Cuando Catherine Porter asesina a su único hijo y se quita la vida, nadie entiende el por qué. Vilipendiada por su crimen, se convierte en sinónimo de todo lo malo y perverso entre los lugareños, y los padres comienzan a utilizar su nombre para asustar a sus hijos descarriados y hacer que se comporten. Poco después de su muerte, comienzan a circular informes de que su fantasma ha sido visto dentro de su antigua casa. Con el paso de los años, los avistamientos continúan, haciendo que la mayoría de los ocupantes de la casa huyan de la propiedad, gritando en la noche, para no volver jamás. Cuando la familia Jefferson se muda a la casa, deciden celebrar una sesión de espiritismo para deshacerse por fin de su indeseado huésped. Pero al hacerlo, desatan algo aún más aterrador: una fuerza malévola que no se detendrá ante nada para recuperar su dominio.
Una maldición familiar puede perdurar durante generaciones. Cuando el gerente de banco Jonathan Ward hereda una vieja casa solariega, empiezan a suceder cosas extrañas. En su primera noche en la propiedad una preciosa y joven mujer aparece ante su puerta suplicándole ayuda. Un momento mas tarde ella ha desaparecido. Las extrañas apariciones y sonidos que no parecen de este mundo se suceden, y la joven mujer pidiendo ayuda continúa apareciendo ante su puerta todas las noches. Desesperado por saber que es lo que esta sucediendo Jonathan acude al vasto conocimiento de la bibliotecaria de la ciudad en busca de su ayuda. Conforme la historia de la casa se va desvelando, Jonathan empieza a darse cuenta de la verdadera extensión del horror que le espera. ¿Es demasiado tarde para salvar a aquellos a los que ama y…a si mismo?
A family curse can reach across generations. After bank manager Jonathan Ward inherits an old manor, strange things begin to happen. On his first night at the property, a beautiful young woman appears outside his door, pleading for help. Moments later, she has disappeared. Strange apparitions and unearthly sounds follow, as does the young woman seeking refuge. Desperate for information, Jonathan turns to the vast knowledge of the town librarian for help. As the dark history of the manor unfolds, Jonathan begins to realize the full extent of the horror to come. Is it too late to save those dearest to him... and himself?
Thorndike is just like any other quaint Cornish village. Everyone knows everyone, and families have lived there for generations. The village inn boasts the finest food and warmest welcome, and visitors and locals alike agree that old Thad Beanie makes the most delicious meat pies they have ever tasted. Like most proud chefs, Thad refuses to divulge the secret to his family recipe. The secret, which stretches back hundreds of years, is not how you cook the meat, but where the meat comes from. This book contains graphic s*x and violence, and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
It's Christmas Eve: a time of wonder, magic, anticipation... and terror. A father who will go to any lengths to feed his hungry children. An unsuspecting woman who inherits a house with a deadly secret. A murderous widow who shares a train carriage with Jack the Ripper. Two burglars who bite off more than they can chew during a late-night raid. These and many more bedtime stories come hideously to life in Mark L'Estrange's nineteen tales of terror, each set on the most festive night of the year. Will anyone survive until Christmas morning? This book contains adult content and is not recommended for readers under the age of 18.
In the heart of rural Hampshire, the small town of Clevedon has always been a place where residents look out for each other, and neighbors ensure a warm welcome is given to newcomers. When a secret chamber is discovered in the basement of a recently deceased Professor of Egyptology, the contents prove to be more than mere artifacts and trinkets. Hidden within lies the sarcophagus of a mummy, Anlet-Un-Ri. A warrior and leader of the Pharaoh's army, her death remains a mystery to this day. Soon, a reign of terror is unleashed upon the small town, as an ancient power 3000 years from the past comes to life. Can the people of Clevedon find a way to stop her, or will they succumb to the monster resurrected from her eternal slumber? This book contains graphic violence and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
When Catherine Porter murders her only son and takes her own life, no one can understand why. Vilified for her crimes, she becomes synonymous with everything evil and wicked amongst the locals, and parents begin using her name to scare their errant children into behaving. Soon after her death, reports begin to circulate that her ghost has been seen inside her old house. Over the years, the sightings continue, sending most of the house's occupants running from the property, screaming into the night, never to return. When the Jefferson family moves in, they decide to hold a séance to finally rid the property of its unwanted guest. But in doing so, they unleash something even more terrifying: a malevolent force that will stop at nothing to take back its domain.
The hectic seaside town of Brompton-On-Sea sizzles in the summer heatwave. Holiday makers and locals alike find distraction and amusement on the pier, where the Cranville family have owned and run the fun fair for generations. The rides on offer rival any of those offered by the biggest theme parks in the country, but at a far more reasonable cost. Pete Cranville, the senior member of the clan, assures that all his attractions offer their guests true value for money. The Ghost Train is a particular favourite with visitors. Located on the very edge of the pier, it might seem a little out of the way, but it is still one of the fair’s most popular rides. And for those who make it out alive, it truly is a marvellous experience.
In this gripping tale set in eighteenth-century England, Vincent Goddard delves into the haunting legacy of his ancestral home, Mandrake Hall. Unbeknownst to Vincent, his late father's desperate attempt to defy mortality has awakened a darkness that now threatens to engulf the entire region. As the death toll rises, the church, determined to conceal the horrors from the outside world, dispatches a specialized team of hunters to deal with the problem. Reluctant to confront the consequences of his father's actions, Vincent soon realizes that he must join forces with the church's squad to vanquish the bloodthirsty creatures. With his family's safety hanging in the balance, he must set aside his preconceptions and confront the grim reality of life and death. But in a harrowing battle against evil, can he prevail?
A portrait which hides the secret to a brutal murder. A secret military experiment which results in a terror beyond imagination. An invitation to a night of passion, too good to be true. A derelict asylum for the criminally insane, where one patient refuses to leave. A game of trick-or-treat which uncovers a deadly secret. The spirit of a murdered woman haunts an isolated cottage. A young girl unleashes her feline instincts. A serendipitous discovery that carries the DNA of a serial killer. A murder victim who returns from the grave, seeking retribution. These and many other tales of terror await you in Mark L'Estrange's Spine Chillers, ready to turn your blood to ice. This book contains graphic violence and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
A collection of three horror novels by Mark L'Estrange, now in one volume! Ghost Song : After bank manager Jonathan Ward inherits an old manor, strange things begin to happen. During his first night at the property, a beautiful young woman appears outside her door, pleading for help. Moments later, she has disappeared. Strange apparitions and unearthly sounds follow, as does the young woman seeking refuge. As the dark history of the manor slowly unfolds, Jonathan begins to realize the full extent of the horror to come. Is it too late to save those dearest to him... and himself? The Creeper : Something evil lurks in the woods, on the outskirts of town. It lives in the shadows and strikes without warning, always with the same objective: to mutilate, kill and devour its victim. A monster with a cannibalistic craving for human flesh, and a s****l appetite which seemingly cannot be satiated. No victim is left alive, and the scattered remains divulge very little to the police pathologist. With the body count rising, the superintendent in charge of the investigation resorts to desperate measures. Soon, it becomes obvious that the police have woefully underestimated their suspect. The Haunted House From Hell : When Catherine Porter murders her only son and takes her own life, no one can understand why. Vilified for her crimes, she becomes synonymous with everything evil and wicked amongst the locals. Soon after her death, reports begin to circulate that her ghost has been seen inside her old house. Over the years, the sightings continue, sending most of the house's occupants running from the property, screaming into the night. When the Jefferson family moves in, they decide to hold a séance to finally rid the property of its unwanted guest. But in doing so, they unleash something even more terrifying: a malevolent force that will stop at nothing to take back its domain.
A collection of three horror novels by Mark L'Estrange in one volume! Dawn Of The Mummy : The small town of Clevedon has always been a place where residents look out for each other, and neighbors ensure a warm welcome is given to newcomers. But when an ancient, deadly power from thousands of years ago comes to life, can the people of the quaint village find a way to stop it, or will they succumb to the monster resurrected from its slumber? Flesh Eaters : Thorndike is just like any other quaint Cornish village. Families have lived there for generations, and the village inn boasts the finest food and warmest welcome. Visitors and locals alike agree that old Thad Beanie makes the most delicious meat pies they have ever tasted, and like most chefs, Thad refuses to divulge the secret to his family recipe. The secret, which stretches back hundreds of years, is not how you cook the meat, but where the meat comes from. Silver Bullet : Unsatisfied with the response from the local police force, Jenna Wilkinson arrives in the quaint market town of Huntly to search for her missing uncle, a Professor of Anthropology from a prestigious London university. Together with Detective Constable Alan Young, they set to uncover his disappearance. Unbeknownst to either of them, the town is in the grip of a powerful presence as old as time itself. As more victims follow, they'll have to put aside their beliefs and superstitions to save the town. But can they escape a fate worse than death?
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