Download or read book Uncanny Shadows A Collection of Eerie and Unnerving Tales written by Jared Stevenson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Uncanny Reader written by Marjorie Sandor and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the deeply unsettling to the possibly supernatural, these thirty-one border-crossing stories from around the world explore the uncanny in literature, and delve into our increasingly unstable sense of self, home, and planet. The Uncanny Reader: Stories from the Shadows opens with "The Sand-man," E.T.A. Hoffmann's 1817 tale of doppelgangers and automatons—a tale that inspired generations of writers and thinkers to come. Stories by 19th and 20th century masters of the uncanny—including Edgar Allan Poe, Franz Kafka, and Shirley Jackson—form a foundation for sixteen award-winning contemporary authors, established and new, whose work blurs the boundaries between the familiar and the unknown. These writers come from Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Poland, Russia, Scotland, England, Sweden, the United States, Uruguay, and Zambia—although their birthplaces are not always the terrains they plumb in their stories, nor do they confine themselves to their own eras. Contemporary authors include: Chris Adrian, Aimee Bender, Kate Bernheimer, Jean-Christophe Duchon-Doris, Mansoura Ez-Eldin, Jonathon Carroll, John Herdman, Kelly Link, Steven Millhauser, Joyce Carol Oates, Yoko Ogawa, Dean Paschal, Karen Russell, Namwali Serpell, Steve Stern and Karen Tidbeck.

Download or read book THE WEIRD TALES Horror Macabre Collection written by Arthur Machen and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur Machen's 'The Weird Tales - Horror & Macabre Collection' is a chilling compilation of the author's finest works in the horror genre. Known for his unique blend of supernatural elements with psychological insight, Machen's writing transports readers to worlds where reality and imagination blur. His atmospheric prose and intricate storytelling style draw readers into dark and mysterious narratives that explore the depths of fear and suspense. This collection showcases Machen's talent for creating intricate and unsettling tales that continue to captivate readers to this day. The eerie settings and haunting characters in Machen's stories provide a glimpse into the darker aspects of human nature, making 'The Weird Tales' a must-read for fans of horror literature. Arthur Machen's own experiences with the supernatural and his fascination with the unknown inspired him to craft these haunting and unforgettable stories. Drawing on a rich literary tradition of Gothic and macabre storytelling, Machen's works reflect his belief in the power of the unknown to evoke fear and fascination in his readers. 'The Weird Tales - Horror & Macabre Collection' is a masterful compilation of horror fiction that will leave a lasting impact on those brave enough to delve into its pages.

Download or read book 100 Horror Collection Scary Stories to Read in Bed Tonight Illustrated written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. These facts few psychologists will dispute, and their admitted truth must establish for all time the genuineness and dignity of the weirdly horrible tale as a literary form… As may naturally be expected of a form so closely connected with primal emotion, the horror-tale is as old as human thought and speech themselves. H. P. Lovecraft Horror intends to create an eerie and frightening atmosphere for the reader. Prevalent elements include ghosts, demons, vampires, werewolves, ghouls, the Devil, witches, monsters, dystopian and apocalyptic worlds, serial killers, cannibalism, psychopaths, cults, dark magic, Satanism, the macabre, gore, and torture. Edgar Allan Poe The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Gold Bug The Black Cat The Pit and the Pendulum The Tell-Tale Heart The Fall of the House of Usher The Masque of the Red Death The Cask of Amontillado The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar Hop-Frog The Raven Bram Stoker Dracula Mary Shelley Frankenstein Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Carmilla Robert Louis Stevenson The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde H.P. Lovecraft The Alchemist At the Mountains of Madness Azathoth The Beast in the Cave Beyond the Wall of Sleep The Book The Call of Cthulhu The Case of Charles Dexter Ward The Cats of Ulthar The Colour out Of Space Dagon The Descendant The Doom that Came to Sarnath The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath The Dunwich Horror The Evil Clergyman Ex Oblivione Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family The Festival From Beyond The Haunter of the Dark He Herbert West-Reanimator The History of The Necronomicon The Horror at Red Hook The Hound Hypnos Ibid In the Vault the Little Glass Bottle Memory The Moon-Bog The Music of Erich Zann The Nameless City Nyarlathotep Old Bugs The Other Gods The Outsider Pickman's Model The Picture in the House Polaris The Quest of Iranon The Rats in the Walls A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson The Secret Cave or John Lees Adventure The Shadow Out Of Time The Shadow Over Innsmouth The Shunned House The Silver Key The Statement of Randolph Carter The Strange High House in the Mist The Street The Temple The Terrible Old Man The Tomb The Transition of Juan Romero The Tree Under the Pyramids The Very Old Folk What the Moon Brings The Whisperer in Darkness The White Ship Supernatural Horror in Literature Algernon Blackwood The Willows Francis Marion Crawford The Doll's Ghost Robert W. Chambers The King in Yellow M.R. James Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book Lost Hearts The Mezzotint The Ash-Tree Number 13 Count Magnus The Treasure Of Abbot Thomas A School Story The Rose Garden The Stalls Of Barchester Cathedral The Diary Of Mr. Poynter An Episode Of Cathedral History The Story Of A Disappearance And An Appearance An Evening's Entertainment A Warning To The Curious A Neighbour's Landmark The Uncommon Prayer-Book The Haunted Dolls' House Wailing Well There Was A Man Dwelt By A Churchyard Rats After Dark In The Playing Fields The Experiment The Malice Of Inanimate Objects A Vignette

Download or read book The Shadows We Cast written by S. B. Fates and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into a labyrinth of terror, wonder, and the unknown with "The Shadows We Cast: Tales of the Uncanny." This gripping anthology features twelve spellbinding stories, each one a journey into the dark corners of the human psyche and the mysteries of the universe. Crafted with chilling prose and haunting themes, this one-of-a-kind collection weaves together multiple genres--horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science fiction, and fantasy--into a tapestry of dread and fascination. Discover unforgettable tales such as "In The Room Where Silence Grows," where a journalist stumbles into a room that reveals the darkest fears of anyone who enters. Uncover "The Oracle's Crime," set in a world where magic is outlawed but essential to solving a prophesied murder. Experience the unraveling of time in "ChronoVirus," and hear whispers from the beyond in "The Whispering Gallery." From the eerie piano of "Moonlit Sonata" to the unsettling void of "The Memory Eater," each story pushes the boundaries of genre and beckons you to question the very nature of reality. As you traverse through different dimensions, realities, and emotional landscapes, you will come to an inescapable conclusion: we all cast shadows, whether seen or unseen, in the worlds we inhabit. Unsettling, thought-provoking, and utterly captivating, "The Shadows We Cast" is an anthology for those who dare to confront their deepest fears. As the stories interlace, sharing characters, themes, and sometimes even dimensions, one thing becomes clear--you may escape this book, but its shadows will stay with you forever. Begin your journey into the unknown--if you dare.

Download or read book Uncanny Tales written by Mrs. Molesworth and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A writer named Mary Louisa Molesworth writes below the pen name Mrs. Molesworth. Her collection of brief testimonies called "Uncanny Tales" is a combination of thrillers and spooky testimonies. In a book posted inside the overdue 1800s, Molesworth, an English creator of many kid's books, indicates how flexible she became with the aid of writing about scary and strange things. The stories on this series are complete of hysteria and mystery, and that they often observe matters that are just a little off the norm. Molesworth makes use of her ability at telling stories to create testimonies that maintain readers inquisitive about adding a hint of the unusual and the surprising. The memories are marked by their moody settings, exciting characters, and creative plot turns that create a mix of fable and suspense. Even though Mrs. Molesworth might be quality known for her work on children's books, "Uncanny Tales" shows that she can write in a variety of styles. Because it shows how appropriate she is at telling tales, the book gives readers a check out the darker and extra mysterious elements of her writing. "Uncanny Tales" is a lovely alternate from Molesworth's extra usual books. It has a chain of interesting and spooky short tales that make you want to explore the unknown and experience the draw of the supernatural.

Download or read book Whispers in the Shadows written by Op Castillo and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whispers In The Shadows Is A Captivating Collection Of Scary Stories, Poems, And Folklore That Will Chill You To The Bones. Explore Eerie Realms Filled With Restless Spirits, Vengeful Ghosts, And Otherworldly Beings

Download or read book The Weird and the Eerie written by Mark Fisher and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A noted cultural critic unearths the weird, the eerie, and the horrific in 20th-century culture through a wide range of literature, film, and music references—from H.P. Lovecraft and Daphne Du Maurier to Stanley Kubrick and Christopher Nolan. What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? Two closely related but distinct modes, and each possesses its own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with Horror, but this genre alone does not fully encapsulate the pull of the outside and the unknown. In several essays, Mark Fisher argues that a proper understanding of the human condition requires examination of transitory concepts such as the Weird and the Eerie. Featuring discussion of the works of: H. P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and Christopher Nolan.

Download or read book Behind You One Shot Horror Stories written by Brian Coldrick and published by IDW Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Statement of responsibility and subtitle from front cover.

Download or read book Scary Campfire Stories written by Larry Lee Rhoton and published by Larry Lee Rhoton. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 26 short stories are SCARY and BIZARRE. When you are camping, pull this book from your backpack, and you’ll have plenty of short scary stories to tell around the fire. We all know things are out there, you know, the creatures that live in the dark, the witches who haunt our dreams, and the terrible monsters who live in the blackness. Read these stories, and when you go to bed, be sure to keep one eye open.

Download or read book The Shadow Book of Ji Yun written by Ji Yun and published by Empress Wu Books. This book was released on 2021-06-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dark Nightmares written by M T Morgan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a world where shadows hold secrets and the unknown lurks in every corner. This collection of scary stories beckons you into a realm where nightmares take form and fears whisper their haunting truths. Here, ordinary moments unravel into the extraordinary, revealing the sinister undercurrents of the human experience. As you turn the pages, you will journey through dark and mysterious tales that tap into the primal fears that dwell within us all. Each story is an invitation to confront the eerie and the unsettling, where haunted places, malevolent beings, and buried secrets weave a tapestry of dread. The protagonists in these tales face challenges that blur the boundaries of reality, encountering the uncanny and the inexplicable. Their struggles offer a glimpse into the heart of terror, as they grapple with forces beyond their control. Prepare yourself for a descent into the shadows, where each story draws you deeper into a world where the veil between the living and the otherworldly is thin. As you lose yourself in these tales, remember that the scariest monsters are often the ones we cannot see. So dim the lights, find a comfortable spot, and open your mind to the chilling and the unexpected. This collection is for those who dare to confront their fears, for those who seek thrills in the face of danger, and for those who find beauty in the darkness. Let the nightmares begin.

Download or read book The Shadows written by Alex North and published by Celadon Books. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own... As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder." – The New York Times The haunting new thriller from Alex North, author of the New York Times bestseller The Whisper Man You knew a teenager like Charlie Crabtree. A dark imagination, a sinister smile--always on the outside of the group. Some part of you suspected he might be capable of doing something awful. Twenty-five years ago, Crabtree did just that, committing a murder so shocking that it’s attracted that strange kind of infamy that only exists on the darkest corners of the internet--and inspired more than one copycat. Paul Adams remembers the case all too well: Crabtree--and his victim--were Paul’s friends. Paul has slowly put his life back together. But now his mother, old and suffering from dementia, has taken a turn for the worse. Though every inch of him resists, it is time to come home. It's not long before things start to go wrong. Paul learns that Detective Amanda Beck is investigating another copycat that has struck in the nearby town of Featherbank. His mother is distressed, insistent that there's something in the house. And someone is following him. Which reminds him of the most unsettling thing about that awful day twenty-five years ago. It wasn't just the murder. It was the fact that afterward, Charlie Crabtree was never seen again...

Download or read book True Scary Stories Volume Five The Shadow Man Part Two written by Dark Mistress Aurora and published by Dark Mistress Aurora. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About This Book: Studying shadow men causes them to appear. Writing about them does, too. Some creepy things have happened to me since I first decided to publish about shadow men. They’re not happy that I wrote about them. Here’s my story explaining. About this series: This is not just a horror novel or a true life story, it's also a game. I wanted to write out my real life supernatural experiences, but I also wanted to remain anonymous, so I disguise my identity by writing two fake stories along with every real story I tell. It's your job to figure out which story is true and which ones are fake.

Download or read book Dark Nightmares written by M T Morgan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a world where shadows hold secrets and the unknown lurks in every corner. This collection of scary stories beckons you into a realm where nightmares take form and fears whisper their haunting truths. Here, ordinary moments unravel into the extraordinary, revealing the sinister undercurrents of the human experience. As you turn the pages, you will journey through dark and mysterious tales that tap into the primal fears that dwell within us all. Each story is an invitation to confront the eerie and the unsettling, where haunted places, malevolent beings, and buried secrets weave a tapestry of dread. The protagonists in these tales face challenges that blur the boundaries of reality, encountering the uncanny and the inexplicable. Their struggles offer a glimpse into the heart of terror, as they grapple with forces beyond their control. Prepare yourself for a descent into the shadows, where each story draws you deeper into a world where the veil between the living and the otherworldly is thin. As you lose yourself in these tales, remember that the scariest monsters are often the ones we cannot see. So dim the lights, find a comfortable spot, and open your mind to the chilling and the unexpected. This collection is for those who dare to confront their fears, for those who seek thrills in the face of danger, and for those who find beauty in the darkness. Let the nightmares begin.

Download or read book Shadows at Midnight written by Maynard Sims and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadows At Midnight - The Maynard Sims Library Volume 1 presents the finest in traditional English ghost stories and unsettling tales of quiet fear.Shadows At Midnight are ghost stories in the traditional English style. First published in hardback in 1979 from William Kimber & Co Limited of London who described the debut book as –"In this masterly collection of tales, the authors take us into that unquiet land, in the witching time of night, where malign presences seek to entwine the unwary in their web of evil. Their ghosts, or evil spirits, or gruesome influences – no one expression sums them all up – remain lingering in their chosen abodes, be it wardrobe, cradle or tomb, to threaten the existence of the innocent. But not all the spirits are terrifying. Some, like the laughing children of Border End, seek to enthral by cajolery, though their threat remains as great. The authors do not delve too far into explanations for their phantoms. Indeed how could they? For who can explain the midnight land?" There were ten stories and they were enjoyed by those that read them."A really creepy collection, they conjure up gruesome influences to linger after the book is done." Southend & District Standard"All the tales are totally intriguing – whether they are about a boy visiting his aunt, or a man inheriting his aunt's house, a house purchaser, a vicar, a brass rubbings enthusiast, or a mother and her baby's cradle." Grimsby Evening Telegraph"Ten ghost stories for lovers of the supernatural. A book that will haunt you." Manchester Evening News"Present the uncanny in a civilised way."Yorkshire Evening Post In 1999 the book was revised and enlarged and published by Sarob Press in a limited edition hardback.“The two authors have been writing together for more than twenty-five years, and produce some of the finest examples of supernatural fiction seen today. These stories can be described as coming from the same mould as the masters of the genre, James, Wakefield, and Benson. They are a fine collection of traditional ghost stories”. Sarob PressReaders agreed –"The authors have a grasp of craftsmanship which many a writer might envy, alongside an eye for detail and a knack for unobtrusive but telling characterisation."Zene"Truly none should miss out on 'Border End'. The authors affinity for the tumult of emotions that an adolescent experiences rivals the sympathetic hand of the great Robert Westall." Bill Barnett , All Hallows journal of the Ghost Story Society "This is another excellent book from Sarob. If ghost tales are your thing, get hold of this collection." David Howe, Shivers."There is nothing wrong with the writing here, and this book is to be thoroughly recommended." Paul Brazier, Interzone "The stories are still all good examples of the understated." John Pelan, Midnight House"Sarob Press must be congratulated in producing this fine limited edition hardback which would be a welcome addition to any collection." Steve Lockley, Horror Writers Association“A welcome re-issue. (Shadows At Midnight 1999).” Steve Jones, Best New Horror, 2000

Download or read book Exploring Identity in Literature and Life Stories written by Guri Barstad and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-12 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, globalization, migration and political polarization complicate the individual’s search for a cohesive identity, making identity formation and transformation key issues in everyday life. This collection of essays highlights a number of the dimensions of identity, including cultural hybridity, religion, ethnicity, profession, gender, sexuality, and childhood, and explores how they are thematized in different narratives. The stories discussed are set in Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, France, Germany, Great Britain, Haiti, India, Israel, Japan, Polynesia, Norway, Romania, Spain and South Africa, emphasizing today’s international focus on identity. The majority of the contributions here focus on literary texts, while others investigate identity formations in interviews, language corpora, student reading logs, film, theatre and pathographies.