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As Carnacki the Ghost Finder, the famous literary occult detective, once said: “I view all reported ‘hauntings’ as unproven until I have examined into them, and I am bound to admit that ninety-nine cases out of a hundred turn out to be sheer bosh and fancy.” In this book, a range of contemporary authors explore 'what happens next' when the Great Detective confronts mysteries which question reason.

Four classic tales of the undead, read by Bill Wallis, Anthony Head, John Telfer and Cornelius Garrett.

Few horror stories are as chilling as the ones written by Victorian writers. This collection of eight enduring stories, some well-known, others less familiar, carry you to all corners of the world where terrors lurk. Featuring work by H.P. Lovecraft, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Allan Poe and Vernon Lee, experience the skin-crawling undead, a pestilence that leaves no one unaffected, imagined horrors that emerge from disturbed minds and others that require no imagination at all....

A delightful collection of humorous childrens' verse, describing the life and feelings of a little boy. - Summary by Caro Davy

Il primo di questi tre racconti è lo storico "Il Vampiro" con cui John William Polidori (1795-1821) inaugurò le vicende letterarie di questa creatura dell’orrore. Lo scrittore era anche il segretario e medico personale del poeta George Byron, a cui si fa più volte riferimento, nel racconto, alttribuendone a lui la paternità, secondo una non insolita finzione letteraria.

When Jenny arrives at her Aunt Abbys grand old manor, she stumbles upon a fascinating twisting passage on the second floor, leading her to a vibrant array of characters residing in its rooms. Each one has a unique story waiting to be uncovered, inviting Jenny into a world of wonder and intrigue. (Summary by Xenutia)

Welcome to Beaver County, Pennsylvania where our hosts, Paul, Lou, Greg, and Buce grew up. Hear stories about living in a small town, and our many adventures. Our four hosts have known each other for over 30 years, and have plenty of stories to keep you entertained. Come spend some time with the Small Town Living Gang... and if you don't like the show, you can blame Lou.

“Jack and Molly were twins, and this was their ninth birthday. Such a happy, exciting day it had been; it felt like a birthday all day long, so you can guess how jolly it was, and how special it made Jack and Molly feel. Little did they guess what a weird and mysterious end to the day was now approaching!.... “Had Aunt Phœbe known when she bought ‘this useful little thing’ what it Really Was—could she have foreseen any of the mysterious happenings that were to follow the arrival of her birthday present—she would have preferred to send her niece half a dozen of the most jingly ...

La vie de Nina est réglée comme un métronome : le matin, elle va travailler à la bibliothèque et le soir elle retrouve sa mère Maggie, avec laquelle elle vit depuis toujours. Un quotidien banal. Mais un détail jette une ombre au tableau : le pied de Maggie est attaché à une lourde chaîne qui l'empêche d'atteindre la porte de la maison. Et cette chaîne, elle ne la quitte jamais, pas même quand elle dort dans le grenier, parfaitement insonorisé. Docile, Maggie accepte tout : les privations, les punitions et la solitude.

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A gripping collection of some of the world’s best classic adventure stories....

When 9-year-old Jennys parents embark on a two-year journey to India, she finds herself in the care of her aunts. Aunt Abby, the caretaker of a sprawling, multi-roomed house, becomes Jennys guide as she encounters the fascinating stories of its many inhabitants. Meanwhile, the houses elusive owner remains a mystery, visiting only occasionally. What secrets does she hold, and how will she respond to Jennys unexpected presence? Join Jenny on a captivating adventure filled with discovery and intrigue. - Summary by Carod

Join Pamela Heath, a charming 16-year-old, as she embarks on an unexpected adventure at Chequertrees. When an eccentric old man delivers an intriguing letter from her mother’s distant cousin, Emily Crabingway, Pamela is invited to house-sit for six months while Emily is away in Scotland. Alongside three other girls, Pamela must adhere to some curious conditions—no family visits, limited communication, and a strict rule to stay out of a mysterious locked room on the first floor. In exchange for their cooperation, each girl will receive £50 at the end of their stay. What secrets ...