Gothic Supernatural

Constance Veritas was supposed to be my fresh start, but instead, I found a town haunted by shadows and secrets. As I unravel the dark history that grips this place, I’m drawn to Sebastian, a man who seems to understand the darkness within me. Together, we confront an ancient curse that threatens to consume us both. But as the line between love and sacrifice blurs, I realize the true cost of breaking the curse. Now, I must face the darkness within myself and decide what I’m willing to lose to save the ones I love.

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was born in Dublin, Ireland and is acknowledged as an influential writer in the genre of gothic and supernatural fiction of the 19th century. Many of his short stories were originally published in various magazines. Here are six of them: “The White Cat of Drumgonnial”, “Dickon the Devil”, “The Drunkard's Dream”, “The Secret of the Two Plaster Casts”, “The Vision of Tom Chuff”, and “An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House”.

Nine ghost stories spanning the ages from the ninth century to the present day. Epitaph An academic with antiquarian inclinations is about to learn that posthumous reputations can, at times, be rather jealously guarded. The Fighting Cheribatsu As the Second World War rages, the urbane and somewhat wistful Sir Henry Fennick recollects the visit of Mr and Mrs Motazuku some quarter of a century earlier. Life at Lower Chertwell had appeared so full of promise. Such a brief visit, yet so profound. Poor little Bertie. Equal Shares An apparently generous bequest proves to possess some rather ...

Gloria feels like an outcast at the Beltraine Sisterhood, an academy where witches hone their magic to kill vampires. She has no magic, only the ability to channel energy to fuel their rituals. But her lack of magic isn't what makes her tremble in the presence of her peers, it's the chilling secret she hides nightly. She's a vampire. If the witches find out, she's dead. But her cravings are intensifying, the blood of the sisters tempting her into satisfying her dark urges. Worse, the old and powerful headmistresses are increasing their presence on campus, their ghostly vestals watching over...

This second volume deepens the Devil's sardonic observations of early 19th-century European society through three interconnected narratives. Opening with a playful legal satire where Satan's publisher faces charges of literary fraud, the volume cleverly mocks the bureaucratic and legal systems of the German states. The narrative then moves to Frankfurt during Pentecost, where Satan observes the emerging world of international finance and speculation. Through the story of a lovesick merchant, Hauff provides fascinating insights into Jewish-Christian relations of the period, the rise of ...

Gothic Ghosts is a collection of 19 true stories of haunted houses, ghosts, and eyewitness encounters with the spirit world. Included are true accounts of interactions with the Other Side from the states of Georgia, New York, California, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, and Connecticut, as well as encounters in Switzerland and Canada.

"Secrets of the Dead Church":"Brimming with intrigue and suspense, "Secrets of the Dead Church" is a fiction book set in a sleepy coastal town during the early 20th century. This tale fuses elements of science fiction and gothic horror, intricately weaving a story that explores the fine line between human pursuit of knowledge and the chaotic realm of the supernatural. Delving Into The StoryOur protagonist, Morris Friar, is an electrical engineer riding on the cusp of a revolutionary invention - the 'aerophones'. His strained relationship with his cousin, the intelligent yet aloof, Mary ...

Kendis – Hear no evil I was fired in front of a client for being late for a meeting. The client happens to be my dream-worthy one-night stand who I ditched. As despair sets in, he hires me. Although it happened in high school, Jason hasn’t forgiven me. He controls and owns the company. And anything he touches. Including me. Jason’s intense eyes watch me like he can see my secrets. I’m not immune to the way his chocolate muscles ripple. Electricity tickles my spine when he touches my hand. But we must work together and keep our hands and lips off each other. His words are dirtier ...

William Day should be an acclaimed Arctic explorer. But after a failed expedition, in which his remaining men only survived by eating their dead comrades, he returned in disgrace. Thirteen years later, his second-in-command, Jesse Stevens, has gone missing in the same frozen waters. Perhaps this is Day’s chance to restore his tarnished reputation by bringing Stevens­—the man who’s haunted his whole life—back home. But when the rescue mission becomes an uncanny journey into his past, Day must face up to the things he’s­ done.

From the author of The Night Sitter and Here Lurk Monsters, a throwback folk-horror thriller with the atmospheric slow-creep of Rosemary's Baby and The Wicker Man. Be careful what you wish for. Something might be listening. . . Following a failed pregnancy, Oliver and Abby learn they will never be able to bear children of their own. Heartbroken, their marriage in decay, the grieving couple exhaust the last of their savings and move from London to a tiny village on a remote British isle for a fresh start. Settling into a small stone cottage beside a dark woods overlooking a gray sea, their ...

Three months after discovering her supernatural heritage and thwarting her uncle's dark ritual, eighteen-year-old Briar Worthington receives an urgent summons that will test her newfound abilities like never before. Dr. James Burton of Ravenscroft Hall writes with alarming news: the boundaries between worlds are deteriorating at an unprecedented rate, and he believes Briar's unique dual heritage may be the key to preventing catastrophic collapse. Accompanied by her loyal companions Catherine Winters and Mrs. Winters, Briar embarks on a treacherous journey across boundary-fractured moorlands...

Step into the haunted heart of the South with The Rose Falls Trilogy, where love, betrayal, and the supernatural intertwine in an unforgettable saga of vengeance and redemption. Helene Wyndham's love for her cousin Paul blinds her to his sinister ambitions. As the Wyndham family fortune hangs in the balance, Paul's greed leads to murder, and Helene's fate is sealed in silence. Generations later, Sasha Berry Wyndham inherits the enigmatic Rose Falls estate, unaware of the dark history it holds. With her boyfriend Adam by her side, they uncover the estate's secrets, only to awaken the ...

London, 1896 Having fled the School of Industrial Trade Magic, and unable to use her power, Emmeline Hill begins to doubt herself. Will she be able to use magic again? What will her future hold? Along with her friend, Grace Starley, Emmeline hides from the Trade Magic Inspectorate at the house belonging to her uncle and aunt. But the respite isn’t long. They are sought out by the Shapeshifters League. They meet again with two rather unsuitable gentlemen, Mr. Carter and Viscount, who are on the brink of an outright conflict. And the Trade Magic Inspectorate are not far behind, hoping to ...

t is 1775. The conflict between the American colonists and the British Parliament has come to a head at Boston. War seems inevitable. Behind the war, unseen hands move unknowing pieces, manipulating events according to ancient plans. Beside the war, ghosts and monsters walk the land and ancient curses run their course. Welcome to the Thirteen Colonies. In this book you will find maps and information covering each of the Thirteen Colonies, plus the Province of Maine and local native peoples, plus a short ready-to-play adventure, A Surprise for General Gage. A glossary explains unfamiliar ...

In a crumbling coastal town where the dead don't always stay buried, 22-year-old Eli Hale is just trying to survive. After the death of his estranged father — the town’s last “grave warden” — Eli inherits not just a decaying mansion on the cliffs, but a blood-bound duty: keeping the restless spirits trapped in their graves through old, forgotten magic. He doesn't believe in ghosts…until the first night, when the graveyard breathes. And standing among the mist and broken stones is Rafe — a powerful, half-wild stranger who claims to be a "graveborn" — a spirit tethered to the ...

The riveting tale of the Curse of the Stradivarius, unfolds poignantly as a gothic mystery book, set in 19th-century England and Italy during the early to mid-1800s.The narrative pivots around the extraordinary life of Franklin Ricketts, whose existence begins to take an eerie turn after inheriting his family estate in Worth. He forms a deeply rooted bond with fellow music enthusiast, William Bolton at Oxford University. Their shared admiration for the violin and piano intertwines their destinies, uncovering an ominous connection to the maddening suite "Areopagita" by Graziani. As Franklin ...

Three centuries of gray. That was my curse. Until Willow Parker walked into my art studio with Crimson Gold blood and the ability to see sound. One touch and color exploded across my vision. One taste of her blood and I knew: she was mine. The synesthetic artist who could weaponize her voice and manifest power without a bond—she was everything I'd been denied. I told myself I'd protect her from the rival vampires hunting her. That I could maintain professional distance during our private lessons. That I wouldn't let the partial bond drive me to madness, even when I could only feed from ...

A thrilling mix of espionage, danger, and the supernatural, The Vampire Spy box set follows Nora Kelly as she trades the backstreets of London for the shadowy world of spies. Book 1: The Vampire Spy When an English gentleman offers Nora Kelly a new life, she soon discovers her work involves more than intelligence gathering; after all, this elite team of spies also happen to be vampires. Once a woman of the night, now an agent of the crown, Nora joins Lord Alfred Covington’s elite team of vampires spies sworn to protect the Realm. Her first mission? Hunt down a ruthless adversary ...

In the foreboding halls of Worthington Manor, eighteen-year-old Briar has always known she was different. Raised by a stern housekeeper and a reclusive uncle, her only friend the housekeeper's daughter, Briar's sheltered life is shattered when she stumbles upon a chilling secret. Every week, a mysterious coach leaves the manor at midnight. But where does it go? And what sinister purpose does it serve? As Briar delves deeper into her family's shadowy past, she uncovers a legacy of dark rituals and otherworldly power. With each revelation, the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, ...

A criminally insane convict. A haunted house. A shockingly twisted truth. Hillcrest House is where Annabelle Montague was killed, on New Year’s Eve, thirty years ago. Convicted of murder, her husband, Sir Edward Montague, has spent the last thirty years of his life in a high security unit for the criminally insane. Now, as part of an experimental treatment pathway, he has returned to Hillcrest House. Much like his rapidly deteriorating mind, the house is a derelict and wasted version of its former grand self. Inside the dimly lit corridors, lurking amidst the shadows and the dusty, empty ...