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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....

After racing off to save a pair of poisoned orphans, Clover soon learns that she, and her dragon Crimzon, might have been duped. Is the round old wizard who summoned her what he seems? Or did he lure them into his trap? Excitement and magic await in this second installment of the Crimson & Clover short story series.

Embrace the Change for a Greener Tomorrow You wake up one morning to an unusually warm breeze, and for a moment, you pause. The signs of climate change seem to be all around you, from the erratic weather patterns to the growing chatter in your community about sustainability. You’re not alone in this feeling; many of us grapple with the pressing realities of our changing environment. This book is here to help you make sense of it all. As you read on, you’ll not only discover the vital facts about climate change but also the practical steps you can take to make a meaningful difference. ...

December, 1939. Having solved the case of the Suffolk Vampire, Inspector Betty Church and her colleagues at Sackwater Police Station have settled back down to business. There's the elderly Mr Fern, who keeps losing his slippers, Sylvia Satin's 13th birthday party to attend and the scintillating case of the missing bookmark to solve. Though peace and quiet are all well and good, Betty soon finds herself longing for some cold-blooded murder.

M. R. James (Montague Rhodes James) was a noted British medieval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905-1918) and of Eton College. He is best remembered today for his ghost stories, which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature. As a medieval scholar his output in that field was phenomenal and remains highly respected in scholarly circles.

Robert Michael Ballantyne was one of the most popular adventure story writers during Victoria's reign. He believed that boys should grow up taking risks, and his hero, Martin Rattler, certainly has a thrilling time in this tale. Aunt Dorothy Grumbit thinks him a very bad boy, but Martin possesses all the manly virtues that one expects from a Ballantyne hero, and the story has all the traditional elements of a rollicking yarn: jolly jack tars, pirates, shipwreck, travel up the Amazon, diamond mines and capture by savage tribes.

This is a story from the Classic Ghost Stories collection.

In the year 2448, the interstellar Empire of Rome spans an area almost as wide as the far-flung colonial worlds of the United States of America. Caesar Numa Pompeii is still rebuilding his shredded empire after the catastrophic war that his predecessor, Caesar Romulus, waged against the United States. War's end left Romulus in a nanovirus-induced coma, captive of Caesar Numa.

The U.S.S. Merrimack was the finest battleship in Earth's fleet, able to withstand the best the Palatine Empire could throw at them. Only her sister ship, the Monitor, was her equal. So when the Palatine forces secretly captured Monitor, Merrimack's security was compromised - and that was just the opening salvo of a whole new stage of war between Palatine and Earth.

Clover is still the Royal Suzerain's captive and he isn't treating her well. What happens when Crimzon hears her call? What happens when he finds the powerful teardrop his mother cried for him being used for evil? Everyone in Ice Locke is about to learn a valuable lesson. DONT MESS WITH A GIRL WITH A DRAGON!

The ruler of the small kingdom of Mythka has stolen some gold from the dwarven mines Crimzon & Clover watch over for King Amothy. It isn't wise to mess with a girl with a dragon, especially Clover, who decides that a one on one showdown between her and the thief king himself, in his own arena, is the best way to handle things. Don't miss this 25 page short story that is #6 in the Crimzon & Clover Short Story Series. **NOTE: The eight stories are available separately, or as an omnibus edition, in paperback and Kindle versions. After these 8 short stories, Crimzon and Clover's tale isn't over...

Clover gets caught up in a fine mess of treachery and frigid betrayal in this exciting short story about a lucky girl who demands respect from all who know her.

A child's memory, a shadowed path, a glimpse of something that should not be. In A Vignette, M. R. James offers a final brushstroke of quiet terror—intimate, elusive, and disquietingly real. This short, unsettling piece lingers like a half-remembered dream, evoking the moment when the everyday slips into the uncanny. With masterful restraint and emotional undercurrent, James reminds us that the most chilling hauntings are those born in the mind—and never truly forgotten.

A relic buried. A secret watched. A warning unheeded. In this chilling tale by master of the supernatural M. R. James, the boundaries between legend and reality dissolve into coastal mist. A Warning to the Curious draws the listener into a bleak and beautiful world where ancient guardians still linger—and curiosity can awaken things best left undisturbed. A haunting meditation on the price of trespass, this is classic ghost storytelling at its most precise and unnerving.

Unlock the Secrets of Inner Peace with The Pudda's Guide to Enlightenment! Ever wondered how cats seem to effortlessly achieve ultimate relaxation? Dive into the wisdom of The Pudda – a fluffy feline guru who’s mastered the art of napping and sunbeam worship. Discover: - The transformative power of napping (it’s a full-time job, really) - Finding joy in the humblest of cardboard boxes (who needs fancy things?) - How to manifest treats by simply staring at your human like you’ve just seen a ghost - And so much more! Perfect for: - Overworked humans seeking enlightenment and/or snacks...

Unravel the Mystery of the Blackwood Curse! Step into the spine-chilling world of The Blackwood Curse, a gripping tale that blends folklore, suspense, and the haunting whispers of a village on the brink of terror. In the idyllic English village of Warblington, tradition collides with the uncanny when the peaceful life is shattered by the inexplicable death of a beloved librarian, Miss Eleanor Ainsworth. With no clear cause of death and peculiar marks on her neck, the local police find themselves at a loss. Enter Professor Karl Murphy, a retired folklore expert, whose knowledge of myth and ...

In the depths of space, beneath the watchful gaze of distant stars, lies a moon shrouded in mystery and desolation—Luna Secura. It is a world where the echoes of an ancient civilization linger just beneath the surface, waiting for the touch of curiosity to awaken its secrets. A diverse team of explorers, driven by ambition and the insatiable thirst for knowledge, embarks on a mission to unearth the past. Led by the brilliant Dr. Elara Castillo and accompanied by a linguist, an engineer, and a biologist, this group seems prepared for anything. Yet, as they dig deeper into the dusty ...

If, like me, you grew up with Dr Terror's House of Horrors, Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected and Hammer’s House of Horror and were later delighted at Graham Duff and Steve Coogan’s 2001 tribute, Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible, then this collection of short stories will feel familiar. A compendium of cautionary tales for reading on a dark winter’s night. In the heart of London, where the vibrant pulse of life meets the shadows of history, lies a realm where the ordinary intertwines with the extraordinary. Here in Stewart’s Antiquarian showroom, our stories of terror unfold—...

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. When you consider the depth of literary talent available over the extraordinary length of Queen Victoria’s reign, allied to the fascination with their all things spiritual on ‘the other side’, then perhaps it’s simply right place, right time. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

Book Two (Reluctant Deception), and Book Three (Perilous Defiance), are Now Available! In the realm of fantasy, where imagination knows no bounds, there lies a time travel romance series that promises to captivate readers and transport them to a world brimming with magic, adventure, and intrigue. Built upon the meticulous world-building established in the million-selling The Wardstone Trilogy and featuring new, well-developed characters, the Devious Arcana series invites readers on an epic journey where heroism is tested, destinies unfold, and the boundaries between good and evil are ...