Ruined by scandal, Dennis Lange is hoping for a comeback. Selling the story of a cursed tree could make his future—if it doesn’t kill him—in this monstrous short story from New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill.Dennis awakens something evil when he removes a decades-old jackknife from the trunk of a gnarled old sycamore. Once pinned in place—now thoughtlessly freed—the tree returns to its roots. An act of vigilante justice took place under its boughs long ago. But its taste for blood has only grown stronger…Joe Hill’s Jackknife is part of The Shivers, a collection of haunting stories that reveal the otherworldly terrors all around us. Once you know, there’s no going back. Read or listen to each story in one unsettling sitting. Read more

Residents have an unspoken pact with the island’s unnatural inhabitants: ignore them, live happily. But in New York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix’s thrilling short story, one boy can’t look away—and pays the price.Jeckle Island offers Rachel’s children the chance to spend summers roaming wild and free, as long as they follow the rules. But when her son comes face to face with a terror they dare not speak of, she must prepare for their perfect world to change. Forever.Grady Hendrix’s The Blanks is part of The Shivers, a collection of haunting stories that reveal the otherworldly terrors all around us. Once you know, there’s no going back. Read or listen to each story in one unsettling sitting. Read more

A helping hand, a fateful cost. In this ominous short story from New York Times bestselling author Owen King, the cost of living keeps rising—and it collects payment from the soul.Sensing his mother’s failing health, a struggling teenager pours out his worries in a letter and drops it through the mail slot of an abandoned show house. He’s surprised when a response arrives, promising good fortune for the price of just one name: someone he hates. He’d give anything for his mother. But the true cost may be more than he’s willing to pay.Owen King’s Letter Slot is part of The Shivers, a collection of haunting stories that reveal the otherworldly terrors all around us. Once you know, there’s no going back. Read or listen to each story in one unsettling sitting. Read more

When a longtime enemy shows up dead on Pendergast's doorstep, the murder investigation leads him into his own dark past as a vengeful killer waits in the shadows. It begins with murder. One of Pendergast's most implacable, most feared enemies is found on his doorstep, dead. Pendergast has no idea who is responsible for the killing, or why the body was brought to his home. The mystery has all the hallmarks of the perfect crime, save for an enigmatic clue: a piece of turquoise lodged in the stomach of the deceased.The gem leads Pendergast to an abandoned mine on the shore of California's Salton Sea, which in turn propels him on a journey of discovery deep into his own family's sinister past. But Pendergast learns there is more at work than a ghastly episode of family history: he is being stalked by a subtle killer bent on vengeance over an ancient transgression. And he soon becomes caught in a wickedly clever plot, which leaves him stricken in mind and body, and propels him toward a reckoning beyond anything he could ever have imagined . . . Read more

Past and present collide as Special Agent Pendergast uncovers a mysterious connection between a string of 19th century bear attacks in a Colorado mining town, a long-lost Sherlock Holmes story, and a deadly arsonist.In 1876, in a mining camp called Roaring Fork in the Colorado Rockies, eleven miners were killed by a rogue grizzly bear. Corrie Swanson has arranged to examine the miners' remains. When she makes a shocking discovery, town leaders try to stop her from exposing their community's dark and bloody past. Just as Special Agent Pendergast of the FBI arrives to rescue his protege, the town comes under siege by a murderous arsonist who-with brutal precision-begins burning down multimillion-dollar mansions with the families locked inside. Drawn deeper into the investigation, Pendergast discovers a long-lost Sherlock Holmes story that may be the key to solving both the mystery of the long-dead miners and the modern-day killings as well.Now, with the ski resort snowed in and under savage attack-and Corrie's life suddenly in grave danger-Pendergast must solve the enigma of the past before the town of the present goes up in flames. Read more

Welcome to Fate Hollow Academy, where supernaturals blessed by the Fates cultivate their manifested powers and master ancient magic.Fate Hollow is the academy of the elite, where supernatural beings with special magic train for war against humans.A big-hearted, naïve arctic fox shifter like me couldn’t have prepared for the treachery lurking within the walls of the academy. Students were going missing or turning up dead on campus and rumors circulated about humans infiltrating academy grounds.Seeds of fear bloomed within the student body. To make matters worse, the mate that rejected me was hellbent on painting a bright red target on my back with the help of his new girlfriend.Against all odds, I found refuge with seven irresistible supernatural men, each one more different from the last.Would the bond of my mates be enough to manifest my hidden power? Without it, I was vulnerable. And with a dragon cult attempting to wage war on humans, I had no choice but to fight.Fate Hollow Academy Term 1 is book one of four in the Fate Hollow Academy Series. It is a paranormal why-choose romance with all characters over the age of twenty-one. It contains mature subject matter that may not be suitable for all readers. There is no MM within the series, and book one ends in a small cliffhanger. Read more

It’s one thing to read about witches; it’s another thing to discover you are one.When Glasgow law student David Hunter survives a mysterious attack, he discovers he's a descendant of a long line of witches known as Dream Dancers. Thrust into a hidden world of magic, government conspiracies, and perilous quests, David must master his newfound abilities to protect the mystical Akashic Records—the key to humanity's past, present, and future. Alongside the fiery Jessica Campbell, wise Aunt Gen, and the underworld creature Terence, they face malevolent forces aiming to manipulate reality.Their adversary is the sinister media mogul Alicia Collins and her clandestine organization, which seeks to drain the world's energy and control the masses through manipulation and deceit. With the British and American governments entangled in conspiracy, the Witches of Scotland are the last line of defence against a global catastrophe known as "The Big Reset." As prophecies unfold and the threat of the Akashic Records being destroyed looms large, alliances are tested, secrets are unveiled, and the ultimate battle between good and evil reaches its climax.Set in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and brimming with themes of self-discovery, media manipulation, and the quest for belonging, this complete 8-book series offers a mesmerising journey that blurs the lines between myth and reality. Follow David's transformation from an ordinary student to a powerful witch in a gripping narrative filled with fast-paced action, complex characters, and a unique blend of magickal realism and conspiracy thriller.Whether you're a fan of supernatural thrillers, urban fantasy, or stories of personal transformation, The Witches of Scotland will captivate you from beginning to end. Don't miss out on this spellbinding collection—unlock the magick and get your complete series bundle today! Read more

The #1 New York Times bestselling authors Preston & Child return with a thrilling tale in which archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, while investigating bizarre deaths in the desert, awaken an ancient evil more terrifying than anything they’ve faced before. In the New Mexico badlands, the skeleton of a woman is found—and the case is assigned to FBI Agent Corrie Swanson. The victim walked into the desert, shedding clothes as she went, and died in agony of heatstroke and thirst. Two rare artifacts are found clutched in her bony hands—lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco people to summon the gods.  Is it suicide or… sacrifice?  Agent Swanson brings in archaeologist Nora Kelly to investigate. When a second body is found—exactly like the other—the two realize the case runs deeper than they imagined. As Corrie and Nora pursue their investigation into remote canyons, haunted ruins, and long-lost rituals, they find themselves confronting a dark power that, disturbed from its long slumber, threatens to exact an unspeakable price.    Read more

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Life as a new mom was already chaotic. Magic, murder, and mayhem? Just another day in Hollow Cove.But this time? The stakes are a hell of a lot higher.Illegal cursed objects are turning up all over Hollow Cove—and they’re killing people. And if that isn’t bad enough, my son, Darian, isn’t just showing signs of magic. He’s showing way too much of it.So, what’s a witch to do?Easy. Track down the mastermind flooding my town with deadly artifacts, stop them before more bodies pile up, and keep my son out of trouble. No pressure, right?But with ancient enemies resurfacing and family secrets exploding, things are about to get… well, complicated.Welcome to my life.Just another day in Hollow Cove, where the coffee’s strong, the magic’s wild, and trouble is always one bad spell away. Read more

It’s one thing to read about witches, it’s another thing to discover you are one.Glasgow law student, David Hunter is drifting through life and feels something is missing. When on a night out someone tries to kill him he discovers he is from a long line of witches known as Dream Dancers, his life is turned upside down.Now David has unwittingly exposed himself to a world of powerful witches, clandestine government agencies, and a fight to protect the Akashic records.Is a life filled with Magick really his true calling in life?If you love witches, magick, and conspiracy theories, you’ll love the first book in this fast-paced supernatural thriller series. Read more

Working as a journalist in the quiet corners of a Maine town, Ionna Bellmore receives an estate letter that unravels her reality. A mysterious grandmother, an inherited estate, and a journey to the enchanting landscapes of northern Wales await her. But what she uncovers there fractures her perception of her family, revealing a darkness lying just below the surface.Simultaneously, Kate, a London teenager, flees to her grandmother’s house in the quaint Welsh town of Beddgelert. She's there to figure out her future away from the grasp of her controlling mother, but what she finds are forgotten memories and powerful magic lying dormant within her.Bound by the threads of fate and the age-old Welsh myth of the Lady of the Lake, Ionna and Kate's lives intertwine. With the help of Owen, a local farm boy, and Zeke, a charismatic swordsmith, they must unravel their connection to the encroaching evil threatening to wreak chaos on humanity. Read more

Winner of the RUSA Award for Best Horror When a young woman clears out her deceased grandmother’s home in rural North Carolina, she finds long-hidden secrets about a strange colony of beings in the woods in this chilling novel that reads like The Blair Witch Project meets The Andy Griffith Show.When Mouse’s dad asks her to clean out her dead grandmother's house, she says yes. After all, how bad could it be? Answer: pretty bad. Grandma was a hoarder, and her house is stuffed with useless rubbish. That would be horrific enough, but there’s more—Mouse stumbles across her step-grandfather’s journal, which at first seems to be filled with nonsensical rants…until Mouse encounters some of the terrifying things he described for herself. Alone in the woods with her dog, Mouse finds herself face to face with a series of impossible terrors—because sometimes the things that go bump in the night are real, and they’re looking for you. And if she doesn’t face them head on, she might not survive to tell the tale. From Hugo Award–winning author Ursula Vernon, writing as T. Kingfisher, The Twisted Ones is a gripping, terrifying tale bound to keep you up all night—from both fear and anticipation of what happens next. Read more

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He was my worst bully. He took my virginity, then laughed at me.I still gave him my heart…and a secret baby girl that he never knew about.He left for the black ops, but now he’s back to claim his position as the Alpha King.And the first thing he does…is shackle me to the wall and interrogate me.I’m nothing. The local outcast. Useless, bullied, and ridiculed.In this small town of wolves and witches, I’m the only one without any powers. Or so I thought.But he locks me into his house and makes my prick wounds bleed.He subjects me to his questions and refuses to let me go.My dormant magic comes out only when he possesses my body.He breaks down my plus-size curves and makes them his.He tears down my walls until I’m so exhausted that I submit.But when he finds out that he has a baby girl, will he expose me again?Or will the Alpha King finally claim his little family?The Belleville Black Ops Wolves have come to an isolated small town to lay down their rules. They will claim their mates, do with them as they please, and refuse to make any compromises, because they know what their mates really desire deep down… Read more

I have to marry my tormentor. Next thing I know, he gets me pregnant.I let myself get dragged into an arranged marriage for the pack and the coven.I didn’t know my new mate is the wolf who bullied me all through my youth.And I certainly didn’t know that he’d knock me up with his wolf baby…I don’t know what I did that made him torment me like he did.He dislikes witches in general and me specifically.I will sacrifice myself and marry him for the greater good.But I swear I will never love him or accept our mate bond.He’s making me suffer again, but this time worse than before.He does things to my helpless body that I can’t resist.He taunts me, re-opening the old wounds that he caused.But when my belly starts growing with his pup…Can my bully be the baby daddy that I need?The Silver Meadows Wolves don’t make compromises. They barge in, take their mates, and knock them up before anyone can stop them. Because wolves listen only to their most primal urges…which is to claim what’s theirs alone. Read more

The first instalment in the gripping supernatural thriller series from international bestselling author, Jodi Taylor.'I don't know who I am. I don't know what I am.'Elizabeth Cage is a child when she discovers that there are things in this world that only she can see. But she doesn't want to see them and she definitely doesn't want them to see her. What is a curse to Elizabeth is a gift to others - a very valuable gift they want to control.When her husband dies, Elizabeth's world descends into a nightmare. But as she tries to piece her life back together, she discovers that not everything is as it seems. Alone in a strange and frightening world, she's a vulnerable target to forces beyond her control.And she knows that she can't trust anyone...White Silence is a twisty supernatural thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Jodi Taylor does brilliant, strong female heroes, and Elizabeth follows on from Max in the St Mary's series''I look forward to another adventure with this quirky and perfectly matched pair''Hold on to your seat and close your eyes if you dare!''Gripping and full of curious plot turns''An on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller where no assumptions can be made' Read more

In the electrifying first instalment of "The Witches of Scotland: The Edinburgh Files," witches David and Jessica find themselves embroiled in a chilling mystery that threatens the very future of humanity.When a cutting-edge artificial intelligence program begins making uncannily accurate predictions about global events, the world is thrown into chaos. Governments scramble to respond, and the public is gripped by fear and uncertainty. However, for David and Jessica, the stakes are even higher.Recruited by a secret agency to investigate the AI's origins, the duo begins to uncover a web of conspiracy and dark magic that stretches back centuries. With each clue they uncover, they are drawn deeper into a shadowy world of ancient grimoires, occult rituals, and sinister forces that will stop at nothing to harness the power of the AI for their own twisted ends.As the clock ticks down to a catastrophic event that could spell the end of civilization as we know it, David and Jessica must race against time to crack the code and stop the AI before it's too late. But with betrayal lurking around every corner and their own lives on the line, they'll have to rely on their wits, their magic, and each other to survive.From the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the gleaming skyscrapers of Silicon Valley, "The AI Conspiracy" is a pulse-pounding thrill ride that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Get ready to join David and Jessica on an adventure that will challenge everything you thought you knew about magic, technology, and the nature of reality itself. Read more

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A serial killer of exorcists. A secret Vatican weapon. An evil unlike anything the Church has faced before.From the bestselling author of The Paranormalist series comes a terrifying new tale of demonic possession and supernatural horror.Exorcists are being brutally murdered, victims of a serial killer with an unholy agenda. In response, the Vatican pairs Father Callum—their most battle-hardened exorcist—with Michael, a weapon created for one purpose: destroying evil. An exorcist like no other—immune to possession, incorruptible, and perhaps not entirely human.Their hunt leads them to a remote Italian village, where the Thompson family’s new home has become a battleground of the damned. Their teenage daughter is under siege, her body and soul twisted by a force beyond comprehension. But this is no ordinary demon.The malevolent entity stalking them is growing stronger with each encounter. It has already begun rewriting the rules of possession and claiming new, terrifying abilities. As the Devil targets Michael, the Vatican must confront a chilling possibility: that their only hope of stopping this evil may also carry within him the seed of their destruction.Echoing the dread of The Exorcist and the tension of The Conjuring, The Exorcist Code is a pulse-pounding horror thriller for fans of demonic mysteries and exorcism suspense. Read more