The Midnight Inkwell
Title | The Midnight Inkwell PDF eBook |
Author | Various |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Pages | 573 |
Release | 2023-09-12 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1528798856 |
A haunting collection of classic short stories crafted by the visionary minds of thirteen pioneering women. Each tale in this carefully curated volume unveils the deliciously dark imaginations of classic literature's most beloved female authors. From Louisa May Alcott to Edith Nesbit to Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the gothic horror fiction of thirteen literary icons is featured in this macabre anthology. Unearth hidden horrors, psychological terrors, and evocative suspense in the chilling beauty of these writers' prose. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. These short stories have withstood the test of time, challenging societal norms and subverting expectations, and they continue to captivate today's reader with their enduring power to provoke horror.
Dark Revery: The Midnight Train
Title | Dark Revery: The Midnight Train PDF eBook |
Author | Timothy D. Woolsey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016-06 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781939625359 |
Todd a 16 year old boy is visited by a DjinnDark Revery SeriesThe Midnight Trainhis soul from him. While maintainingconvince his family and friends tohelp him place Ryan under hypnosisand fight on what Todd has come tocall the Dream Plain.
The Midnight Charter
Title | The Midnight Charter PDF eBook |
Author | David Whitley |
Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2009-09-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1429988797 |
In this spellbinding fantasy novel, newcomer David Whitley has imagined a nation at a crossroads: misshaped by materialism and facing a choice about its future. He has brought to life two children who will test the nation's values-and crafted a spellbinding adventure story that will keep readers turning the pages until the very end. In a society based on trade, where everything can be bought and sold, the future rests on the secrets of a single document-and the lives of two children whose destiny it is to discover its secrets. THE MIDNIGHT CHARTER combines great storytelling with a compelling vision - a many layered adventure with powerful and timely implications.
Reflections from My Inkwell
Title | Reflections from My Inkwell PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel E. Alto |
Publisher | AuthorHouse |
Pages | 238 |
Release | 2011-04-08 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 1456750844 |
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The Midnight Swan
Title | The Midnight Swan PDF eBook |
Author | Catherine Fisher |
Publisher | Firefly Press |
Pages | 133 |
Release | 2020-10-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1913102386 |
With an invisible girl, a parliament of owls and a pen that writes by itself, the journey to the Garden of the Midnight Swan might be Seren's most dangerous adventure yet. In this third book of the award-winning The Clockwork Crow series, Seren and Tomos must try to help the Crow find the way back to his human form. But why is Captain Jones enquiring about Seren's past? How have the sinister Fair Family gate-crashed the Midsummer Ball, and what is the one desire of the mysterious Midnight Swan?
Clara Reeve's The Old English Baron
Title | Clara Reeve's The Old English Baron PDF eBook |
Author | Clara Reeve |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Pages | 141 |
Release | 2023-09-12 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1528798864 |
In this enthralling gothic novel, Clara Reeve takes the foundation laid by Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto and crafts a unique narrative set against the backdrop of medieval England. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. Breathing new life into the gothic horror genre, The Old English Baron serves as a compelling rewrite of the influential classic, The Castle of Otranto (1764). First published in 1777, Clara Reeve's masterful storytelling pays homage to Walpole's, while infusing the narrative with realism and her own distinct vision. Through atmospheric settings, complex characters, and intricate plotlines, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring allure of gothic literature.
Tales of the Gothic: A Haunting Collection of Short Stories
Title | Tales of the Gothic: A Haunting Collection of Short Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Gaskell |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Pages | 311 |
Release | 2024-10-09 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1528755839 |
A master of gothic literature, Elizabeth Gaskell's darkest horror stories are collected in this haunting anthology. From ghostly apparitions to unsettling family secrets, these stories helped define classic gothic literature. Gaskill’s writing is filled with vivid imagery, emotional depth, and a haunting sense of foreboding that showcases her exceptional storytelling. Exploring the darker side of human nature, each tale will linger in the mind long after the final page. Some of the short stories featured include: The Old Nurse’s Story Morton Hall The Doom of the Griffiths The Ghost in the Garden Room The Grey Woman Lois the Witch This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the works of pioneering women writers who shaped the genre of gothic horror. Elizabeth Gaskell’s stories in this collection, originally published in the mid-nineteenth century, continue to captivate readers and are not to be missed by lovers of dark tales.