The Big Book of Ghost Stories: 140 Horror Novels & Short Story Collections maps the ghostly imagination across the Gothic, Romantic, Victorian, Edwardian, and modern traditions. Its capacious selection ranges from ancestral curses, haunted houses, doubles, revenants, and spectral revenge to psychologically ambiguous apparitions and folkloric visitations. Novels and short fiction mingle with fairy-tale, sensation, decadent, imperial, and supernatural-investigation modes, revealing how the g...

Tales of Lost Souls: 400+ Ghost Stories in One Collection maps the extraordinary breadth of supernatural fiction from Gothic romance to psychological horror, antiquarian terror, folkloric fantasy, and modern ghostly unease. Its vast assembly moves through ruined estates, cursed objects, spectral visitations, doubles, revenants, and haunted domestic spaces, demonstrating how the ghost story continually adapts to changing fears. Alongside classic Gothic atmospheres, readers encounter tales o...

Frederick Britten Austin (1885 - 1941) was a popular British fiction writer, whose crime and mystery stories were very much influenced by his experiences as a soldier. He had enlisted in the London Rifle Brigade on 4 August, 1914, the day war was declared on Germany. By war's end he had reached the rank of captain.In 'The Strange Case of Mr. Todmorden' an elderly and wealthy woman has been mysteriously murdered in her bed. The only clue is that a particular diamond brooch is missin...

F. Britten Austin's famous story in which he imagines the scene as German soldiers on the Somme come face-to-face with Britain's new secret weapon...the first tanks.

Battlewrack by F. Britten Austin is a gripping war novel that immerses readers in the chaos and brutality of battle. Set during a pivotal conflict, the novel follows the experiences of soldiers who find themselves caught in the maelstrom of war, their lives forever changed by the violence and destruction that surrounds them. Austin’s vivid descriptions of the battlefield, combined with his deep understanding of military strategy and tactics, create a powerful and immersive reading experien...

"Battlewrack" through F. Britten Austin is a riveting tale that unfolds against the backdrop of war and its profound effect on individuals. Set in the early 20th century, the radical delves into the human experience amid the chaos of warfare. Austin, recognised for his versatility as an author, weaves a narrative that intricately explores the emotional toll of warfare at the characters. The tale follows individuals grappling with the tough realities of battle, each dealing with personal st...

In "On the Borderland," F. Britten Austin intricately weaves a tapestry of narrative that explores the complexities of identity and belonging through the lens of a fictional, yet vividly rendered, border region. The stylistic approach of Austin combines lyrical prose with rich, evocative imagery, capturing the landscape's duality'Äîboth a haven and a site of conflict. The novel resonates with contemporary themes of migration and cultural intersection, set against a backdrop that recalls th...

“Why don’t we know about this stuff?” “I wish I’d known this when I was younger.” These are examples of comments people have made after recognising their own relationship patterns and overcoming their blind spots, some after multiple failed relationships. Fortunately, all of us can reinvent ourselves and write a new script for our lives. You and Your Relationship Journey provides guidance on how to become more discerning about choosing a suitable partner and identify initial attractions th...

"This volume collects 17 thrilling pulp adventure stories with an aviation theme, showcasing daring World War I pilots, fearless stunt flyers, vigilant air border patrol agents, and more. These tales, packed with action and drama, capture the pioneering spirit of aviation's golden age.These stories come primarily from pulp magazines published in the 1920s, a decade when aviation soared from novelty to necessity, and pilots became global heroes. This was the era of Amelia Ea...

These hot and passionate werewolves are hiding in plain sight!3 steamy tales of women who encounter a werewolf where they least expect - not that they even knew these wild men were real!Uncovering My Professor’s Secret: BBW college student Terri Chalmers just wanted to get better grades in her writing class. Spying on her professor to learn what he might like to read about seemed like a good idea at the time. But what she finds is far more than she bargained for.Res...

The music industry is one of the most exciting, glamorous and fun places you could ever work in. It's also a fiercely competitive world, both for jobseekers and those already on the inside. But opportunities arise constantly, and are within the grasp of almost anyone with a true passion for music and a hard-working attitude. This book aims to help you take your first step into what will hopefully be a long and satisfying career in an endlessly fascinating world. Each chapter covers a field...

I knew my husband was having an affair. I never suspected it was with a man. And I definitely didn’t expect it to be so hot to watch.When I first realized my husband was bringing someone else into our home and into our bed, all I could do was clean. We couldn’t talk about it. I couldn’t accuse him without proof. So I scrubbed and dusted. I must have had the most immaculate apartment in the city.That is, until I caught them. I listened to them through the door. I even caught...