Enter the haunting and sharply satirical world of Ambrose Bierce —a master of irony, mystery, and supernatural fiction. The Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce offers an unparalleled journey into the dark brilliance of one of America's most enigmatic literary figures. From chilling ghost stories to biting political commentary, from Civil War recollections to classic short stories like An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, this volume is a treasure trove of literary genius. Bierce's unique voice blends horror, wit, and cynicism—revealing both the absurdity and the tragedy of the human condition. Whether you're a fan of gothic fiction, philosophical satire, or timeless American classics, this collection will grip your imagination and challenge your worldview. ✨ Unlock the mind of a literary rebel. Click "Buy Now" and experience the unforgettable prose of Ambrose Bierce!
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Enter the Shadowy Realms of Edgar Allan Poe. Unearth the eerie genius of one of literature's darkest icons. The Edgar Allan Poe Collection brings together all of Poe's most haunting stories and lyrical poems, from "The Raven" to "The Tell-Tale Heart", and "The Fall of the House of Usher" to "The Pit and the Pendulum." ️ With his chilling atmosphere, psychological tension, and gothic mastery, Poe forever shaped horror and detective fiction. This definitive volume is a must-have for lovers of the bizarre, the beautiful, and the terrifying. Includes: The Murders in the Rue Morgue ️ Annabel Lee The Black Cat ⬛ The Cask of Amontillado And dozens more twisted tales and timeless poems Whether you're a lifelong fan or exploring Poe for the first time, this collection offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness. Click "Buy Now" and step into Poe's shadowed world—if you dare.
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Unravel a web of secrets, mistaken identity, and psychological intrigue in The Woman in White, one of the earliest and finest mystery novels of the 19th century. Written by Wilkie Collins, a master of suspense and friend of Charles Dickens, this groundbreaking novel follows drawing teacher Walter Hartright as he becomes entangled with the mysterious figure of a woman dressed entirely in white. What begins as a chance encounter spirals into a tale of love, deception, asylum conspiracies, and Victorian-era injustice. With unforgettable characters like the cunning Count Fosco and the courageous Marian Halcombe, this novel blends gothic atmosphere with social critique in a way that captivated readers when first serialized—and continues to resonate today. ✨ Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, gothic thrillers, or detective mysteries, The Woman in White is a must-read classic that defined a genre. Click Buy Now and experience a literary mystery that has inspired countless adaptations and generations of writers!
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'(An) impressive first collection ... skilfully orchestrated' – Publishers Weekly "starred" review 'This truly is quality literature of our modern times' – The British Fantasy Society 'To read Carly Holmes is to be enchanted. Luscious, flowing prose that is never afraid to peer into the wild' – Angela Readman Beneath her soft skin covering, my mother was once made of twigs and branches. Sometimes in the autumn I swear there was a gleam of berry in her eye, a sloe-shine peep between the thorny tangle of her lashes. In this debut collection of stories Carly Holmes peers into every corner of the strange fiction genre: from rural gothic through to traditional ghost stories and the uncanny. Mothers turn into trees when the sun goes down; Russian Dolls mourn their missing sisters in rotting houses; men offer sacrifices to the monsters who embody their inner wildness; and murderous demons protect young girls' virginity. Ranging from flash fiction to novelette, these stories are in turn chilling, playful, and melancholy. The bonds of family and of community, both in their fracturing and their healing states, the uneasy relationship between living in the present and yearning for the past, are themes that thread their way through Figurehead. Every tale is rich with landscapes haunted by loss and longing.
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Ein verführerischer Gothic-Roman voller Nervenkitzel und Dark Romance. Dies ist mein letzter Liebesbrief an dich, auch wenn manche ihn ein Geständnis nennen würden … Kurz bevor der Tod sie ereilt, wird die Bäuerin Constanta von einem mysteriösen Unbekannten gerettet – in dem er sie in einen Vampir verwandelt. Dass sie dafür seine Braut wird und tun muss, was er verlangt, ist ein Preis, den sie zunächst nur allzu gern zu zahlen bereit ist. Bald schon nimmt Dracula sich zwei weitere Geliebte: die spanische Edeldame Magdalena und einen armen Künstler namens Alexi. Allerdings erkennt Constanta allmählich, dass Dracula zu schrecklichen Dingen fähig ist. Sie findet Trost in den Armen ihrer rivalisierenden Gefährten und beginnt, die dunklen Geheimnisse ihres Mannes zu lüften. Da das Leben aller, die sie liebt, auf dem Spiel steht, muss Constanta zwischen ihrer eigenen Freiheit und der Liebe zu ihrem Mann wählen. Doch durch Blut geschmiedete Bande können nur durch den Tod gebrochen werden. Eine Geschichte über Begehren, Obsession und Macht, die durch die Briefe von Draculas erster Braut Constanta erzählt wird.
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What makes horror truly terrifying? In H. P. Lovecraft's Supernatural Horror in Literature, the master of cosmic dread turns his analytical gaze upon the genre he helped to define. Written between 1925 and 1927, this seminal essay is both a history and a philosophy of horror—an essential companion to understanding how fear has evolved through the centuries. Lovecraft traces the lineage of the weird tale from ancient folklore and Gothic romance to the works of Poe, Hawthorne, Bierce, M. R. James, Machen, and others—culminating in his own vision of cosmic horror, where humanity faces the terrifying vastness of the unknown. Far from a dry academic piece, Lovecraft's prose is vivid, passionate, and insightful. He dissects the essence of fear with the precision of a scholar and the intensity of a true believer in the macabre. Through his exploration, he reveals that the most enduring horror lies not in gore or monsters—but in the overwhelming mystery of existence itself. A cornerstone of horror criticism and a window into Lovecraft's creative mind, Supernatural Horror in Literature remains indispensable reading for fans of classic horror, dark fantasy, and speculative fiction. Click Buy Now to journey through the shadowed corridors of horror's history—and discover what truly makes the unknown so terrifying.
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"MacLeod is set to become a writer of the magnitude of Dickens or Tolkien." —The Guardian Aether is industry, industry is magic and the Great Guilds rule the known world. Raised amid the smokestakes, terraced houses and endless subterranean pounding of the aether engines of the Yorkshire town of Bracebridge, Robert Borrows is nevertheless convinced that life holds a greater destiny than merely working endless shifts for one of the Lesser Guilds. Then, on a day out with his mother to the strange gardens and weirdly encrusted towers of a remote mansion, he encounters a wizened changeling, and the young girl in her charge called Anna, and glimpses a world of wonder, mystery and surprise. From then on, as he flees to London in the hope of escape and advancement, and explores its wide streets and dark alleys, and all the tiers of society from the lowest to the highest, he comes to realize that he holds the keys to secrets far bigger than even he imagined. A dazzling melange of Dickens and Peake, flavored with steampunk and magical realism, yet seen through a kaleidoscopically individual gaze, in The Light Ages, double World Fantasy Award winner Ian R MacLeod has created a novel for this and every age. Praise for The Light Ages: "MacLeod's descriptive powers are so effective that you can visualize every detail… [He] skillfully incorporates literary influences ranging from William Blake to Dickens to 1984 and the working class novels of the 1950s—and arrives at something original. Magical, visionary and enthralling, The Light Ages is award-winning stuff." —SFX "Totally convincing and vividly written, this book invests the dark streets of London with a magic the reader will never forget… a brilliant writer." —Tim Powers "A haunting fantasy version of Victorian England… brought to life with compassionate characters and lyrical writing." —The Denver Post "The novel's industrial alternative London echoes Dickens in its rich bleakness and M. John Harrison's Viriconium in its inventive Gothic complexity. A gripping page-turner. A hearty read. Rising star Ian R MacLeod offers an original political fable rivaling in ambition and execution the very best of today's new science fantasies." —Michael Moorcock
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From the author of the critically acclaimed Dominion of the Fallen trilogy comes a tale of dragons, and Fallen angels—and also kissing, sarcasm and stabbing. Lunar New Year should be a time for familial reunions, ancestor worship, and consumption of an unhealthy amount of candied fruit. But when dragon prince Thuan brings home his brooding and ruthless husband Asmodeus for the New Year, they find not interminable family gatherings, but a corpse outside their quarters. Asmodeus is thrilled by the murder investigation; Thuan, who gets dragged into the political plotting he'd sworn off when he left, is less enthusiastic. It'll take all of Asmodeus's skill with knives, and all of Thuan's diplomacy, to navigate this one—as well as the troubled waters of their own relationship…. A sparkling standalone book set in a world of dark intrigue. A Note on Chronology Spinning off from the Dominion of the Fallen series, which features political intrigue in Gothic devastated Paris, this book stands alone, but chronologically follows The House of Sundering Flames. It's High Gothic meets C-drama in a Vietnamese inspired world—perfect for fans of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's Heaven Official's Blessing, KJ Charles, and Roshani Chokshi's The Gilded Wolves.
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