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These stories are a little bit of madness, brought to you by some of the best horror authors working in the industry, today, that wanted to show off their love for splatterpunk.

When Rose gains a promotion at work and relocates the family from Texas to Salem, Massachusetts, it is 9-year-old Mia who suffers. Her father works in the Alaskan oil fields for seventy percent of the year and Rose's new job means her daughter is neglected, and often the target of her mother's frustrations.

With every known planet, colony or settlement empty, ruined or completely destroyed, a desperate crew of humans onboard the starship Odyssey, hear rumours of a mythical phenomenon called The Horizon. This magical place on the edge of known space is believed to transport those who traverse it back in time to the moment they were at their happiest. With only death, heartache and baron wastelands surrounding them, the crew of the Odyssey head towards the Horizon. However to reach this phenomenon, they must cross The Expanse - a 30-day trip through entirely empty space.

The third and final instalment of Little Nightmares delves into three tales of terror unique to the holidays.

They thought they were safer on the ground... they were wrong. Immediately picking up after the events of 2023's Horizon, and it's 2024 prequel 'Ransome', a battle of revenge, revelations, and survival comes into play between Roman Knight, Drusilla and Harry Ransome; a man who should have been dead over 150 years ago. But with everyone so worried about the ravenous creatures above them in the darkness of space, they fail to realise that something far deadlier lurks beneath the ice. Something which has kept Harry Ransome alive all this time. Something sentient.

These were the words uttered by leader of the Utopia mission, Admiral Harry Ransome, in the year 2342. It was the last transmission he ever sent. 150 years later, he is discovered on a distant frozen planet, very much alive having barely aged a day. This story tells the tale of what happened to Harry Ransome between the sending of that fateful message and the end of 'Horizon.'

Retiring while you work is possible no matter your level of wealth. In his book, The Currency of Time, author David Adams introduces his three buckets of life approach to create fluid life financial plans, not emergency retirement quitting plans. Using the three buckets approach will help you feel more free, joyful, and fulfilled.

Welcome to Moriarty Hospital. An all consuming darkness lives within these walls. The overseer of this place, Dr. Christian Verne believes in using whatever experimental or devious methods he can to further his research into the potential of the human mind, often experimenting on those deemed insane, with little or no regard for their safety.

Dare you tread the twisted paths of these tales where darkness reigns supreme and the mind is the ultimate battleground? Prepare to be haunted long after you’ve finished this book, for the horrors within are not easily forgotten.

In 1886, Ingledene was the scene of the brutal deaths of a greengrocer and his wife at each other's hands. 138 years later, the house had lain empty for almost a decade with nobody willing to enter the dark and rotting home. That is until author River Johnson and her husband Cole arrive in the Devon town of Smallwood, looking for their ideal home. Their budget is far smaller than the average property values, but when Cole notices a joint listing for Ingledene and the greengrocers in the high street, the price is too good to pass up.

Acting on a recommendation from a former business associate, Saltair and Krenik travel to the Iguazu System. The deal promises to be one of their most lucrative yet. But upon their arrival, they find Outpost 47 completely deserted. Despite Krenik's reluctance, the pair land their ship on the moon's surface and begin exploring. There are no signs of struggle or death, and no bodies lie anywhere.

The Decimators have succeeded. Everything in the galaxy is either dead or dying. All hope destroyed. That is until a reality-wandering Syl'Va discovers that these events were never meant to happen. Interference from a supernatural creature altered the course of history, and the only way to save the future is to repair the past. The final story in the Resurrection arc brings the tale full circle and sets up the beginning of the end for the Dark Corner Series.

In a forest in Wealdstone, Joshua Shaw's mundane world collides with the extraordinary, when he is magically thrust into the world of Beyond — a beautiful place which shares a boundary with the cursed prison known as The Void. As the shackles holding back the darkness begin to weaken, Joshua must discover who he truly is and face his destiny. Tommy, Guardian of the doorway between worlds, and Nybor, leader of the White Falcons are on hand to guide him.

10 Years later... Deltaria is gone. Wiped from existence by the same evil group of rogue human clones that destroyed Earth all those years ago. The Decimators have begun destroying every planet, colony and species moving from one to the next, slowly being driven insane by their failing minds — the fatal flaw in the Resurrection project. But rumours are abound across the galaxy of an organisation building towards a resistance. Known only as 'The Unity', every surviving species begin making their way to their proposed salvation.

When an unknown vessel destroys Earth without warning, only one human woman survives. The vessel is feared to belong to a people known only as 'The Decimators' who are rumored to destroy all those they deem to be lesser species, before retreating to their own space on the edge of the galaxy. However, 200 years later when the woman is unfrozen, she sets out to uncover the truth about The Decimators, her rescuers, and pursue a technology called the 'Resurrection Chamber,' which she believes can bring back humanity.

Take a seat in the darkest corner of the library and devour these short haunting tales. Welcome to the Dark Corner Universe. Here, there are tales of ghosts, serial killers, demons, wraiths, pirates and more. There is also a twist or two for the keenest listener amongst you.

The dirt shifted beneath the heavy footsteps sending clouds of dust up into the night sky, shimmering in the light of the full moon. A shot rang out and echoed across the valley, bats bursting from the trees circling wildly unsure of which direction to go. Several other sets of footfalls now joined that of the first man, increasing in speed.

Jasmine is coming… When a powerful entity breaks free from the Realm of Screams, she has only one target in mind… her daughter. Banished by Ariella years earlier, her mother is now out for revenge and she is willing to take down the entire town of Wealdstone to do it. Energy surrounding Jasmine’s arrival has stirred up more and more cases of supernatural possession, out of character behaviour for vampire clans and violent acts of atrocity.

Something draws you back to this shared universe of terrifying tales, which this time around are longer, darker, bloodier, and more disturbing than before. Learn the beginnings of previous characters, meet new creatures, and face some of your worst fears. Last time, you left the the light on... this time, you're plunged into the dark.

In the eerie depths of the human psyche lie dormant fears, lurking in the shadows of our subconscious. "Little Nightmares: Fears & Phobias" invites you to delve into the chilling abyss of terror, where the darkness whispers secrets known only to those brave enough to confront their deepest nightmares.