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Ghouls have a special place in the works of H.P. Lovecraft, as the monstrous eaters of the dead are the only creatures from traditional folklore to stalk through his Mythos. Lovecraft’s universe was science fictional rather than fantastic, and his nightmare creations were alien rather than supernatural. While his ghouls were inspired by a fascination with the Arabian Nights, they have an added dimension of horror: they were once human.

Jameson Parker returns, angry and ready to lash out at the government that is selling his people to the vampires across the sea. But he has a plan to set things right: he’s going to rob The Vault, the magical leash that keeps all the warlocks in the country under the thumb of Whitehall. At least, he will if he can find the time; Death herself wants him to find her missing sister, and it's quite possible the most dangerous wizard in British history is back from the dead with schemes of his own.

In the desolate Nevada desert, FBI Agent Xander Ventura uncovers a chilling conspiracy that threatens to unleash supernatural terror. Haunted by past investigations, Xander finds himself joining forces once more with retired marine and full-time ghost hunter, Shane Ryan. Together, Xander and Shane are drawn into the nightmarish world of spectral trafficking, when mysterious corpses turn up beneath the scorching sands. And they discover a link to rancher Bennet Ross—a sinister merchant dealing in haunted items tainted by the radiation of past atomic tests.

Bleakwood, Oregon—once a sleepy, forgotten town—has become ground zero for an unspeakable horror. When Danielle Pryer’s long-lost brother, Bruce, returns from the Vietnam War carrying a monstrous mutation, reality itself begins to unravel. Vines turn to veins, brick to bone, and the laws of physics become mere suggestions. But Bleakwood’s nightmare is just beginning.

A collection of five short stories from Ryan Hoyt featuring: Ditch of the Damned.

From the Try Not to Die series comes a chilling new entry from Angel Van Atta and Mark Tullius—a tense, immersive thriller where every decision could be your last. You and your brother are trapped inside a remote compound, surrounded by cultists devoted to dark and ancient gods. The only way out is through a gauntlet of deadly choices, twisted truths, and horrifying discoveries. Can you outwit the cult and escape with your life—or will you fall victim to their sinister faith?

How far would you go to rewrite your fate? Indie author, Nathaniel Crane watched his career burn at the hands of ruthless critics, indifferent editors, and a cutthroat industry that chewed him up and spat him out. Now, he's taking control—literally. When a plane full of abused and discarded writers takes off after a literary convention, they soon realize their trip is anything but ordinary. Crane has hijacked the flight, turning it into a high-altitude trial where the guilty—critics, publishers, and industry gatekeepers—must face the consequences of their cruelty.

Where the Light Won’t Go Five Horrifying Short Stories In the forgotten corners of dusty towns, behind windows that never open, and beneath soil too stubborn to grow anything but silence—darkness waits. Where the Light Won’t Go is a chilling collection of five terrifying short stories that explore what festers in places too long overlooked. From rural roads that twist the mind to houses that breathe when no one’s watching, each tale drips with dread, decay, and devastating revelations.

David Hunter, ein Jurastudent aus Glasgow, lässt sich ziellos durchs Leben treiben, aber er spürt, dass ihm etwas fehlt. Als ihn eines Abends jemand zu töten versucht, entdeckt er, dass er einer alten Dynastie von Hexen – auch bekannt als Traumtänzer – entstammt und plötzlich steht sein Leben Kopf.

Set in Rome in 2012, the story follows Sarah Adamson, a beautiful young Catholic graduate student from Boston studying at the Vatican Library for her thesis on the first Christian heretic, Marcion of Pontus. She is being courted by two utterly different men: Simon Appel, a descendent of the kabbalist Isaac Luria who covers Vatican affairs for the New York Times, and Armando Pierleoni, the scion of an ancient Italian aristocratic family with strong ties to the Vatican.

When Madison Perth adds what seems like the perfect houseplant to her new home, she never suspects the deadly secret that lies within its foliage: a vicious spider, hungry for human prey. Now, trapped in her beachfront condo, Madison must fight for survival as the relentless terror closes in.

While Jackson takes care of his dying father, navigates his rocky relationship with Amanda, and watches the company he works for go out of business, his panic attacks return with a vengeance. In a stressed fugue, he sees a figure approach his father's death bed, singing a lullaby. And when he looks into his father's eyes, he sees something he can't define, dancing within the irises.

Five years ago, paranormal researcher Dr. Mia Lakatos was the sole survivor of an ill-conceived reality TV investigation of St. Damien’s Lutheran Church in Camden, New Jersey, a bloody encounter that destroyed her reputation and poisoned her life. Now, out of the blue, the government has asked for her help. A vicious Columbian drug czar will be attending a key underworld summit across the street from the famous haunted church. The FBI is planning a stakeout inside St. Damien’s, and they need Mia along for her expertise.

To his shock, Troy is no ordinary person. Born to incredible metaphysical powers residing in his mind, he comes to his own as they awaken. Determined to make good on them, he trains hard, only to discover that his powers come with a steep price. One born of his own reflection, one born to chaos. Can he undo the damage he is tied to or make amends to those affected by it? Will he find the love he so deeply seeks in those his literal mind is bound to? Who knows...

It's 2005 and 15-year-old Braden O'Riley is hoping for the best summer of his life. Instead, he finds himself sleeping on an air mattress next to his brother. In the wake of a marriage separation, their vulgar, misogynist uncle has moved in, bringing along a mysterious book full of strange occult symbols. What could this book mean? Who, exactly, is this man sleeping in Braden's bedroom? And what other devastating secrets could he be hiding?

Knepper Jackson, der berühmteste Strafverteidiger der USA, wird zu seinem bislang schrägsten Mord-Prozess gerufen, denn sein neuer Mandant Damónt behauptet, ein Vampir zu sein. Nichtsahnend nimmt der Workaholic seine Familie mit in das verschlafene Nest nahe New Orleans, wo der hitzige Prozess zunächst wie geplant läuft. Doch der mysteriöse Damónt hat ein dunkles Geheimnis, das ihn mit Knepper verbindet, und startet ein perfides Psychospiel, das Knepper immer tiefer in die uralte Lüge des Ortes zerrt. Als er die Wahrheit endlich erkennt, steckt er bereits in Tausend Albträumen.

A series of horrific fires has left top arson investigator Ruth Cutter baffled. The victims seem to have nothing in common except the unnatural intensity of the flames that engulfed them—and the child who haunts each crime scene. Ruth doesn't believe in the paranormal—in her job she needs to be level-headed, factual. She can't be distracted by superstitions and coincidences.

When a frightening demonic force, nicknamed Brony, unleashed a furious attack in the parish of Kilbroney, Rostrevor became a cursed village. And after more people started to die and disappear in terrifying and mysterious circumstances, local people established a secret society to banish the demon and keep his existence from the public, but their formidable adversary is determined to claim their souls.

Dahlia is finally in Japan, ready to enjoy the vacation of her dreams! Everything would be perfect if only her boyfriend could be enthusiastic about the trip. As they explore Kyoto's old streets and ancient shrines, hidden truths come to light, and difficult choices must be made. Masks are removed, and Dahlia learns that the real monsters are not always what they appear to be.

In The Sundowner's Dance, an elderly widower relocates to a retirement community and discovers his new neighbors are worshipping a meteorite.