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“Legends are born from stories told. Imagination without restriction, but what becomes of the legend when the truth out runs the fiction” - Steve Cook The supernatural forces of Michigan have been awaken once more and only through the bounds of marriage will peace be born. Is this but a tale told for fun and fright or is it real? Only time will tell for sure as somewhere in the northern night woods a creature walks upright. You’ve been warned...

At Grimsley Town... A new part-timer who doesn't believe in ghosts and three long-term part-time employees who are used to seeing paranormal events team up to unravel the mysteries of the convenience store they're working at.

Every village has its secrets. In Elara’s town, it stands in the square—an ancient faceless statue that no one dares to touch, no one dares to question. It has stood unmoving for centuries. Until tonight. When the clock strikes midnight, Elara discovers a terrifying truth: the statue has turned, its stone gaze fixed on her, and the world itself falls silent. In this frozen moment—the Silent Hour—shadows awaken and walk freely, unseen by anyone but her. As whispers spread and neighbors vanish without a trace, Elara realizes her bloodline is tied to the statue’s curse. To save the village, she must uncover its forgotten history, confront creatures that thrive in silence, and decide whether to sacrifice herself to seal the darkness away… or unleash it forever. Perfect for fans of dark fantasy, gothic mysteries, and atmospheric horror, The Silent Hour weaves a chilling tale of ancient curses, eerie midnights, and a heroine who must choose between survival and sacrifice.

In a collection comes the horror short story , "Good Hills High", the newly reopened school in Kyoto is haunted by ghosts, demons, and urban legends that terrorize the students. The school was abandoned during World War 2 and now the students who attend the school are being haunted by the spirits that roam the halls. The story revolves around the children and their experiences with these supernatural events, which will keep the readers on the edge of their seats.

The story of ten magnificent beings. Merged and living in the same world. Despite their big differences and history. Samuel took the initiative to lead their team for a common purpose. And they are the first ever unity that came from both sides, either from evil or good. In this story, you will find how they will relate to and learn each other's culture. ᴅᴀᴛᴇ sᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ: 09/03/22

Buku Terjemahan Haunting Adeline adalah kisah tentang Addie, seorang penulis yang tinggal sendirian di rumah besar yang angker, yang dia warisi dari neneknya. Tak lama setelah pindah, dia menemukan sebuah rahasia kelam; ternyata nenek buyutnya dibunuh di rumah itu dan pelakunya tidak pernah tertangkap. Saat berusaha mengungkap misteri kematian neneknya, dia secara tidak sengaja terjebak dalam situasi yang sama. The Manipulator Aku bisa memanipulasi emosi siapa pun yang memberiku kesempatan. Aku akan membuatmu terluka, membuatmu menangis, membuatmu tertawa dan menghela napas. Tapi kata-kataku tidak memengaruhinya. Terutama saat aku memohon agar dia pergi. Dia selalu di sana, mengamati dan menunggu. Dan aku tidak pernah bisa berpaling. Tidak saat aku ingin dia semakin dekat. The Shadow Aku tidak berniat jatuh cinta. Tapi sekarang aku sudah jatuh cinta, aku tidak bisa menjauh. Aku terpesona oleh senyumnya, oleh matanya, dan cara dia bergerak. Cara dia membuka pakaiannya... Aku akan terus mengamati dan menunggu. Sampai aku bisa membuatnya menjadi milikku. Dan begitu dia menjadi milikku, aku tidak akan pernah melepaskannya. Tidak peduli meskipun dia memintaku untuk melepaskannya.

M.J. Ryder is an author and academic based in Lancaster (UK). He has a PhD in English Literature, and passion for all things science fiction and fantasy. His website is www.mjryder.net. Phae is a girl unlike any other. Her father is the most powerful mage in the realm, and her mother is a member of the Lintari – a small, secretive band of warriors bound to the earth as its sworn guardians. With such powerful blood inside her, growing up was never going to be easy. But when her powers bring about catastrophe and the death of her tutor, Phae finally decides she’s had enough. With her unstable magic threatening to bring about even more danger to those she loves, Phae flees her home on the Magical Isle to seek sanctuary on the mainland. Only there does she realise her problems have barely just begun…

Charlotte is a shy librarian who moves into a house rumored to be haunted. She then unexpectedly meets the man of her dreams. Stephen is kind, handsome and brilliant. He understands her as no one else ever has. He is devoted to her, and she to him. The only trouble is, Stephen is a ghost. And nobody but Charlotte believes that he exists. Ghost of a Chance is a paranormal romance about a love that breaks all the rules. "I love you so very much, Charlotte. You kill me and bring me back to life again, all at once. It sounds like Shakespeare, and yet, that is what we have." The gentle touch of his fingertips on my skin sent fire throughout my entire body. I had to have him. I had never felt so alive. It was as if every fiber of my being was aching for him. I loved him, needed him, had to have him. He was my obsession, my addiction. "My need for you is a fever," he whispered, "And I pray that I never recover…" Ghost of a Chance is created by D.L. O'Brien, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

It's been ten years now and I've programmed my brain to forget her little did I know that I was deceiving myself. Things changed when I saw her. She looked different. She wasn't the same little girl I had fallen in love with. She was now a grown woman. She was gorgeous. I needed her beneath me just for one night. I'd get her out of my system and move on. That was probably a lie. Months later. Here I am drowning my sorrow in alcohol on my last night as a single man. I was getting married to a woman I never truly loved. Tara gave me a shy smile as she approached the aisle with her father. Kelsey looked away and ignored me. I was about to slide the ring on Tara's finger and her father's voice stopped me. "Stop." I turned around and faced him. Tara grabbed his hand angrily. "Dad what are you doing?!"

Stella Sterling, born into wealth, had always followed the rules. Jaded by the hypocrisy of high society, she suddenly had a whim one day to have an ordinary romance. Thus, a fabricated rumor that Stella Sterling had spent a fortune to hire a Matchmaker from a dating site to find her a partner quickly spread through her circles. Those on good terms with her teased and watched the fun. Those on bad terms with her waited to see her become a joke. Later, an employee from the dating website revealed, "The company was acquired with an investment from a Vicenzan tycoon, and the profile of a certain female member with the surname Sterling was hidden overnight." The public speculated wildly about the identities of the Vicenzan tycoon and the female member with the surname Sterling. - Later on, a candid street photo that was accidentally captured went viral. In the dense night of The Spire on Vesper Island— Beside a Benz, a handsome, composed, and dignified man lifted a striking beauty in a red dress with one arm, pressing her against the car door and lowering his head for a deep kiss. In the faint light and shadow, the woman's flowing hair was swept by the wind, wrapping around the man's finger, which wore a pinky ring. Like a footnote to a romance, and even more like a vintage film frame etched into the axis of time. Someone immediately dug up the man's identity based on clues from the photo. The eldest son of Vicenza's Rhodes Family—low-profile and inscrutable, cold and untamable, and also the powerful contemporary authority of The Vesper Circle. And the alluring, glamorous belle by his side was none other than Stella Sterling. When the street photo spread to the mainland, everyone excitedly exclaimed: "The case is solved, the case is solved—"