Walls closing in, an abandoned submerged dragon animatronic, the bloody handprint of a dead, bullied murderer and a ritual from the shadows. These four tales come from the darkness of the minds of people who not only experienced them but who either created or commited the darkest acts ever known to man. But they cannot always be explained since their origins are almost never fully revealed, but regardless, are you ready to experience another series of dark tales?

You have been lied to. Werewolves, vampires, ghosts … they aren’t what you think. After the death of her mother, Everly Boderleth has to go back to her spooky hometown, Shroudhaven, and she has a plan to get in and out as quick as possible. Step one, clear out the family home and antique store. Step two, watch her childhood sweetheart die violently at the hands of an indescribable, horrific creature. Wait, what? That wasn't part of the plan. But it was just a dream, wasn't it? As the evidence mounts that what she saw was real, a broken heart is the least of her problems. Everly thinks she's close to the truth, but nothing is as it seems. What is really lurking in the dark? Darkness Unknown is the first book in the Beshadowed series by S.A. Fenech. If you're looking for shifters with a twist, urban fantasy with a touch of horror, and a satisfying mystery, you'll love Beshadowed.

The essential collection of Dan Brereton's groundbreaking Nocturnals graphic novels and stories continues in this second hardcover volume, presenting over 250 pages of material we couldn't fit into Volume 1! Doc Horror's inhuman crew of avengers, including his spirited daughter, Evening, and her pumpkin full of haunted toys, tackle creatures hiding in the roughest hidden towns, the depths of the Earth, even the bottom of the sea. The nighttime world is teeming with dangers the sleeping populace is dimly aware of and only the Nocturnals are equipped to fight. This handsome, must-have volume Êfor newcomers and completists alike includes two mini-series: The Dark Forever, with story and art by Dan Brereton, and Gunwitch: Outskirts of Doom, with story by Brereton with art by Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin, Death Jr.), as well as the Halloween special Troll Bridge, and the stories Spectres and Beasts. Extras include an afterword by creator Dan Brereton with Nocturnals insights and inspirations.

The story is told by Albert N. Wilmarth, an instructor of literature at Miskatonic University in Arkham. When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic Vermont flood, Wilmarth becomes embroiled in a controversy about the reality and significance of the sightings, though he sides with the skeptics. Wilmarth uncovers old legends about monsters living in the uninhabited hills who abduct people who venture or settle too close to their territory.

S'more Secrets: Sleepover Stories Told in Darkness: Volume 2: For Tweens and Teens By: William A. Stricklin William A. Stricklin’s three volume series S’more Secrets preserves legendary tales and ghost stories he has told in darkness for over half a century. He has told these stories to children in the Cook Islands who called him Tusitala, to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sleepover friends. Throughout his travels worldwide, children have been enthralled by his fanciful spooky tales told in darkness around the campfire while toasting and eating s’mores. His favorites of these stories are right inside. Volume 2 is filled with Hawaiian legends and adventure stories for tweens and teens. Stricklin writes for his daughter Mary Eliska, his son Bill, and grandsons Kona Kai and Kamuela.

HEART OF DARKNESS * AN OUTPOST OF PROGRESS * KARAIN * YOUTH The finest of all Conrad's tales, 'Heart of Darkness' is set in an atmosphere of mystery and menace, and tells of Marlow's perilous journey up the Congo River to relieve his employer's agent, the renowned and formidable Mr Kurtz. What he sees on his journey, and his eventual encounter with Kurtz, horrify and perplex him, and call into question the very bases of civilization and human nature. Endlessly reinterpreted by critics and adapted for film, radio, and television, the story shows Conrad at his most intense and sophisticated. The other three tales in this volume depict corruption and obsession, and question racial assumptions. Set in the exotic surroundings of Africa, Malaysia. and the east, they variously appraise the glamour, folly, and rapacity of imperial adventure. This revised edition uses the English first edition texts and has a new chronology and bibliography. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Welcome to a world of nightmares. New disturbing original stories never heard or read on the internet (yet). Inside this second volume, within these pages, you will encounter a realm where reality blurs and the line between the conceivable and the inconceivable fades away. Prepare to be captivated by stories that whisper from the shadows, that leave lingering traces of unease long after the final word has been read. As you turn each page, you'll find yourself immersed in tales that delve into the depths of fear and explore the limits of your imagination. Add The Creepypasta Short Stories Collection Vol.2 in your cart if you dare, and let the nightmares begin.

From the bestselling author of the Charlie Parker mysteries—"the finest crime series currently in existence" (The Independent)—comes a new anthology of chilling short fiction. A decade after Nocturnes first terrified and delighted readers, John Connolly, bestselling author of thirteen acclaimed thrillers featuring private investigator Charlie Parker, gives us a second volume of tales of the supernatural. From stories of the monstrous for dark winter nights to fables of fantastic libraries and haunted books, from a tender account of love after death to a frank, personal, and revealing account of the author's affection for myths of ghosts and demons, this is a collection that will surprise, delight—and terrify. Night Music: Nocturnes 2 also contains two novellas: the multi-award-winning The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository and The Fractured Atlas. Night Music: Nocturnes 2 is a masterly collection to be read with the lights on—menace has never been so seductive.

Presents adaptations, in graphic novel format, of seven classic horror stories. Includes a brief biography of each author.