A portrait which hides the secret to a brutal murder. A secret military experiment which results in a terror beyond imagination. An invitation to a night of passion, too good to be true.A derelict asylum for the criminally insane, where one patient refuses to leave. A game of trick-or-treat which uncovers a deadly secret. The spirit of a murdered woman haunts an isolated cottage.A young girl unleashes her feline instincts. A serendipitous discovery that carries the DNA of a...

A family curse can reach across generations.After bank manager Jonathan Ward inherits an old manor, strange things begin to happen. On his first night at the property, a beautiful young woman appears outside his door, pleading for help. Moments later, she has disappeared.Strange apparitions and unearthly sounds follow, as does the young woman seeking refuge. Desperate for information, Jonathan turns to the vast knowledge of the town librarian for help....

When Catherine Porter murders her only son and takes her own life, no one can understand why. Vilified for her crimes, she becomes synonymous with everything evil and wicked amongst the locals, and parents begin using her name to scare their errant children into behaving.Soon after her death, reports begin to circulate that her ghost has been seen inside her old house. Over the years, the sightings continue, sending most of the house's occupants running from the property, screaming...

What if the greatest geniuses in history shared a secret more profound than their own work? In Sara Code, I explore the hidden threads that connect legendary minds across time—individuals whose brilliance may not have been an accident, but a legacy.This book follows a trail of clues leading back to Sara, a figure lost in the shadows of history. For centuries, her existence and her descendants have been part of a story that the world wasn't ready to hear. Now, throu...

You've been taught to be nice.To keep the peace.To avoid conflict.To put others first.But where has that gotten you?Drained.Overwhelmed.Stuck in a life that doesn't feel like yours.Stop Being Nice is not about becoming cold.It's about becoming clear, strong, and in control.This book will show you how to:• Set boundaries without guilt• Say no without fear• Stop over-explaining y...

The hectic seaside town of Brompton-On-Sea sizzles in the summer heatwave. Holiday makers and locals alike find distraction and amusement on the pier, where the Cranville family have owned and run the fun fair for generations.The rides on offer rival any of those offered by the biggest theme parks in the country, but at a far more reasonable cost. Pete Cranville, the senior member of the clan, assures that all his attractions offer their guests true value for money.The Ghos...

In this gripping tale set in eighteenth-century England, Vincent Goddard delves into the haunting legacy of his ancestral home, Mandrake Hall.Unbeknownst to Vincent, his late father's desperate attempt to defy mortality has awakened a darkness that now threatens to engulf the entire region. As the death toll rises, the church, determined to conceal the horrors from the outside world, dispatches a specialized team of hunters to deal with the problem.Reluctant to confront the...

Something evil lurks in the woods, on the outskirts of town. It lives in the shadows and strikes without warning, always with the same objective: to mutilate, kill and devour its victim.It's a monster with a cannibalistic craving for human flesh, and a sexual appetite which seemingly cannot be satiated. No victim is left alive, and the scattered remains divulge very little to the police pathologist.As the body count rises, the superintendent in charge of the investigation r...

Lords of the Seven Rays tells the stories of seven mystics who reached for and accomplished the goal of self-transcendence and graduation from earth's schoolroom, a process called the ascension. By exploring their unique paths to spiritual mastery one finds comfort, inspiration and invaluable keys for life's journey.

A collection of three horror novels by Mark L'Estrange in one volume!Dawn Of The Mummy: The small town of Clevedon has always been a place where residents look out for each other, and neighbors ensure a warm welcome is given to newcomers. But when an ancient, deadly power from thousands of years ago comes to life, can the people of the quaint village find a way to stop it, or will they succumb to the monster resurrected from its slumber?Flesh Eaters...

Nate and Wolf didn't have much trouble capturing Luke Womack and his two sidekicks. They turned the outlaws over to the town marshal at Wickenburg; and, since the town didn't have a jail yet, he chained the trio to the jail tree. With their trap baited and set, all Nate and Wolf have to do is sit back and wait to capture Luke's four brothers, all hardened criminals, when they come to rescue him.The problem is, Nate and Wolf have no idea who will come when, or how many of the Womack...

Get to know your MacBook Neo the fun and easy wayApple's MacBook Neo is the company's most affordable laptop ever, and it's packed with power — up to 50 percent faster for everyday tasks, all-day battery life, and seamless iPhone integration. MacBook Neo For Dummies helps you set up your new computer, connect to the internet, personalize your settings, and start getting things done right away. Whether you're new to Mac or switching from a Windows PC, you'l...