When Brandon Stivers and his family move into his dead grandmother’s river house for the summer, he is immediately drawn to the swampy area at the river’s edge. Susceptible due to his autism, it doesn’t take long before Brandon succumbs to the call of the dark spirits that reside there. He begins to offer small sacrifices to the muck in exchange for the euphoric feelings he’s never experienced, but when he meets a neighborhood girl named Amy, his summer takes a deadly turn. When Amy begins...

For three days every June, the town of Friendly, Alabama, sequesters in their homes in hopes of being spared by an unseen creature that feeds on their community. Isolated and fearing no one would believe them, the town has endured the annual macabre ritual for as long as anyone can remember. But when Truman Malone begins to dig deeper into the killings, his life begins to unravel, and he starts to wonder if he really wants to know the truth. Could the creature be an old woman allegedly hai...

When a personal injury lawyer and a down-and-out musician meet for the first time, it’s a fatal car accident, but then they awaken to relive the same day over and over. Plagued by strange occurrences and vague memories of the crash, they live the last day of their lives in a loop until finally, Carver Willis slams on his brakes and avoids the collision. But his relief is short-lived when he sees that the world around him has come to a complete stop.Thrown by the incomprehensible oc...

When Camille Powers hits her head in a seemingly harmless fall, she finds herself in a strange world between life and death. Able to see but not interact with her regular life, she turns to the only friend she has left—Anna Grace, the spirit of a young girl Camille has seen around her since childhood. With Anna Grace’s help, Camille learns she didn’t just slip into this strange world but was dragged into it by a powerful centuries-old spirit that has been watching her for years, waiting fo...

Overlooked by grief-stricken parents, 13-year-old Miranda follows a raven into the woods behind her house. When it leads her to the dead body of a young boy, her past awakens in ways she could never imagine. After deciding to keep the body a secret and taking on the role of protector, she realizes that the remaining flock of ravens also have their sights set on the body, whom she has named Andy. Haunted by memory fragments of the death of her younger brother, the desire to protect Andy qui...

A Mediaeval Burglary: A Lecture Delivered at the John Rylands Library on the 20th January, 1915 by T. F. Tout is a scholarly lecture that delves into an intriguing episode from medieval history. Delivered at the prestigious John Rylands Library, this lecture offers a detailed examination of a specific burglary that occurred during the medieval period, providing insights into the social, legal, and historical context of the time.In this lecture, Tout explores the de...

This book is based on my personal experiences. I have always felt that what I did was just my job and what was required of me to do as a Marine following orders. It became apparent to me when I visited the island of Okinawa for a month in 1997. I was honored by Marines, young and old, who were stationed there at the time. They wanted to hear of my experiences, to meet me and shake my hand. I started writing this book late in my life and I am not a professional writer. For a long time after...

Welcome to the intriguing world of "A Mediaeval Burglary" by T. F. Tout, where history meets mystery in an enlightening exploration of crime in the Middle Ages. Prepare to delve into the shadows of medieval society as Professor Tout unravels a captivating tale of theft and intrigue.Join Professor Tout as he takes you on a journey through the corridors of history to uncover the secrets of a daring burglary that shook medieval Europe. Through meticulous research and engaging storyt...

O is for Outbreak is the fifteenth book in an epic series of twenty-six horror anthologies. In this book you will find a selection of thirteen unsettling tales from some of the most talented independent horror authors writing today. From government conspiracies to historic plagues, otherworldly viruses to deadly insects, O is for Outbreak brings a wide selection of pandemic-inspired horror tales that will have you hiding away, face mask in place.

Throughout his life, John Ryland Jr. (1753-1825) served the Particular Baptists in England as a pastor, academy president, and missions advocate, becoming one of the most prominent voices in his denomination. A committed Calvinist and Baptist, Ryland nevertheless became known in his day for his openness toward those who did not hold to his theological convictions. From his correspondence with Anglicans, Congregationalists, Presbyterians, and even the Russian emperor, to his cooperation wit...

This special edition of Them Days Magazine from 1982 is all about toys, games, amusements and pastimes. Dive into dozens of short stories about dolls, balls, and boats; learn how to slide on seal skins; listen to memories of specialty holiday games and so much more!

This authoritative guide enables accurate identification of the common components of the inshore benthic invertebrates of the British Isles and adjacent European coasts, as well as a substantial proportion of fish species. This new edition builds upon the strengths of the earlier work and is thoroughly revised throughout to incorporate advances in both the taxonomy and ecology of the organisms concerned.