From Washington Irving's early American hauntings to Virginia Woolf's modernist unease, this sweeping collection gathers thirty tales of ghosts, curses, and things that should not be. Mary Shelley's gothic imagination, Charles Dickens's haunted houses, M. R. James's antiquarian terrors, and Henry James's psychological dread sit alongside Oscar Wilde's wit and H. G. Wells's speculative chills, tracing the occult and supernatural short story across a century of English-language fiction. Whet...

Step beyond the ordinary and enter a world of ghosts, strange encounters, hidden secrets, and unexplained phenomena. The Book of Shadows Vol. 1 is a collection of classic and atmospheric stories by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, Robert W. Chambers, H. G. Wells, Beatrix Potter, Edith Nesbit, Barry Pain, E. F. Benson, D. H. Lawrence, and Thomas Burke. Bringing together a diverse group of writers, this anthology explores the darker and stranger side of classic literature. Within its pages are stor...

The shadows grow darker with another collection of unforgettable tales from the supernatural tradition. The Book of Shadows Vol. 3 brings together atmospheric and unsettling stories by Mary Elizabeth Penn, Sir Herbert Stephen, Edith Nesbit, Vincent O'Sullivan, Margaret Oliphant, M. R. James, Ellen Glasgow, W. F. Harvey, Sir Hugh Walpole, and E. F. Benson. This collection explores the mysterious boundary between the ordinary and the supernatural, taking readers into worlds of ghostly encoun...

She created an innovative body of work that combined realistic, contemporary children in real-world settings with magical objects - what would now be classed as contemporary fantasy - and adventures and sometimes travel to fantastic worlds. In doing so, she was a direct or indirect influence on many subsequent writers, including P. L. Travers (author of Mary Poppins), Edward Eager, Diana Wynne Jones and J. K. Rowling. C. S. Lewis wrote of her influence on his Narnia series and mentions the...

First published in 1899, it tells the story of Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and Horace Octavius (H. O.) Bastable, and their attempts to assist their widowed father and recover the fortunes of their family; its sequels are The Wouldbegoods and The New Treasure Seekers. The novel's complete name is The Story of the Treasure Seekers: Being the Adventures of the Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune.The story is told from a child's point of view. The narrator is Oswald, but on ...

Enter a world where ghosts walk, ancient forces awaken, and the impossible becomes terrifyingly real. 30 Occult & Supernatural Masterpieces in One Book brings together a collection of classic stories exploring the darkest corners of the supernatural imagination. Inside, readers encounter ghostly apparitions, haunted houses, mysterious rituals, occult practices, strange creatures, supernatural encounters, forbidden knowledge, unexplained phenomena, and ancient forces that defy ordinary expl...

Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number.Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best.In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both ri...

Behind an ordinary home may lie an extraordinary mystery. In The Mystery of the Semi-Detached, Edith Nesbit crafts an engaging tale where everyday life is disrupted by puzzling events, hidden secrets, and unexpected discoveries. As curiosity leads to deeper investigation, appearances begin to crumble, revealing a mystery filled with intrigue, suspense, and surprising turns. Blending sharp observation with atmospheric storytelling, Nesbit creates a captivating narrative that keeps readers g...

Some legends are dismissed as folklore—until they begin to feel frighteningly real. In Man-Size in Marble, Edith Nesbit crafts an unforgettable Gothic tale where ancient legends, quiet countryside traditions, and growing unease combine to create an atmosphere of haunting suspense. As curiosity gives way to uncertainty, ordinary life is slowly overshadowed by mysterious events that challenge reason and awaken long-forgotten fears. With elegant prose and masterful pacing, Nesbit builds tensi...

What if a single work of art could change your life forever? In The Ebony Frame, Edith Nesbit blends Gothic mystery, fantasy, and psychological suspense into a captivating story where beauty and obsession become inseparably intertwined. When an enigmatic portrait captures more than admiration, reality begins to blur with imagination, drawing readers into an unforgettable tale filled with mystery, longing, and unexpected consequences. Renowned for her imaginative storytelling, Nesbit create...

The story concerns a family who move to "Three Chimneys", a house near the railway, after the father, who works at the Foreign office, is imprisoned after being falsely accused of spying. The children befriend an Old Gentleman who regularly takes the 9:15 train near their home; he is eventually able to help prove their father's innocence, and the family is reunited. The family take care of a Russian exile, Mr Szczepansky, who came to England looking for his family (later located) and Jim, ...

The Greatest Fantasy Tales of Edith Nesbit (Illustrated Edition) is a collection of enchanting and timeless stories that transport readers to whimsical worlds filled with magic and wonder. Nesbit's literary style is characterized by vivid imagery, fantastical elements, and rich storytelling that captivates audiences of all ages. This collection showcases Nesbit's unparalleled talent for creating immersive and imaginative narratives that continue to resonate with readers today. The stories ...