"Hero Tales from History" by Smith Burnham is a captivating collection that brings to life the stories of remarkable individuals who have shaped the course of history. Each tale is crafted to inspire readers, showcasing the virtues of courage, integrity, and perseverance. Burnham's narrative style engages the audience, making historical figures relatable and their achievements accessible. The book serves as both an educational resource and a source of motivation, encouraging readers to ref...

Hero Tales from History is a collection of illustrated biographies from ancient times to the modern era. A table of contents is included.

Hero Tales from History by Smith Burnham is a stirring collection of stories that bring to life the courage, determination, and brilliance of some of history’s most remarkable figures. Published by Perennial Press, this engaging volume captures the defining moments of leaders, explorers, inventors, and revolutionaries who shaped the world through their actions and ideas. Written with clarity and vivid storytelling, these tales offer both entertainment and insight into the qualitie...

For all of human history ghosts were real and they were everywhere. Then, one day, after a horrible cataclysm, they all disappeared.That was the story of The Perfectly Fine House.But there are more tales to be told from that world. And a thrilling lineup, ranging from horror legends to relative newcomers, have joined forces to bring you:- a roadside attraction featuring a real, dead serial killer- a pair of twisted sisters whose sibling rivalry only...

From its humble beginnings as a strip of wilderness just west of William Penn's "greene country towne," Powelton Village has seen a rise in both prestige and activism since its inception in the late 17th century. An aristocratic estate at its founding, Powelton has found itself in a state of constant evolution, from the summer retreat of George Washington to the home of Pennsylvania's agricultural fair and from the playground of the elite to a hotbed of activism. In spite of, or because of...

Four thrilling novels by bestselling novelist Lisa Unger are now available as one complete series. Read all four novels in order for the first time digitally and delve into Unger’s world—full of nightmarish journeys, bone-chilling discoveries, and breathtaking consequences, in a complete package, never before available.Includes an excerpt from Lisa Unger’s FragileBeautiful LiesIf Ridley Jones had just slept ten minutes later, shewould still ...

Winner of the Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Awards: "Twenty insanely inventive, hauntingly atmospheric and flat out coo coo for Cocoa Puffs stories" ( Hellnotes).A World Fantasy Award nominee, "this anthology . . . is a collection of some of the most talented horror and speculative fiction authors writing today" ( BuzzFeed). It includes all-new stories by Laird Barron, Pat Cadigan, Brian Evenson, Jeffrey Ford, Caítlin R. Kiernan, Garth Nix, Mich...

Enjoy 20 spine-tingling horror short stories in this urban horror anthology featuring Sherrilyn Kenyon, Cherie Priest, Seanan McGuire, and others.In shadowy back alleys, crumbling brownstones, and gleaming skyscrapers, cities harbor unique forms of terror. Here lie malicious ghosts, cursed buildings, malignant deities, and personal demons of every kind . . .Twenty of today’s most talented writers bend their skills toward the darkness, creating brand-new hor...

Have you discovered the gangland crime series everyone is talking about?‘If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE [Caz Finlay]’ Reader ReviewYou’re either with themThe Carters have always run the streets of Liverpool, but now there’s a new family in town who think it’s time to challenge the system.Or against themAnd when threats are made, both loyalty and money is at stake. Of course the Carters will seek revenge...

“These stories are sharp and perverse, dark and bizarre, unrelenting and utterly bananas. I love them so, so much.” —Carmen Maria Machado, National Book Award Finalist and author of Her Body and Other Parties*A compulsively readable collection of short stories that explore the complex—and often darkly funny—connections between gender, sex, and power across genres. I***ncludes the story “Cat Person”—now a major film.Previo...

Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award for AnthologyFinalist for the World Fantasy Award for Best AnthologyA horror anthology edited by the genre’s greatest, Ellen Datlow, with one side featuring stories about what haunts the night while the other side showcases the terrors that can exist in the light of day in this new addition to the Saga Doubles series.This anthology contains stories from some of the most evo...

**INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER!Locus Award WinnerIgnyte Award Finalist“This anthology makes a statement: Black women belong in horror…Projects like this — brave, necessary — celebrate Black women, and will hopefully inspire the future of the genre.” —The New York Times Book ReviewA YA anthology of horror stories centering Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, and who survive to the end**Be warned, dear reader: The Black...