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This is a story from the Fall of the House of Usher collection. The horrors of the Spanish Inquisition, with its dungeon of death, and the overhanging gloom on the House of Usher demonstrate unforgettably the unique imagination of Edgar Allan Poe. Unerringly, he touches upon some of our greatest nightmares: Premature burial, ghostly transformation, words from beyond the grave. Written in the 1840s, they have retained their power to shock and frighten even now.

Three months have passed since Richard Jury was left bereft and guilt- ridden after his lover's tragic auto accident, and he is now more wary than ever. He is deeply suspicious when requested on a case far out of his jurisdiction in an outlying village, where a young woman has been murdered behind the local pub. The only witness is the establishment's black cat, who gives neither crook nor clue as to the girl's identity or her killer's.

A story by Edgar Allan Poe about a black cat, or rather two black cats. The narrator relates his own story about how he deteriorated from a man who loved animals to a cruel abuser. He thought that he had gotten away with murder, but the second black cat exposed his crime.

Who killed Sir Crispin Gibbons? A wedding invitation and news of mischief that could be murder, takes Lennox to The Earl of Bloxford's country estate. He soon finds himself in a world of purloined artworks, forgeries and a priceless Bloxford Beauty.

Alan has it all: a loving wife, a beautiful daughter, a decent job, a nice home... But he also has his addictions. And then there's the black cat. He's sure it's been stalking him ever since he accidentally ran over it in his car just a few nights ago...

Paranormal Women’s Fiction from #1 Amazon bestseller, J.R. Rain, and New York Times bestseller, H.P. Mallory! The women of Haven Hollow aren’t your typical forty-something singles. Poppy’s a gypsy who creates potions, Wanda’s a witch, Fifi’s a succubus, Libby’s a zombie, Darla was once a ghost but now she’s corporeal and Bailey’s a medium. When they find themselves forming an unlikely friendship over potion-brewing and booze, Wanda decides their impromptu group needs a name. But, somehow, ‘Flushed and Forty,’ ‘The Haven Hollow Hoochies,’ and ‘The Witchy Winos’ ...

Edgar Allan Poe's horrific short story is the account of a man's irreversible journey into madness as he awaits his execution by hanging the next morning. Fueled by bouts of alcoholism and what seems an inborn fatal streak of madness, his manic extremes of violence and guilt demand attacks upon the innocent to alay his own self-hatred.

Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path. But today, Kinch Na Shannack has picked the wrong mark.

In the Vietnam War, 2,197 helicopter pilots and 2,717 crew members were killed. Black Cat 2-1 is the story of one pilot who made it home and the valiant men he served with who risked their lives for the troops on the ground. Bob Ford invites listeners into the Huey helicopters he flew on more than 1,000 missions when he and his men dared to protect and rescue. For those whose voices were silenced in that faraway place or who have never told their stories, he creates a tribute that plays like a thriller, captures the humor of men at war, and resounds with respect for those who served with honor.

Poe's classic supernatural tale of a black cat which is maltreated by its drunken owner and reaps a macabre form of revenge from beyond the grave.

WHITE CAT BLACK CAT - The Hunter ******************************************** One hot summer day, in front of the fan The white cat was sweating as only cats can When outside the window he suddenly spied A tiny bird chirping on the other side. The cat stretched hard, from his back to his front, And thought, “What a great day to go out and hunt!”

Are you ready to become the woman he can’t let go of—the one who lingers in his mind long after you’ve left the room? In Volume 1, you learned the power of reclaiming control through toxic methods and stepping into your dark feminine essence. But Volume 2 goes beyond the games and toxicity—it’s about the true essence of seduction. This time, we’re diving deeper than ever before. You won’t just learn how to attract a man—you’ll understand how to make him fall, stay, and fear losing you. This book is about sustained power through the delicate balance of mystery, presence, ...

When a baby girl is abandoned at the gate of a monastery in ancient China, the monks have no choice but to adopt her into their exclusively male society of world-renown masters of the art of kung fu. She is raised within the monastery with a small group of boys, watching the monks beautiful training exercises during the days and listening to recounts of glorious battles of great kung fu masters at nighttime. Her favorite stories are those of the grand tournament battles between the monastery grand master, Bai Chen, and the legendary Black Dragon, an unknown masked competitor with unequaled ...

“13 Black Cats” — They took my cats. Now I’ll take their lives. They say black cats bring bad luck. In this forgotten village buried under frost and fear, it’s a belief that kills. Spot was the thirteenth. Slaughtered, discarded, and devoured by the things that roam the night. Like the twelve before him, his only crime was being mine. My name is Morana. These cats were my family, my only solace in a cruel, superstitious world. The villagers called them omens. I called them love. Now I call for revenge. Told through the eyes of a grieving and vengeful woman, 13 Black Cats is a dark...

Why is a black cat haunting the New York Mets? Kate and Mike arrive in New York for a big game against the Chicago Cubs, but Cookie, the team’s star hitter, is rattled by a phantom feline. Without a win at that night’s game, the Mets’ season might be over.

In a peaceful mountain town located in the northwestern corner of North Carolina, B. Buckleberry, Copper Summit’s only black cat detective, is busy solving cases involving small-time animal crimes, paid for with cat toys and shiny objects. That is, until an enforcer for an international crime syndicate is let go on a technicality and now seeks revenge against the man who put him behind bars — Buck’s owner, Detective William Shaw. With the lives of Shaw and his family at stake, Buck is forced to take on the biggest case of his career -- one that could mean life or death for him, and ...

Catalina Cervantes knew this Day of the Dead would be unforgettable. A year after her husband Alejandro’s death, she’s ready to unveil her dream project: an art gallery in Mexico City’s vibrant Roma Norte. She’s focused on her new beginning, determined not to let anything—or anyone, including the intriguing stranger she glimpsed on the street—derail her carefully crafted plans. But as she unlocks the gallery doors, Catalina comes face to face with Alejandro’s ghost, and her path forward shifts in one surreal instant. And that stranger? He’s Sebastian Espinoza, the ...

The evil soul of a witch doctor lives on in the body of Simon, the great jungle beast who leads his human followers - the Panther People - in their orgies of lust and blood. Now the innocent Martin family, George, Peg, and their beautiful daughter, Jenny, on vacation, will stumble upon this gruesome cult, trapped in a desert nightmare of terror and death - waiting. In the quiet wasteland, the sound of their own pulses will be all they can hear.

Black cats: the purr-fect Halloween decoration, or so they seem. But how did these sleek, sometimes misunderstood felines become a spooky season staple? Join us on this episode as we scratch the surface of black cat lore! We'll journey from ancient reverence to the dark days of the witch trials, where the Church played a significant role in their bad rap. Discover how these creatures became entangled with witchcraft and superstition, and even discuss their modern-day resurgence, from pop culture icons like Katy Perry to the simple truth: these cats are just innocent, loving pets who deserve a ...

Welcome to Johns Falls, Minnesota, where everyone knows everything about everybody, often before they know it themselves. So it’s not surprising that two people who are falling in love are the last to know, even though everyone’s talking about their romance and asking them personally for the lurid, juicy details. (Of which there aren’t any because this is a clean, fun romance.) But for the lovers to deny there’s a romance even after being told straight out that they are in love? That’s beyond belief. Meet Becky, dedicated small-town career girl following her pre-determined course ...