Stu and Dan hike into the forest to camp overnight. They get caught in the rain and decide to spend the night in an unlocked hunting cabin. They smell smoke late at night and escape the cabin as it bursts into flames. The next morning, they return to the cabin to see if Stu's shoes survived the fire and find the cabin intact. This time, the cabin is locked. Stu returns to the cabin that night with a hammer, but this time he's trapped inside as flames block the door. A window opens, and Stu is lifted to the edge. He scrambles out to safety. As he stumbles away, the window slams shut and Stu sees the face of the ghost. The fire goes out and there's no trace that it happened.
In the follow-up to The Botox Diaries, three friends--Sara Turner, a divorced mom juggling a new fiancé, a TV career, and the Newcomer's Club; pregnant talent agent Berni Davis; and noted Park Avenue dermatologist Kate Steele, involved in an affair with a married mogul--rely on one another for advice, support, and a good time. Reprint.
This massive collection brings together the entire body of Robert W. Chambers' weird fiction works including material unprinted since the 1890's. Chambers is a landmark author in the field of horror literature because of his King in Yellow collection. That book represents but a small portion of his weird fiction work, and these stories are intimately connected with the Cthulhu Mythos -- introducing Hali, Carcosa, and Hastur. Short stories from The King in Yellow, The Maker of Moons, The Mystery of Choice, The Tracer of Lost Persons, The Tree of Heaven, and two complete books, In Search of the Unknown and Police!!! This book contains all the immortal tales of Robert W. Chambers, including "The Repairer of Reputations," "The Yellow Sign," and "The Mask." These titles are often found in survey anthologies. In addition to the six stories reprinted from The King in Yellow (1895), this book also offers more than two dozen other stories and episodes, about 650 pages in all. These narratives rarely have appeared in print. Some have not been published in nearly a century. A Chambers novel, The Slayer of Souls (1920), is not included in this short story collection.
The past will come back to haunt them... A group of warriors from Rashemen escorts an exiled wizard to a ruined citadel in the City of Weeping Ghosts. Once there, the wizard discovers a barbarian tribe is trying to unlock the secrets of the citadel and the weapon that destroyed it two thousand years ago. A series that centers on the citadels - castles, keeps, fortreeses, and watchtowers - of the Forgotten Realms world, each book in The Citadels series is a self-contained fantasy adventure.
These two complementary lives of Cuthbert illuminate both the secular history of the golden age of Northumbria and the historic shift from Celtic to Roman ecclesiastical practice which took place after the Synod of Whitby. Cuthbert was very much in the Irish monastic tradition. He adopted Roman usages, becoming prior and eventually bishop of Lindisfarne, but the essential nature of his commitment changed little and he lived for much of his later life as a hermit on the island of Farne, with the birds as his only companions. The two lives make an interesting contrast: the earlier, anonymous Life of 698-705 is clear, concise and rich in Lindisfarne tradition, viewing Cuthbert as no more than the great saint of his own house. Bede's prose Life of 721, however, is polished, literary, more than twice as long and altogether more didactic; treating Cuthbert as a model from which to draw lessons about how to be a perfect bishop and monk. Taken together, the lives vividly evoke the character of a remarkable churchman and provide a compelling picture of early monastic life.
Kazuhisa Kaya, the guardian of the World Tree, renewed his determination, believing that the battle against the monsters is the key to saving the world from destruction. Alongside Alice, Tamaki, and Mia, Kazuhisa forms a new party that welcomes Rushia, the elven princess from a fallen kingdom who possesses formidable magical powers. Together, they confront the legendary monstrous entity known as "Legend Arachne," surpassing even the formidable "Mekish Grau"! This fifth installment of the immensely popular survival fantasy series is here.
The Witching Hour is upon us... Kyle Ashfeld has escaped to his hometown of Kent, Connecticut, in search for peace. He is battling his demons, fighting memories of his family’s tragedy, and drowning in nightmares of flames and destruction. His only sanctuary is the library where he works. But that sanctuary is quickly tainted when Connor Fegan appears and warns of the prophecy of the witching hour. Every century, on the second Friday of September, six demons escape hell and set in motion a cataclysmic sequence of events that lead to disasters on a global scale. And only one man can stop them. For Kyle, these are all the fantasies of a madman, but when one horrifying event after the other takes place around him, he quickly realizes that there may be some truth to Fegan’s words after all. Joined by long-time fan, Aley Davis, Kyle is thrown into the midst of his worst nightmares, fighting for his life against a demon determined to stop the only hurdle in its path of destruction. Whether he believes in the prophecy or not, the witching hour is upon him, and there will be no escape from the horrors of hell.
When a fishing trip off the Florida coast takes a fateful turn, Paul Fuller is forced to face the unthinkable. A terrifying light is the culprit behind a mass disappearance, but who or what is responsible for it? As the fabric of his sanity unravels he must navigate the pitfalls of a perilous new existence. Mysteriously paired with someone whose survival is as baffling as his own, will the unveiling of mankind’s true origins solve the greatest puzzle of all?
Raised to be weapons, Sentinels spend their lives fighting the monsters that prey upon humanity. Their hands will shape the world, and their swords will seal its fate. Fans of The Witcher and Jennifer Armentrout will love this epic tale of adventure and romance. A century ago, the Traitor God's fury left the world broken by violent storms and twisted monsters born of darkness and death. Now those storms are sweeping across the continent again and it will take everything the armies of man can muster to survive. As a sworn knight, Olvir is prepared to do his part—even if that means journeying deep into the magic-tainted Battlefield to face the enemy alone. Sentinel Vivian Bathari has lost too much to allow her closest friend to make such a sacrifice on his own. Besides, there are whispers that Olvir's strange new powers are somehow connected to the Traitor God, and she'd rather be by his side should the worst occur. But as they travel deep into the heart of danger, their growing attraction burns into mutual desire, and the true depth of Olvir's connection to the evil haunting their world is made clear. In the end, Vivian will have to decide what she's willing to sacrifice to save their world...and the man she loves. Readers Love the Stormbringer Series: "Gives paranormal fans everything they could wish for."—Bookpage STARRED "Cooper's worldbuilding impresses."—Publishers Weekly "Fans of The Witcher TV series will enjoy Cooper's take."—Booklist
French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Plays & Philosophy is a monumental anthology that showcases the rich tapestry of French literature, ranging from the keen psychological insights of Stendhal to the intricate societal critiques of Émile Zola. This collection spans diverse literary styles, including the romanticism of Victor Hugo, the naturalism of Zola, and the existential questions posed by the works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breadth of French literary achievements, highlighting significant movements and themes such as the quest for personal identity, the complexities of human nature, and the critique of social conventions. Notable works include the biting satire of Molière, the haunting narratives of Gaston Leroux, and the poetic innovations of Charles Baudelaire, making this collection an essential compendium for any literary scholar. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology represent the crème de la crème of French literary history, their lives intertwined with the very fabric of French culture and the literary movements they helped shape. From the early modern period with Rabelais and Corneille through to the philosophical enlightenment of Voltaire and Rousseau, and into the richly complex worlds of Proust and Dumas, this collection encapsulates a lineage of thought and creativity that has significantly influenced not only French but global literature. It is a testament to the enduring power and diversity of French literary voice, capturing pivotal moments in literary development and the individual and collective quest for understanding human experience. This anthology invites readers to embark on a profound journey through the landscapes of French thought and expression. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the multitude of voices, styles, and themes that have shaped both the literary canon and the broader discourse on society, politics, and the human condition. Encouraging a deeper understanding of the interplay between individual creativity and cultural movements, French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection is an invaluable resource for students, educators, and anyone with a passion for exploring the depths of human expression through literature. The collection promises not only academic enrichment but also the sheer joy of discovering the interconnectedness of stories, ideas, and the universal quest for meaning that ties humanity together.
