Classic horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction

When you turn 32, you die. That’s the fate of the male descendants of the Chabrillane family who have all perished on their 32nd birthday.The curse began over 600 years ago, the night Henri Chabrillane killed the alchemist Michel Mauvis. Michel’s son, Charles, swore revenge on Henri and his descendants and from that day forth, no male Chabrillane has ever lived to thirty-three years of age.Now, Antoine, the Count de Chabrillane and the last of his line, is approaching his 32nd birthday. Alone in the family's crumbling castle, he must face the Chabrillane curse.‘The Alchemist’ is a short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in 1908, when he was still a teenager and first published in 1916.Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for his short stories of weird fiction, including ‘The Call of Cthulhu’, ‘At the Mountains of Madness’, ‘The Shadow over Innsmouth’, and ‘The Shadow Out of Time’.Lovecraft's writing did not grant him fame or fortune during his life. He died without the acclaim his work now generates. Credited with inventing cosmic horror, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror writers of the 20th Century,Inspired by the likes of Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, and Edgar Allan Poe, Lovecraft’s work has influenced writers and filmmakers such as Guillermo del Toro, Neil Gaiman, Thomas Ligotti and Stephen King.H.P Lovecraft was inducted into the Museum of Pop Culture's Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2016.

"I see dead people". So said the little boy in the Hollywood Blockbuster ‘The Sixth Sense’, starring Bruce Willis. The little girl in Frances Burnett’s ‘The White People’ doesn’t put it quite like that, but she does have the same special gift. She too sees ghosts, and she refers to them as the white people, because that’s what they are to her.This classic ghost story is set in the Scottish Highlands, a place full of legends and mystery. This wouldn’t be a Frances Burnett novel without a castle or two, and sure enough, the little girl lives in one. Her parents where high born, and so is she, but now she’s an orphan, with only servants – and ghosts – to keep her company.Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in children’s literature, including famous titles such as ‘The Little Princess’ (1905), ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1886).Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).Burnett’s work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

"I fatali", "Le leggende del castello nero", "La lettera u", "Un osso di morto" e "Uno spirito in un lampone": questi gli evocativi titoli dei racconti riuniti in questa raccolta. Grazie alla narrazione in prima persona, le surreali atmosfere risultano così verosimili da apparire concrete, tangibili. Elementi tipici della narrativa gotica si mescolano a tematiche legate al folclore nostrano, quali la iattura e la possessione spiritica, e raggiungono il loro apice con i suggestivi saggi conclusivi su tematiche come la vita e la fede, trasportando il lettore in un’esperienza ai limiti della realtà.Igino Ugo Tarchetti (1839-1869), pseudonimo di Igino Pietro Teodoro Tarchetti, è stato uno scrittore, giornalista e poeta italiano. Ha collaborato con numerose testate dell’epoca, come per esempio "Rivista minima", "Il giornale per tutti" e "Il pungolo". Tarchetti fu uno dei principali esponenti della corrente letteraria milanese conosciuta come la Scapigliatura, un’influenza che rende la sua opera intrisa di malinconia e fantasie macabre. Il suo romanzo più celebre è "Fosca", uscito a puntate su "Il pungolo" nel 1869, che ha costituito fonte di ispirazione per il film "Passione d’amore" di Ettore Scola.

Misteriosi casi di sonnambulismo, forze occulte, oscuri sogni premonitori e vampirismo: nel secolo dei mostri di Frankenstein, Dracula, Jekyll e Hyde, la fascinazione dell'assurdo, dell'orrido e del terrificante conquista anche il siciliano Luigi Capuana, che in questo breve racconto horror riesce a innovare i canoni della narrazione fantastica, privandola di qualsiasi tinta fiabesca e collocandola nelle atmosfere realistiche di una realtà fosca e inquietante.Luigi Capuana (1839 - 1915) è stato uno scrittore, critico, accademico e giornalista di origini siciliane tra i massimi esponenti del verismo italiano.Visse a lungo a Mineo, dove fu eletto due volte sindaco, ma anche a Firenze, a Milano e a Roma, per poi ritornare in Sicilia come professore all’Università di Catania. Seguace dei teorici del naturalismo francese, affermò la necessità di creare un romanzo nuovo, che ritrasse il mondo contadino e la realtà regionale, approfondendo lo studio psicologico dei personaggi e quello dei sentimenti. Fra le sue opere si ricordano le fiabe di "C’era una volta" (1882) e i due romanzi "Profumo" (1891) e "Il marchese di Roccaverdina" (1901).

Joshep Curven to tajemniczy alchemik i kabalista, który w XVIII wieku przeniósł się do Providence z Salem - miasta czarownic. Z jakiegoś powodu postanowiono zatuszować wszelkie informacje na jego temat. Półtora wieku później na trop mężczyzny wpada Charles Dexter Ward. Bohater odkrywa, że z tajemniczym czarnoksiężnikiem łączą go więzy krwi. Dochodzenie prawdy pogłębia rozwijający się u Charlesa obłęd. Dobry wybór dla miłośników opowiadań grozy w stylu Edgara Allana Poe czy Stefana Grabińskiego.

¿Te atreves a enfrentarte a la verdad? ¿Y a la muerte?¿Qué le pasó realmente a la familia Aguirre? ¿Y a David? ¿Y a Natalia? Interrogantes y acertijos que creías sin respuesta, pero a veces la realidad es más terrorífica de lo que creemos, y Ángela lo sabe...Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Samantha E. King es el pseudónimo de la autora vasca Eba Martín Muñoz. Especializada en terror, fantasía y suspense, ha sido bautizada como la reina del terror por diversos medios. Se dedica a tiempo completo a la literatura en diversas vertientes, ya sea como correctora, autora, traductora o como editora de Alma Negra Ediciones.

In New York City herrschen die Vampirfamilien, mächtig, bewaffnet, zu allem bereit - und im Krieg miteinander. Auch Chase Blood gerät unversehends in die kriegerische Halbwelt, als er bei einem Mordversuch fast das Leben verliert und vom Paten einer der ältesten Vampirfamilien persönlich verwandelt wird. Bald steigt er auf zur rechten Hand des Fürsten und wird immer tiefer hineingezogen in die blutrünstigen Machenschaften der sagenumwobenen Clans. Neben der Befriedigung ihres Blutdurstes sind die Vampire nämlich noch auf anderen Abwegen unterwegs... gekonnt positioniert Devlin seine spannenden Geschichten dabei zwischen Horror, Spannung und Action und hebt damit den Vampirkosmos in das 21. Jahrhundert.John Devlin ist das Pseudonym des deutschen Autors Alfred Bekker.Alfred Bekker wurde am 27. September 1964 in Borghorst/Nordrhein-Westfalen geboren und ist heute bekannt als Autor von mehr als 350 Romanen. A. Bekkers Schaffen ist in einer Vielzahl literarischen Gattungen vertreten. Er veröffentlichte bislang sowohl Romane in den Genres Krimi, Horror und Fantasy als auch Western und historische Romane. Zudem ist er im Kinder-und Jugendbuchbereich tätig. Neben seinem bürgerlichen Namen verwendet A. Bekker auch verschiedene Pseudonyme für seine Arbeiten. Unter anderem schreibt er als Neal Chadwick, Henry Rohmer, Sidney Gardner und Jack Raymond.

In New York City herrschen die Vampirfamilien, mächtig, bewaffnet, zu allem bereit - und im Krieg miteinander. Auch Chase Blood gerät unversehends in die kriegerische Halbwelt, als er bei einem Mordversuch fast das Leben verliert und vom Paten einer der ältesten Vampirfamilien persönlich verwandelt wird. Bald steigt er auf zur rechten Hand des Fürsten und wird hineingezogen in die blutrünstigen Machenschaften der sagenumwobenen Clans. Als Mann fürs Grobe ist es seine Aufgabe, Eindringline in die New Yorker Enklave zu beseitigen, doch bei seinem letzten Auftrag geht nicht alles mit rechten Dingen zu: einige der Eindringlinge scheinen mummifiziert zu sein und werden von einer anderen Macht kontrolliert. Doch damit fangen seine Probleme erst an, den schon hat eine neue Macht in New York Einzug gehalten und alle Ratten der Stadt scheinen ihr zu gehorchen...John Devlin ist das Pseudonym des deutschen Autors Alfred Bekker.Alfred Bekker wurde am 27. September 1964 in Borghorst/Nordrhein-Westfalen geboren und ist heute bekannt als Autor von mehr als 350 Romanen. A. Bekkers Schaffen ist in einer Vielzahl literarischen Gattungen vertreten. Er veröffentlichte bislang sowohl Romane in den Genres Krimi, Horror und Fantasy als auch Western und historische Romane. Zudem ist er im Kinder-und Jugendbuchbereich tätig. Neben seinem bürgerlichen Namen verwendet A. Bekker auch verschiedene Pseudonyme für seine Arbeiten. Unter anderem schreibt er als Neal Chadwick, Henry Rohmer, Sidney Gardner und Jack Raymond.

In New York City herrschen die Vampirfamilien, mächtig, bewaffnet, zu allem bereit - und im Krieg miteinander. Auch Chase Blood gerät unversehends in die kriegerische Halbwelt, als er bei einem Mordversuch fast das Leben verliert und vom Paten einer der ältesten Vampirfamilien persönlich verwandelt wird. Bald steigt er auf zur rechten Hand des Fürsten und wird hineingezogen in die blutrünstigen Machenschaften der sagenumwobenen Clans. Als Mann fürs Grobe ist es seine Aufgabe, Eindringline in die New Yorker Enklave zu beseitigen, doch bereits bei seinen ersten Aufträgen muss er alles geben: der einstige Günstling Leroque hat sich der rivalisierenden Familie angeschlossen und einen blutigen Bandenkrieg vom Zaun gebrochen und dann fasst auch noch eine Band von Neo-Nazis Fuß in der Stadt, deren einziges Ziel es ist, die Vampire auszurotten.John Devlin ist das Pseudonym des deutschen Autors Alfred Bekker.Alfred Bekker wurde am 27. September 1964 in Borghorst/Nordrhein-Westfalen geboren und ist heute bekannt als Autor von mehr als 350 Romanen. A. Bekkers Schaffen ist in einer Vielzahl literarischen Gattungen vertreten. Er veröffentlichte bislang sowohl Romane in den Genres Krimi, Horror und Fantasy als auch Western und historische Romane. Zudem ist er im Kinder-und Jugendbuchbereich tätig. Neben seinem bürgerlichen Namen verwendet A. Bekker auch verschiedene Pseudonyme für seine Arbeiten. Unter anderem schreibt er als Neal Chadwick, Henry Rohmer, Sidney Gardner und Jack Raymond.

E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'The Devil's Elixir' is a gothic, horror-fantasy novel inspired by Matthew Gregory Lewis's novel 'The Monk'.Medardus is the son of a sinner and is raised in a monastery to atone for his father's past. When Medardus succumbs to temptation, he is dragged into a deadly mystery that sees him travel to Rome, pursued by his murderous lookalike.At the Vatican in Rome, the monk's only hope for salvation is the beautiful Aurelie but in order to finally discover the truth of the curse that haunts his family, Medardus must evade the sinister powers of the living and the dead.A must-read for fans of the TV adaptations of Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose' or Rumer Godden's 'Black Narcissus'.E.T.A Hoffmann was a German author of romance, fantasy, and gothic horror, and was highly influential on the Romantic Movement. He is perhaps best known for writing the novella 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King' which was the inspiration for Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker'.

Set in Paris during King Louis the fourteenth's reign, E.T.A Hoffmann's 'Mademoiselle Scuderi' throws the reader into a city under siege from an organised group of thieves who rob citizens of their expensive jewellery. Aristocrat, Mademoiselle Scuderi, pens a poem mocking the men who now fear going out at night to see their mistresses but when an unexpected man visits her and delivers a box of jewellery, as thanks for supporting the thieves, Scuderi is plunged into a dangerous game of passion, crime, and murder.People who enjoyed Netflix’s adaptation of ‘Lupin’ shouldn’t hesitate to read Hoffmann's exciting crime thriller 'Mademoiselle Scuderi'E.T.A Hoffmann was a German author of fantasy, and gothic horror, and was highly influential on the Romantic Movement. He is perhaps best known for writing the novella 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King' which was the inspiration for Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker'.

Dr. Helberson and his friends, Harper and Mancher, are enjoying a night of smoking and drinking in the good doctor’s office when a question arises. Is a fear of the dead curable?The doctor believes it absolutely is and sets about organising a wager with his friends. They find a local gambler named Jarette and bet a large sum of money on whether he can spend the night locked in a room with a corpse without losing his mind.A haunting tale full of monstrous imagery, which deftly displays Bierce’s terrifying mastery of the horror genre.If you loved ‘The Conjuring’ you will love this classic ghost story.Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) was an American author, journalist, critic and soldier, best known for his works of horror and fiction. He was a truly talented writer whose ability was not bound to one genre.His works of horror draw honourable comparison to Edgar Allan Poe and H.P Lovecraft while his more humorous, satirical work draws the comparison to such literary greats as Jonathan Swift and Voltaire. Bierce’s ‘The Devils Dictionary’ has been named one of ‘The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature’. His war stories such as ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’ and ‘Tales of Soldiers and Civilians’ are amongst his best works and are said to have inspired Ernest Hemingway and Stephen Crane.Even Bierce’s end is as mysterious as one of his own tales, travelling to Mexico to cover the revolution first-hand but never being heard or seen from again.

Occultismo, spiritismo, ipnosi: dopo il periodo verista che permea i racconti "Storie umili" e il romanzo "La bocca del lupo", Gaspare Invrea si cimenta col mondo dell'orrore e del mistero. Sono quattro i racconti in cui le atmosfere torbide e inquietanti sconfinano a tratti nell'horror, con descrizioni ricche di pathos ispirate ai migliori racconti di Edgar Allan Poe. Testimonianza dello sperimentalismo e dell'evoluzione dello scrittore genovese, questa raccolta adotta uno stile più scapigliato-decadente, dove le suggestioni intime e oscure del folklore non solo sono evidenti, ma guidano dall'ombra l'intero processo narrativo.Gaspare Invrea (1850 - 1917), noto con lo pseudonimo di Remigio Zena, è stato un autore e intellettuale italiano. Di origini aristocratiche, ebbe un'educazione molto religiosa che lo portò ad arruolarsi per la difesa di Roma durante la Breccia di Porta Pia.Vicino a Manzoni per la connotazione religiosa dei suoi scritti e a Verga per la predilezione verso personaggi di ceto sociale basso, i poveri e gli emarginati, Invrea ha scritto racconti, romanzi e componimenti poetici di intonazione religiosa e moraleggiante, ma anche dotati di tratti ironici e vivaci, di gusto scapigliato. Tra le sue opere, la più famosa è il romanzo e testo teatrale "La bocca del lupo" (1872).

Prendendo spunto dal genere gotico che nell'Ottocento è andato via via affermandosi in Europa, questo racconto noir narra le vicende di un giovane medico in viaggio tra Francia e Svizzera. Trovatosi a trascorrere la notte presso la misteriosa Locanda dell'Orso, il protagonista si troverà a dover fronteggiare fenomeni paranormali che vedono la loro origine in un'oscura botola inchiodata al pavimento.Luigia Emanuel Saredo è stata una scrittrice italiana, di origini piemontesi, attiva nella seconda metà dell'Ottocento. Autrice prolifica fin dalla tenera età, venne lodata dalla critica contemporanea per lo stile diretto e le trame complesse ma sempre molto realistiche. Nel 1859 sposò il giornalista Giuseppe Saredo, con cui viaggiò per tutta Italia, prima a Parma, poi in Sardegna e a Roma.

"Le due mogli", "Ida", "L’anello di Pepe", "Il caso del capitano Candiolo" e "Il conte di Montoro": questi sono solo alcuni dei titoli delle novelle raccolte in questa antologia, definite dallo stesso autore "inverosimili". Questo piccolo gioiellino racconta in chiave gotica e, al contempo, strettamente verista, quelle che erano le superstizioni e le tradizioni legate al mondo occulto maggiormente diffuse nell’Ottocento napoletano. Un’opera che saprà trasportare il lettore in un vero e proprio viaggio alla scoperta del lato oscuro del folklore nostrano.Federigo Verdinois (1844 – 1927) è stato uno scrittore e giornalista italiano, nonché prolifico traduttore letterario. Esordisce con lo pseudonimo "Picche" collaborando con testate quali il "Corriere del mattino" di Napoli e il romano "Fanfulla". In seguito, si dedica alla traduzione di numerose opere letterarie, oltre 300. Traspone infatti in italiano dal francese, dal tedesco, dal polacco e dal norvegese i romanzi di illustri autori stranieri, come Gogol, Puskin e Dostoevskij. Il volume più significativo della sua intera carriera da narratore è rappresentato dai "Racconti inverisimili di Picche", oltre al quale ricordiamo "Amore sbendato", "Nebbie germaniche" e "Nuove novelle".

‘The Outsider’ is a short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft and one of the most popular stories ever published in the successful pulp magazine, 'Weird Tales'.For as long as he can remember, a mysterious man has lived alone in a castle away from other people and the light. He does not know his name or where he’s from.Eager for human contact, he finally decides to escape his dark, decaying castle and its endless black forest. But what he finds will haunt him forever.Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for his short stories, including ‘The Call of Cthulhu’, ‘At the Mountains of Madness’, ‘The Shadow over Innsmouth’, and ‘The Shadow Out of Time’.Lovecraft's writing did not grant him fame or fortune during his life and he died without the acclaim his work now generates. Credited with inventing cosmic horror, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror writers of the 20th century.Inspired by the likes of Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, and Edgar Allan Poe, Lovecraft’s work has influenced writers and filmmakers such as Guillermo del Toro, Neil Gaiman, Thomas Ligotti and Stephen King.H.P Lovecraft was inducted into the Museum of Pop Culture's Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2016.

Laura lives an isolated life with her father, alone in a castle in the Austrian wilderness. When the mysterious Carmilla, a strange and beautiful lady, arrives in the night, no one suspects the supernatural occurrences that follow. But still more unsuspected is the tempestuous romance that blooms between the two young women, and Carmilla’s nightmarish secret. Written 26 years before Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, ‘Carmilla’ is the original vampire novel. Sheridan Le Fanu combines a chilling Gothic atmosphere with horrifying episodes, boldly exploring the sexual desires of his heroines, and establishing the image of the female vampire. ‘Carmilla’ is an essential read for all fans of gothic novels and vampires, from Anne Rice’s ‘Interview with the Vampire’ to Netflix’s ‘The Vampire Diaries’.Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish Gothic writer of short stories and novels. One of the central names amidst the ghost-story writers of the 19th century, Le Fanu’s influence cannot be underestimated. Inspiring the likes of Bram Stoker, Le Fanu laid the basis for the Victorian Horror genre by combining realism with deeper psychological elements. His most important works include ‘Uncle Silas’, ‘Carmilla’, ‘The House by the Churchyard’, and his short story collection ‘In a Glass Darkly’.

Archibald Hunter arrives at Cruden Bay for his yearly seaside vacation, looking for nothing more than peace and quiet. Then all of a sudden his life becomes plagued by intimidating visions and omens of impending disaster. What are these creepy ghosts trying to tell him? And what is the mystery behind the strange cipher that has inexplicably fallen into his lap?A mystery novel at first but transforms into an exciting adventure full of intrigue, romance and treasure hunting. 'The Mystery of The Sea’ is a stark but refreshing contrast to Bram Stoker’s well-known horror classic 'Dracula', famously portrayed by film star Bela Lugosi.Highly recommended for avid fans of H.P. Lovecraft's supernatural stories, and its HBO adaptation 'Lovecraft Country'. Also a perfect fit for 'Robinson Crusoe' fans seeking a sinister adventure story about a lone man taking on the malignant forces of nature.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

A beautiful ancient Egyptian queen revived from the dead, an adventurous archaeologist with a love for mummies, and a daughter possessed. This horror novel has it all!Believed by some to be the first modern mummy novel, 'The Jewel of Seven Stars' follows the adventures and hardships of an archaeologist who wants to revive an ancient Egyptian queen. However, little does he expect to find his daughter possessed by the spirit of the queen, binding the girl entirely to her will.A suspenseful and compelling read, Stoker’s novel constantly offers cliffhangers and various twists - some of which are magical. A must-read for fans of Stoker, mummies, Ancient Egypt and horror books.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer, best known for his Gothic horror 'Dracula', whose eponymous character became one of the most well known vampires in popular culture. 'Dracula' has been adapted for the big screen many times with the most famous being from 1992 staring Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman.Stoker's interest in the theatre bought him into the inner circle of London’s high society, where he met and became a close acquaintance of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Among his other novels are 'The Mystery of the Sea' and 'The Jewel of the Seven Stars', as well as three short story collections and various non-fiction pieces and articles.

"Drink is the greatest enemy that man had on Earth".A tale of tragedy and consumptive violence from the pen of Bram Stoker, 'The Primrose Path' follows the descent of Jerry O'Sullivan, born and raised in Dublin, as he moves to London in pursuit of a better life. Through drink, misfortune, and growing suspicions of his wife's dishonesty, O'Sullivan begins to lose himself in a waking nightmare that demands the shedding of blood.If you liked the Netflix hits 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'Bly Manor' or Sarah Perrey's 'The Essex Serpent', you'll love 'The Primrose Path'. A precursor to Stoker's 'Dracula', 'The Primrose Path' lays the foundations of Gothic horror and grips the reader to the very last drop.Bram Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his contributions to the Victorian Gothic period. Among his works, 'The Primrose Path', 'The Snake's Pass', and 'The Lair of the White Worm', 'Dracula' is best-known as the masterpiece of Gothic Horror that introduced the vampire to English shores. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Stoker later moved to London to work alongside Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre, where he followed his interests in the arts, science, and the occult.

Born from the mists of Irish legend, Bram Stoker’s ‘The Snake’s Pass’ traces a romance fraught with mystery and peril.Arthur Severn is holidaying in the town of Carnacliff, Ireland, when he meets a peasant girl in the fog and falls in love. But their social standing is not the only thing keeping them apart. The town’s money lender, Black Murdock wants to take control of the land where Arthur has been staying and seems obsessed with finding a hidden treasure lost beneath the bog. As legends resurface of the Snake King’s lost crown, the shifting swamp threatens to swallow the house itself and destroy Arthur’s hopes of finding the girl again.Drawing on the legend of St Patrick, Stoker’s thrilling romance creates a brooding world of danger and mystery. His only work set entirely in Ireland, ‘The Snake’s Pass’ is an unmissable classic and rightful precursor to the Gothic horror that is Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’.Bram Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his contributions to the Victorian Gothic period. Among his works, 'The Primrose Path', 'The Snake's Pass', and 'The Lair of the White Worm', 'Dracula' is best-known as the masterpiece of Gothic Horror that introduced vampires to English shores. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Stoker later moved to London to work alongside Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre, where he followed his interests in the arts, science, and the occult.

What do you get when an Australian finds his way to England? Hair-raising adventures, lots of madness and romance and some demented turns of fate!'The Lair of the White Worm' is a horror tale by Bram Stoker, published in the author’s last years. In a world where strange horrors lurk amidst bizarre creatures, the novel follows the life of Adam Salton, a well-off Australian, who is invited by his distant uncle to England, where things begin to get decidedly disturbing very quickly.A suspenseful and compelling read, Stoker’s novel constantly offers cliffhangers and various twists and is a great suspense novel. A must-read for fans of Stoker, dragons, snakes and horror books.'The Lair of the White Worm' was very loosely adapted by Ken Russell into a 1988 film of the same name featuring Hugh Grant and Amanda Donohoe.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer, best known for his Gothic horror 'Dracula', whose eponymous character became one of the most well known vampires in popular culture. 'Dracula' has been adapted for the big screen many times with the most famous being from 1992 starring Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman.Stoker's interest in the theatre bought him into the inner circle of London’s high society, where he met and became a close acquaintance of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Among his other novels are 'The Mystery of the Sea' and 'The Jewel of the Seven Stars' as well as three short story collections and various non-fiction pieces and articles.

Mysterious creatures, somber landscapes, wanderings in the afterlife, and macabre suspense. If you think this sounds dark and straight out of a horror movie then you would be right!'Under the Sunset' is a short story collection by Bram Stoker, whose atmosphere and characters anticipate his more mature works. The sentimental and melodramatic theme of Christian values and compassion run strong, turning the majority of stories into tales of morality. It is a compilation of sad, amazing, and compelling fantasy stories that fans of the author and short fiction will definitely adore.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer, best known for his Gothic horror 'Dracula', whose eponymous character became one of the most well known vampires in popular culture. 'Dracula' has been adapted for the big screen many times with the most famous being from 1992 staring Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman.Stoker's interest in the theatre bought him into the inner circle of London’s high society, where he met and became a close acquaintance of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Among his other novels are 'The Mystery of the Sea' and 'The Jewel of the Seven Stars', as well as three short story collections and various non-fiction pieces and articles.

Business magnate Roger Melton has passed on, leaving behind one of the grandest fortunes of his time. To the family's astonishment, Roger has bequeathed his vast estate to the black sheep of the family, his young nephew Rupert Sent Leger. But Rupert's inheritance involves the most extraordinary conditions, including one stating that he must reside in the ancient castle of Vissarion in the Land of the Blue Mountains.Rupert travels to Vissarion with his Aunt Janet, who possesses the occult power of Second Sight. But despite all the precautions Rupert is visited by a mysterious woman veiled in a burial shroud. Beguiled by her otherworldly and ethereal beauty, Rupert ponders whether she is a vampire, a ghost, or another sort of mystic creature altogether. Determined to find out for himself, but has no idea of what dangers he has to face.A rare find published in 1909, 'The Lady of The Shroud' ranks among Stoker's best known horror novels, overshadowed by 'Dracula' alone. 'Dracula' has been adapted into several noteworthy film adaptations, the best known of which is the 1931 rendition starring Bela Lugosi. 'The Lady of The Shroud' is recommended for Bram Stoker aficionados as well as fans of H.P.Lovecraft, H.G.Wells and Edgar Allan Poe.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

In ‘The Night of Christmas Eve’ the Devil roams free and decides to steal the moon to punish Vakula, a local blacksmith for his religious paintings, leaving the town of Dikanka in darkness. In this supernatural gothic, Vakula will have to face the Prince of Darkness himself if he hopes to save his village and the love of his life. It is a nail biting piece interjected with bouts of satire and humour creating a story perfect for anyone who loves dark adventures or Johnny Depp’s ‘The Ninth Gate’.Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol was one of the first writers to adopt surrealism and the grotesque in his work as well as being one of Russia’s most acclaimed authors. He is acknowledged as one of the founders of the short story genre alongside Nathaniel Hawthorne and E.T.A Hoffman. His early writing was largely inspired by his time spent growing up in Ukraine, it’s culture and it’s folklore, while his later writing targeted and satirised the political corruption of the Russian Empire. His unique and strange form of writing similar to the ‘ostranenie’ technique, allowed his audience to see familiar topics and stories from a completely new perspective. Acknowledged for his brilliance by many acclaimed authors such as Fedor Dostoevsky his best works include ‘Dead Souls’, ‘Taras Bulba’ and ‘Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka’.

'The Man' is a gothic novel combining elements of horror and romance written by Bram Stoker, the author of the acclaimed 'Dracula' made famous by the 1931 movie adaption starring Bela Lugosi. Other masters of gothic fiction include Edgar Allan Poe and H.G. Wells.'The Man' follows the story of Stephen, a lovely young woman and Harold, who is slowly approaching manhood. This story focuses on the immense social and physical proprieties required of the pre-industrial era in England and the struggles facing Stephen and Harold in overcoming them. Stephen is a remarkable character, that has an enlightened feminist perspective ahead of her time, liberating her from the confined conventions regarding a women's role in society. Stoker's descriptive powers seen in the renowned 'Dracula' are also vividly demonstrated in 'The Man' .A sheer pleasure to read, brimming with beautiful prose and an enchanting storyline. 'The Man' is highly recommended for readers who also enjoy classic english literature focusing on the strength of women in the face of adversity as vibrantly depicted in the works of Jane Austen and George Eliot.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

Bram Stoker is primarily known for his infamous horror novel 'Dracula', and its 1931 film adaptation starring Bela Lugosi. But Stoker has also penned shorter works intertwined with peculiar and morbid themes which echo the writings of the American master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe.This consists of sinister stories published by Stoker’s widow following his death. For instance 'The Secret of The Growing Gold', a ghost story about revenge that will send shivers down your spine. Accompanied by the humorous albeit chilling 'The Coming of Abel Behenna' among others. This collection encapsulates the full scope of Stoker’s horror fiction at its finest.A must-read of the horror genre, with a touch of nostalgia.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

In the ancient Garre Castle, the dead walk again, the Green Archer hung in 1487 has returned...and he has killed again. The castle’s reclusive owner refuses to allow anyone to investigate however, he has his own secrets to hide and they are worth a few more bodies.As the bodies begin to pile up, Scotland Yard sends Captain Featherstone to track down this recluse and put and end to the madness once and for all. With incredible design, stunning characters and a plot that will leave the reader spinning, this iconic novel from Wallace is a must read for anyone who loved ‘Supernatural’ or ‘Sherlock’.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer, poet and journalist. He was such a prolific writer that his publisher claimed his work could account for a quarter of all books sold in England. He wrote countless books, screenplays, poems and historical non-fiction, spawning over one hundred and sixty films based on his work. He unfortunately passed away suddenly before he could see his most famous creation ‘King Kong’ come to life. It has been adapted several times over the years, notably by Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame, and more recently in ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ starring Millie Bobby Brown.

One man's curiosity can unleash unspeakable evils...When spiritualist Mr. Bessel dabbles in the forbidden realm of astral projection, he never expects to actually succeed in projecting his spirit.As he fights to reclaim his own body, he discovers it's been possessed by a malevolent spirit with intentions far darker than his own.Now, Bessel's friend Mr. Vincey must race against time to return Bessel to his body before the imposter wreaks irreparable havoc.Blurring the boundaries between the spiritual and physical, this chilling tale by H.G. Wells is perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts and fans of Marvel's "Doctor Strange".H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English author and Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, prolific across several genres, and celebrated as the "father of science fiction". His notable science fiction works include the blockbuster hit adaptation "The Time Machine", "The Invisible Man", and "The War of the Worlds".

Una stanza nascosta all'interno di un misterioso castello dalla forma tentacolare; una ragazza bellissima, apparsa dal nulla e impossibile da toccare; uno spirito misterioso che si manifesta nelle rovine di un vecchio maniero. Giocando sul contrasto tra la paura e il fascino dell'ignoto, in questa raccolta di racconti horror Margaret Oliphant sfrutta gli schemi classici del genere gotico in maniera innovativa, arricchendoli di descrizioni realistiche e suggestive che gettano il lettore al centro della storia, davanti al confine che separa sanità e follia.Margaret Oliphant (1828 – 1897) è stata una scrittrice e poetessa scozzese. La sua florida e prolifica produzione la portò a diventare già negli anni '60 dell'Ottocento una famosa e affermata scrittrice non solo nell'ambiente scozzese ma anche in quello inglese. Purtroppo la sua brillante carriera fu affiancata da una vita privata costellata di disgrazie, tra cui le morti premature del marito e dei suoi sei figli.