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From the beaches of Orkney to the Welsh mountains, and the Derbyshire peaks to the Cornish moors, Britain is home to many strange creatures of folklore. Some are ancient, as enduring as the forests and mountains they inhabit. Others live among us, in our cities, creating new legends as they scuttle through the shadows. And none of them are to be trusted.

Explore diverse new universes of possibility through a variety of creative and fresh new ideas - all in one anthology. From dragons to mythical death dealers, from murder on the moon to deep space mystery, these stories bring you the hot new talent in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Marcella Lilac & the Gentleman's Clause Marcella Lilac wants more than marriage expectations. Her heart belongs to porcelain and creation to ambition that stretches beyond her dreams of legacy shaped by her own hands, not by tradition. Cecil arrives with confidence and contracts that promise everything she longs for. Each agreement rewards her talent and opens another door in a world that rarely sees women as creators. The more Marcella desires the stronger he becomes, gaining powers from the deity he serves. As Marcella rises, temptation gets easier to justify. Success blurs her purpose ...

Anatidaephobia, the fear that somewhere, somehow, a duck is always watching. For Caleb Marsh, this isn't a joke; it's a haunting shadow that follows him everywhere. Strange things start to happen. Whispers in the reeds' eyes peering from the water, and a scar-faced duck who knows far too much. Caleb soon realizes his phobia maybe the least of his worries. Scarface has a plan, a chilling reckoning for anyone who has hurt kids like Caleb. The hunters become the hunted. In this eerie, suspenseful middle0grade psychological comedy horror, Caleb must confront his deepest fears before the ducks ...

When Ellie's single dad James brings home a porcelain doll from the landfill, she assumes it's just another rare collectible to add to her growing collection. The doll named Roxanne, is delicate, beautiful, and unnervingly flawless. But something about her feels wrong. There is a stillness in her grey, mirror-like eyes that seem too lifelike. Then Strange things begin to happen. Clara the treasured doll passed down from Ellie's late mother, keeps appearing in places she was never left. Whispered voices echo at night. Shadows move when no one is looking. Ellie's safe world slowly begins to ...

When twelve-year-old Todd moves with his single mom Jessica to the quiet town of Nerimbera, he hopes for a fresh start. But something about the neighborhood feels off, especially the old ice cream truck that plays its jingle after dark. One night, Todd thinks he sees someone pulled into the truck, but he can’t be sure. His mother wants to believe him, but a past false allegation is part of why they moved. Then more people begin to go missing, and Todd’s unease turns to fear when he witnesses an abduction beyond any doubt. Beneath a nearby farm lies a terrible secret, and the man behind ...

An 'informal and informative' philosophy podcast inspiring and supporting students, teachers, academics and free-thinkers worldwide. All episodes are available at www.thepanpsycast.com.

Beneath the Aquasphere Institute lies Aquarium Zero, a hidden facility housing Kendra, the worlds first Ai-enhanced shark. She isn't just swimming. She's learning. She's Waiting. Samantha Yaeger expected her mother's investor tour to be uneventful. As on the elite inside investors, her mother often reminded her that outside investors only owned shares and illusions, while insiders were promised access, influence, and the best perks money could buy. But when the glass begins to crack and systems start to fail, Samantha discovers Kendra is hacking her cell phone. Above ground, guests enjoy ...

There's Something Seriously Wrong with Principal Grush Porter Vern is fourteen, short, skinny, and a late bloomer who sees the world in the worst way possible. He has face blind, so every face looks like a blurry stranger, and color blind, so everything is a greyish mess. Grush's "totally normal human" act falls apart when eager newly weds John & Jane Floccinaucinihilipilification insist he joins their bowling team. Porter's muscle bound friend Hugo is ready to protect him and Mallard the conspiracy theorist claims reptiles are taking over public servant jobs including schools. Things hit a...

The Naughty List Tells Him Where to Hunt at Christmas Ten-year-old Clyde Lester is certain a winter monster is hunting him. Each knock on the window and voices through the vents feels like proof that the disappearances are his fault, a lesson his mother has repeated for years. With his Seven-year-old cousin Deborah living with them, her quiet innocence brings warmth and kindness into the house. I that safety, Clyde begins to realize the guilt he carries was never his to hold. After uncovering a heart so cruel, Cryo-Croc raises one name to the top of his naughty list, stalking his prey by ...

When Miss Catherine Symonds arrives to take up a position as governess at remote Locksley Abbey in the foothills of the Black Mountains, where England bleeds into Wales, she is apprehensive. It is not the echoing, near-empty house with its skeleton staff that frightens her, nor the ancient woods that surround the Abbey or even the dogs that the owner, Sir Rowland, encourages to stalk the grounds, baying for blood. It is Catherine herself who fears scrutiny: her reference and very identity are fraudulent. She is travelling in disguise to investigate the fate of the last governess at the house.

Greyson never expected summer camp to be anything more than lanyards, mosquito bites, and half-hearted ghost stories. Until the stories started coming to life. When he and his friends stumble upon The Secret Society of Spooky Stories, they think they've found the perfect place to share spooky tales. But each word they write twists reality, summoning creatures from legend, awakening dark magic, and setting something far worse in motion. With the mysterious death clock ticking down over his rival Eli's head and a vengeful necromancer offering him untold power, Greyson faces an impossible ...

You Can Overcome Anything! Volume 5 – When You Have Irresistible Influence is a collaboration project between 10 authors who are from all walks of life sharing some of their life stories and lessons. In this book, the authors talk about overcoming some of their own life obstacles and how irresistible influence played an important role in their success. You will get empowerment, inspiration, and motivation to continue to move forward in your own journey and reach your full potential. These amazing stories will resonate with you regardless of where you are in your life journey. By sharing ...

Colorado, summer of 1880. Aurora McMullen, an orphan, has been left without family by her rich aunt's death. When the government seizes the small fortune given to her in the will, she takes a chance on her future and responds to a mail-order bride ad. Accustomed to a comfortable life in the city, she sets out to marry a man who defies her expectations and shows her the greatest riches come from the heart.

Written by men with unquestioning loyalty to Jesus Christ, this volume covers the book of Hebrews in twelve lessons, primarily from the standpoint of the superiority of Jesus. Lessons include: *Introduction to Hebrews *Jesus is Better than the Angels (Hebrews 1-2) *Jesus is Better than Moses (Hebrews 3) *Jesus is Better than Joshua (Hebrews 4) *Jesus’ Salvation is Better (Hebrews 5-6) *Christ, Our Forever High Priest (Hebrews 7) *Jesus’ Covenant is Better (Hebrews 8) *Jesus’ Tabernacle is Better (Hebrews 9) *Jesus’ Sacrifice is Better (Hebrews 10) *The Hall of the Faithful (Hebrews ...

When private investigator and lifelong train enthusiast Rodney Burfoot arrives on the mist-shrouded Isle of Ravenshorn, he thinks he's chasing a haunting. But the truth is far more terrifying. A monstrous, skull-faced locomotive called The Doom Train. Each of the island's twelve stations hides a twisted legend, guarded by secretive locals and warped by time itself. But it's not only ghosts that haunt the carriages. It's versions of Rodney himself, trapped across timelines, struggling to communicate. With the new moon approaching, and the tracks looming beneath the sea, Rodney must confront ...

Willa Olson dreams of being an independent woman, free of ties to her overprotective parents. But her Pa has plans for her future. When he arranges for her to marry the town baker, she figures to make the best of the opportunity. Unfortunately, her groom isn't too thrilled about the marriage, and she soon faces the predicament of living with a stranger hesitant to love again.

Norfolk, 1643. With civil war tearing England apart, reluctant soldier Thomas Treadwater is summoned home by his sister, who accuses a new servant of improper conduct with their widowed father. By the time Thomas returns home, his father is insensible, felled by a stroke, and their new servant is in prison, facing charges of witchcraft.

Portland, Oregon, 1946. Chloe Kent, a World War 2 widow, has resigned to her fate as a single mother struggling to make ends meet. Prompted by her sister to go on a blind date, she meets a man who brings passion back into her life and reignites a flame in her heart she once thought dead. Robert McKenna, real estate agent, has returned home for a new start at life. Introduced to the widow next door, he discovers her gentleness is helping heal the wounds of his past and giving him the family he always wanted.

Four AWESOME ANIMALS audio adventures with the wildest wildlife around. RACCOON RAMPAGE The Hole-in-the-Tree gang, led by Quickpaw Cassidy and The Sunshine Cub, is the most daring group of raccoons in town. But when these cheeky chancers carry out the biggest, boldest heist of their lives, they...