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Coffin Blossoms. A reminder that hope does spring eternal. In death itself, there is often beauty, life, and on rare occasions, even humor. The 24 stories in this anthology straddle the line between humor and horror in unique ways. Some wearing a wry smile. Others with tongue firmly in cheek. Ghosts, demons, vampires, myths, monsters, and murderers turned on their heads and shaken ‘til dizzy, then presented for you here, in Coffin Blossoms....

The Three Doctors, Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt, discovered early in their friendship that they shared one disturbing trait: as children, they had to navigate life in inner-city Newark without a father's support and guidance. While each young man dealt with the turmoil caused by an absent father, with no male role model to turn to for advice, each veered dangerously close to a life of delinquency, drugs, and crime. But despite great odds, the three overcame the statistics.

Turn down the lights. Let a candle flicker in the dark. Curl up for some spooky tales about ghosts and things unseen. This creepy collection of stories includes classic and modern spins on stories of the dead. There are tales of haunted houses, and haunted individuals. Of places that are beyond the realm of the ordinary. And, of course, the things that go bump in the night. Written by 11 talented writers and performed by engaging narrators.

Where shadows whisper secrets, my ordinary life is shattered. I survived a dark ritual where I was meant to be a sacrifice. I awoke with newfound, uncontrollable powers. My choices were stark: enroll at the Arcane Academy or face dire consequences. In this realm of magic and danger, trust is as elusive as a shadow in the night. The charismatic Ethan and the wise Astra, guide me through this labyrinth of spells and secrets. But not everyone at the academy wishes me well. The enigmatic councilwoman sees me as a tool to strengthen her own grip on the magical world. I navigate through tests ...

Every shadow hides a secret, and every whisper is a potential threat. I’m an enchantress, who’s stuck with an insufferable wolf shifter. An unsettling dark power threatens to consume the town of Ravensgate. We're plunged into a web of deceit, rituals, and rogue magic practitioners. Working together isn't a choice—it's a necessity. But as our battles force us together, I'm torn between our burning animosity and our burning passions. To save Ravensgate, we must combat our enemies and our own desires, but if we falter, the darkness will claim us all. Do we have the strength to face the ...

Every legacy has its demons; mine just happens to be real. When demons flood Manhattan's streets, the Arcane Council's call to arms feels more like a death sentence. Why doesn't the Council want me to uncover who unleashed this demonic nightmare? Each night's haunting visions and startling revelations point fingers at the Council itself. Corruption threatens from within. I'm left doubting who to trust in a world of shadows. With a young, rebellious team by my side, we might just stand a chance. Together, we'll uncover the truth and face an ancient evil. In this dangerous game, it's not just...

Investigative journalist Emma Hunter never thought she’d be a best-selling author. Especially not for a blistering exposé of the brutal horrors committed at a children’s home. All she wants is to return home to the anchoring salt air and solitude of Weymouth where questions still fester unanswered and a 20-year-old secret binds her to the beach.

When Jess meets five-year-old Daisy and her mum, Morag, in a local London park, they seem a perfectly happy and loving pair. Until Daisy whispers four little words that send ice seeping down Jess’ spine: she’s not my mum. Determined to save Daisy, Jess becomes obsessed with unearthing Morag’s secrets. As she digs ever deeper, her friends and family start to question her own increasingly paranoid behaviour.

When Pete and his friends set sail on a private yacht in the Balearics to celebrate Fergus’ upcoming wedding, they’re all looking forward to sun, sea and copious quantities of alcohol. But there’s a reason they are still entwined in each other’s lives a decade after leaving university. A terrible event they’ve all been trying their hardest to forget.

A BRAND NEW pulse-pounding psychological thriller from M A Hunter

A common assumption about investors is that they don't care who wins as long as they're making money. For some investors, this mindset still rings true. Yet, many investors today want to make money and do good. Using a user-friendly format and insights from noted investment professionals, Sustainable Investing: What Everyone Needs to Know demystifies sustainable investing. By covering everything from the changing investment landscape and the roles of social and religious values in finance to how to build a portfolio with purpose, the authors provide an essential introduction.

Two childhood friends who, fast forward fifteen years, both end up having their first sons. Join us as we each go through our own journey of what it means to be a dad without going completely mental.

Mental Warfare is a free-verse poetry book series based on the life experiences of the author. They tell a story of a young woman transitioning out of a dark and negative state of mind and into a balanced and positive state of mind.

Layla Simone has been “faking it” for so long that she’s lost sense of self. Layla is tired of living her life for others, sick and tired of waiting on her man to marry her. Fed up with putting her dreams on hold, Layla moves to Los Angeles to find herself and to follow her dream of being a writer for the movies and television. She befriends gold digger Quassmirah and starts dating Wesley, one of the most popular record executives on the West Coast. Then she learns that her brother is in a coma and has to catch a flight back to Jersey.

If you like scary stories this is the podcast for you. Join us as we talk about everything scary including true crime, murder, the macabre, the mysterious and unsolved, supernatural, possessions, cults, curses and conspiracy theories. Personally, I love true crime and any scary stories, I try to it respectful to those affected, and keep it classy, factual and sometimes a little snarky. #truecrime #murder #mysterious #macabre #unsolved #supernatural #possession #ghosts #demons #cults #curses #conspiracytheories #darkshadows #death #assassinations #kidnapping #torture #cannibalism #scary

Hockey Stories is a fictional tale of two hockey players from rural Saskatchewan who find themselves on a winning NHL team. Billy Sinatra is accused of inappropriately organizing players to achieve the Stanley Cup win. Keeper was the goalie on his team. The story takes us from a confrontation in a first class airplane cabin, to NHL Head Office interviews, and back into the early junior league days of both players. Full of puns and light-hearted banter, the book’s narrator, El Gordo, brings in the tone of a play-by-play commentator.

Looking after and tending to the needs of my tenants is what gives me purpose. Every day I go out of my way to watch over them and keep them safe. They're more than just paying guests, they're my neighbours, and I will do whatever it takes to ensure they're happy.

Matt und Aruula kommen durch Mailand. Dort trifft Matt auf die vampirähnlichen Nosfera, und auf Professor Dr. Smythe, seinen ehemaligen Kopiloten und Erzfeind. Maddrax muss schnell erkennen, dass Smythe wahnsinnig geworden ist und dabei ist, sich mit Hilfe eines Serums eine Vampirarmee aufzubauen. Und dabei steht ihm Matt im Weg.

Matt und Aruula kommen auf ihrer Reise nach Berlin in Zürich vorbei. Dort ruht in seiner Villa der exzentrische Millionär Claude De Broglie, der sich vor 500 Jahren in einer Kälteschlafkammer hat einfrieren lassen. Um ihn herum hat sich in dieser Zeit der Mythos des "Schlafenden Königs" gebildet. Seine Anhänger aber liegen im Zwist mit den Nachfahren Züricher Bänker, den Nüsslis, die von De Broglie noch die letzte Ratenzahlung der Villa plus Zinsen fordern. Matt und Aruula geraten mitten zwischen die Fronten.

Professor Dr. Jacob Smythe, Matts ehemaliger Kopilot, haust mit seiner Vampirarmee in der Festung des Blutes in Mailand und verbreitet dort Angst und Schrecken. Außerdem versorgt er seine Untertanen regelmäßig mit technischen Raffinessen, wie z.B. mit selbstgebauten Motorrädern. Und er hat nicht vor, sich dabei von Maddrax stören zu lassen.