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Many of the ghost stories of Japan came to the fore during the Edo period with its famous woodblocks of ukiyo-e, the floating world.
With a new introduction, this collection of Japanese ghost stories brings together fantastic tales of vengeful spirits, mountain-dwelling phantoms, man-eating oni, haunted trees, and child-rearing ghosts, with stories such as Yuki-Onna, Hoichi the Earless, The Ghost of O-Kiku from The Bancho...
With a new introduction, this collection of Japanese ghost stories brings together fantastic tales of vengeful spirits, mountain-dwelling phantoms, man-eating oni, haunted trees, and child-rearing ghosts, with stories such as Yuki-Onna, Hoichi the Earless, The Ghost of O-Kiku from The Bancho...
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True Ghost Stories 5 is a poltergeist special, and takes a look at some of the most terrifying reports of poltergeist activity ever recorded. Cases covered include The Enfield Poltergeist, The Demon Drummer of Tedworth, The Bell Witch Haunting, and many more. There are also some chapters on what is a poltergeist, signs of a poltergeist, and how to expel it. If you are fascinated by poltergeists, then this is the book for you.
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A collection of ghost stories by American and English authors. These spectral stories span more than a hundred years, from modern-day creations by Joyce Carol Oates and Chet Williamson, to pulp yarns from August Derleth and M.L. Humphreys, to the atmospheric Victorian tales of Kipling and Lovecraft, not to mention modern works by Donald E. Westlake and Isaac Asimov. Whether you prefer possessive poltergeists, awful apparitions, or friendly phantoms,...
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Real-Life Cases of Gut-Wrenching Demon Encounters That'll Shock the Daylights out of You!
With the rampant growth and exploding popularity of the occult and satanism in our societies, the spirit world has received more attention than ever before.
As scary and creepy as this idea may be, there is also the belief that demonic apparitions will, on occasion, push through to our world and invade not only our homes but also our bodies.
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"Collected and introduced by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler's Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry--including her own fabulous new illustrations for each piece, and a new story by Niffenegger--this is a unique and haunting anthology of some of the best ghost stories of all time. From Edgar Allen Poe to Kelly Link, M.R. James to Neil Gaiman, H. H. Munro to Audrey Niffenegger herself, Ghostly reveals the evolution of the ghost story genre with...
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Step into a world of delightful absurdity with this collection of ridiculous ghost stories! Within the pages of this book, you'll encounter spine-tingling tales filled with hilarious twists and mind-boggling scenarios. From haunted rubber ducks to mischievous spirits with a penchant for baking banana bread, each story will leave you in stitches while simultaneously giving you chills. With a perfect blend of the supernatural and the absurd, this collection...
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True Ghost Stories and Hauntings REAL-LIFE PERSONAL UK SHORT GHOST STORIES Many of us think about ghosts and ghost stories happening anywhere but particularly in and around houses.But ghosts appear to be everywhere, and there are many reasons why they might appear too.This short ghost storybook is part of a trilogy series, based on actual, real-life personal stories. We are never alone, so to speak. There is always some kind of presence around us...
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American ghosts stories have their origins in the gothic, mixed with the fears of the pioneer landscapes. A terrific new collection of classic tales
Settling in for a night of spine-chilling entertainment? Here's a gripping collection of classic American ghost tales by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe ('The Masque of the Red Death'), Francis Bret Harte ('The Ghosts of Stukeley Castle'), Edith Wharton ('Afterward'), Mark Twain ('A Ghost Story'),...
Settling in for a night of spine-chilling entertainment? Here's a gripping collection of classic American ghost tales by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe ('The Masque of the Red Death'), Francis Bret Harte ('The Ghosts of Stukeley Castle'), Edith Wharton ('Afterward'), Mark Twain ('A Ghost Story'),...
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The Victorian era brought an explosion of literature to the minds of the reading public with famous writers lending their talents to ghastly tales set in castles, mansions, lonely streets and long dark lanes.
A fantastic new companion for late-night scares as the nights draw in. Chilling ghost stories from the era of the fireside tale, a series of dark and foreboding missives from the masterful pens of Charles Dickens, E.F. Benson, Algernon...
A fantastic new companion for late-night scares as the nights draw in. Chilling ghost stories from the era of the fireside tale, a series of dark and foreboding missives from the masterful pens of Charles Dickens, E.F. Benson, Algernon...
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Atmospheric, chilling and often witty tales from the storytellers of ancient and modern phantom appearances
From the misty air of the highlands, to the reekie streets of Edinburgh's underground city, comes an entertaining selection of classic and mysterious Scottish ghost stories, including 'The Screaming Skull of Greyfriars', 'Mary Burnet', 'Wandering Willie's Tale' and 'Glamis Castle', from the pen of John Buchan, Elliott O'Donnell, Margaret...
From the misty air of the highlands, to the reekie streets of Edinburgh's underground city, comes an entertaining selection of classic and mysterious Scottish ghost stories, including 'The Screaming Skull of Greyfriars', 'Mary Burnet', 'Wandering Willie's Tale' and 'Glamis Castle', from the pen of John Buchan, Elliott O'Donnell, Margaret...
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A new, lyrical collection of famous stories and the less well-known.
A collection of characteristically playful yet philosophical Irish ghost stories from authors such as Oscar Wilde (The Canterville Ghost), Sheridan Le Fanu (The Child That Went With The Fairies, Stories Of Lough Guir), Charles Maturin (extracts from Melmoth the Wanderer), Lord Dunsany ('The Sword of Welleran') and Fitz-James O'Brien ('The Diamond Lens', 'What Was...
A collection of characteristically playful yet philosophical Irish ghost stories from authors such as Oscar Wilde (The Canterville Ghost), Sheridan Le Fanu (The Child That Went With The Fairies, Stories Of Lough Guir), Charles Maturin (extracts from Melmoth the Wanderer), Lord Dunsany ('The Sword of Welleran') and Fitz-James O'Brien ('The Diamond Lens', 'What Was...
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Dive into this collection of exquisite, classic horror stories-just make sure to have the lights on and the doors locked!
First published in 1904, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary contains eight tales of supernatural horror by genre master M.R. James. Highly regarded as a masterwork of horror, this collection is a must-have for fans of the frightful.
The stories in this collection include: "Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book," "Lost Hearts," "The Mezzotint,"...
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Traditional Christmas Ghost Stories with a twist in the tail. Perfect to read on a dark winter's night while wrapping presents. These modern ghost stories are written in the best tradition of ghostly tales. Ideal for reading by the lights of the Christmas Tree. Enjoyable, atmospheric and very human stories that are guaranteed to bring a pleasurable chill to your Christmas atmosphere
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Who needs sleep? Not you! You'd rather stay up late reading these spine-tingling ghost stories!
In these three tales of the paranormal, queer characters encounter the supernatural… with blood-curdling results! Get ready for a fright with three stories from Foxglove Lee's Queer Ghost Stories series!
In our first story, Valentine's Haunting, Steven and Omar book a romantic weekend getaway for Valentine's Day. Not only is their hotel room haunted,...
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Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Keystone State
Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Authors Mark Nesbitt and Patty A. Wilson shine a light on the dark corners of Pennsylvania and scare those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From apparitions of fires and soldiers struggling in the cold at Valley Forge, to ghostly children stalking...
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True Ghost Stories 6 brings you more real life tales of terrifying hauntings from the UK and around the world. In this edition, you can read about the ghost of John Lennon, the eerie case of The White Witch of Rose Hall, the strange tale of the Office Poltergeist, supermarket ghosts, ghostly dogs, and much more.
True Ghost Stories 6 is the ideal read for anybody who loves to snuggle up with a good book of real life hauntings on a cold, dark night....
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