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Inside this book are written weird tales of the macabre and supernatural, and if you dare to listen to them, they just might take you to a place you wish not to go. You might find yourself in the mystical land of the Killerpillar. You might suffer the venomous sting of the gruesome Homunculus. You might find yourself shivering in an ancient chair you wish you had never sat down in, for you will find no comfort in those cushions, only the dreadful clutches of doom and a slithering through your soul slowly dragging you to madness.

Sherlock Holmes must solve three cases that carry him into the unnatural: the disappearance of the Baker Street irregulars, the true identity of a Great War veteran, and a vampyre’s grisly death. He must cross into the worlds of the Grimm Brothers and Bram Stoker to unravel the mysteries confronting him. Can Holmes’ conventional methods still function in the unconventional world?

When disgraced scientist Hugo Hyde is abducted by Secret Service Agent Diana Holborn, they pick up the trace of a powerful artificial intelligence that is bound to annihilate humanity within 24 hours. Fighting their way to Mumbai, Hyde and Holborn must unveil the secrets of an ultraconservative dynasty and their Shiva temple before facing the indestructible AI.

After ancient vampire Eamon Rutherford slaughters a group of hunters who were sent to destroy him by Bernard Townsend, he realizes that it was more than a random assassination attempt; a blood war has been declared on him. When Rutherford and his human lover, Amelie, travel to London, they uncover a sinister plot by Townsend to control the vampire Shadow Government and dominate the human race. Worse is in store, however, as Townsend engages his long-secret offspring, SS General Reinhard Heydrich, to assist in his plan.

In a small village, there lives an old man who has invested everything he has - money, time, and heart - into cultivating his garden. But while the plants flourish, the old man's landlord has his sights set on something else entirely. When the landlord demands the old man hand over the garden so he can begin construction on his new pond-side cottage, the old man knows he can't refuse. The gold the landlord offers could change his life. But where would he go, and how can he give up his beloved garden?

Flamboyant entrepreneur, Hugo Hyde, is shocked when his imminent death is predicted by Sibyl, the never-wrong, artificial intelligence that he created. When Sibyl goes rogue and launches a global cyberattack, Hyde and his team are forced to seek refuge with their fiercest rival, a ruthless billionaire, with his own designs on their invention.

Lox - the young assassin who can vanish in the blink of an eye - returns to battle dire threats once again. Only months have passed since Lox and his crew did the inconceivable - killed the immortal Emperor Nal. Now with his comrade Jolin as the new King, Lox, his Changeling girlfriend Vida, and the rest of his family are living in the very palace where they once fought for their lives.

As the world's oldest vampire, Eamon Rutherford had selfishly enjoyed over 1,000 years of blood, money, and beautiful women. Until he decided to take a companion.

Randy could taste the cool foggy air, and he knew right then that he shouldn't be appraising houses at midnight. Considering he had never been to this area before, he approach this old house cautiously. But before he was able to approach the house he was greeted by an unexpected guest. When the guests suddenly get stabbed in the back, things go a little haywire for Randy.

My name is Cal Thorpe and I worked for the premier marketing firm as a marketing and public relations agent. Then, I met Death. He gave me two options: go back to the moment when I’d been shot or work for him as his marketing agent. Obviously, I took the job.

"Midnight Creeps" is a collection of eerie tales that delve into the realms of mortal terror and childhood nightmares. From a woman haunted by a childhood encounter with a tree to the curse of Newport and the mysteries of a lonely island, each story introduces characters like Morty the Sly and Gretta Garrabrandts, facing supernatural forces and malevolent entities.

Explore the fantasy world of The Brotherhood of the Eagle in this collection of four short stories. Discover the truth behind the ancient legends and learn how a mysterious old woman became the chief counsellor to the Reavesburg Clan. How much silver will tempt a man to cross his employer, and do those old bone dice favour some more than others when the stakes are raised? Featuring tales of torn loyalties, manipulation and betrayal, A Roll of the Dice is perfect for existing fans as well as being an ideal introduction for those new to The Brotherhood of the Eagle series.

Three years ago, Bella and Aidan were in love. But Bella proved too valuable to the war office, her talent for cryptography unmatched, so through lies and manipulation, war office agents destroyed Bella’s and Aidan’s belief in each other. Emotionally ripped apart, love turned to hate. After the war, Bella receives documents that reveal the truth. They were pawns, their love a casualty of war! Now, could they start anew? Jaded by war, Bella feels second chances are fairy tales. Besides, the spymaster is pressuring her to resume cryptography for a new secret service.