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Barnabas, Quentin and the Mummy's Curse (April 1970) When Professor Anthony Collins decides to catalog his Egyptian relics at Collinwood, he brings with him the mummy of King Rehotip, who “died” over two thousand years ago. Only the professor knows that Rehotip is really in a state of...

Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost (January 1970) Collinwood is plagued with a series of menacing events when a ballet troupe arrives there to perform for the summer tourists. One girl in particular, the beautiful Diana Samson, whom Barnabas has come to love, is repeatedly attacked by a...

The Mystery of Collinwood (January 1968) Victoria stood on the ledge known as Suicide Cliffs and stared down at the raging surf and jagged rocks below. Next to her stood Professor Mark Veno, a mysterious visitor to Collinwood. He spoke to her in a low, sinister voice. “Think of all those who...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Hidden Tomb (December 1971) Ellen awoke to see a ghostly figure moving through the shadows to her bedside. “Ellen!” Her name was whispered hoarsely, but she recognized the voice. It was Aunt Kate’s. “What’s wrong?” Ellen asked, getting out of bed...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Crystal Coffin (July 1970) Heiress Betty Ward is worried about her twin sister, who has eloped with Jeremy Frene. She follows them from Paris to Frene estate at Collinwood—but arrives too late! Her twin is dead, victim of a mysterious illness. Her body has been sealed...

The Secret of Barnabas Collins (January 1969) Here is another never-before-told story of the handsome, mysterious 175-year-old vampire. ​ While searching for the woman who will replace his long-lost Josette, and thus end the terrible curse upon him, Barnabas meets lovely Clare Duncan. The...

Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride (October 1970) Ann and John Hayward’s honeymoon at Collinwood slowly turns into a series of nightmares. Soon after their arrival, John, who is recovering from a war injury, falls victim to strange, violent spells. In a fit of irrational jealousy, he...

Ein vergessenes Drachenei Eine uralte Prophezeiung Und eine verbotene Liebe, die alles verändern wird … Ava ist Einzelgängerin, weshalb ihr die Arbeit im Laden ihrer Tante mehr als gelegen kommt. Dabei sollte sie allmählich etwas aus sich machen – zumindest wenn es nach ihrer Tante ginge...

First published in 1895, The King in Yellow is one of the most influential works of supernatural fiction ever written. In this haunting collection of interconnected stories, an enigmatic play known only as The King in Yellow leaves devastation in its wake, driving those who read it towards obsession, despair and terrifying revelations. Blending psychological horror, Gothic mystery and eerie cosmic imagination, Robert W. Chambers creates an atmosphere of mounting unease where reality begins to unravel and the boundaries between dream and nightmare dissolve.

A box set containing books 1, 2, and 3 of Wish Upon the Stars, an epic 10+ book series featuring a weak-to-strong protagonist with limitless potential in a futuristic LitRPG setting. Wish Upon the Stars has unique worlds, warring factions, challenging trials, planet hopping, and much more. Its progression system revolves around a unique stat, Impact, and is built on developing a legend: the more impossible the feat, the more you progress. Perfect for fans of The Path of Ascension and He Who Fights with Monsters. Book 1 blurb: Grant wishes. Gain stats and skills. Outpace the competition.

Night Terror. The greatest villain Starlight City has ever known. The greatest supervillain the world has ever seen. She rules her city with an iron fist, and there are no new worlds to conquer. Needless to say life is pretty damn boring. All that changes when she decides to shake things up by robbing a bank the old fashioned way and runs into the city's newest hero: Fialux. Flying Fialux. Invulnerable Fialux. Super strong Fialux. Beautiful Fialux?

Science Fiction and Fantasy stories of STRANGEST ilk. Other Tales: Volume VI contains five bizarre and incredible tales of science fiction and fantasy, including a rare tale by George MacDonald (mentor and precursor to J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis), the complete text of Poul Anderson's sword & sorcery novella Witch of the Demon Seas, and an original afrofuturist fable by Antoinette Van Sluytman, creator of DEEPSEEKER from VIZ Media. Volume VI contains stories by: Jack Vance, Antoinette Van Sluytman, George MacDonald, Leslie Perri, Poul Anderson.

I was having an ordinary day as a tour guide aboard the Steadfast when suddenly the ship was attacked by a kraken. Mythical creatures like this giant sea monster weren't meant to exist on Earth, but this one was definitely real. And so was the damage it did to the Steadfast. After washing up on a deserted island, I'm looking for ways to survive. Food, water, and shelter are at the top of the list. Next comes some kind of weapon to deal with the strange creatures who lurk the island. It's not long before I discover that this island isn't even on Earth.

"Storia naturale dei draghi" è il primo episodio di una saga che ha per protagonista un'eroina anticonformista, capace di rischiare la reputazione e la vita per soddisfare la sua curiosità scientifica: è la storia di una donna che cerca (e trova) il vero amore e il racconto di come il suo cuore l'abbia sempre portata verso ciò che desiderava: la scienza, i draghi e la libertà. In un'età vittoriana al culmine del suo splendore, tra luci e ombre, Lady Isabella Trent è la più eminente naturalista di draghi vivente.

The World of Samar series follows the lives of Eldon’s chosen as they struggle to survive in a land hostile to everything they know. Books Nine through Eleven tell the stories of Tyla Eldralin’s descendants as they get entangled in the politics of a violent and savage land.

Bloomsbury presents The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City by Susanna Clarke, read by Richard Armitage, featuring an afterword written and read by Susanna Clarke. From the bestselling and prize-winning author of Piranesi, an enchanting short story set in the world of Jonathan...

Dazzling stories of love, magic and betrayal . . . A sensational collection from internationally bestselling author Olivie Blake. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, the spirit tethered to a magical bridge rapidly approaches burnout – and craves her freedom. Elsewhere, Congress enacts a...

Inside this volume you’ll encounter a flawless time-rescue gone wrong, a beauty treatment with terrifying consequences, a detective hunted by a body-hopping killer, and a homesteader uncovering a truth that rewrites Earth itself. You’ll also find dragons that defy myth, fairy-tale chaos, supernatural horror, and high-concept science fiction that blends heart, humor, and imagination. From time travel and first contact to magical realism, monsters, and folklore-inspired fantasy —every story is brought vividly to life by a stellar narration cast.

Other Tales: Volume VII contains six bizarre and incredible tales of science fiction and fantasy, including a humorous yarn by science fiction titan Arthur C. Clarke, a mysterious supernatural tale by Katherine Gaskell (author of North and South), a classic swords & sorcery story by Clifford Ball, and Boxes in the Warehouse, an original piece by contemporary author J. Brice Odom, author of Shoreless Seas & Stars Uncounted and Letters From the Frontier.

Dies ist der 2. Teil einer Zusammenstellung der berühmtesten und besten Schauer- und Geistergeschichten der Literaturgeschichte von wahren Ikonen der Horrorliteratur. Diesmal mit im Gepäck: H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Ambrose Bierce, Algernon Blackwood, William Wymark Jacobs, Montague Rhodes James, William Harvey Freyer und Jules Verne.