**A nineteenth-century novel about a bisexual, biracial vampire, written by a forgotten legend of Victorian horrorA Penguin Classic**Published the same year as Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Florence Marryat’s The Blood of the Vampire introduced readers to one of the most revolutionary protagonists of her time: the biracial, bisexual, feminist psychic vampire Harriet Brandt. Feeding off life force rather than blood, Harriet is a charming, caring young woman in sea...

'Something Wicked: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries' presents an unparalleled compilation, intricately weaving the profound themes of human fear, supernatural intrigue, and psychological complexity. This anthology spans a broad spectrum of literary styles, from the gothic allure of 19th-century narratives to the eerie ambiguity of modern psychological horror, showcasing the evolution of the genre within its rich historical tapestry. Standout pieces, imbued with ...

This novel is a Gothic melodrama that delves into the life of a young woman named Harriet Brandt who is believed to be a vampire due to her unique qualities and her ability to drain energy from those around her. The story explores the societal prejudices and mistreatment faced by Harriet due to these perceptions. It's a tale that blends elements of Gothic horror with social commentary, addressing themes of otherness, societal judgment, and the struggle for acceptance.Florence Marryat was r...

She doesn't drink blood, but she drains the very life from those around her.When the beautiful, exotic, and supremely charming Harriet Brandt arrives in English society, she instantly captures the attention and affection of everyone she meets. Yet, beneath her innocent facade lies a devastating, invisible curse: a strain of vampirism inherited from her Creole mother and a long line of ancestors.Harriet is not the cloaked, fanged monster of folklore; she is ...

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Gold-Bug (Edgar A. Poe) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Hearts of Three (Jack London) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Pirate Gow (Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) Barbarossa—Kin...

e-artnow present to you this meticulously edited collection of the greatest gothic & macabre classics of all time: Content: Frankenstein The Orphan of the Rhine Nightmare Abbey The Tell-Tale Heart The Fall of the House of Usher The Cask of Amontillado The Masque of the Red Death The Castle of Otranto Vathek The Castle of Wolfenbach Caleb Williams The Mysteries of Udolpho The Italian The Monk Wieland Northanger Abbey The Black Cat The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Vampyre The Legend of Slee...

PIRATE NOVELS: 50+ Adventure Classics, Treasure Hunt Tales & Maritime Novels surveys the enduring imaginative power of piracy across the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its narratives range from sea-chase romance, historical swashbuckler, and Robinsonade to Gothic maritime terror, juvenile adventure, detective intrigue, and speculative voyage. Treasure maps, mutiny, shipwreck, privateering, and contested frontiers recur, while the volume's most memorable set pieces—hidden islands...

Vampires...fearful undead creatures of myths and legends, supernatural terrors from our darkest nightmares, the inspiration for so many tales of tragedy and horror.Explore the birth of vampires and their evolution in Vampire Classics.Vampire Classics brings together many classic tales of vampires in a single volume.In this horror anthology, undeath abounds in:Dracula by Bram StokerDracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker (ano...

HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection gathers more than 550 tales of terror, spectral encounter, Gothic suspense, and uncanny mystery into an expansive map of the macabre imagination. Its range extends from antiquarian ghost stories and haunted houses to psychological horror, occult speculation, grotesque satire, vampire lore, and scientific romance. Classic Gothic atmospheres coexist with fin-de-siècle decadence, American weird fiction, folkloric marvels, and sharply comic supernatural pieces, ma...

The Power of Darkness: 560+ Supernatural Thrillers, Macabre Tales & Eerie Mysteries is an expansive anthology that showcases a rich tapestry of tales from the realm of the eerie and the uncanny. This vast collection captures the essence of gothic, horrific, and supernatural storytelling, weaving a diverse range of literary styles from the pens of some of the most renowned authors in the genre. The spectrum of narratives includes psychological thrillers, ghostly hauntings, and sinister myst...

Davy Jones' Locker: An Ultimate Pirate Collection offers an expansive treasure chest of over 80 novels and adventure stories, encapsulated in a rich medley of high seas adventures and swashbuckling legends. This anthology not only showcases an array of literary styles—from the gripping, intense narratives of early pirate life to the more structured, romanticized versions of sea adventures in later periods—but also integrates the standout theme of piracy in all its gritty and romanticized f...

BLOODY, BLOODY CHRISTMAS gathers the festive season's shadow literature: mysteries, thrillers, Gothic visitations, detective puzzles, and ironic seasonal reversals. Against familiar images of hearth, charity, snow, and reunion, these works disclose concealment, danger, crime, and the uncanny. The volume ranges from sensation fiction and supernatural terror to comic misdirection, moral allegory, and the developing logic of detective narrative, making Christmas not merely a setting but a pre...