The Giving of Things Cold & Cursed is a haunting tale by critically-acclaimed horror author, Terry M. West. Baker Johnson is a flawed parapsychologist in the year 1925. After the death of Richard Johnson, Baker inherits his uncle's estate and moves into the legendary psychical researcher's home."[The Giving of Things Cold & Cursed is] beautifully written, superbly edited and trying to explain the incredible depth of aesthetic in this particular short is like trying to explain the virtues of a well aged Scotch vs moonshine."-Heather Omen, The Horror NationThe Giving of Things Cold & Cursed is a haunting tale by critically-acclaimed horror author, Terry M. West. Baker Johnson is a flawed parapsychologist in the year 1925. After the death of Richard Johnson, Baker inherits his uncle's estate and moves into the legendary psychical researcher's home. But he soon discovers that the Black Room of the property, the place where haunted items are safely contained, has been emptied. Views: 574
A Table near the Band is a collection of thirteen short stories each capturing an elegant and witty vignette of every day life be it lunch with a pretty girl who pulls the wool over her boyfriend's eyes to a first dance and a first disappointment or a family reunion and domestic dissonance. Each is thoroughly enjoyable and a fine example of A. A Milne's effervescent prose. Views: 574
Joyeux Noeuml;l: "[An]endearing collection of Christmas stories from ten of France's most esteemed writers―past and present―skillfully translated." ―Foreword Reviews This collection brings together the best French Christmas stories of all time, featuring classics by Guy de Maupassant and Alphonse Daudet, plus stories by the esteemed twentieth century authors Irène Némirovsky and Nobel Prize winner Anatole France and contemporary writers Dominique Fabre and Jean-Philippe Blondel. With a holiday spirit conveyed through sparkling Paris streets, opulent feasts, wandering orphans, kindly monks, homesick soldiers, oysters, crayfish, ham, bonbons, flickering desire, and more than a little wine, this collection encapsulates Christmas à la française—delicious, intense and unexpected. Views: 573
This third novel in the Highland Healer series presents a bit of Scottish romance and a few touches of magickal realism bring about unexpected twists and turns. Life in the Highlands is anything but peaceful these days. The Battle of Culloden is long over, but the aftermath brings pain and sorrow to the clans. British soldiers are combing the countryside seeking Jacobites, supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie. The MacKinnon brothers have escaped capture so far as their lodge is hidden high up in the Highlands, but they know it is only a matter of time before they will be discovered. However, the family must deal with an even more pressing problem when a stranger-a young lad-shows up at the lodge. His presence brings chaos and difficult situations for all of them, particularly Alex. Then, as if they didn't have enough... Views: 573
