«Trick or treat Boxed Set», by Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Machen, Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe. This digital edition brings together the text and its chapter structure for continuous reading. Contents include: Ambrose Bierce ; The Death of Halpin Frayser ; One Summer Night ; The Moonlit Road ; I. Statement Of Joel Hetman, Jr.

This carefully curated anthology brings together a broad selection of timeless works in one digital edition. Readers can discover essential voices, memorable stories and enduring ideas across a rich variety of literary styles. Prepared for comfortable continuous reading, this collection is ideal for exploring classic literature or returning to lasting favorites.

Be careful what you wish for…In W. W. Jacobs’ classic horror story, the unsuspecting White family find themselves in possession of a strange and powerful curiosity: a monkey’s paw, enchanted with the ability to grant three wishes to its owner. As the family quickly discovers, any wish will be granted, but there are consequences for interfering with fate.The Monkey’s Paw has inspired countless plays, films, TV shows, and stories since its publication in 1902.Kobo Edi...

Short sea-coast stories by the master of the form - night-watchmen, longshore swindles, and men outwitted by their own cleverness. Jacobs is remembered for one horror story, The Monkey's Paw, and spent the rest of his life writing comedy about the Thames-side wharves. This edition is bound with a gallery of 57 plates of painting, 1820–1918, among them Turner, Munch and John Crome.

"The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs is a classic and chilling short story that delves into the dark consequences of tempting fate. When the White family comes into possession of a mysterious monkey's paw, said to grant three wishes to its owner, they are initially skeptical of its powers. However, curiosity and desperation lead them to make a wish, setting off a chain of events that spiral into a terrifying and unforeseen series of events.As the wishes unfold, the tale takes a hauntin...

The stories in "Many Cargoes" offer a humorous and satirical look at various aspects of life, including family dynamics, romantic entanglements, and social interactions. Jacobs' writing is characterized by its wit and clever use of dialogue, and he often explores the quirks and foibles of his characters.One of the most famous stories in this collection is "The Monkey's Paw," a supernatural tale that has become a classic of horror and suspense. In this story, a family acquires a magical mon...

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.

The 'HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 200+ Mysteries, Horror Classics & Supernatural Tales' transports readers into a tapestry of eeriness, suspense, and the otherworldly, showcasing a dazzling array of narratives ranging from gothic horror to supernatural mysteries. The collection spans an impressive spectrum of literary styles, offering everything from the psychological horror of Edgar Allan Poe to the chilling atmospheric tales of M. R. James. Each story invites readers to explore the man...

Thirteen Victorian and Edwardian ghost stories that send chills up the spine and create an atmosphere sure to make the reader turn on an extra light and push up the back of their armchair against the wall.Set amidst crumbling, ill-maintained churches and imposing cathedrals, on desolate coastland, moors and marshes, even along unlit roads extending into the new suburbs of London, the stories have been chosen for their quality of writing, imaginative range and diversity of character...

This book contains 25 short stories from 5 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the critic August Nemo, in a collection that will please the literature lovers.The theme of this edition is: Horror. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: - Edgar Allan Poe: - The Tell-Tale Heart - The Cask of Amontillado - The Masque of the Red Death - The Pit and the Pend...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...

In "More Cargoes," Jacobs continues to explore themes of everyday life, human foibles, and the unexpected twists of fate. The stories are often characterized by their wit, irony, and clever plot twists, showcasing Jacobs' talent for blending humor with elements of suspense and surprise.While "More Cargoes" is perhaps not as well-known as some of Jacobs' other works, such as "The Monkey's Paw" or "The Lady of the Barge," it remains a delightful example of his storytelling prowess. The colle...