Mirador Publishing invited submissions of short stories celebrating the Weird and the Wonderful.We were overwhelmed by the number and the quality of entries. Choosing the winners proved to be a monumental task. Our criteria centred on the gifts of story telling and imagination. We believe these should be the overriding considerations, for the exploration of the human condition through the story telling process.We take great pleasure in presenting this selection by some of the world "s most promising new writers and we look forward to working with these immensely talented story tellers on future projects.Have fun and lose yourself in the wonderful Mirador Fantasmagoria.
The immortal of the underworld make a welcome return for the second installment of 'Tales of the Undead - Suffer Eternal', and are looking forward to reacquainting themselves with your jagged nerves. Over twenty new and established authors from around the world will attempt to scare, sicken and repulse the living daylights out of you, as they describe the horrors that can come from simply living too long. Author list Alison J. Mckenzie, Nathan J.D.L. Rowark, J. Ruth Jones, Sue Barnard, Melody Pond, Chryss Yost, Musae P. Adumbratus, James Bojaciuk, Mathias Jansson, Angeline Trevena, Gary Budgen, Jennifer Seals Cooper, Caitlin Kerr, Mark Slade, Bruce Lockhart 2nd, Suzie Lockhart, Rita Dinis, Michael Shimek, Rishan Singh, Shaun Avery, SweetnessOfTheMists Brett
Inspector Hobbes and the Blood, a fast-paced comedy crime fantasy, set in the English Cotswolds, recounts the adventures of a monstrous police detective, during grave, ghoulish, goings-on. A mad pseudo vampire with the dagger of Vlad Tepes is behind robbery, and murder. It is a funny tale with a troll, human sacrifice, blood and great cooking.
Lancelot, the greatest Knight of Camelot, is almost flogged to death, exiled, and stripped of the King's grace. He travels from England to Europe to begin a lonely, desperate life when he meets someone who will alter his perspective forever. Suddenly, he is trapped into a fate which forces his return to England where he must fight to regain his honor and his King's life.
Discusses a variety of ways in which the world could end--including megatsunamis, robot attacks, global warming, and alien invasions--and presents potential strategies for surviving each.
Return of the Vampire Hunter by Catherine Green is a thrilling urban fantasy novel that blends darkness and seduction against the backdrop of Manchester, Northern England. Meet Hannah Oakley, your average Cheshire housewife with an extraordinary past as a vampire hunter. Having retired from her dangerous profession after falling in love with a female vampire she was hunting, Hannah thought her days of battling the undead were over. However, her past catches up with her when her former lover resurfaces, reigniting old wounds and desires. Reluctantly stepping back into the world she left behind, Hannah teams up with a new hunting partner, determined to finish what she started. But can she resist the allure of her vampire lover? Will her maternal responsibilities clash with her role as a vampire hunter? And amidst the chaos, will her marriage survive the trials that lie ahead? Return of the Vampire Hunter is a pure urban fantasy with a seductive twist, evoking the allure of classic Gothic monsters while delivering a contemporary tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Catherine Green weaves a thrilling narrative filled with suspense, forbidden desires, and the struggle to balance love, duty, and personal demons. Prepare to be captivated by this enthralling story that blends the supernatural with the everyday, and lose yourself in the shadows of Manchester's dark streets.
DIVStudy examines vampire lore in fantastic detail, addressing such issues as how vampires came into existence, vampirish behavior, vampire-like ancient myths, and vampires in modern literature. /div
Step into the eerie world of Blackpool, the once-vibrant Victorian jewel of Northern England, where darkness lurks beneath the surface. In "Vampire of Blackpool" by Catherine Green, prepare to be entangled in a contemporary Gothic adventure that pits a vampire, a witch, and a hunter against each other in a battle for power and survival. Meredith Hanson, the enigmatic recluse, walks among the unsuspecting tourists of Blackpool, hiding her true nature as a bloodthirsty vampire. With an insatiable appetite, she feeds without remorse, her existence devoid of purpose. But when a chance encounter leads her to the young witch, Samantha Morris, Meredith's cold facade begins to crumble. Drawn to Samantha's allure, she stumbles into a precarious relationship with the girl, their connection deeper than either could have anticipated. As the shadows thicken over Blackpool, a formidable vampire hunter arrives on the scene. With unwavering determination and a heart fueled by justice, he sets his sights on the ancient vampire rumored to haunt the town. His mission: to obliterate Meredith and safeguard innocent lives from her dark influence. But in the twisted dance between predator and prey, the boundaries blur, and the hunter may find himself ensnared by the seductive powers of the experienced vampire. In this atmospheric tale of forbidden desires and supernatural intrigue, the secrets of Blackpool's past intertwine with the present, and the struggle for dominance reaches its climax. Will the vampire hunter succeed in his mission, or will Meredith, the mistress of shadows, be the catalyst for his downfall? Enter the world of "Vampire of Blackpool" and immerse yourself in a heart-pounding journey through the mystical underbelly of Northern England.
