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A collection of short stories guaranteed to entertain you on the bus, during lunch or on the beach.Read a moden ghost story and treasure hunt with three randy actors, the clash between the sexes and founding cultures, the rub of true versus the popular and finally, a story of two brothers always in crisis - all Canadian, all good.
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"Blackwater Hall" weaves a gripping tale of mystery, ancestral curses, and the quest for redemption. In the shadowed corridors of Blackwater Hall, Mia Blackwater discovers her family's dark legacy and the curse that has plagued them for generations. Alongside Thomas Reed, a knowledgeable historian, she delves into ancient rituals and confronts ghostly apparitions to uncover the truth. As supernatural forces gather, Mia must brave her fears and the...
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She's moved into a new house, trying to get over a breakup. The house is old. It smells old. Someone keeps walking back and forth, up and down the hallway. Sometimes they knock on her door. They won't go away, no matter how many times she asks them to leave. This someone looks familiar. In fact, this someone may know something about her past, something she doesn't want anyone to know, something she doesn't want to face.
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Sometimes scary, sometimes uplifting, sometimes funny, but never dull. From angels to demons, Halloween to Christmas, from endings to new beginnings, every story gives the reader something different than the last. Award Winning Author Daniel Bautz delivers a sketchbook of twenty-two stories and illustrations that refuse to be denied. Some come from nightmares, others from an epiphany, others from parts unknown. Each stands on its own, the only common...
5) The Island
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Chance Brooks amassed an incredible fortune before the age of thirty. The constant workload burned him out, so while at one of his Christmas parties while speaking to a friend, he decided he would retire to a tiny island she spoke of. Two months later, Chance had placed the final signature on the final sale of his vast holdings, and he was free to move to his new property on Fox Island. Chance couldn't believe a place like the village of Fox existed....
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Mira, the Ghost Detective, can leave her body to investigate murders. Now, she's on her honeymoon with Sheriff Jeff Borden, but will the murder of a bookshop owner ruin their celebration? The in-between world now seems more dangerous than ever, with a forbidden book of spells and demons. Mira and Jeff meet Bambi Barlow in this mash-up story that brings together characters from two of the author's series.
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Mira and Sheriff Jeff Borden are married and on their honeymoon. Reformed bad-guy John Taggart is acting Sheriff of the sleepy town of Marsh Creek. What could happen? Well, murder, of course. Will Robin Wallace, the pint-sized Ghost-Gal, and Acting Sheriff Taggart be able to solve the crime, and what about their budding romance? Can Robin move past Taggart's dark past and be open to love?
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"The Midnight Harvest" unfolds in the mysterious town of Ravensbrook, where an ominous glow bathes the landscape on the eve of a blood moon. In the heart of this enigmatic setting, high school student Emma embarks on a chilling adventure into the forbidden forest, drawn by unsettling whispers about the rumored Midnight Harvest. Little does she know, this forest is no ordinary realm but a gateway to a dimension where fears manifest as monstrous entities....
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She's Determined to Make a Difference, Even If It Kills Her. It Just Might.
More than anything, Rosalyn Pitts longs to find meaning and purpose in her life. A calling. But with so much of her time poured into a soul-crushing job, it's hard to find energy to pursue lofty ideals.
After an especially traumatic day at work, Roz seeks counsel from those closest to her. But no one seems able to help. Her quest takes her to the home of an elderly war...
10) Withered
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A queer paranormal horror novel in the style of showrunner Mike Flannagan, showing the complex real-life terror inherent in grief and mental illness
After the tragic death of their father and surviving a life-threatening eating disorder, 18-year-old Ellis moves with their mother to the small town of Black Stone, seeking a simpler life and some space to recover. But Black Stone feels off; it's a disquieting place surrounded by towns with some of...
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The Castle Point Witch Series weaves the enchanting tale of Alexandra Heale, a hypnotherapist and closeted witch. With her friends they navigate the challenges of balancing everyday life with their extraordinary abilities in Castle Point. The series kicks off with Alexandra coming to terms with her witch heritage, learning to harness her powers with the help of her ghost mentor, Waldo Cress, and her familiar, a mischievous cat named Blackjack. Each...
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First published in 1924, now public domain in the US and Canada. The story moves between the 1920s and the 1770s, following two heroines: 20th century Jan Challard, a London girl, and 18th century Juliana Clare, the youngest daughter of an aristocratic Berkshire family. Jan is independent and spirited, but leads a humdrum life, working in an office, and walks out with a very suitable young man. Juliana, at 17 years of age, is getting the upbringing...
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Her lifelong dream has become a dangerous nightmare … Khadijah has turned her dream of owning the historic Warner Manor into a reality. The plans have been made, and the work crew has been hired. Now, Khadijah and her business partner are ready to start the most extensive renovation project they've ever attempted. But when Khadijah finds strange photographs of the previous owner of the house, she has questions. Her inquiries into the mansion's history...
14) Darby & Cain
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Welcome to Darby and Cain, a suspenseful supernatural short from the Tenebrous Chronicles. Three-year-old Darby and her mother Lorelei are house-sitting for their friend Miki, and Darby is the only one who senses something dark lurking in the shadows of the house. While the long dead owners watch from the past, an evil power stirs in the basement, threatening Darby and her family. If you enjoyed the Tenebrous Chronicles, you'll love Darby and Cain....
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Who needs sleep? Not you! You're up all night to get spooky with three unforgettable ghost stories. In these hair-raising tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with life-changing results. Get ready for a fright with four haunting tales from Foxglove Lee's Queer Ghost Stories series! In Campfire Ghost, Theresa is an imaginative young girl spending an ordinary day alone at her family's idyllic lakeside cottage. Enter...
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PANCAKES WITH GODA Short Story After his father's death, Nathan Harper is left with a choice. He can either push forward with his life or withdraw and give in to grief and anger. The answer to the question is reached over a plate of fluffy pancakes smothered in fresh creamery butter and real maple syrup from the woods of Vermont.
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The new gripping historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay. A nest of vipers, they called us. But that is not how it was. Mercia, 775 AD. In the grand Saxon halls of Mercia, King Offa rules with ruthless ambition. Aggressive and relentlessly acquisitive, his three daughters are destined to marry advantageously in service of their country. Eadburh, the youngest, is neither the cleverest nor the most beautiful of the three....
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When Emily Stone inherits the sprawling Stonehaven Manor from a distant relative she barely knew, she sees it as an opportunity for a fresh start. Eager to leave her troubled past behind, she moves into the old mansion with hopes of starting anew. However, her dreams of a peaceful life are shattered when she discovers a mysterious antique mirror hidden in the attic. Drawn to the mirror's ethereal beauty, Emily becomes increasingly obsessed with its...
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Queen Anne's Curse is a work of fiction but is based on a number of true life events. The characters of Sir Michael Walker, Geoffrey Hawthorne, Caroline De Winter, Debbie and David Spencer, and Dr Ruth Walker, are based on real people; I have met during my career in both law enforcement and public life. In fact, Sir Michael Walker is a senior psychiatrist at the University of Northern England in the United Kingdom, and the various Hampshire police...
20) Pushing Up Daisy
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In the second installment of the Decadent Legacies Series, the enigmatic Dulce Sisters return to their family manor's shadowy corridors, unveiling eerie mysteries and a lingering haunting through a psychic tarot party. Simultaneously, the Tash Brothers, Liam and Jesse, collaborate with the sisters in a promising renovation venture, unraveling shocking revelations about the brothers' tragic past and exposing hidden crimes. As the narrative unfurls,...
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