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Every city has a story. Some will chill you long after the last page. From the neon glow of Las Vegas to the haunted tunnels beneath New York, America hides dark secrets in every skyline. This gripping anthology dives into 50 terrifying urban legends, each rooted in real locations, whispered folklore, and chilling mysteries that refuse to stay buried. 👻 Inside, you’ll discover: • Ghostly apparitions roaming iconic landmarks • Cursed objects and sinister doppelgängers • Unexplainable creatures lurking in lakes and alleyways • Vanished souls who demand to be remembered • ...

Dive into a world of color, courage, and friendship under the sea! 🌊 Meet Axel, a curious little axolotl who dreams of exploring beyond his peaceful lagoon. One day, a mysterious current carries him into a shimmering coral world — and a journey full of laughter, discovery, and heart. Along the way, Axel meets Sunny the shy seahorse, Finn the funny dolphin, and Luma the glowing fish. Together, they race through coral mazes, dance with jellyfish, and learn that the greatest treasure isn’t gold or pearls — it’s friendship. ✨ A heartwarming underwater adventure perfect for ages 4...

When the sky turns gray after a long winter, unicorns from every corner of the Valley of Colors gather for the most magical event of the year — The Rainbow Unicorn Race! Ruby Red dashes like fire, Ocean Blue glides like water, Sunny Yellow shines like the sun, and Misty, the shy silver unicorn, feels too small and pale to matter. But when the race turns stormy and the colors begin to clash, Misty discovers a secret — sometimes the gentlest light can bring every shade together. Join the unicorns as they learn that true magic shines brightest when every color works as one. Perfect for ...

Meet Sprinkle, the only unicorn in Sparkle Valley who sneezes rainbows… a lot. One tiny tickle in her nose can burst into a giant rainbow that paints houses, turns cereal bowls into rivers of color, and sends entire parades into glittery chaos! Sprinkle tries everything to control her rainbow-sneeze magic—nose yoga, breathing spells, even bubblegum (that one turned into a colossal rainbow explosion!) But when the whole town becomes too bright and sparkly to handle, Sprinkle begins to wonder… Is there something wrong with being different? With the help of her best friends and a tiny ...

Mary Claire Kendall grapples with Hemingway's faith and does so commendably. She doesn't explain him or explain him away, but she does get us closer to his Catholic heart. Those wishing to listen to the heart of Hemingway will relish this book.

What if animals, too, experienced the Light?** From the loyal dog who sees his owner cry at the moment of crossing, to the cat who journeys through a garden of glowing souls—Paws Beyond the Light offers forty breathtaking near-death stories told from the animals’ own perspectives. These true-to-spirit accounts blend heart, mystery, and wonder, revealing the sacred bond that connects all living beings—human and animal alike. Across oceans, skies, forests, and homes, each story explores what happens when consciousness transcends the body—and love becomes eternal. Whether you’ve ever...

What happens when a heartbeat stops… but the story continues? Inside these hospital walls, miracles and mysteries unfold every single day. This powerful anthology collects fifty true near-death experience accounts from people whose hearts stopped beating, whose breath faded, and who crossed the threshold between life and death—only to return. From trauma rooms to operating tables, from sudden accidents to quiet medical emergencies, each story reveals a glimpse of something beyond our physical world: ✨ Encounters with radiant beings 👁 Out-of-body awareness during resuscitation 🌈 ...

When the colors of the sky begin to fade and the Great Crystal Tree loses its light, a young unicorn named Luna sets out on a brave quest to save her magical home. The seven enchanted crystals that power the world have mysteriously vanished — and without them, all magic will disappear forever! Joined by her loyal friends — Pip, a tiny dragon with a big heart, Mira, a mischievous fairy, and Sprig, a shy squirrel with a secret map — Luna must travel through whispering forests, icy mountains, and cloud islands to find the lost crystals of Joy, Courage, Kindness, Wisdom, Creativity, ...

Cats have always seemed to know more than they let on. They stare into dark corners… hiss at empty hallways… refuse to cross certain rooms after sunset. But what if they’re not reacting to nothing? Whiskers in the Dark explores forty true and chilling encounters from pet owners around the world who have witnessed their cats interact with the unseen—those silent shadows and lingering spirits we pretend aren’t there. Inside these pages, you’ll discover: • Cats who warn families before danger strikes • Felines who refuse to leave a loved one’s side in their final moments • ...

From the desolate stretches of Route 666 to the fog-shrouded forests of Washington and the shadowed alleys of New Orleans, this third volume in the acclaimed Urban Legends series dives deeper into America’s darkest folklore. Each story is a firsthand account of encounters too strange to dismiss and too terrifying to forget—ghostly hitchhikers, haunted lakes, cursed motels, and phantom radio stations that speak to the dead. Blending real-world legends, modern horror, and spine-tingling storytelling, Urban Legends: Part Three invites you to step inside the headlights, feel the static hum ...

Beneath the glow of streetlights and the hum of the city, shadows remember what people try to forget. From haunted subways to cursed apartment mirrors, Concrete Curses: Urban Legends Reimagined resurrects the chilling myths that hide in every urban corner. Each story breathes new life—and new terror—into the legends you thought you knew: the phantom hitchhiker, the vengeful spirit in the high-rise, the ghostly figure in the reflection of your phone screen. In this gripping anthology, the familiar becomes frighteningly strange. Technology blends with folklore, and modern fears collide ...

Max loves blowing bubbles — big ones, silly ones, and sometimes bubble-trouble ones! But when he accidentally creates a bubble so enormous that it rockets him into outer space, he lands on a planet made entirely of bubblegum! On Bubblegum Planet, everything is sticky, stretchy, and bouncing with adventure. Max meets the gummy citizens and the royal Chewy King — and learns that the whole planet is stuck in a sticky situation! With his creativity and courage, Max must help save Bubblegum Planet from bubbling over into disaster. Packed with laughter, friendship, and sweet surprises, The ...

They look like you. They move like you. But they don’t stop when you do. In the polished surfaces of Los Angeles apartments, hotel lobbies, phone screens, and bathroom mirrors, something ancient is waking up — and learning to imitate us. The Mirror People is a chilling anthology of 40 short horror stories about reflections, digital doubles, and the glass that remembers every secret we try to hide. From haunted vanity mirrors and cursed livestreams to cloned reflections and AI filters that refuse to turn off, each story reveals another way the mirror world bleeds into ours. You’ll meet...

Welcome to the City of Angels—where every dream has a shadow. Legends of Los Angeles peels back the glittering surface of Hollywood to reveal the ghosts beneath the spotlight. In forty haunting tales of fame, obsession, and ruin, Los Angeles becomes a city alive with secrets: a phantom director still filming his masterpiece, a cursed headshot that erases actors from reality, and a talk show that won’t stop broadcasting—no matter how many of its guests are dead. From Beverly Hills mansions humming with regret to the haunted neon of Sunset Boulevard, each story captures a different side...

I look at where the woman was sitting. There’s a scrap of paper tucked into the gap between the seats. With shaking hands, I pick it up. The note reads: Help me. At first glance, the couple on the train look normal. She’s dressed smartly, a floral patterned bag on her lap. But her hands are clenched, her fingers white. The man with her has his arm looped through hers, but not in a comforting way. He’s holding her too tightly.

When I step into the elevator that sweltering morning, I barely notice the woman standing next to me. She seems out of place, with her floaty linen clothes in a building full of suits. But that’s none of my business. A minute later, there’s a sudden jerk. The elevator stops. The lights go out.

What happens when people from different cultures, religions, and worldviews step beyond the edge of life—and come back to tell the tale? Beyond Borders: Near-Death Journeys from Every Culture gathers 40 powerful firsthand experiences from around the world, revealing a stunning truth: while the afterlife may appear in different forms, its message of love, purpose, and connection is universal. From Hindu encounters with Yama, to Maori visits to the spirit realm of ancestors… From Christian visions of radiant light, to Tibetan Bardo passages… From Islamic life reviews, to Indigenous ...

No one believes urban legends… until they’re the ones screaming. From abandoned highways and haunted bridges to cursed forests and seaside nightmares, this chilling anthology takes you deeper into America’s darkest folklore. Each story is told in raw first-person — as if the victims lived long enough to whisper their final warning. 💀 Creatures that mimic the voices of your loved ones 💀 Roads where headlights belong to the dead 💀 Forest sirens luring you from the trail 💀 Ancient curses that rot your blood from within 💀 Demons who demand you finish their story Urban ...

Don’t Send Me Back! – ICE Arrests from the Victim’s Perspective A Human Story of Fear, Separation, and Survival In the shadows of daily American life, a silent crisis unfolds. Families preparing breakfast, teenagers heading to school, workers finishing a shift — all can be torn apart in seconds by a knock at the door. This book gives voice to the unheard. Through forty deeply personal, fictionalized accounts inspired by real events, readers step into the shoes of immigrants facing the terror of ICE arrests — the panic of handcuffs, the heartbreak of children left behind, the fear ...

Step into a world where kindness makes the invisible visible! When shy and curious Lila moves to Maple Street, she discovers a strange sign whispering: “Welcome to the Invisible Zoo.” Inside, she finds a hidden world filled with animals that no one else can see — glowing elephants, whispering lions, and birds made of light. But these magical creatures only appear to those with kind hearts and open minds. As Lila befriends the invisible animals and learns their stories, she discovers that imagination and compassion have the power to make the unseen world come alive. When the zoo begins...