Weird Fiction

"A Witch Shall Be Born" is one of the original novels by Robert E. Howard about Conan the Cimmerian (a.k.a. Conan the Barbarian). The story concerns a witch replacing her twin sister as queen of a city state, which brings her into conflict with Conan who had been the captain of the queen's guard. Themes of paranoia, and the duality of the twin sisters are paramount in this story but it also includes elements of the conflict between barbarism and civilization that is common to the entire Conan series.

Let's do a spell. Just for kicks. What could go wrong? Billy Cheston, an outstanding business consultant, has his eye on a golden promotion. With high-achieving friends to look up to and a child on the way, the pressure weighs heavily on his shoulders. He would do anything to live up to his friends' standards and give his family the life they deserve. But when Billy's close friend, Kevin James, brings a spell book to their group weekend retreat, his life turns upside down. What starts as laughs and gags turns to death and terror. A deal was struck with a devil, and the terms are clear: ...

Flora is a new mum enamored of her baby girl, Iris, even if she arrived a few weeks early. With her husband on deployment, Flora navigates the newborn stage alone. But as the sleepless nights pass in the loneliness of their half-empty home, the edges of her reality begin to blur. Just as Flora becomes convinced she is losing her mind, a surprising guest shows up to help: Flora's own mother, to whom she hasn't spoken in years. Can they mend their fraught relationship? Or is there more Flora's mother isn't telling her about the events that led to their estrangement?

D.J., a down-on-his-luck politician, escapes to a cabin to get away from his stressful life. There, he seeks solace in an unlikely source: the family's old, but deeply cherished sectional couch.His strange new love leads to funny and awkward situations, especially when his wife and friend find out. This story mixes humor and weirdness as D.J. learns to embrace his unusual situation and finds out what truly makes him happy. Disclaimer: This book is intended for adult readers as it contains themes that are for mature audiences only, including sexual content and adult humor.

A masterpiece of Gothic horror and suspense that inspired such writers as H. P. Lovecraft, The Three Impostors is Machen’s famous collection of “weird tales” - a string of shocking short stories woven together with a fine narrative thread. The three impostors of the title are members of a secret society devoted to debauched pagan rites who weave a web of deception in the streets of London as they search for a missing Roman coin commemorating an infamous orgy by the Emperor Tiberius and close in on their prey: “the young man with spectacles”.

First appearing in 1882, this collection by Mrs. J.H. Riddell established her as a leading Victorian author of supernatural fiction. She achieved her effect by using commonplace settings into which the horrors crept.

Dad's training to become a firefighter, while Weir's busy with Pet Day! Will FiDo and Blockhead freeze up or find fame?

Jimmy and Orville are back for more supernatural mayhem in these four stories. Their penchant for finding trouble is as keen as ever.

عندما قام الممثل والكاتب البريطاني الشهير جون كليز بطرح سؤال على حسابه في تويتر (ما هي الأشياء التي تثير غضبك؟)، كانت هذه أول لحظة خطر لي فيها أن أبدأ مدونة "أشياء غريبة يقولها الزبائن في متاجر الكتب"، والتي استمرت بالنمو خلال ثلاث سنوات لتصبح مجموعة من الكتب التي تحتوي على أغرب المحادثات التي مرت علي في متاجر الكتب.

Trick or treat! Halloween’s coming up, and Bella and Weir are busy working on their funny costumes. But everything will be turned upside down when Weir Do finds out his family is moving away. It won't be easy, but it will be funny.

Light years from home. Bonded to an alien for survival. A dark secret is about to be revealed . . . The planet Verdana was supposed to be their new home, their new Eden. But shortly after arriving the human colonists were faced with a dilemma - join with the alaahi or perish. In the end, they chose the process of symbiosis, a physical conjoining with the native alaahi. But now there are whispers amongst the colonists. The alaahi are not the benevolent beings they made themselves out to be. Before long a dark secret is about to be revealed, and young Jena must make a terrible choice . . . *...

There have been reports of a phantom ship attempting to run down other vessels on the waters. It is said to be a cutter that went missing, along with its crew. A ship eventually stumbles across the missing cutter, a final log from those on board shedding light on the fate of the cutter.

Something weird is going on! Mrs. Yonkers, the computer teacher, is the nerdiest teacher in the history of the world. She can type with her feet! She buys foam cheeseheads off eBay! She even puts a webcam on a turtle! Is she trying to take over the planet?

Mike Vendetti's mesmerizing voice brings "The Valley of the Worm" to life, capturing the essence of Howard's vivid characters and thrilling plot twists. Listeners will be transported to a world where swordplay and ancient beings collide in an epic battle for survival. Whether you're a fan of Fantasy Science Fiction or just looking for an exciting new adventure, "The Valley of the Worm" is sure to captivate and enthrall you from start to finish.

When a collector acquires an old Spanish rapier cheap from an antiques dealer, he thinks he’s got himself a bargain. But he soon realises why the dealer wanted a quick sale.

Amateur violinist and collector Herman Yorke is overjoyed when he is chosen to play first violin in the Amateur Orchestral Society. In the audience, however, he is distracted by a beautiful woman that is watching him. After several concerts, he decides to approach the woman, but Herman soon discovers that he is the only person who can see her.

Two friends embark on a walking tour of northern France, but they encounter a strange fellow traveller who they struggle to shake off on their journey.

Phantom Death is an imaginative story about a painting that has perplexed crowds across Europe. The painting must be viewed in solitude and is presented in a dark room, draped in black silken rope. When the unnamed narrator views the painting for himself, though, he is interrupted by another, setting off an unexpected chain of events.

Monsters come in all shapes and sizes, from lustful demons of the deep, to horny creatures from another world. This particular mega bundle collects six sinful tales of the weirdest, strangest creatures that are ready to ravage anything that crosses their path...all at the same time!

When a petrol yacht catches fire in the South Atlantic, its lone survivor, Patterson, swims to safety. He is relieved when he washes up on a tropical island inhabited by four other ship-wrecked characters. But when he discovers one of the men was cast adrift by the Titanic, he is forced to question where he really is and if he will be able to escape.