“He’s dead, Lucuis! Dead! While you were off playing thief, they killed him!” Thief and Shadowmage, Lucius Kane, has found that his influence and power in the underworld of Turnitia has grown. The thieves’ guild is prosperous, and his magical skills have proved a great asset to his peers. His prospects seem boundless, until the Empire of Vos descends upon the City. Soldiers fill the streets and a new cleric has taken command of the souls of Turnitia’s citizens. This strange priest has promised to eradicate the thieves’ guild, as well as outlaw unlicensed magic – and the pagan Shadowmages are at the top of his list. Lucius will come to realise that, once again, a war in the streets of his city must be fought...

Paranormal romance Silent Night, Haunted Night is A Christmas Carol, Nicki Styx-style, from Terri Garey, award-winning author of You’re The One That I Haunt. When a sexy spirit sets her sights on Nicki’s boyfriend Joe, the unwilling ghoulfriend to the dead will have to fight to ensure that this Christmas won’t be her last.

A collection of modern and ancient Hawaiian tales told to the author over many years by everyday people.

Fifth-graders Parker and Lucas get more than they bargained for when they seek to debunk one of Wolver Hollow's greatest legends about a haunted mustache that, every year on the anniversary of its owner's death, seeks a lip to claim as its own.

Sixteen never-before-published chilling tales that explore every aspect of our darkest holiday, Halloween, co-edited by Ellen Datlow, one of the most successful and respected genre editors, and Lisa Morton, a leading authority on Halloween. In addition to stories about scheming jack-o'-lanterns, vengeful ghosts, otherworldly changelings, disturbingly realistic haunted attractions, masks that cover terrifying faces, murderous urban legends, parties gone bad, cult Halloween movies, and trick or treating in the future, Haunted Nights also offers terrifying and mind-bending explorations of related holidays like All Souls' Day, Dia de los Muertos, and Devil's Night. "With Graveyard Weeds and Wolfbane Seeds" by Seanan McGuire "Dirtmouth" by Stephen Graham Jones" "A Small Taste of the Old Countr" by Jonathan Maberry "Wick’s End" by Joanna Parypinski "The Seventeen Year Itch" by Garth Nix "A Flicker of Light on Devil’s Night" by Kate Jonez "Witch-Hazel" by Jeffrey Ford "Nos Galen Gaeaf" by Kelley Armstrong "We’re Never Inviting Amber Again" by S. P. Miskowski "Sisters" by Brian Evenson "All Through the Night" by Elise Forier Edie "A Kingdom of Sugar Skulls and Marigolds" by Eric J. Guignard "The Turn" by Paul Kane "Jack" by Pat Cadigan "Lost in the Dark" by John Langan "The First Lunar Halloween" by John R. Little

From the mediums of Spiritualism's golden age to the ghost hunters of the modern era, Taylor shines a light on the phantasms and frauds of the past, the first researchers who dared to investigate the unknown, and the stories and events that galvanized the pubic and created the paranormal field that we know today.

Welcome, brave souls, to a realm where shadows dance with the unseen, and whispers of the past linger in the air like an icy breath. Within these pages lie 101 terrifying ghost stories, each a haunting melody from the other side, waiting to ensnare your senses and send shivers down your spine. From forgotten graveyards to desolate mansions, prepare to embark on a journey through the unknown, where the veil between the living and the dead grows thin. But beware, for once you delve into these ghostly whispers, there may be no returning to the safety of the light. In '101 Ghostl Stories,' prepare to embark on a spine-tingling journey through the ethereal world of the supernatural. From abandoned mansions cloaked in mist to ancient graveyards under the moonlit sky, this collection brings together a diverse array of ghost stories to captivate and terrify readers. Within these pages, you'll encounter vengeful specters seeking justice from beyond the grave, lost souls wandering the earth in search of closure, and malevolent entities lurking in the shadows, hungry for unsuspecting prey. Each tale is crafted to evoke a sense of dread and wonder, drawing you deeper into the mysteries of the unknown. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, '101 Ghost Stories' promises to leave you breathless with anticipation and lingering unease. So gather around the flickering firelight, but beware – for in the darkness, anything is possible, and the spirits may be closer than you think..."