First gaining notoriety as the "shoe city," Brockton grew and flourished toward the end of the 19th century. As the halcyon days of the shoe industry waned, however, Brockton experienced many changes. After World War II, major residential development took place in the form of affordable single-family homes, and four new junior high schools and (eventually) a new high school were built. Housing for senior citizens and low-income residents was constructed, and new commercial buildings replac...

Chronicling the devastating Strand Theatre Fire of 1941 and celebrating the community's heroes and resilience in the face of adversity.On March 10, 1941, at 12:38 a.m., the Brockton Fire Department responded to Fire Alarm Box 1311, which was pulled for a fire at the Strand Theatre. Fire Alarm dispatched the deputy chief, three engine companies, a ladder company and Squad A. Within six minutes, a second alarm was struck. Less than one hour after the first alarm, the...

Follow the tragic story of a fishing trip gone wrong and its impact on the community of Brockton, Massachusetts.On May 13, 1928, ten prominent men of Brockton, Massachusetts, headed off on a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake in Maine. After traveling fourteen hours, the group met Maine guide Samuel Budden and boarded the Mac II for the final voyage to their destination. Approximately six miles from the Tomhegan sporting camp, the boat took on water in rough seas and s...

The Golden Book of World's Greatest Mysteries 'Äì 60+ Detective Stories offers an enthralling journey through the timeless domain of mystery fiction. This anthology presents a diverse array of detective tales, embodying an assortment of literary styles ranging from the gothic ambiance and psychological intrigue to sharp critical observational narratives. Seamlessly blending the classic and the unconventional, the collection encapsulates an exceptional spectrum of detective lore, from the s...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it!Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies, occult narratives, this book plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities.This box set includes all the seven volumes of the collection.

A present contains a monstrous secret.An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party.A shadow slips across the floor by firelight.A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams.Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers looks beneath Christmas cheer to a world of ghosts and horrors, mixing terrifying modern fiction with classic stories by masters of the macabre. From Neil Gaiman and M. R. James to Muri...

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition is a masterful curation of the most evocative and haunting tales from the annals of Gothic literature. This anthology offers a rich tapestry of themes, exploring the dark recesses of human nature, supernatural events, and the eerie atmospheres that define the genre. Through diverse styles ranging from the poetic melancholy of Robert Browning to the chilling narratives of Edgar Allan Poe, each piece unveils a different facet of th...

Pure Evil is one of our greatest fears. No appeals to reason, no pleas of mercy or forgiveness will have the slightest impact on the mind of the oppressor. These Evil entities, surely we can’t name them as beings, include all sorts of monsters, demons, devils, vampires and other assorted ghouls that care little about the fate of you or I.1 - Essence of Evil - Tales of Monsters, Demons, Devils, Vampires & more2 - The Call of Cthulhu - Part 1 by H P Lovecraft3 - The C...

Included --- 1. A Ghost Stories, by Mark Twain 2. August Heat, by W. F. Harvey 3. Berenice, by Edgar Allan Poe 4. Casting the Runes, by M. R. James 5. Caterpillars, by E. F. Benson 6. Celui-Là, by Eleanor Scott 7. Circumstance, by Harriet Prescott Spofford 8. Consequences by E. M. Delafield 9. Count Magnus, by M. R. James 10. Fear, by Achmed Abdullah 11. Fishhead, by Irvin S. Cobb 12. Gabriel-Ernest, by Saki 13. His Unconquerable Enemy, by W. C. Morrow 14. In the Penal Colony (Part 1), by ...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...

What secrets lie hidden in the shadows of ancient wisdom? The Book of Shadows – Vol. 3 continues the mysterious journey into the realms of magic, folklore, and spiritual traditions through a compelling collection of writings by various authors. Within these pages, readers will encounter intriguing reflections on mystical practices, symbolic rituals, and the timeless curiosity surrounding the unseen forces of the world. The stories and writings explore the rich traditions of magical lore, o...

Shadows deepen, mysteries linger, and the unknown draws closer. In The Book of Shadows Vol. 3, a remarkable group of authors—including Mary Elizabeth Penn, Herbert Stephen, Vincent O'Sullivan, Edith Nesbit, Margaret Oliphant, M. R. James, Ellen Glasgow, William Fryer Harvey, Hugh Walpole, and E. F. Benson—come together to deliver another haunting volume of supernatural and mysterious tales. This collection invites readers deeper into a world where reality is uncertain and the unseen quietl...