A motionless man stands
alone in the hall, the foundations of his thick legs sunk into dusty boots.
Bleak electric light illumines a galaxy of emulsion, pebble-dashing the grey
overalls that are stretched taut over the barrel of his middle. His fingers,
stained as if by a baker’s flour, droop from the weight of the tools they
barely hold. A hammer within the unclenching left fist. Suspended from the idle
digits of the right hand, a small axe.
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A tragic tale for the three mice (first seen in “Mice Movie”) as they meet a wounded war hero.The author would like to thank Louise for editing the story and Conore for the cover page artwork.If you appreciated this short story please, if you are able, make a small donation to a charity of your choice.A tragic tale as Squeak, Rolo and Louise (the three mice introduced in “Mice Movie”) meet War Dog, a wounded war hero.The author would like to thank Louise for editing the story and Conore for the cover page artwork.If you appreciated this short story please, if you are able, make a small donation to a charity of your choice.The synopsis was written on 7th Nov 2012 and the story was published on 30th Nov 2012. Views: 549
The late 1600s. Things aboard the slave ship, Immaculate, are about to change; there will be changes of heart; changes of thinking; changes of the flesh. For something has been conceived from the hate and oppression of the slavers, and with it comes a new breed of terror that will be born into legend.In the late 1600s, under a clear night sky, alone in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the merchant vessel Immaculate sails toward the New World. In her hold are 100 Ashanti slaves bound for uncertain destinies. First Mate Eric Townsend struggles with his conscious at that fact. But things aboard the Immaculate are about to change; there will be changes of heart; changes of thinking; changes of the flesh. For something has been conceived from the hate and oppression of the slavers, and with it comes a new breed of terror that will be born into legend. From the short story collection Darkest Hour by Matt Hults. Views: 549
In George R. R. Martin's latest Wild Cards adventure, a gang of criminals are scattered across time and threaten the stability of the world
Perfect for current fans and new readers alike, Low Chicago is an all-new time travel adventure that leads to the criminal underworld of 1920s Chicago, featuring a fresh cast of characters from the Wild Cards universe.
Edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin, Low Chicago features the writing talents of Saladin Ahmed, Paul Cornell, Marko Kloos, John Jos. Miller, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Christopher Rowe, and Melinda M. Snodgrass.
Now in development for TV: Rights to develop Wild Cards have been acquired by Universal Cable Productions, the team behind The Magicians and Mr. Robot, with the co-editor of Wild Cards, Melinda Snodgrass, as executive producer. Views: 548
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a new story in her Stage Dive series... When the girl of your dreams is kind of a nightmare.As head of security to Stage Dive, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Sam Knowles has plenty of experience dealing with trouble. But spoilt brat Martha Nicholson just might be the worst thing he's ever encountered. The beautiful troublemaker claims to have reformed, but Sam knows better than to think with what's in his pants. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to make his heart fall into line.Martha's had her sights on the seriously built bodyguard for years. Quiet and conservative, he's not even remotely her type. So why the hell can't she get him out of her mind? There's more to her than the Louboutin wearing party-girl of previous years, however. Maybe it's time to let him in on that fact and deal with this thing between them. Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new... Views: 548
Just because you don’t believe in something doesn’t mean it can’t kill you.
The Trent Walker Thrillers are action-packed, supernatural thrillers. This bargain compilation collects the first three books in the series, which comprise the complete Whittier Trilogy.
Trapped in Whittier (Book 1)
Trent Walker is a mentalist who makes his living off of people believing in magic and the afterlife, even though he doesn’t believe in anything other than logic and sleight of hand.
The two hundred residents of the strange, isolated town of Whittier, Alaska, are convinced that vengeful spirits and a horrific curse have doomed them to lives of eternal darkness.
When Trent finds himself trapped in Whittier with no way to leave until the next morning, he's forced to escape the townspeople, reassess his own beliefs, and fight for his life against unnatural forces that his logical mind can’t explain.
Hunted Under Vegas (Book 2)
Mentalist Trent Walker thought he had escaped the strange town of Whittier, Alaska, with only a few scratches and some bad memories that were best forgotten.
But that’s not all he took away with him.
A dark animal spirit has followed Trent to the tunnels under Las Vegas, and it wants to possess him for its own vengeful purposes.
Trent struggles to maintain control, but releasing the animal spirit inside him may be the only way to save the life of a woman he’s just met and to survive being hunted by something that may not even be human.
Buried in Alaska (Book 3)
Trent Walker has never believed in the supernatural. But even he can’t deny that a dark force has attached itself to his mind and is using him as its deadly instrument of vengeance whenever and however it sees fit.
Desperate to rid himself of his supernatural burden, Trent and his girlfriend return to the strange, isolated town of Whittier, Alaska, where his troubles began.
What neither of them realizes is that, while they scour the shrouded Alaskan forests for an ancient shaman who may be able to help Trent, a twisted monster of a man who is supposed to already be dead is hunting them as well.
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The final, haunting novel in the extraordinary story that has enthralled millions!
The horror began with Flowers in the Attic, the terrifying tale of four innocent children locked away from the world by a cruel mother.
The shocking fury continued with Petals on the Wind and If There Be Thorns. Now V.C. Andrews has created the last dark chapter in the strange, chilling tale of passion and peril that has captivated millions of readers around the world.
Cathy and Chris, entwined with the evil that haunts their children, living with the fearful spectre of Foxworth Hall, are awaiting the final, shuddering climax... prisoners of a past they cannot escape. Views: 548
The World's Greatest Detective Meets Horror's Most Notorious Villains!Late 1895, and Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr John Watson are called upon to investigate a missing persons case. On the face of it, this seems like a mystery that Holmes might relish—as the person in question vanished from a locked room. But this is just the start of an investigation that will draw the pair into contact with a shadowy organisation talked about in whispers, known only as the 'Order of the Gash.'As more people go missing in a similar fashion, the clues point to a sinister asylum in France and to the underworld of London. However, it is an altogether different underworld that Holmes will soon discover—as he comes face to face not only with those followers who do the Order's bidding on Earth, but those who serve it in Hell: the Cenobites... Views: 548
A novelette of 15,000 words, sequel to the Windrose Chronicles series by Barbara Hambly. When the head of a Los Angeles criminal gang seeks out exiled wizard Antryg Windrose looking for wizardly advice on his love life, Antryg realizes that the man's girlfriend is a lamia, a trans-dimensional creature that absorbs the soul and personality of her victim, a little at a time. Unfortunately her victims become addicted to the process of having their souls drained, who while the lamia is becoming more and more like a Los Angeles criminal - in cunning, ruthlessness, and selfishness - her victim, though demanding his freedom from her, is not really willing to give her up. And this is before she starts hunting other victims... Views: 547
Evil lingers. It waits and watches. Be careful who you invite into your home.Evil lingers. It waits and watches us. Kay hates her house. It has never really felt like a home. Then, one cold Winter day, she has a visitor and what he tells her will explain so many things. Be careful who you let into your home. Views: 547
