There is magic in the number three. Just think about it. The three stooges. The three wise men. The three little pigs. And now - MIDNIGHT HAT TRICK - a collection of three wonderfully chilling novellas from Nova Scotia storyteller Steve Vernon. HAMMURABI ROAD is a dark tale of redneck noir, revenge and retribution, backwoods justice and getting closer to a black bear than you ever dreamed possible. The story starts with the eternal triangle - three men in a pick-up truck - two in front and one duct-taped in back. NOT JUST ANY OLD GHOST STORY is a quiet little story about coming home and ghosts that you can never escape. It is a story that will take you to the very heart of storytelling itself. SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME is a fast and fun read that asks the question - what would a bunch of over-the-hill old-time hockey players from Northern Labrador deal with a tour bus full of vampires? If you are having a hard time dealing with that concept - just throw the movie SLAPSHOT into a blender along with the movie 30 DAYS OF NIGHT and hit frappe. "Steve Vernon gets it right. SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME hits all the right notes with me. A wonderful cast of characters, great dialogue and an evil bus full of vicious vampires." - FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND "This genre needs new blood and Steve Vernon is quite a transfusion." - Edward Lee, author of GOON and THE BIGHEAD "Steve Vernon is the real deal." - Richard Chizmar, CEMETERY DANCE MAGAZINE

As a deadly scourge overwhelms the continent, four survivors race to find a last exit out of Australia.Up in the attic, a bedtime story outlives its storyteller.A city boy visits his country cousins and stumbles on a terrifying family secret.From a film set in the Arizona desert, to an overgrown rambling old house in the Florida swamps, to the dusty streets of a small Mexican town, the stories in this volume plunge the reader into the shadows of a world almost forgotten by modern fables of cold science and bright sunlight. They are the brushed over voices who call a warning to those who would comfort themselves in the thought that monsters aren't real, and those things can't happen here. Stories We Tell After Midnight Volume 2 offers up tales of revenge, of hunger, and of the horror that stalks you just beyond the glow of your cell phone light, but only to those who dare turn the page... Table of ContentsBedtime Tales Nicola Lombardi / trans. J. WeintraubBaby Gray Gregory L. NorrisIron Teeth Jude ReidVictoria Jay CaselbergFamily Line Michele Tracy BergerPrimary Manifestations Laura E. PriceCameraman Joe ScipioneSeek, Don't Hide Liam HoganHey Diddle Diddle Jeff SamsonThe Cleaning Lady Samantha BryantWhisper Wood Eddie GenerousLast Shot Tim JeffreysFalse Confession Joseph RubasThe Curse of the Cucuy Pedro IniguezThe Cut-Mouth Woman and Me Elizabeth Davis(and I feel fine) EJ SidleMouths to Feed Solange HommelRed Rover, Red Rover Larina WarnockCell Phone Lights T.M. StarnesLamina Eliza MasterThe Terrible Teddies Priya SridharThe Thing All These Relationships Have in Common Is You DeAnna KnipplingField Trip J.L. KnightThe Bugs Come Out at Night Mike Sullivan

Let me set the record straight. My name is Charlotte Silver and I'm not one of those paranormal-obsessed freaks you see on TV…no, those would be my parents, who have their own ghost-hunting reality show. And while I'm usually roped into the behind-the-scenes work, it turns out that I haven't gone unnoticed. Something happened on my parents' research trip in Charleston—and now I'm being stalked by some truly frightening other beings. Trying to fit into a new school and keeping my parents' creepy occupation a secret from my friends—and potential boyfriends—is hard enough without having angry spirits whispering in my ear. All I ever wanted was to be normal, but with ghosts of my past and present colliding, now I just want to make it out of high school alive….

A legendary rarity, Freak Museum was first published in London in 1938 and it is assumed that many copies were destroyed when the bombs began to fall. Virtually unobtainable for over seventy years, Freak Museum is a classic of the macabre worthy of a place beside such masterpieces of Gothic terror as J. U. Nicolson's Fingers of Fear, John Farris' All Heads Turn When the Hunt Goes By, and Bruno Fischer's House of Flesh. Freak Museum is not a read for the faint-hearted! The mystery of the identity of "R.R. Ryan" has been around since the 50s and in his introduction, John Pelan lays out the evidence for a definitive solution. Read it!

The Greatest Christmas Novels, Stories, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition) is an exemplary collection that embodies the spirit of Christmas through an eclectic mix of literary styles and historical periods. This anthology not only captures the traditional essence of Christmas but also explores its various interpretations across different cultures and times. Featuring an impressive array of authors from William Shakespeare to Leo Tolstoy, and encompassing genres from folk tales to Victorian classics, the collection stands out for its breadth and depth. Highlighting the richness of the anthology are seminal works that have shaped the literary and cultural perceptions of Christmas, promising a treasure trove of timeless narratives. The contributing authors, a veritable who's who of literary giants spanning several centuries, bring a diverse array of backgrounds to the anthology. From the poignant social commentary of Charles Dickens and Harriet Beecher Stowe to the imaginative realms fashioned by J.M. Barrie and L. Frank Baum, the collection bridges the literary contributions of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It aligns itself with significant historical, cultural, and literary movements, celebrating the spirit of Christmas through a tapestry of voices that collectively enrich the reader's understanding of this festive season. This anthology is recommended for readers who seek to immerse themselves in the multifaceted world of Christmas literature. It provides a unique opportunity to explore a multiplicity of perspectives, styles, and themes within a single volume. For educators, students, and enthusiasts of literature and history alike, The Greatest Christmas Novels, Stories, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition) offers an unparalleled educational value. It fosters a dialogue between the different authors works, inviting readers to delve into the rich tapestry of Christmas narratives that span centuries and cultures, all the while celebrating the enduring spirit of Christmas through the ages.

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