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Fairies, elves, demons... Secrets and desire... Dark humour, magic, wonder... Twelve stories that will transport you into other worlds, or twisted versions of our own. If you had magic, what would you do with it? If you loved someone, how far would you go?

They stalk their prey from deep in the menacing shadows, poised and ready to strike at the penultimate moment. Their victims unexpectant, unaware, until they wake in dark rooms, dank basements, or on chilly floors stained with the rotting blood of other hapless victims. The stench fills their nostrils and permeates their pores, the bile rising up in their burning throats. They scream and try to escape, but all attempts are futile. Fear dances like spiders down their spines as they hear ominous footsteps approaching - their eyes spread wide in horror as they realize the end is near.

Meaning, purpose and someone to love. Is it really too much to ask for? 1997 Australia. Bridget Fletcher has a 16-year-old son, friends, a cat, a dog, the beach, and a community she adores. It seems idyllic. But secretly, she fears life is passing her by. And she still has nightmares about her ex-husband claiming his son. When she stumbles on The Greenleaf Project, she discovers an online world of connection and purpose she never believed possible and dives into a contest to transform the town. Sickened by the corporate world, Arthur Ross turned his back on his successful career and vowed ...

Evil lurks in the darkness, clawing its way towards unsuspecting victims . . . A woman living with fibromyalgia finds an artifact that unleashes a reality she never thought possible . . . at a steep price. Two high school seniors take part in a tradition that brings them face-to-face with the monstrous truth behind a haunting, dark urban legend. The face behind a popular YouTube ghost hunting show travels to the scene of a horrific event to find fresh horrors there. Fate takes a bite out of a young woman who ventures into the wilderness to grieve her mother.

A revolutionary look at the ancient Lemurian civilization and how advanced and benevolent beings left messages for humanity in crystals. Could the Lemurian Seeds contain vital information to assist the human race? Learn to unlock the wisdom within the crystals, and discover why this transformational information is so important at this time.

Meet Jovie. How do you escape the past when it lurks at every small town corner? That's what Jovie is trying to figure out as she does her absolute best to move on and sweep those dirty parts of her past under the rug. It's not quite so simple when everyone knows: knows your past, knows you're untouchable, and knows...him. Meet Bleu. A new town. A new life. That’s what Bleu was in search of when he came across an advertisement for the perfect bachelor pad. He never thought he would retire from the military before he had a gray hair. Funny how life changes in the blink of an eye.

Fire ants. Even when they're normal sized, they're horrible, wretched insects whose sting causes burning pain. But these ants are far from normal. And the city of Tampa, Florida has become infested with the oversized creatures.

A deadly contagion has spread across the country, turning the afflicted into violent monsters and the streets into battlegrounds. The government has fallen. Once great cities lay in ruins. And those cursed with immunity have braved the chaos to take shelter in military bases unprepared to withstand the continuous attacks of the infected.

This collection contains all-new stories of coulrophobia (fear of clowns) from some of the most talented horror writers alive!

The virus has run its deadly course and the threat posed by the infected is nearing its end, but the true danger is only beginning. The survivors have fractured into two camps, gathering at ancient ruins in the Arizona desert and a subterranean military base beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. One side follows a prophetic Native American elder toward the salvation of humankind, while the other is commanded by a seemingly immortal being devoted to its eradication. A final battle to determine which side will prevail looms on the horizon, growing closer with every passing second.

In the male-dominated sport of Formula 1 racing, Samantha ‘Sam’ Dupree is struggling to make her mark against the boys. Addison McCloud wants nothing more than to drive. She doesn’t care about fame or fortune; she just wants to be fast enough to get herself and her family away from her abusive father. When the two women meet, sparks fly like the race cars that they drive. Will they be able to steer their relationship into something more and win the race, or will their families make them crash and burn?

When women are murdered during Mardi Gras for the third year in a row, New Orleans Police Lieutenant Beau Braxton calls in the women of SKIRT. The FBI’s Serial Killers Investigative Resolution Team consisted of five beautiful FBI agents and was directed by Special Agents Java Jarvis and her wife Kat Lace. Working undercover, the team had a 100 percent success rate and was only pressed into action when others failed, and local authorities requested their assistance.

Dealing with the death of your best friend, the second parent to your children, and your mother is hard enough, but Gail now also has to deal with the house she had bought for them to all live in. It’s a "fixer upper" and requires a lot of work for the single mom. A new home, new life, and new friends leads to a family she hadn’t anticipated or planned for.

Journey through the twisted minds of evil children, those who are born not of childish whimsy, but rather sprout from the seeds of nightmares. Presenting Evil Little F---s, a curated anthology of horror stories penned by leading authors in the genre. Traverse a universe where humanity’s own offspring unleash a level of brutality that surpasses the capabilities of most adults. Just remember, you brought them into this world, and you just might have to take them out.

Beware of the night, for it shows no mercy. Anxieties run rampant as the last sprinklings of light twinkle out on the inky horizon. The shadows dance their choreography in the damp, dusky air. Night is taking over, and it knows how to keep a dark and deadly secret, for it allows no witnesses. And that screaming you hear nearby? Watch out, because you might be next. The Sinister Supernatural Stories series brings you delicious horror that focuses on elements of the supernatural. Pull up a chair and dig in, but never after dark—everyone knows bad things always happen after dark.

Thirty-nine terrifying stories that will keep you up all night and make you want to call in sick to work. Enjoy stories of karma, fear, supernatural horror, deadly women, and retribution.The Better Off Dead Series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

Whether exploring the tenebrous bottoms of the ocean, traveling into the cold recesses of uncharted space, or battling other supernatural creatures for world dominance, these vampires mean business! So gather your stakes and clutch your garlic tight as daylight draws to a close, because the vampires claim the night!

Evil never truly dies. It just waits to reclaim what it lost. When high school English teacher Elena Vera begins experiencing terrifying hallucinations and recurring nightmares of a demonic elderly woman, she fears she's losing her grip on reality. But after a horrifying incident at school leads to her forced medical leave, Elena discovers something far more sinister is at work. With the help of her best friend Carrie and student Maria, Elena uncovers a generations-old curse that has plagued her family.

It has been two years, thirteen days, and twelve hours since the freaks came out of hiding. Now they are a part of everyday life; so vanilla that some people don't see the subtle shades of difference between them and the normal humans. But there are differences, and some humans will stop at nothing to make sure these freaks are never considered normal. Nowhere is this clearer than where very human Lilah Wright goes to school, JWB High school. Lilah was once a champion for the downtrodden and bullied, her former best friend, Oliver Payne, would attest to that.

This novel is the tale of Stanley Dabernath, zombie. A regular guy who dies, is brought back to life as a ghastly walking cadaver, and becomes the international sensation hailed by the press as The Amazing Mr. Corpse. Fame! Wealth! Groupies! Despite his ghoulish appearance, Stanley finds himself living the dream. But in many ways, it’s harder to be a celebrity than a zombie. The suits behind Project Second Chance want to tell him how to behave in public. There’s constant pressure coming at him from all sides—not to mention that many people consider him a vile blasphemy.