Ella's friend Frankie carved the perfect pumpkin for Halloween, and he can't wait to show it to everyone! But as he wheels it up the hill in his wagon, it bounces out and rolls away. Where did it go? Ella and her friends won't rest until they solve the mystery of the runaway pumpkin!
One cool day in late October, Georgia noticed something weird. Objects would move around the house and sometimes they even disappeared. Now, some people may have wondered (especially at this time of year) if this was the work of something spooky? But not clever Georgia! She has all the explanations and none of the fear! Join her in debunking the spookiest of ghoulish and ghostly mischief in this Halloween adventure!
Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends. Ella and Olivia are sisters. Ella is seven years old. Olivia is five-and-a-half years old. They live with their mum and dad and little brother Max. Ella and Olivia can't wait until Christmas! But will their secret plan to open their presents early ruin the Christmas surprise?
The 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' stands as a monumental anthology that spans the breadth and depth of supernatural and gothic literature, capturing the essence of eerie nights and spectral mysteries. This collection showcases a remarkable array of literary styles, from the psychological thrillers of Edgar Allan Poe to the haunting folk tales of Lafcadio Hearn, and the ethereal mysteries penned by Algernon Blackwood. The anthology does not simply gather stories; it curates an experience that traverses the 18th to early 20th centuries, highlighting the evolution of horror and speculative fiction. Standout pieces in the collection serve as milestones in the genre, reflecting societal anxieties, historical contexts, and the ever-changing boundary between the known and the unknown. The contributing authors and editors bring diverse backgrounds, hailing from different cultures and periods, each adding unique flavors to the concoction that is 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT.' From the romantic agony of Mary Shelleys creations to the cosmic horrors introduced by H.P. Lovecraft, the collection embodies significant literary movements including Romanticism, Victorian Gothic, and the early inklings of modern horror. This amalgamation of voices not only enriches the theme of the anthology but also offers a panoramic view of the historical and cultural shifts that influenced these literary movements. This anthology is recommended for readers who wish to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of horror and ghost stories through the ages. 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' provides a unique opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, delve into different cultural interpretations of horror, and appreciate the stylistic evolution of the genre. Its a scholarly feast for those intrigued by the shadows cast by literature on the wall of human experience. Each story, carefully selected and compiled, invites readers to ponder the complexities of the human psyche, confront the unknown, and engage in a timeless conversation with masters of the macabre.
Ella is a clever little witch in this adorable, not scary, Halloween book for young children. Ella's story includes plenty of Halloween characters: friendly vampires, helpful jack-o-lanterns, silly mummies, batty black cats, cute bats and comical ghosts! Told with colorful illustrations and lighthearted rhymes, children have fun developing essential pre-reading skills necessary for success in school. It makes a great gift for any child, but especially for an "Ella" because she is the star of this book, and her name is featured throughout. Note that this book is available with many other popular names!
Count up to ten and back again with this sweet and clever Halloween bedtime story starring your favorite monsters! Gliding through the moonlight come the monsters big and small, sliding up your stairway and oozing down your hall. They aren’t very scary, in fact they’re rather sweet. So snuggle into bed and let them whisper, “Trick or treat!”
Gale Grayson has come back to Statlers Cross, Georgia, to write, hoping to find in her quiet hometown the strength to confront the memories and mysteries of her husband's life and death. But the delicate balance in the rural community has been altered by outsiders: a family of immigrants and a visiting professor who hopes to study the area's most isolated residents -- families with a dialect and rules of their own. In a place trapped between the present and the past, a shocking act of violence uncovers dark and dangerous truths about people whose roots go back for generations. The ties between the living and the dead are strong, and even the presence of visiting Scotland Yard detective Daniel Halford may not help unravel such a brutal crime. It falls to Gale, her grandmother Ella, and her precocious daughter, Katie Pru, to piece together a terrifying tapestry of history and hatred whose tangled threads weave a complicated tale of betrayal. Yet it is in the photographs of Gale's young protegee Nadianna Jesup that the truth may be found ... a truth that is sheer murder for anyone who stumbles across it.
e-artnow presents the new halloween collection with meticulously picked titles for the lovers of classic thriler horror, mystery and the feel of goose bumbs while reading. Contents: F. Marion Crawford: The Dead Smile The Screaming Skull... Arthur Machen: The Great God Pan The Three Impostors The Hill of Dreams... John Kendrick Bangs: Ghosts That Have Haunted Me Devil in Iron People of the Dark Marie Belloc Lowndes: From Out the Vast Deep Eleanor M. Ingram: The Thing from the Lake The Sorrows of Satan The Headless Horseman The House of the Vampire The Lancashire Witches John R. Musick: The Witch of Salem Fred M. White: Powers of Darkness The Doom of London Edgar Allan Poe: The Fall of the House of Usher The Masque of the Red Death The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Purloined Letter Henry James: The Turn of the Screw The Ghostly Rental Algernon Blackwood: The Willows The Wendigo The Damned H. P. Lovecraft: The Dunwich Horror The Shunned House M. R. James: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary A Thin Ghost and Others Wilkie Collins: The Haunted Hotel The Dead Secret The Devil's Spectacles E. F. Benson: The Room in the Tower The Man Who Went Too Far The Terror by Night Nathaniel Hawthorne: Rappaccini's Daughter Ambrose Bierce: Can Such Things Be? Soldier-Folk Some Haunted Houses William Hope Hodgson: The House on the Borderland The Boats of the Glen Carrig The Ghost Pirates The Night Land Carnacki Arthur Conan Doyle: The Hound of the Baskervilles Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Mortal Immortal John William Polidori: The Vampyre Bram Stoker: Dracula The Jewel of Seven Stars The Lair of the White Worm Théophile Gautier: Clarimonde The Mummy's Foot Richard Marsh: The Beetle Tom Ossington's Ghost Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Carmilla Uncle Silas The Wyvern Mystery George W. M. Reynolds: Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf Guy de Maupassant: The Horla From the Tomb Washington Irving: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Rip Van Winkle Louisa M. Alcott: The Abbot's Ghost Lost in the Pyramid Edith Nesbit: From the Dead The Mass for the Dead…
“A breathtaking fantasy set in an extraordinary fairy-tale world, with deceptive twists and an addictively adorable cast who are illusory to the end. Just when I thought I’d figured each out, Sara Ella sent me for another ride. A wholly original story, Unblemished begins as a sweet melody and quickly becomes an anthem of the heart. And I’m singing my soul out. Fans of Once Upon a Time and Julie Kagawa, brace yourselves.” —Mary Weber, award-winning author of the Storm Siren Trilogy Eliyana can’t bear to look at her own reflection. But what if that were only one Reflection—one world? What if another world exists where her blemish could become her strength? Eliyana is used to the shadows. With a birthmark covering half her face, she just hopes to graduate high school unscathed. That is, until Joshua hops a fence and changes her perspective. No one, aside from her mother, has ever treated her like he does: normal. Maybe even beautiful. Because of Joshua, Eliyana finally begins to believe she could be loved. But one night her mother doesn’t come home, and that’s when everything gets weird. Now Joshua is her new, and rather reluctant, legal Guardian. Add a hooded stalker and a Central Park battle to the mix and you’ve gone from weird to otherworldly. Eliyana soon finds herself in a world much larger and more complicated than she’s ever known. A world enslaved by a powerful and vile man. And Eliyana holds the answer to defeating him. How can an ordinary girl, a blemished girl, become a savior when she can’t even save herself? “Lyrically written and achingly romantic—Unblemished will tug your heartstrings!” —Melissa Landers, author of Alienated, Invaded, and Starflight “Self-worth and destiny collide in this twisty-turny fantasy full of surprise and heart. Propelled into a world she knows nothing about, Eliyana learns that the birthmark she despises is not quite the superficial curse she thought it was—it’s worse, and the mark comes with a heavy responsibility. Can she face her reflection long enough to be the hero her new friends need? With charm and wit, author Sara Ella delivers Unblemished, a magical story with a compelling message and a unique take on the perils of Central Park.” —Shannon Dittemore, author of the Angel Eyes trilogy “Unblemished is an enchanting, beautifully written adventure with a pitch-perfect blend of fantasy, realism, and romance. Move this one to the top of your TBR pile and clear your schedule—you won't want to put it down!” —Lorie Langdon, author of the Amazon bestselling DOON series “Unblemished had me from the first chapter—mystery, romance, and mind-blowing twists and turns that I SO did not see coming! The worlds Sara Ella builds are complex and seamless; the characters she creates are beautifully flawed. Readers are sure to love this book and finish it, as I did, begging for more!” —Krista McGee, author of the ANOMALY trilogy
The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween embodies a curated collection that traverses the dark, enigmatic corridors of Gothic horror, supernatural mysteries, and eerie folklore. Capturing a broad sweep of literary stylesfrom the melancholic and haunting narratives of the Victorian Gothic to the cosmic horror and psychological depths explored in early 20th-century literaturethis anthology showcases the remarkable diversity and enduring appeal of horror fiction. Standout pieces, ranging from the ominous and unsettling to tales of the grotesque and uncanny, underscore the richness of the genre, without tying the collections significance to any single author, instead praising the collective mastery of its contributors. The authors represented in this volume are titans in the realm of dark fiction, each contributing uniquely to the tapestry of horror and suspense literature. From Charles Dickens ghostly narratives to H.P. Lovecrafts cosmic dread, and Mary Shelleys groundbreaking Gothic novel, their works have not merely defined but also continuously reshaped the boundaries of the genre. These writers, belonging to various historical and cultural epochs, collectively embody the evolution of horror literature, engaging with societal fears and individual anxieties in ways that remain profoundly impactful today. The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween is an indispensable tome for aficionados and newcomers alike, offering a panoramic view of horrors literary landscape. This anthology invites readers to immerse themselves in the depth and breadth of its pages, presenting a unique opportunity to explore a constellation of fears and fascinations across ages. For those seeking to delve into the shadows of the human psyche through the prism of varied literary craftsmanship, this collection promises an enriching journey through the many moods of horror and suspense.