC
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2016-07-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1933747609

Best Ghost Short Stories 1850-1899: A Phantasmal Ghost Anthology contains the best ghost stories from the last half of the 19th century. It includes shocking tales from popular American and Victorian authors including: Bram Stoker, M. R. James, Joseph Le Fanu, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Nesbit, and Francis Marion Crawford. Andrew Barger, award-winning author and editor of Phantasmal: Best Ghost Short Stories 1800-1849, Best Horror Short Stories 1850-1899, and The Divine Dantes trilogy, has now researched the finest ghost stories for the last half of the nineteenth century and combined them in one haunting collection. He has added his familiar scholarly touch by annotating the stories, providing story background information, author photos and a list of ghost stories considered to settle on the most frightening and well-written tales. Victorians: Victors of the Ghost Story (2016) by Andrew Barger - Andrew sets the stage for this haunting ghost anthology. The Upper Berth (1886) by Francis Marion Crawford - You will never think of cruising on a ship the same way after reading "The Upper Berth". In Kropfsberg Keep (1895) by Ralph Adams Cram - A gothic setting yields a nightmare for a couple of "ghost hunters". Lost Hearts (1895) by M. R. James - This early M. R. James classic ghost story is one of his best. The Familiar (1872) by Joseph Le Fanu - Ever feel like you are being watched? The Haunted Organist of Hurly Burly (1886) by Rosa Mulholland - You will never view an organ the same way again. No. 1 Branch Line: The Signal Man (1865) by Charles Dickens - Are the nervous habits of a train tracks operator all in his mind? Hurst of Hurstcote (1893) by Edith Nesbit - A moldering house and--of course--ghosts. The Judge’s House (1891) by Bram Stoker - The author of Dracula never disappoints. The Yellow Sign (1895) by Robert Chambers - A painter sees someone watching him from a busy New York street. The Haunted and the Haunters (1859) by Edward Bulwer-Lytton - The oldest and most haunting ghost short story in the anthology. I am deeply and horribly convinced, that there does exist beyond this a spiritual world—a system whose workings are generally in mercy hidden from us—a system which may be, and which is sometimes, partially and terribly revealed. “The Familiar” 1872 by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories

Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories
Author: Ralph Adams Cram
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2022-05-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Black Spirits and White is a set of six ghostly tales by Ralph Adams Cram. Contents: No. 252 Rue M. Le Prince, In Kropfsberg Keep, The White Villa, Sister Maddelena, Notre Dame Des Eaux, The Dead Valley.

Angels and Ministers of Grace Defend Us!

Angels and Ministers of Grace Defend Us!
Author: Gregory William Mank
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2022-05-26
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476644039

Like a lovingly guided midnight tour, this book covers the seductive shadows of the most fascinating horror films and melodramas from the 1930s and 1940s. From the bloody censorship battles behind 1935's Bride of Frankenstein, to the sexual controversies of 1941's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and the gruesome Nazi atrocities of 1943's Women in Bondage, this book delves into newly excavated research to tell the behind-the-scenes sagas of some of Hollywood's most frightening films. Peek behind the scenes, revel in on-the-set anecdotes and get a look at the script notes illuminating characters like WereWolf of London, Richard III, Panther Woman and Rasputin. Included are profiles of the performers and filmmakers who made the nightmares feel all too real in the darkened theaters of yesteryear, and an examination of the factors that have kept these films popular so many decades later.

DEL REY AND BANTAM BOOKS 2014 SAMPLER

DEL REY AND BANTAM BOOKS 2014 SAMPLER
Author: George R. R. Martin
Publisher: Del Rey
Total Pages: 1203
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 080418092X

Discover life-changing worlds, old and new, with this eBook collection of seventeen excerpts from Del Rey and Bantam Books, featuring many of the biggest names and most exciting voices in science fiction and fantasy today. Maybe you’re finally ready to take the plunge into an epic saga such as George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire or Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander. Maybe your inner Star Wars fan lights up at the thought of new novels that expand the canon of the original trilogy. Maybe you’ve been waiting for a sneak peek at the triumphant return of Robin Hobb or Peter F. Hamilton. Or maybe you’re curious about one of the exciting debuts, genre-bending trilogies, or short-story collections that come along every so often and upend everything you think you know about fiction. There’s really no good reason not to check out this sampler. Ranging from space opera and high fantasy to alternate history and twisted fairy tales, this one-of-a-kind eBook includes excerpts from: THE ABYSS BEYOND DREAMS by Peter F. Hamilton CLASH OF EAGLES by Alan Smale THE DARWIN ELEVATOR by Jason M. Hough FOOL’S ASSASSIN by Robin Hobb A GAME OF THRONES by George R. R. Martin HALF A KING by Joe Abercrombie THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA by Scott Lynch OLD VENUS, edited by George R. R. Martin & Gardner Dozois OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon RED RISING by Pierce Brown ROGUES, edited by George R. R. Martin & Gardner Dozois A STUDY IN SILKS by Emma Jane Holloway STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE JEDI by Kevin Hearne STAR WARS: LORDS OF THE SITH by Paul S. Kemp STAR WARS: A NEW DAWN by John Jackson Miller STAR WARS: TARKIN by James Luceno UPROOTED by Naomi Novik

The Ice Ghost

The Ice Ghost
Author: Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 075641587X

This second book in a cli-fi series from a nationally-recognized anthropologist explores a frozen future where archaic species struggle to survive an apocalyptic Ice Age In the brutal Ice Age caused by the ancient Jemen war, many archaic human species, including Denisovans and Homo erectus, hover on the verge of extinction. There seems no way out, until the greatest Neandertal holy man, Trogon, has a vision. Legends say the truce that ended the old war left one hostage in the hands of the victorious rebels: the godlike Jemen leader known as the Old Woman of the Mountain. According to Trogon’s vision, only one person knows the location of that burial cave. Trogon must capture young Quiller and force her to lead him there…for the Old Woman may not be dead. She may only have been in stasis for a thousand summers, and when reawakened she will save them from oblivion. But according to the Denisovans—Quiller’s people—Trogon is the most powerful witch alive. He’s up to something evil that will surely spell their destruction. He must be stopped before it’s too late. Quiller’s best friend Lynx must brave towering glaciers, dire wolves, and prides of giant lions to save her and stop Trogon.

HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Stories

HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Stories
Author: Wilhelm Hauff
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 13372
Release: 2023-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The 'HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Stories' anthology stands as a monumental assembly of the spectral, the eerie, and the supernatural, curated from the pens of some of literatures most celebrated authors. This collection spans a vast spectrum of literary styles, from the Gothic romance of Ann Radcliffe to the psychological horrors of H. P. Lovecraft, and from the pioneering detective stories of Arthur Conan Doyle to the ghostly narratives of M. R. James. It serves not only as a testament to the enduring allure of the macabre in literature but also as a comprehensive survey of the evolution of horror and supernatural fiction through the ages, presenting a unique diversity in storytelling that captures every shade of the genres vast spectrum. The inclusion of seminal works alongside lesser-known gems affords readers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the depths and breadths of horror literature, tracing its development and its various thematic and stylistic shifts over time. The contributors to this anthology are as varied in their backgrounds as they are in their writing styles, collectively encompassing a rich tapestry of cultural and historical contexts. Authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne bring with them the weight of the American Gothic tradition, while the Brontë sisters and Charles Dickens offer perspectives born from the heart of Victorian Englands fascination with the supernatural and the macabre. This eclectic mix of authors, hailing from different corners of the world and writing in distinct periods, converges to form a multifaceted exploration of horror and supernatural literature. Their collective works not only align with but also have significantly contributed to, various literary movements, enriching the anthology with a depth of insight into the cultural and psychological underpinnings of fear and the supernatural across ages and geographies. 'Readers keen on navigating the shadowy corridors of the human psyche, through tales of ghostly hauntings, eldritch horrors, and unearthly mysteries, will find 'HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection' an invaluable compendium. The anthology offers not just a journey through the evolution of horror and supernatural literature but also an education in the diversity of human storytelling across different epochs. Engaging with this collection promises a rare dialogue between the myriad voices and styles that have shaped horror literature, making it an essential read for both connoisseurs of the genre and newcomers alike, whose curiosity dares them to delve into the darkness that lurks within these pages.