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The Freaks of Mayfair by E.F. Benson is a series of satirical sketches introducing us to some bizarre inhabitants of Edwardian High Society of Mayfair, which was, and still is today, the stamping ground of the very wealthy. Each sketch introduces a different type of "freak". Sir Louis and Lady Mary Marigold turn snobbism into fine art; Sarah Whitehand is the social-climbing wife of an American toilet bowl magnate, and the so-called "Grizzly Kittens", Babs Begum and Charlie Gordon, cling desperately to their youth as they totter toward old age.

Five years ago, Zeph met River. The timing couldn’t have been worse. An orphan with something to prove and the ghosts of his past breathing down his neck, Zeph took the offer from a pro MMA gym to live and train in the Midwest. River let him go easily. If it was a convenient excuse to escape emotional intimacy, neither of them had to admit it. Until now.

It’s customary for Gothic romance novels to include a mysterious girl locked in the attic. Hannah Smith just wishes she wasn’t that girl. As a narcoleptic and the companion to an earl’s daughter with a strange affliction of her own, Hannah knows she’s lucky to have a roof over her head and food in her belly when so many orphans starve on the streets. Yet freedom is something Hannah longs for. She did not, however, want her freedom to arrive in the form of kidnapping.

With tongue firmly implanted in cheek, Benson introduces us to a world full of snobs, hypochondriacs, faddists, and social climbers. Some of the titles include "The Compleat Snob", "Aunt Georgie", "The Poison of Asps", "The Eternally Uncompromised", "The Grizzly Kittens", and "The Praisers of Past Time".

Hannah Smith thinks she’s safe now that Reuben Tate is set to face trial. But when an unusual creature is let loose on the Freak House estate, everybody is in danger, including Jack. To hunt it down, the household must take risks, but the greatest risk is to Hannah’s heart. She’s in danger of falling deeply in love with Jack, a man whose very touch can kill her.

An infestation of evil ghosts is too much for spirit medium Cara to handle alone. She summons Quin, and together they attempt to discover where the ghosts came from, and why they refuse to leave this realm. To protect the residents, Cara and Quin must work closely together, leading to old feelings resurfacing between them.

Sergey has defeated the zombie general's massive army and cleared out the roving island. He's ready to head to Berlin, but there's just one problem: the other inhabitants of the spacetime ocean are drawn to the shelter like flies to . . . well, like moths to the flame, and thanks to the World Heart, it's glowing like crazy!

Controlled Freak is a series about a young woman that had a rough go at life. In her time on Earth, she lived a life of pain that turned her into a strong vengeful woman. Upon her death, she is transferred to a world filled with demons, dragons, and many so called mythical creatures.

While investigating the mysterious deaths of Edith Myer's family, Quin is summoned once more to help Cara and the other Freak House residents. But their reunion is cut short by the return of Everett Myer through the portal, and the man he brings with him - Quin's nemesis: Edward de Mordaunt.

Der Dämonen-Killer Dorian Hunter hat mit dem FBI-Agenten Tim Morton einen weiteren Verbündeten im Kampf gegen die Schwarze Familie gewonnen. In New York lernt Hunter Mortons Gehilfen, die sogenannten "Freaks", kennen – ausgestoßene Dämonen, die einst selbst der Schwarzen Familie angehörten. Zwischen den Dämonen und den Freaks von New York herrscht ein brüchiger Waffenstillstand. Doch dann findet man einen toten Freak vor Hunters Hotelzimmer – und der unversöhnliche Hass der Ausgestoßenen findet ein neues Ziel.

Cara Moreau is dying from a supernatural curse. Her only chance of survival lies with the warrior, an enigmatic man who comes from a realm "in between." Quin St. Clair lived hundreds of years ago, but now exists solely to protect the world he once called home. That's all he will tell Cara, the woman he must keep alive by remaining close to her. Very close.

Jamie is a woman that was tortured her whole life. Upon a series of bad events, she ended up in a foreign world called the Void. The journey leads her down a path where she meets Angels, Demons, and Familiars. The challenges of each Familiar is to prepare her for the next world. Will she survive this epic battle of magic against the Familiars?

The Living Edition contains part 1 and 2. It is condensed to fit into an easy to carry set. Jamie is a young girl who's parents are killed by the NYPD. Upon the horrific set of events, she now needs to fight her way through life. One horrible thing after another happens until she meets her best friends. The story will keep you on your toes from start to finish.

"Go into the Red Zone. Go to Street Freaks," his father directs Ashton Collins before the vid feed goes suddenly silent. The Red Zone is the dangerous heart of mega-city Los Angeles; it is a world Ash is forbidden from and one he knows little about. But if he can find Street Freaks, the strangest of aid awaits - human and barely human alike. As Ash is hunted, he must unravel the mystery left behind by his father and discover his role in this new world.

Jamie is in the fight of her life. After a series of challenges and tests, she must now use the knowledge learned to fight the ultimate opponents on the island. Each Arcane warrior is might in strength and wisdom. With her companion Gerald fighting a dragon with endless power, will she be able to defeat the Arcane warriors and find her way to the new world.

The Warlords of New York have returned. After the funeral of an important member, the group decides to kill again. The kills start to get noticed by the locals and urban legends of their deeds spread. The group, now trying to normalize their lives and save the city, end up destroying it by mistake.

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with two young men as they navigate the unexpected twists and turns of their journey. What begins as a quest for excitement transforms into a captivating exploration of friendship and discovery. This unique experience is brought to life through the voices of talented narrators and actors, including Sibella Denton, Jennie Hughes, and David Barnes. Originally unearthed from the LibriVox archives, the first two recordings of this story are now shared alongside modern renditions, ensuring a rich and immersive listening experience.

When culinary student Justin was expelled from one of the nation’s top cooking schools for “excessive use of hot peppers,” he refused to let the flames die out. Instead, he ignited a movement.

Past secrets have come back to haunt the residents of Freak House and their visitors. With the help of a 300-year-old ghost, Charity, Samuel, and their friends peel back the layers of lies and deception to reveal the terrible events of 1867 that changed everything. At the heart of it all is a page of spells and two missing men. But as they draw closer to answers, Charity pushes Samuel further away. Desperate to win her love, he hovers on the brink of madness and misery. One small push might send him over the edge.

En søskendeflok opfostret på amfetamin, arsenik og radioaktive isotoper ... Freak Love er en rørende men usædvanlig familiekrønike, og samtidig et kampskrift. En roman, hvor magtbalancen mellem det normale og det unormale for en gangs skyld er vendt på hovedet. Freak Love er fortællingen om familietivoliet Binewskis Fabulon, fortalt af Olympia Binewki, der er eneste overlevende af en meget usæd­vanlig søskendeflok.