DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING gathers more than a century of Gothic experimentation into a capacious archive of terror, wonder, and psychological disturbance. Its contents range from foundational castle romances, spectral ballads, and Faustian tales to detective mysteries, decadent fantasies, imperial nightmares, and proto-science-fictional horrors. Recurring images—ruined houses, forbidden manuscripts, doubles, revenants, persecuted heroines, and corrupted inheritances—demonstrate how Gothic wr...

This meticulously edited horror collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: H. P. Lovecraft: The Tomb The Dunwich Horror The Shunned House Bram Stoker: Dracula The Dualists Edgar Allan Poe: The Cask of Amontillado The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Premature Burial Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Evil Eye Arthur Machen: The Great God Pan The Terror William Hope Hodgson: The Ghost Pirates The Night Land Algernon Blackwood: The Willows The Wendigo A ...

This quick-read guide introduces the reader to ten of the most amazing bridges in the world. Including photographs of every bridge and a brief description of the history of the structure, this ebook has been specially formatted for today's e-readers.

This excellent quick-read biography of the life so far of Prince William and Kate Middleton is a fascinating read, and will make an wonderful addition to the library of any fan of the British Royal Family. Tracking William's life from birth, through school, the death of his mother Princess Diana, university, his career in the forces, his engagement to Kate and more, it also looks at Miss Middleton's background and is full of interesting facts about their lives. Containing many colour pictu...

Once Concealed Now Revealed — 340 PagesFrom Grammy Award-winning musician and author Charlie Peacock comes a wise, witty, and intricately layered debut novel about unexpected friendships, enduring love, and a family's reckoning with its secrets. Each revelation moves the story toward its defining question: Can love survive the crucible of the whole, unguarded truth?Praised by Variety for his "absorbing and...

The survival of our universe depends on a music-loving librarian and a thousand year old alien.He's got wings, she's got a flute.What could go wrong?This debut novel will take you on an adventure to the middle of the universe with humor, sci-fi and a little romance. For everyone who wished they could bring McCaffrey, Asimov, and Adams together in one story, dive into Virtuoso, Book 1 of the Drazoen Heralds ser...

In "Maid Marian," Peacock reimagines the traditional Robin Hood tale and introduces readers to a cast of colorful characters, including the titular character, Maid Marian. The story is set in Sherwood Forest during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. It revolves around the adventures of Robin Hood, his band of Merry Men, and the spirited and independent Maid Marian.Peacock's novel combines elements of romance, humor, and social commentary. It satirizes various aspects of English socie...

The story is set in a future where space exploration and interstellar travel are common. The protagonist is likely involved in adventures that involve high-stakes space missions, encounters with alien species, and intergalactic conflicts. The title suggests that the "Space Falcon" is a significant character or entity within the story, possibly a spaceship, a nickname for the protagonist, or a powerful alien adversary.As the plot unfolds, the protagonist faces various challenges and threats...

Each chapter is dedicated to a different "belle," including celebrated figures like Julia Gardiner Tyler, wife of President John Tyler; Mary Anne Cunningham, a noted philanthropist; and Jennie Jerome, mother of Winston Churchill. Peacock captures the unique allure of each woman, describing their backgrounds, social circles, and the qualities that set them apart in an era when women were often defined by restrictive social roles. These women, however, managed to exert influence and charm th...

The story is set in Nightmare Abbey, a gloomy and decaying mansion owned by Mr. Christopher Glowry, a character who embodies pessimism and melancholy. The protagonist is Scythrop Glowry, Mr. Glowry's son, who is a young, idealistic poet filled with romantic notions. Scythrop is infatuated with a young woman named Marionetta, but their relationship is complicated by various obstacles and misunderstandings.Peacock uses "Nightmare Abbey" to satirize the Romantic movement and its exaggerated f...

"Spider Men of Gharr" is a science fiction novel set on a distant planet named Gharr. The story centers around a group of explorers who discover a hidden, ancient civilization on this remote world. The inhabitants of Gharr, known as the Spider Men, have developed a highly advanced society with mysterious technologies and abilities.The novel follows the adventures of the main characters as they interact with the Spider Men and uncover the secrets of their advanced civilization. The explorer...

Monsters, serial killers, and imaginary friends—being a Wonderlander can be murder...Once upon a time, Kayla was lost. Then she found Wonderland, but not the one you know. Run by ex-government agents and funded by an eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire, this Wonderland is the name of a collective of highly trained vigilantes who hunt serial killers. Now Kayla, aka Mouse, works tirelessly alongside her fellow Wonderlanders, Rabbit and Cheshire, baiting dangerous murderers. But even...