Download or read book The Woman Trapped in the Dark written by J. D. Mason and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Woman Trapped in the Dark is the propulsive third novel in J.D. Mason's contemporary trilogy about unforgettable love, scorching desire, and dangerous secrets. Marriage can be deadly. People disparaged their relationship. Enemies tried to tear them apart. But even so, Abby Rhodes and Jordan Gatewood fought hard to be together. Now, they are looking to settle into a life of married bliss. But sometimes the greatest threat stems from the person you trust the most. Someone is hunting Abby. She has been taken prisoner, held captive by those who would stop at nothing to destroy Jordan. Now he must figure out how his dark and murky past holds the key to finding her. Every moment, hour, or day that these people keep her locked in this place slowly robs Abby of any hope she has of surviving this nightmare. She wants to believe that Jordan will save her, but it doesn't take long for Abby to realize that it's up to her to find a way out of this terrifying ordeal before it's too late.

Download or read book Girl Trapped An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller Book 8 written by Blake Pierce and published by Blake Pierce. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers. But when Ella investigates a murder and realizes this is no ordinary dead body, she is at a loss: it’s pieced together with parts of multiple victims. How many people has this killer killed? And can Ella discover who did this—and why—before time runs out? “A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) GIRL, TRAPPED (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #8 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues. When the latest killer seems to have an unusual obsession with Jack the Ripper, Ella must summon all her knowledge to piece together the clues. Can she solve this twisted puzzle in time to save the next victim’s life? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available!

Download or read book An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller Bundle Girl Trapped 8 and Girl Expendable 9 written by Blake Pierce and published by Blake Pierce. This book was released on 2022-11-11 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bundle of books #8 (GIRL, TRAPPED) and #9 (GIRL, EXPENDABLE) in Blake Pierce’s Ella Dark suspense thriller series! This bundle offers books eight and nine in one convenient file, with over 100,000 words of reading. In GIRL, TRAPPED, when the latest killer seems to have an unusual obsession with Jack the Ripper, FBI Agent Ella Dark must summon all her knowledge to piece together the clues. Can she solve this twisted puzzle in time to save the next victim’s life? In GIRL, EXPENDABLE, Ella Dark is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues. But what is Ella overlooking about these latest murders? And can she figure it out in time to save the next victim’s life? An action-packed mystery series of international intrigue and riveting suspense, the ELLA DARK FBI suspense thriller series will have you turning pages late into the night. Books #10-#14 are also available!

Download or read book Captive in the Dark written by Cj Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOK ONE OF THE DARK DUET: Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was. Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, naïve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him. WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.

Download or read book Caitlin R Kiernan written by James Goho and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caitlin R. Kiernan is at the forefront of contemporary gothic, weird and science fiction literature. She has written more than a dozen novels, over 250 short stories, many chapbooks, along with a large number of graphic works. For these Kiernan has won numerous awards. This first full-length look at Kiernan's body of work explores her fictional universe through critical literary lenses to show the depth of her contributions to modern genre literature. A prolific and creative writer, Kiernan's fictions bring to life our fears about the other, the unknown, and the future through stories that range widely across time and space. A sense of dark terror pervades her novels and stories. Yet Kiernan's fictional universe is not disengaged from reality. That is because she works within the long tradition of gothic fiction speaking to the gravest ethical, social and cultural issues. In her dark fiction, Kiernan illustrates the terror of the tyranny of the normal, the oppression of marginalized people, and the pervasive violence of our time. Her dystopian sf propels today's dangerous economic, social, political and environmental tendencies into the future. Kiernan's fiction portrays troubling truths about the current human condition.

Download or read book The Power of Darkness written by Hash Blink and published by Hash Blink & Rebellious Rebels LLC. This book was released on 2023-10-11 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jame, Elena, and Lilith came face to face with a massive, grotesque creature. It had multiple limbs, sharp claws, and glowing red eyes. The creature let out a deafening roar, causing the walls to shake. Jame, Elena, and Lilith knew they had to fight for their lives. They quickly devised a plan, using their combined strength and abilities to distract and weaken the creature. Jame used his skepticism to question the creature's existence, causing it to momentarily doubt itself. Elena used her knowledge of the mansion's secrets to create illusions, confusing the creature and buying them time. Lilith, with her supernatural powers, unleashed a barrage of energy blasts, weakening the creature's defenses. As the battle raged on, the mansion itself seemed to come alive, aiding the creature in its attacks. The walls shifted and twisted, creating obstacles and traps. But Jame, Elena, and Lilith refused to give up. They fought with everything they had, determined to escape the clutches of the power of darkness. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the creature let out a final, defeated roar and collapsed to the ground. Jame, Elena, and Lilith stood victorious, but they knew their journey was far from over. They had to find a way to permanently banish the power of darkness from the mansion and ensure their own safety. With renewed determination, they continued their exploration, searching for answers and allies. They encountered other trapped souls, each with their own stories of despair and survival. Together, they formed a united front against the power of darkness, vowing to free themselves and bring an end to the horrors of the mansion. As they delved deeper into the mansion's secrets, they uncovered ancient rituals and artifacts that held the key to defeating the power of darkness. They faced more challenges and dangers along the way, but their bond grew stronger with each obstacle they overcame. In the end, Jame, Elena, and Lilith succeeded in banishing the power of darkness from the mansion. They restored peace and tranquility to the once-foreboding halls. But they knew that their experiences would forever haunt them, a reminder of the power of darkness and the strength of their own resilience. As they left the mansion behind, Jame, Elena, and Lilith vowed to use their newfound knowledge and abilities to protect others from the clutches of darkness. They became a force for good, fighting against supernatural threats and ensuring that no one else would suffer the same fate they had endured. And so, their story became a legend, a tale of courage, friendship, and the triumph of light over darkness. Jame, Elena, and Lilith find themselves trapped in a mansion haunted by the power of darkness. They encounter terrifying figures and are pursued by wild dogs and a man in a black cloak. With the help of a glowing woman in white, they manage to escape the mansion but find themselves in a twisted forest. They must find a way to defeat the power of darkness and make their way back to safety. Jame finds himself trapped in a dark room after touching a forbidden book titled "The Power of Darkness." The room is filled with menacing shadowy figures that wrap themselves around him, leaving him unable to escape. The power of darkness has taken control of Jame, and his fate hangs in the balance. Jame discovered a hidden passage behind the bookshelf, leading to a secret chamber. Inside, he found a group of sorcerers who had been studying the power of darkness for centuries. They revealed that Jame was the chosen one, destined to harness the power and use it for good. Reluctantly, Jame agreed to train with the sorcerers, learning to control and channel the darkness within him. As he honed his skills, he became more powerful than he had ever imagined. But as Jame delved deeper into the darkness, he began to lose himself. The power consumed him, and he became more ruthless and cold-hearted. He no longer cared about protecting others; all he wanted was to satisfy his own desires. Elena and Lilith, worried about Jame's transformation, tried to intervene, but he pushed them away. He saw them as weak and insignificant, obstacles in his path to ultimate power. As Jame's power grew, so did the darkness within him. It became harder for him to control, and he started losing touch with reality. He became a puppet of the darkness, doing its bidding without question. One day, as Jame was on the brink of losing himself completely, Elena and Lilith confronted him. They pleaded with him to remember who he once was, to fight against the darkness that threatened to consume him. Jame hesitated, torn between his desire for power and his love for Elena and Lilith. In that moment, he realized that he had a choice to make. He could either embrace the darkness and become a monster, or he could reject it and find redemption. With a surge of determination, Jame fought against the darkness within him. It was a fierce battle, but he managed to regain control. The darkness retreated, leaving Jame weakened but free. Elena and Lilith rushed to Jame's side, relieved to see him back to his old self. They knew that the darkness would always be a part of him, but they also knew that Jame had the strength to resist its pull. Together, they vowed to protect others from the power of darkness, using their own abilities to fight against its influence. They formed a group of warriors, dedicated to keeping the darkness at bay and ensuring that it would never consume the world. Jame, Elena, and Lilith became the leaders of this group, guiding others in their fight against the darkness. They traveled far and wide, seeking out those who were in danger of falling prey to its seductive power. Their journey was long and arduous, but they never gave up. They faced countless battles and sacrifices along the way, but they knew that their fight was necessary to protect the world from the darkness. And so, Jame, Elena, and Lilith became legendary figures, known for their bravery and resilience. They were the ones who stood against the darkness, reminding others that even in the face of great evil, there was always hope. Their story became a tale of triumph over darkness, a reminder that no matter how powerful the darkness may seem, the light will always find a way to shine through. And in the end, it is the power of love and friendship that will prevail. Jame discovers a mysterious book called "The Book of Shadows" and is drawn to it. When he touches it, he is transported to a dark and demonic realm. He encounters a woman who claims to be the owner of the mansion and the darkness that Jame craves. She tries to manipulate him into doing her bidding, but Jame resists. He is saved by a glowing woman in white and they escape together. They encounter a man named Marcus who warns them about the power of darkness. They find a hidden structure covered in symbols and descend into a cavern where they face a powerful creature of darkness. They defeat it, but know that their fight is not over. They emerge from the cavern to find a transformed forest, but remain cautious as they continue their battle against the power of darkness. In Chapter 48, Jame and his companions continue their journey to defeat the power of darkness. They receive guidance from the friendly locals and learn about ancient rituals that can help them in their battle. They gather the necessary materials and prepare for the upcoming confrontation. As they make their way back to the mansion, they can feel the tension in the air. The power of darkness is growing stronger, and they know that they must act quickly. They gather in the main hall, surrounded by candles and symbols of protection. Jame takes a deep breath and begins the ritual, calling upon the power of light to banish the darkness. As he recites the ancient words, a bright light fills the room, pushing back the shadows and illuminating every corner. They can feel the power of darkness fighting back, but they stand strong, united in their purpose. With each word spoken, the light grows brighter, and the darkness retreats. Finally, the ritual is complete, and the power of darkness is banished from the mansion. Jame and his companions rejoice, knowing that they have succeeded in their mission. They have brought light back to the once-darkened halls. As they step outside, they are greeted by a beautiful sunrise, a symbol of the new beginning they have brought to the world. They know that their journey is not over, but they are filled with hope and determination. Jame and his companions continue to travel, spreading the power of light wherever they go. They become known as heroes, inspiring others to stand up against the darkness and fight for what is right. And so, the story of Jame and his companions becomes a legend, a tale of courage, friendship, and the triumph of light over darkness. Their legacy lives on, reminding future generations that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Jame and his companions continue their research on the history of the mansion, determined to uncover its secrets and fight against the power of darkness. They experience eerie phenomena and encounter terrifying creatures, but they never give up. They discover a ritual that can banish the darkness, and Jame, as the blood relative of the previous owner, performs it successfully. However, the power of darkness returns, and they realize they must find a way to destroy it completely. They encounter more challenges and battles, but they remain determined to fight until the darkness is gone for good. Jame and his companions venture deeper into the mansion, determined to find the source of the dark power and put an end to it. They come across a well-lit room filled with beautiful art and furniture, where they experience a sense of peace and forget about the darkness. They discover a painting that comes to life and tells them the story of the mansion's past, revealing the root of the darkness. With this newfound knowledge, they feel a sense of relief and hope. They continue their exploration, facing more challenges and battles, but they remain determined to banish the darkness. They enter a nightmarish realm and encounter grotesque creatures, but are saved by a dragon who offers to help them if they free its mate. They succeed and the dragon helps them banish the darkness from the realm. Back in the mansion, they destroy the source of the darkness, but are confronted by a shadowy figure. They are engulfed in darkness and Jame wakes up back in the mansion, realizing that the battle against the darkness is not over. He must face his fears once again. However, as he explores the mansion, he finds that it has transformed into a warm and welcoming place. Jame continues his journey, discovering new details and feeling a sense of relief. He enters a grand hall that is filled with warmth and light, as if he has entered a different world. Jame and Sarah caught their breath and looked at each other, their faces filled with determination. They knew they had to find a way to defeat the woman and the power of darkness once and for all. As they searched the room for any clues or weapons they could use, they noticed a dusty old bookshelf in the corner. Jame approached it and began to pull out books, hoping to find something useful. Suddenly, a hidden compartment behind the bookshelf was revealed. Inside, they found a small, ornate box. Curiosity piqued, they opened it and discovered a glowing crystal orb. As Jame held the orb in his hands, he felt a surge of energy coursing through him. It was as if the orb was imbued with a powerful force, one that could potentially help them in their fight against the darkness. With the orb in their possession, Jame and Sarah made their way back into the hallway, ready to face the woman and her minions. They knew that they had to confront her head-on if they wanted to free themselves and the mansion from her grip. As they approached the woman, Jame held the orb high above his head, its light illuminating the darkness around them. The woman hissed and recoiled, unable to withstand the power of the orb. With newfound strength and determination, Jame and Sarah fought back against the woman and her minions. The power of the orb seemed to weaken them, and one by one, they fell. Finally, the woman stood alone, her power diminished. Jame and Sarah approached her, their eyes filled with defiance. "You may have tried to control us, but we will never be under your power again," Jame declared. With a final burst of energy, Jame thrust the orb towards the woman, and a blinding light enveloped her. When the light dissipated, she was gone, leaving only a faint trace of darkness behind. Jame and Sarah stood in the now-empty hallway, their bodies bruised and battered, but their spirits unbroken. They knew that they had won a great victory, but they also knew that their journey was not yet over. With the power of the orb still in their hands, they set out to cleanse the mansion of the darkness that had plagued it for so long. They would restore it to its former glory and ensure that no one would ever suffer under its malevolent power again. As they walked through the mansion, they could feel the energy shifting, the darkness receding. The walls brightened, the air cleared, and a sense of peace settled over the once-ominous halls. Jame and Sarah knew that their battle against the power of darkness had come to an end. They had emerged stronger, wiser, and more determined than ever to protect others from its grasp. Together, they would rebuild the mansion, turning it into a place of light and hope. And as they looked out at the world beyond its walls, they knew that their story was just beginning. Jame and Sarah felt a surge of fear, but they refused to give in to the darkness. They knew they had to find another way to defeat it. As they searched the room, they stumbled upon a hidden passage behind a bookshelf. With no other options, they entered the passage, hoping it would lead them to a solution. The passage was dark and narrow, and the air was thick with an oppressive energy. They pressed on, their hearts pounding in their chests. After what felt like an eternity, they emerged into a vast chamber filled with ancient artifacts and symbols. In the center of the chamber stood a pedestal, upon which rested a glowing crystal. Jame and Sarah approached it cautiously, feeling a strange power emanating from the crystal. They knew that this was the key to defeating the darkness. With trembling hands, they each reached out and touched the crystal. A surge of energy coursed through their bodies, and they felt a newfound strength and determination. They knew that they had been chosen to wield this power and bring an end to the darkness once and for all. Armed with the crystal's power, Jame and Sarah returned to the main room of the mansion. The darkness recoiled as they approached, sensing the strength within them. With a burst of energy, they unleashed a wave of light that engulfed the entire room. The darkness shrieked in agony as it was pushed back, its power weakening with each passing moment. Jame and Sarah stood tall, their eyes filled with determination. They knew that they had finally triumphed over the power of darkness. As the light subsided, the mansion began to crumble around them. Jame and Sarah ran for their lives, narrowly escaping the collapsing structure. They watched as the mansion was reduced to rubble, knowing that they had succeeded in their mission. But as they caught their breath, they couldn't help but wonder if the darkness would ever truly be gone. They knew that they would always be vigilant, ready to face any remnants of its power that might resurface. Jame and Sarah walked away from the ruins, their hearts filled with a mix of relief and uncertainty. They knew that their battle against the darkness was not over, but they were determined to face whatever challenges lay ahead. With the crystal's power in their hands and the strength of their bond, Jame and Sarah were ready to confront any darkness that dared to cross their path. They would continue to fight, knowing that the power of light and love would always prevail in the end. Jame and Sarah find themselves facing a powerful force of darkness that takes shape into a monstrous being. They feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to defeat it. Just as they are about to be caught, the being suddenly shrinks into a shadow on the ground. Confused but determined, they continue to fight, only to face another powerful creature made entirely of darkness. They struggle to defeat it until a man with a silver blade appears and offers his help. Together, they fight and defeat the creature. However, their battle against the power of darkness is far from over as they face more challenges and dangers. They find an amulet that helps them control the darkness and defeat another creature. They continue to fight, facing more beasts and finally confronting the source of the power of darkness, a towering figure. After a long and intense battle, they manage to banish the darkness and bring light back to the mansion. However, they soon realize that the power of darkness still lingers, and Jame finds himself in a dark forest where he must destroy a twisted tree, the source of the darkness. With the help of the man with the silver blade, Jame destroys the tree, freeing the mansion from the power of darkness. In this thrilling tale, a group of friends faces the power of darkness and its relentless pursuit to consume the world. Despite their initial victory, they soon discover that the darkness is not easily defeated. Corrupted by Lilith, the mistress of darkness, their friend Jame turns against them, forcing the group to confront an even greater challenge. However, a mysterious figure emerges to aid them in their fight, and they regain hope. As they prepare for the final battle, they search for clues and artifacts to help them defeat Lilith. But when they accidentally activate a trap, they find themselves surrounded by darkness and fighting for their lives. The group must stay united and resilient as they face the ultimate test of their strength and courage. In this thrilling tale, Jame and his companions find themselves facing the powerful force of darkness embodied by Lilith. Just as they are about to be overwhelmed, a mysterious figure appears wielding a sword of pure light and saves them. The figure explains that the orb they had touched was a dangerous artifact that could have defeated Lilith but was too risky to use. The figure disappears, leaving the group determined to find a way to defeat Lilith and banish the darkness from the mansion. Jame, plagued by nightmares and the growing darkness, receives guidance from the figure in his dreams and meets a seer named Cassandra who offers her assistance. Together, they research and learn more about Lilith and the power of darkness. They eventually confront Lilith in a fierce battle, where Cassandra is struck down. Jame, fueled by the power of light, defeats Lilith and banishes the darkness. However, the darkness continues to haunt Jame, and he faces more challenges and encounters with Lilith's followers. With the support of his friends and the power of light, Jame perseveres and defeats the witch who had sworn allegiance to the darkness. Jame and his companions continue to fight against the forces of darkness, knowing that the battle will never truly be over. They walk boldly into the future, armed with the power of light and the courage to face any challenge that comes their way.

Download or read book A Woman Trapped in a Woman s Body written by Lauren Weedman and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lauren Weedman's hilarious essays read like a compendium of what not to do as a fully-realized, functional adult. Her self-deprecating, confessional, and terribly funny voice finds a special place in the hearts of those who can relate to her - which, for better or worse, includes all of us. From the uproarious account of her time at the Daily Sh...

Download or read book Girl in the Dark written by Anna Lyndsey and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Haunting, lyrical, unforgettable, Girl in the Dark is a brave new memoir of a life without light. Anna Lyndsey was young and ambitious and worked hard; she had just bought an apartment; she was falling in love. Then what started as a mild intolerance to certain kinds of artificial light developed into a severe sensitivity to all light. Now, at the worst times, Anna is forced to spend months on end in a blacked-out room, where she loses herself in audiobooks and elaborate word games in an attempt to ward off despair. During periods of relative remission, she can venture out cautiously at dawn and dusk into a world that, from the perspective of her cloistered existence, is filled with remarkable beauty. And through it all there is Pete, her love and her rock, without whom her loneliness seems boundless. One day Anna had an ordinary life, and then the unthinkable happened. But even impossible lives, she learns, endure. Girl in the Dark is a tale of an unimaginable fate that becomes a transcendent love story. It brings us to an extraordinary place from which we emerge to see the light and the world anew.

Download or read book Screams from the Dark written by Ellen Datlow and published by Tor Nightfire. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bone-chilling anthology from legendary horror editor, Ellen Datlow, Screams from the Dark contains twenty-nine all-original tales about monsters. WINNER of the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in an Anthology! A Shirley Jackson Award Nominee! A Locus Award Finalist! From werewolves and vampires, to demons and aliens, the monster is one of the most recognizable figures in horror. But what makes something, or someone, monstrous? Award-winning and up-and-coming authors like Richard Kadrey, Cassandra Khaw, Indrapramit Das, Priya Sharma, and more attempt to answer this question. These all-new stories range from traditional to modern, from mainstream to literary, from familiar monsters to the unknown ... and unimaginable. This chilling collection has something to please—and terrify—everyone, so lock your doors, hide under your covers, and try not to scream. Contributors include: Ian Rogers, Fran Wilde, Gemma Files, Daryl Gregory, Priya Sharma, Brian Hodge, Joyce Carol Oates, Indrapramit Das, Siobhan Carroll, Richard Kadrey, Norman Partridge, Garry Kilworth, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Chikodili Emelumadu, Glen Hirshberg, A. C. Wise, Stephen Graham Jones, Kaaron Warren, Livia Llewellyn, Carole Johnstone, Margo Lanagan, Joe R. Lansdale, Brian Evenson, Nathan Ballingrud, Cassandra Khaw, Laird Barron, Kristi DeMeester, Jeffrey Ford, and John Langan. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Identity Crisis written by VLZ and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darlene was the wild child, Doreen the responsible one. After losing their adoptive parents in a tragic car accident, the twins began counseling. When their doctor is found murdered, their lives begin spinning out of control. One sister is accused of the crime; the other is hearing voices in her head. The only witness to the crime could not have mistaken those green eyes belonging to the murderer. Could they? Doreen’s recurring nightmare is always the same, until it isn’t anymore. With this as her only guide, she must live out the haunting nightmare to find out the truth. Fearing that she may not know her own sister, or perhaps not even herself, she must face the unknown. With overwhelming questions of innocence and guilt, the twins must try to protect each other. What will it take to uncover their hidden past and what will the discoveries mean for their future?

Download or read book The Last Dog on Earth written by Daniel Ehrenhaft and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT IF MAN’S BEST FRIEND TURNED INTO MAN’S WORST ENEMY? It’s Stephen King meets Shiloh in this thrilling action-adventure survival story perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet, #1 New York Times bestselling author D.J. MacHale’s the Sylo Chronicles, and anyone who appreciates the loyal bond between a boy and his dog. Logan Moore hates everyone. Everyone except Jack. A mangy mutt that nobody wants. Except Logan. But Jack is in terrible danger. A mysterious disease is sweeping across the country, turning dogs into vicious, raging predators. Jack isn’t infected, but that won’t keep her safe. People are shooting dogs on sight, and asking questions later. Logan’s own parents want to hand Jack over to the authorities. Now Logan and Jack are on the run. There’s nowhere they can turn and no one they can trust. Except each other.

Download or read book Trapped to Tame written by Kyra Alessy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman fighting to survive. Three fae males on a mission. Can love save their worlds from destruction? Or will hatred ensure their deaths? Eve lives an indentured life, controlled by her keeper, forced to fight for others' gains. She thrives on combat because it's all she knows ... because she can win and to lose means her body is the victor's prize. Drax, Priest and Fie are fae mercenaries on a mission to save their kind. When an unclear vision leads them to a mysterious woman who can hold her own in a fight with a man three times her size, they know they've found the one they've been searching for ... and she's nothing like they expected. his starved, unkempt, half-breed female is an enemy. The men will do whatever's necessary to ensure her cooperation and, if she gives them any trouble, they'll make her wish she had died in the fighting rings. She WILL help them succeed in their mission ... Or she'll die trying. Trapped to Tame is the fifth standalone in the Dark Brothers Series of dark fantasy romance. If you like hot, fae males, antiheroes you love to hate, strong heroines, and your multiple POV stories with some darkness before the light, tap now! Read the next dark adventure in this epic series today! Authors Note: This is an 18+ dark romance that some may find triggering as it contains violence and scenarios you personally might find disturbing. It is based in a fantasy world but please continue at your own risk. **You don't need to have read the other books in the Dark Brothers series to enjoy this book, but it helps.**

Download or read book A Moment After Dark written by Janet Raye Stevens and published by Janet Raye Stevens. This book was released on 2024-08-09 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She sees the future with a touch. A powerful gift in a time of war. The enemy wants her. The Allies need her. Addie Brandt is cursed. When she touches someone, or an object that belongs to them, she sees their future, and it’s rarely good. Mocked and teased her whole life, Addie hides from the world in her family’s funeral home. But when her second sight shows her a horrific vision of an attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval base, the gruesome images are too intense to ignore, and she tries to raise the alarm. Will anyone listen? Federal agent Jack Dunstan needs a miracle. He’s still reeling from the betrayal that nearly decimated his team of agents with paranormal powers. A vengeful Nazi spy with a terrifying ability of his own is out to destroy him. And Dunstan knows it’s only a matter of time before America is drawn into the war raging around the world. Hearing rumors of Addie’s vision, he seeks her out, hoping she could be the miracle he’s looking for. Addie’s not sure she trusts Jack Dunstan. He’s rude and cocky, and insists on calling her curse of second sight a “gift.” But if she wants to save lives and prevent a terrible disaster, she has to put aside her doubts and fears, and embrace her ability. With the country on the brink of war and an enemy agent hunting her for her power, Addie must learn to trust Dunstan—and herself—to stop an attack that could change the course of history forever.

Download or read book The Woman s Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Woman in the Dark written by Vanessa Savage and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the vein of The Couple Next Door, a debut psychological thriller about a woman who moves with her family to the gothic seaside house where her husband grew up -- and where 15 years ago another family was brutally slaughtered. For Sarah and Patrick, family life has always been easy, until her mother's death sends Sarah spiraling into depression. When she overdoses on sleeping pills, Sarah insists it was an accident, but neither Patrick nor their teenage children believe her. Determined to give their family a fresh start, Patrick convinces her to move back to the idyllic beachside home where he grew up. But there's a catch: The once-beautiful old house is now known as the Murder House. It has been standing empty for fifteen years, ever since another family was brutally slaughtered within its walls. Nostalgic for his childhood, Patrick is adamant that this can be their "dream home" again. Sarah tries to bring it back to its original warmth, but as locals hint that the house is haunted, the children begin having nightmares, strange writing appears on the walls, and creepy "gifts" suddenly arrive on the doorstep at odd hours. With the news that the murderer has been paroled, Sarah can't shake the feeling that something just isn't right. Not with the house, not with the town, not even with her own loving husband--whose stories about his perfect childhood suddenly aren't adding up. Can Sarah uncover the secrets of the Murder House before another family is destroyed? With an irresistible, fog-drenched atmosphere that hides its knife-sharp twists, Vanessa Savage's THE WOMAN IN THE DARK is the perfect new read for fans of I Let You Go and The Couple Next Door, a chilling psychological thriller about a dark family dysfunction and the secrets that haunt us.

Download or read book Trapped Under the Sea written by Neil Swidey and published by Crown. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The harrowing story of five men who were sent into a dark, airless, miles-long tunnel, hundreds of feet below the ocean, to do a nearly impossible job—with deadly results A quarter-century ago, Boston had the dirtiest harbor in America. The city had been dumping sewage into it for generations, coating the seafloor with a layer of “black mayonnaise.” Fisheries collapsed, wildlife fled, and locals referred to floating tampon applicators as “beach whistles.” In the 1990s, work began on a state-of-the-art treatment plant and a 10-mile-long tunnel—its endpoint stretching farther from civilization than the earth’s deepest ocean trench—to carry waste out of the harbor. With this impressive feat of engineering, Boston was poised to show the country how to rebound from environmental ruin. But when bad decisions and clashing corporations endangered the project, a team of commercial divers was sent on a perilous mission to rescue the stymied cleanup effort. Five divers went in; not all of them came out alive. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and thousands of documents collected over five years of reporting, award-winning writer Neil Swidey takes us deep into the lives of the divers, engineers, politicians, lawyers, and investigators involved in the tragedy and its aftermath, creating a taut, action-packed narrative. The climax comes just after the hard-partying DJ Gillis and his friend Billy Juse trade assignments as they head into the tunnel, sentencing one of them to death. An intimate portrait of the wreckage left in the wake of lives lost, the book—which Dennis Lehane calls "extraordinary" and compares with The Perfect Storm—is also a morality tale. What is the true cost of these large-scale construction projects, as designers and builders, emboldened by new technology and pressured to address a growing population’s rapacious needs, push the limits of the possible? This is a story about human risk—how it is calculated, discounted, and transferred—and the institutional failures that can lead to catastrophe. Suspenseful yet humane, Trapped Under the Sea reminds us that behind every bridge, tower, and tunnel—behind the infrastructure that makes modern life possible—lies unsung bravery and extraordinary sacrifice.

Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Steam Age Gothic written by Clive Bloom and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 867 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the early 1830s the old school of Gothic literature was exhausted. Late Romanticism, emphasising as it did the uncertainties of personality and imagination, gave it a new lease of life. Gothic—the literature of disturbance and uncertainty—now produced works that reflected domestic fears, sexual crimes, drug filled hallucinations, the terrible secrets of middle class marriage, imperial horror at alien invasion, occult demonism and the insanity of psychopaths. It was from the 1830s onwards that the old gothic castle gave way to the country house drawing room, the dungeon was displaced by the sewers of the city and the villains of early novels became the familiar figures of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Dracula, Dorian Grey and Jack the Ripper. After the death of Prince Albert (1861), the Gothic became darker, more morbid, obsessed with demonic lovers, blood sucking ghouls, blood stained murderers and deranged doctors. Whilst the gothic architecture of the Houses of Parliament and the new Puginesque churches upheld a Victorian ideal of sobriety, Christianity and imperial destiny, Gothic literature filed these new spaces with a dread that spread like a plague to America, France, Germany and even Russia. From 1830 to 1914, the period covered by this volume, we saw the emergence of the greats of Gothic literature and the supernatural from Edgar Allan Poe to Emily Bronte, from Sheridan Le Fanu to Bram Stoker and Robert Louis Stevenson. Contributors also examine the fin-de-siècle dreamers of decadence such as Arthur Machen, M P Shiel and Vernon Lee and their obsession with the occult, folklore, spiritualism, revenants, ghostly apparitions and cosmic annihilation. This volume explores the period through the prism of architectural history, urban studies, feminism, 'hauntology' and much more. 'Horror', as Poe teaches us, 'is the soul of the plot'.