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The King in Yellow (Paperback)
Eric J. Guignard, Leslie S. Klinger; Robert W Chambers
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The King in Yellow is a book of short stories by American writer
Robert W. Chambers, first published in 1895. The book is named
after a play with the same title which recurs as a motif through
some of the stories. The first half of the book features highly
esteemed weird stories, and the book has been described by critics
as a classic in the field of the supernatural. There are ten
stories, the first four of which ("The Repairer of Reputations",
"The Mask", "In the Court of the Dragon", and "The Yellow Sign")
mention The King in Yellow, a forbidden play which induces despair
or madness in those who read it. "The Yellow Sign" inspired a film
of the same name released in 2001.
Nine spine-tingling stories from the creator of Sherlock Holmes
Mournful cries in an ice-bound sea, a potion that allows the user
to commune with ghosts, an Egyptian priest who cannot die, and a
mesmerist of unrivaled power. Brace yourself for these and other
chilling encounters in The Parasite and Other Tales of Terror. Even
before he created Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle terrified
and delighted readers with tales of suspense, haunted by mysterious
forces that defy rational explanation. These stories capture the
unique draw of the uncanny and the curiosity that compels us all to
ask, "Could it be true?" Presented by the Horror Writers
Association, and introduced by award-winning author Daniel
Stashower, this collection illuminates Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's
talent for the macabre and the supernatural. The Parasite and the
other stories in this collection showcase Conan Doyle at his most
inventive, sure to entertain both new readers and his most
dedicated fans.
William Hope Hodgson's "cosmic horror" classic continues the
Haunted Library of Horror Classics series. In a ruined house at the
edge of an abyss lies the diary of a madman… Two friends on a
fishing trip make an unsettling discovery when the river they've
been following abruptly ends and reappears some 100 feet below the
edge of an abyss. If that wasn't unnerving enough, the river runs
along the remains of an oddly shaped house, half-swallowed by the
pit. Within the ruins, they discover the moldering journal of an
unidentified man—the Recluse—who had lived in the house years
ago. Its pages reveal the man's apparent descent into madness—why
else would he chronicle haunted visions, trips to other dimensions,
and attacks by swine-like creatures that have followed him home?
After a horrific vision in which he witnesses the end of the earth
and time itself, the Recluse awakens in his study to find nothing
has changed—except that his dog has dissolved into a pile of
dust. And then the "swine things" return... Introduced by modern
horror master Ramsey Campbell as "an enduring classic of cosmic
terror," The House on the Borderland has inspired dozens of other
classic horror novels and indelibly changed the genre. Influencing
writers from H.P. Lovecraft to Terry Pratchett, this 1908
masterpiece shucks the conventions of Gothic horror and presents an
eerie mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and the supernatural.
"Mysticism, horror, and racial identity merge fluidly in this
thrilling tale... The suspense is tangible and the final reveal
will leave readers reeling"-Publishers Weekly, STARRED review From
groundbreaking Black author Pauline Hopkins comes an uncanny
example of classic horror, exploring identity, race, and
spirituality When medical student Reuel Briggs reluctantly attends
a performance by the beautiful singer Dianthe Lusk, he can't help
but fall for her. The very next day, their paths cross again when
Dianthe's train crashes. To bring her back from the brink of death,
Reuel draws on an eerie power he can't quite name. Soon, the two
are engaged, and Reuel sets off on an archeological expedition to
Africa to offset his debts before the wedding. But, in Ethiopia,
unexpected danger and terror force him to confront the truth about
his lineage, his power, and the disturbing history that lives in
his very blood. First serialized in Colored American Magazine in
1902, this classic fiction exemplifies Pauline Hopkins's incisive
writing and interrogates issues of race, blood, and history that
remain urgent today. This edition of Hopkins's classic horror novel
is presented by the Horror Writers Association and introduced by
award-winning author Nisi Shawl. Includes notes, biographical
information about the author, discussion questions for classroom
use, and suggested further reading.
Manfred, the lord of the castle of Otranto, has long lived in dread
of an ancient prophecy: it's foretold that when his family line
ends, the true owner of the castle will appear and claim it. In a
desperate bid to keep the castle, Manfred plans to coerce a young
woman named Isabella into marrying him. Isabella refuses to yield
to Manfred's reprehensible plan. But once she escapes into the
depths of the castle, it becomes clear that Manfred isn't the only
threat. As Isabelle loses herself in the seemingly endless hallways
below, voices reverberate from the walls and specters wander
through the dungeons. Otranto appears to be alive, and it's seeking
revenge for the sins of the past.
Dive into this collection of exquisite, classic horror stories-just
make sure to have the lights on and the doors locked! First
published in 1904, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary contains eight
tales of supernatural horror by genre master M.R. James. Highly
regarded as a masterwork of horror, this collection is a must-have
for fans of the frightful. The stories in this collection include:
"Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book," "Lost Hearts," "The Mezzotint," "The
Ash-Tree." "Number 13," "Count Magnus," "Oh, Whistle and I'll Come
to You, My Lad," and "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas."
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A World of Horror (Paperback)
Eric J. Guignard; Illustrated by Steve Lines; Kaaron Warren
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R404
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The DoubleDown series continues with two novellas that cast
mid-twentieth-century America in a dark light. In Smog, tomboy Joey
thinks she's got the perfect life: It's 1965 and she lives in an
idyllic Southern California suburb where everyone works for the
aerospace industry. But when something goes wrong with a rocket
test, the smog thickens and the teenagers change into rampaging
killers. Can Joey survive long enough to escape the neighborhood
before she joins their ranks? Joey Third will gamble on anything,
but the old suitcase he wins at a baggage auction turns out to be a
bad bet. Inside is a record player, and the song it repeats lures
the listener to surrender to its mysterious voice. Charlie Stewart
senses the music's intent, but can he find a way to turn it off
forever, or will the cursed song possess the souls of all who
listen?
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A World of Horror (Hardcover)
Eric J. Guignard; Illustrated by Steve Lines; Kaaron Warren
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R778
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