Parapsychologist Sam Towne believes that ghosts come from the human mind, not from "beyond". To prove his theory, he invites eight volunteers, including skeptical reporter Joanna Cross, to take part in an experiment. In a series of seances they invent "Adam Wyatt," a tragic Revolutionary War hero, and are thrilled when he starts rapping on tables and spelling out messages. But when members of the group begin dying in horrifying ways, it becomes clear that Adam has taken on a strange and da...

In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success undoubtedly builds success and in literary terms we can more politely say that imi...

"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01" is a collection of writings by Ambrose Bierce, an American journalist, satirist, and short story writer. Bierce is best known for his distinctive style, wit, and contributions to American literature. This volume likely includes a selection of his short stories, essays, and other works.Ambrose Bierce's most famous work is "The Devil's Dictionary," a satirical dictionary that offers humorous and cynical definitions of various words. He also ...

While there are a great many books on Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and the rest of the French Royal Family, the crucial role of the Duc d'Orleans—the man who bankrolled the French Revolution—has been inexplicably overlooked, and this is the first biography to appear in English for many years. This is despite the fact that he was the only member of a royal house ever to join a revolution against its monarchy and to vote for the judicial murder of the king. As well as bringing vividly to life...

First published in 1890. Complete and unabridged edition.

An award-winning memoir about how one girl grew up while her father chased the American Dream across the country during the mid-twentieth century.After World War II, the United States evolved economically through an explosive combination of opportunities, entrepreneurs, and growing industries. By 1954, families began to enjoy the new pastime of evening television and increased the demand for a new product known as frozen TV dinners.A poor father and farmer fr...

For the first time in publishing history, Delphi Classics is proud to present the complete works of master storyteller Ambrose Bierce. This comprehensive eBook is spiced with numerous illustrations, rare and forgotten texts, concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bierce’s life and works* Concise introductions to the collections and other texts* The rare novella THE DANCE OF DEATH appears ...

"The Devil's Dictionary" is a satirical dictionary written by American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer Ambrose Bierce consisting of common words followed by humorous and satirical definitions.Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842 – 1914) was an American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer.

Dark Alchemy is a mesmerizing collection that brings together the most compelling works of Ambrose Bierce, the master of macabre and satire, in one comprehensive edition.This beautifully illustrated volume delves deep into the human psyche, exploring themes of mortality, the supernatural, the challenges of war and politics, and the darkest corners of the soul with razor-sharp wit and chilling precision. From the haunting tales of An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and The Damned Thi...

Ambrose Bierce (1842 1914) was an American writer who also served the Union in the American Civil War. Bierce wrote extensively on what he had seen as a soldier in the war, including the popular short stories An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Chickamauga. This version of Bierces The Damned Thing includes a table of contents.

There's something in the house on Kenwood Drive, and it only comes out at night...College students Eric and Lydia are looking for a novel way to spend Halloween. They decide to put together a documentary about the supernatural and take a camcorder into the long-abandoned house on Kenwood Drive. It's said that a vengeful spirit lives there, and Lydia thinks it the perfect location.Eric, though, has his reservations. Having grown up in the area, he's familiar...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 McILVANNEY PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEARA Raven and Fisher Mystery: Book 1Edinburgh, 1847. Will Raven is a medical student, apprenticing for the brilliant and renowned Dr Simpson. Sarah Fisher is Simpson’s housemaid, and has all of Raven’s intelligence but none of his privile...