THE DEAD DO NOT REST TILL THEY GET WHAT THEY WANT. You have arrived in the hills. In here, you are surrounded by dense, menacing forests, enveloped in a deadly silence . . . You never know what lurks here in the cold, dark night. Do not walk alone after sunset in the hills. A beautiful woman in white haunts the lonely pathways, looking to enchant and ensnare men . . . All the people who died in accidents here . . . They say you hear their screams at night. And the deserted lodges sitting amidst lush greenery and calm streams . . . Spirits lie in wait here, ready to prey on the living. There are sceptics who did not heed these warnings. They tried to rationalize what they saw, what they felt. But when they came face to face with the beings that they believed didn't exist, they couldn't run away anymore . . . Ghosts of the Silent Hills is a collection that will make your nights a little scarier, encompassing the very best spine-chilling stories based on true hauntings.
This anthology showcases a selection of short stories and poems penned by the author. Encompassing a variety of genres such as science fiction, horror, mystery, and thriller, the tales within offer an engaging read for readers of diverse ages and inclinations. In the tranquil expanse of mist-covered hills, where murmurs reverberate through ancient woodlands and forgotten paths lead to enigmatic domains, I am deeply impressed by the legacy of literary greats. As I compose my debut work, "The Silence of The Hills," I draw inspiration from the luminaries who have graced the stage of storytelling before me. Shakespeare, the adept chronicler of human emotions, imparted to me the rhythms of passion. His sonnets, soliloquies, and tragedies endure through the ages, reminding us that love, ambition, and folly are the fundamental threads of our existence. In his works, I find both comfort and challenge—a testament to the fact that language is a dynamic entity, constantly evolving. Coleridge, the visionary wanderer, bestowed upon us "Kubla Khan" and "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." His verses transport us to fantastical landscapes, where imagination intertwines with reality. From him, I learn the craft of infusing enchantment into the everyday, of breathing life into the mundane. Then there is Arthur Conan Doyle, whose pipe-smoking sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, strides through the foggy streets of London, unraveling mysteries with razor-sharp logic. Doyle’s meticulous attention to detail and the dance of deduction inspire me. His stories remind me that every character, every clue, holds significance—even the smallest inkling can alter the course of a narrative. However, it is not only these luminaries; it is the collective murmur of countless storytellers—the bards, the balladeers, the chroniclers—who reverberate through time. Their ink-stained hands have shaped civilizations, ignited revolutions, and whispered secrets into the night. They’ve taught me that storytelling is a sacred covenant between writer and reader—a ballet of revelation and concealment. I aspire for my own writing to echo this harmony. It carries the weight of their influence, yet dances to its own cadence. I aim for prose that breathes, dialogue that crackles, and imagery that lingers like dew on morning petals. My characters—imperfect, hopeful, beleaguered—wander the same hills where I walk, seeking answers, redemption, or simply a moment of respite. As I undertake this literary odyssey, I bear their torch, cognizant of the responsibility. The hills listen, their silence heavy with anticipation. Perhaps they harbor secrets of their own— stories etched in stone, whispered by winds, awaiting a willing scribe. Thus, dear reader, journey with me. Together, let us explore these mistenveloped hills, where shadows meld with light, and where the ink flows freely. For in the silence, there lies magic—the magic of words, of tales woven from stardust and yearning. And so, with reverence and passion, I offer you “The Silence of The Hills.” Note: “The Silence of The Hills” is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or locales is purely coincidental. -Sounak Ghosal (Author)
The very popular line of books from young Spanish artist Cris Ortega is expanding with Forgotten 3: The Hills of Silence. "Between the empty distant sounds of The Hills of Silence, grows an old tree whose leaves recount legends, tales and myths" - - so begins Forgotten 3 and comprises 4 new illustrated stories full of magic and mystery.
Prosecuting attorney Bell Elkins and her estranged teenage daughter, Carla, try to protect their town and each other in the aftermath of a shocking triple murder committed by an unknown shooter whose identity is gradually realized by Carla.
Twenty percent of all women coming into the New York state prison system either have AIDS or are HIV positive. In response to this very real scenario, a group of inmates at the women's prison at Bedford Hills, New York, created the A.C.E. (AIDS Counseling and Education) Program. This book documents the A.C.E. Program from its beginnings, recorded in the women's own voices, and details nine workshops that anyone can use. 35 illustrations and photos.
To uncover the truth, she'll have to break the code of the hills … In the Missouri Ozarks, some things aren't talked about … even abuse. But prosecutor Elsie Arnold is determined to change that. When she is assigned to prosecute a high-profile incest case in which a father is accused of abusing his three young daughters, Elsie is ready to become the Ozarks' avenging angel. But as Elsie sinks her teeth into the case, everything begins to turn sour. The star witness goes missing; the girls refuse to talk about their father, who terrorizes the courtroom from the moment he enters; and Elsie begins to suspect that their tough-as-nails mother has ulterior motives. To make matters worse, Elsie receives gruesome threats from local extremists, warning her to mind her own business. While Elsie swears not to let a sex offender walk, she realizes the odds—and maybe the town—are against her, and her life begins to crumble. But amidst all of the conflict, the safety of three young girls hangs in the balance ... A powerful debut, with the haunting atmosphere of Winter's Bone and the page-turning suspense of Alafair Burke's thrillers.
Written by a young human rights worker, "Silence on the Mountain" is a virtuoso work of reporting and a masterfully plotted narrative tracing the history of Guatemala's 36-year internal war, a conflict that claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people.
A personal and cultural exploration of silence and its value in our lives—“[an] artful book, mixing autobiography, travel writing, meditation, and essay” (Independent, UK). In her late forties, after a noisy upbringing as one of six children and adulthood as a vocal feminist and mother, Sara Maitland found herself living alone in the country and, to her surprise, falling in love with silence. In this fascinating, intelligent, and beautifully written book, Maitland describes how she began to explore this new love, spending periods of silence in the Sinai desert, the Scottish hills, and a remote cottage on the Isle of Skye. Maitland also delves deep into the rich cultural history of silence, exploring its significance in fairy tale and myth, its importance to the Western and Eastern religious traditions, and its use in psychoanalysis and artistic expression. Her story culminates in her building a hermitage on an isolated moor in Galloway. “Her book is probably unique in its subject, and timely, because good, healing silence is becoming hard to find, and we may not know we need it” (Guardian, UK).
