Victorian Monster

I married a monster for convenience. I never expected him to claim me. I am a practical woman. Facing a life of impoverished spinsterhood, I accepted a marriage of convenience to Hugh, the notoriously reclusive Earl of Crampton. I expected a drafty Yorkshire castle, terrible weather, and a brooding husband who kept his distance. I certainly didn't expect to find a massive, terrifying wolf locked in my cellar during the full moon. Nor did I expect to realize the beast was my husband. At first, managing his "condition" was simply a matter of replacing torn linen shirts and ignoring the muddy ...

What kind of man walks out of a back yard at dawn with a uterus in his pocket, then sits down to read about himself in the morning paper? For over a hundred and thirty years, the world has been chasing the wrong man. The cape. The top hat. The royal physician with a black bag and a brougham. Every generation paints him a new costume. The truth has never worn one. Jack The Ripper, the Whitechapel killer was almost certainly a man you would have walked past on the way to the baker. Quiet. Polite. Forgettable. He paid his landlady on time. He nodded at the constable on the corner.

Sixteen-year-old Charlie Ovid, despite a brutal childhood in Mississippi, doesn't have a scar on him. His body heals itself, whether he wants it to or not. Marlowe, a foundling from a railway freight car, shines with a strange bluish light. He can melt or mend flesh. When a jaded female detective is recruited to escort them to safety, all three begin a journey into the nature of difference, and belonging, and the shadowy edges of the monstrous. What follows is a story of wonder and betrayal.

In a world of shadows, love defies every curse. In Victorian London, a dark, forbidden love unfolds in this spellbinding gothic romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast. When the enigmatic Lord Ravenwood—cursed, tormented, and haunted by betrayal—encounters the spirited Lavinia Ashcroft, their fates become irrevocably entwined. Bound by secrets and driven by a relentless desire to defy an enchanted curse, their union becomes a battleground between the man and the beast within him. As Ravenwood’s monstrous past threatens to consume him, Lavinia’s mystical gift reveals hidden truths ...

Bloomsbury presents Ordinary Monsters by J M Miro, read by Ben Onwukwe. * THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * 'An enthralling read' GUARDIAN 'A thrilling blend of fantasy and horror, richly imagined and masterfully executed' SFX 'Terrific . . . A book that creeps up on you, wearing brass...

Step into the shadows of Dracula , a vivid new adaptation that keeps Bram Stoker’s legendary tale intact while smoothing the way for today’s readers. This refreshed edition features clean, modern formatting, contemporary typography, and lightly updated wording that clarifies archaic expressions without losing the original voice. The result is a gripping, page-turning experience that feels immediate and accessible while honoring every major scene, character, and chilling twist Stoker created. First published in the late Victorian era, Dracula blends gothic atmosphere with modern ...

Where darkness meets desire, surrender is just the beginning. Samantha thought she craved control, but when Xarathoth, a commanding shadow demon, crosses realms to claim her, she discovers her true hunger for submission. In a world where dominance reigns, will Samantha succumb to the dark temptations of her fated mate? Samantha has always been haunted by desires she couldn't explain—urges far beyond the ordinary. When she unwittingly summons Xarathoth, a formidable shadow demon, her life spirals into an intoxicating world of dark lust and erotic power. Xarathoth's claim is absolute; his ...

When beauty is monstrous, taming her will awaken a beast of his own... When Dr. Marcus Reed inherits his grandfather's remote estate, rumors of a haunted conservatory pique his scientific curiosity. But nothing prepares Marcus for the impossible truth hidden behind its glass—a secret that will upend his beliefs about the natural world and his own analytical heart. Flora Laurent, once a brilliant botanist, now exists as a human-plant hybrid after a catastrophic experiment. Dependent on the conservatory to survive and without her mentor's protection, she faces a terrifying future as rival ...

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the book that changed the world. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and a movie starring Elle Fanning as Mary Shelley, Monster is a brilliant fictionalized biography akin to The Other Boleyn Girl. Two centuries ago this year, the young woman who invented science fiction was only 20 when she wrote the book that became Frankenstein. Mary Shelley said, “People ask how I, then a young girl, could think of, and dilate upon, so hideous subject?”

This standalone adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series brims with humor, heart, and—of course—a hefty dose of supernatural mayhem. Abigail Rook never intended to be the mortal bridge between the human and supernatural world. But now, the power of the...

A teacher in rural London has a special fascination for a young girl in his class. There is something about her that is off, this frightens him, but he doesn't understand what it is. Deciding to stop being afraid of speaking up about his fears he chooses to confront them by asking her why she causes him to be afraid. Sherlock Holmes and Watson find themselves called in on a murder that has every possibility of being supernatural in nature. The murder of the suspicious teacher. Soon, the entire town where the school is situated finds itself in a terrifying situation which only Holmes and ...

Are you ready to dive into an adventure filled with mystery, danger, and a touch of magic? Join the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson in a thrilling tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat! In this gripping novel, London is under attack! Unleashed from the shadows, giant insects terrorize the city streets, leaving chaos and destruction in their wake. As panic spreads among the citizens, Sherlock and Watson are called upon to solve this unprecedented case. Together with Inspector Bloodstone and Constable Evidence, they embark on a perilous ...

When passengers aboard the Victorian Steamship Trident are found dead, Detective Sergeant Wyatt Redmond is asked to help solve the mystery. But when corpses start rising from the dead, it becomes a desperate fight for survival. And the revenants have every advantage. There’s nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. Nowhere to escape ... the Scourge.

A lovely vacation in the Middle East… Where dancing women in veils… Figs and dates abound… And the scent of incense and exotic Meals fills the air. A formula for a wonderful vacation. But for Holmes and his friends, it’s going to be a struggle for survival against a cult that worships a supernatural god… That is both real… And deadly!

When one man's scheme to create the Greatest Freak Show on Earth leads to an insane obsession that can only end in devastating tragedy. The ghoulish proprietor of a Victorian arcade specifically designed to showcase the myriad of freaks, outcasts, and oddities that abound in old London town is a man driven by his own dark desires. Rodney Thompson is an emotionless, sadistic person who craves glory above all else - at least until the beautiful Violet wafts into his world. From the very day when Violet first takes a dainty step inside the arcade, Rodney is determined to make her his own. A ...

Nine exciting tales at a greatly reduced price. Follow Sherlock Holmes, Watson and his friends from one end of Victorian England to the other as they chase down demons, monsters, villains and even alternate earth beings who want to control London and the world. Urban fantasy at its finest, blended with elements of Steampunk science fiction as the Heroes of Baker Street draw upon their deductive powers and sometimes weapons of defense to keep London and England free of tyranny and murderers. An alternate Victorian London that exists in a parallel universe where every writer that ever lived ...

Stitched for Sin by Sidney St. James is a work of erotica and contains graphic content intended for mature audiences. This novel includes explicit scenes of a sexual and violent nature, as well as themes of horror and dark fantasy. We advise reader discretion. In the fog-drenched streets of Victorian London, shadows whisper of dark secrets and forbidden desires. Stitched in Sin follows the haunting journey of Lilith, a creation of the notorious Dr. Victor Frankenstein, brought to life through a blend of necromantic energy and unholy science. Lilith, with her alabaster skin crisscrossed by ...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are about to face off... Mr. Edward Hyde is slowly taking over Dr. Jekyll’s body and committing unspeakable acts while possessing him. Meanwhile, Dr. Frankenstein is working on improving a serum to prevent Hyde from overtaking Jekyll completely and becoming the most notorious serial killer of all time. Have no fear, Abraham Van Helsing is on the case. With help from Mina Harker, Lilith and Adam (Frankenstein) can he save the people of London from the monster that is extinguishing one life after another? Will they stop Hyde before he consumes Dr. Jekyll completely? ...

A Classic Tale of Adventure and Terror “You have entered a world of death, but do not want to die. No treasure on earth is worth facing the Yeti.” In the year 1850, a British caravan crossing the Himalayan Mountains from India into China has vanished, along with its priceless treasure. Now the race is on to reclaim the lost fortune as a pair of intrepid soldiers - a virtuous African private and a daring British corporal - spearhead their own mission to seize the prize by betraying their fellow troops. On this epic adventure, each man’s will, character and fortitude will be challenged ...

I woke on a metal table with stitches around my throat and a man leaning over me, calling me a name that didn't fit. My husband said there had been an accident. He said the grafts were necessary, that the scars would heal, that I should rest and take my medicine and stop asking questions about the locked rooms and the servants who wouldn't meet my eyes. But my body knew things I didn't. My right hand played piano with thirty years of muscle memory that wasn't mine. My legs stretched into ballet positions while I slept. My throat opened at night and sang in languages I had never studied. I ...