Features eleven spooky places from secret caves to subterranean cities and reveals the history of happenings within their winding tunnels.

What dark secrets are concealed within the twisted corridors of an ancient labyrinth? Young readers will explore the mysterious tomb of Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. This underground crypt was constructed by over 700,000 workers about 2,400 years ago. An army of 8,000 life-size clay soldiers, each different from the others, was buried near the tomb to guard the emperor after death. To conceal the tomb’s location, the architects who designed it were killed, and deadly booby traps were set up to catch anyone who disturbed it. The tomb remained hidden for hundreds of years! From secret caves to subterranean cities, the 11 spooky places featured in this book reveal the history of sinister happenings within their winding tunnels. Chilling tales and vivid, full-color photos will keep readers eagerly turning the pages for more.

DIVDIVWho will survive the Labyrinth of Crete?/divDIV /divDIVA group of English cruise-ship tourists debark to visit the isle of Crete’s famed labyrinth, the City in the Rock. The motley gathering includes a painter, a poet, a soldier, an elderly married couple, a medium, a convalescent girl, and the mysterious Lord Gracean. The group is prepared for a trifling day of sightseeing and maybe even a glimpse of the legendary Minotaur, but instead is suddenly stuck in a nightmare when a rockslide traps them deep within the labyrinth. Who among the passengers will make it out alive? And for those who emerge, will anything ever be the same?/div/div

The war that erupted in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless Separatist forces continue their assault on the teetering Republic–and the diabolical triumvirate of Count Dooku, General Grievous, and their Master, Darth Sidious, fine-tune their strategy for conquest. In Episode III Revenge of the Sith the fates of key players on both sides of the conflict will be sealed. But first, crucial events that pave the way to that time of reckoning unfold in a labyrinth of evil. . . . Capturing Trade Federation Viceroy–and Separatist Councilmember–Nute Gunray is the mission that brings Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with a squad of clones in tow, to Neimoidia. But the treacherous ally of the Sith proves as slippery as ever, evading his Jedi pursuers even as they narrowly avoid deadly disaster. Still, their daring efforts yield an unexpected prize: a unique holotransceiver that bears intelligence capable of leading the Republic forces to their ultimate quarry, the ever-elusive Darth Sidious. Swiftly taking up the chase, Anakin and Obi-Wan follow clues from the droid factories of Charros IV to the far-flung worlds of the Outer Rim . . . every step bringing them closer to pinpointing the location of the Sith Lord–whom they suspect has been manipulating every aspect of the Separatist rebellion. Yet somehow, in the escalating galaxy-wide chess game of strikes, counterstrikes, ambushes, sabotage, and retaliations, Sidious stays constantly one move ahead. Then the trail takes a shocking turn. For Sidious and his minions have set in motion a ruthlessly orchestrated campaign to divide and overwhelm the Jedi forces–and bring the Republic to its knees.

Forty short stories and essays have been selected as representative of the Argentine writer's metaphysical narratives.

The stories serve gripping suspense and complex thrills to the readers' minds. As the readers surf through each story, characters wrapped in a thousand shades reflect human nature from diverse worlds. 'Motel Soledad' is an eerie story of four close friends; highlights the discovery of lookalikes in the dining hall is a classic horror trope that evokes existential terror and the uncanny. It challenges the characters' sense of identity and reality, creating a deep psychological horror. 'Denying the Paradise' revolves around Aiza, a nineteen-year-old girl trapped in an abusive marriage, reflecting on societal norms and personal liberation. It explores themes of oppression, superstition, and the struggle for self-empowerment within a patriarchal society. 'The World We Lived Together' reflects how Lavender learns the importance of accepting fate and the complexities of altering reality. Her journey becomes a race against time to find the rogue Lavender and restore balance across the worlds, all while grappling with her own emotions and the inevitability of Junan's death in every reality. 'Alive' portrays a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been decimated by mutated creatures. Faye's encounter with the lion and her subsequent return home highlights her courage and the harsh realities she faces. Faye's Parents - protective but realistic, understanding the necessity for their children to learn survival skills.