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Spinechillers
by Nick ShadowListen ... if you dare! Six spooky stories to send shivers down your spine. A collection of six really scary stories, perfect for campfires, sleepovers, listening alone or with friends in the dark ... if you dare! Among the chilling stories there's a pair of trainers with a mind of their own ... some terrifying phone calls ... a demon babysitter and much more. These stories are guaranteed to give you a fright!© 2023 Working Partners Ltd, 2005 (P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Spinechillers
by Nick ShadowRead ... if you dare! Six spooky stories to send shivers down your spine. A collection of six really scary stories, perfect for campfires, sleepovers, reading aloud and reading alone in the dark ... if you dare! Among the chilling stories there's a pair of trainers with a mind of their own ... some terrifying phone calls ... a demon babysitter and much more. These stories are guaranteed to give you a fright!
Spinning the Moon
by Karen WhiteTime and again, New York Times bestselling author Karen White has proven herself to be the "ultimate voice of women's fiction."* Now, you can revisit the beginning of her signature style in two of her earliest novels--completely revised and together in one volume for the first time. In the Shadow of the Moon When Laura Truitt first sees the dilapidated plantation house, she's overcome by a sense of familiarity. Inside, the owner claims to have been waiting for years and offers an old photograph of a woman with Laura's face. Soon afterwards, when a lunar eclipse inexplicably thrusts Laura back in time to Civil War Georgia, she finds herself fighting not just for her heart, but for her very survival... Whispers of Goodbye Alone and with nothing left to fear, Catherine deClaire Reed answers her sister's desperate plea and travels to the cold comfort of her home in Reconstruction Louisiana. But Elizabeth is nowhere to be found. No one--including her husband--has seen her for days. Now, Catherine must search for her sister in a place where secrets wait behind every closed door...
Spirit
by Graham MastertonLaura and Elizabeth Buchanan's lives were changed forever when their little sister Peggy was found dead in the icy water of the family's pool. But Peggy never left her sisters. As Laura and Elizabeth grow up, a string of inexplicable deaths threatens to shatter their lives. Each corpse shows signs of frostbite--and each victim's dying moments are tortured by a merciless little girl in a white dress.
Spirit
by J. P. Hightman"It's something of a Romeo and Juliet story. There was a young couple in Salem, long ago . . . And the girl's mother, she hated the boy. When the witch-hunting began, mother, daughter, and suitor all ended up at the Blackthorne hanging." Now, ages later, in the cold, dark heart of the Victorian era—an age of black clothes and black moods—one train is bound for Blackthorne, near Salem, where a winter carnival awaits. The cars are full of the promise of fireworks, sleigh rides, and skating. But for Tess and Tobias Goodraven, this train will take them to a place much darker than they imagined.Even a seasoned pair of ghost hunters like Tess and Tobias didn't expect a witch like Old Mother Malgore—a witch who stalks the forests, silent as snowfall, hunting, hungering. When the train derails and the casualties climb, the Goodravens must bridge the gap between past and present tragedies if they have any chance of quieting the souls of the living, the dead, and the haunted. In J. P. Hightman's richly woven story of ghosts and witchcraft, the simple is sinister, the dead stalk the living, and the only real weapon is love.
Spirit
by John InmanJason Day, brilliant designer of video games, is not only a confirmed bachelor, but he's as gay as a maypole. One wouldn't think being saddled with his precocious four-year-old nephew for four weeks would be enough to throw him off-kilter. Wrong. Timmy, Jason's nephew, is a true handful. But just when Timmy and Uncle Jason begin to bond, and Jason feels he's getting a grip on this babysitting business once and for all, he's thrown for a loop by a couple of visitors--one from Tucson, the other from beyond the grave. I'm sorry. Say what? Toss a murder, a hot young stud, an unexpected love affair, and a spooky-ass ghost with a weird sense of humor into Jason's summer plans, and you've got the makings for one hell of a ride.
Spirit (Elemental #3)
by Brigid Kemmerer"Original, funny, and romantic, this is the series that YA fans have been waiting for." --Nocturne ReadsWith power comes enemies. Lots of them.Hunter Garrity just wants to be left alone. He's learned the hard way that his unusual abilities come at a price. And he can't seem to afford any allies.He's up to his neck in hostiles. His grandfather, spoiling for a fight. The Merrick brothers, who think he ratted them out. Calla, the scheming psycho who wants to use him as bait.Then there's Kate Sullivan, the new girl at school. She's not hostile. She's bold. Funny. Hot. But she's got an agenda, too.With supposedly secret powers rippling to the surface everywhere around him, Hunter knows something ugly is about to go down. But finding out what means he'll have to find someone he can trust. . .
Spirit (Gothika #4)
by B. G. Thomas Jamie Fessenden Kim Fielding Eli EastonGothika: Volume FourSeeing dead people. Haunting and being haunted. Ghosts and those trying to deal with them add a supernatural flair to these four tales of romance. In Among the Dead, Neil Gaven sees dead people. A gentle ghost guides him to Trist, who needs his help. But Trist is tormented by spirits, so maybe together they can find a way to live among the dead. Dei Ex Machina is the story of Sabbio, a Roman slave who was killed 1700 years ago. He's been alone until he meets landscaper Mason. But because they're separated by centuries, it will take a miracle to make love work. The Mill brings a supernatural challenge to Frank Carter and his team of paranormal investigators. The owner's personal psychic, Toby Reese, is supposed to help. Frank doesn't have much respect for psychics, but when the dangers of the old mill threaten his team, he realizes he and Toby will have to work together to survive. Mike Ellsworth finds himself suddenly deceased. Now he's a ghost with lots left undone in Unfinished Business. He's never been able to be honest with his wife. He's never been able to tell the man he loves how he feels. He's barely been able to admit he's gay. If only there were a way he could make up for all he's failed to do....See excerpt for full individual blurbs.
Spirit Awakened
by Cyndi FariaEven in the darkness, the light still shines..."Faria's Whisper Cove series blends compelling suspense with an engaging romance!" -New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Virna DePaulJake Mitchell is a neurologist who doesn't trust what can't be explained. That is, until he moves to the rumor-haunted town of Whisper Cove and meets a beautiful nurse named Faith Cabrillo. When Faith awakens Jake's sixth sense that defies science, he's thrown into a world of passion, spirits, and a centuries-old lovers' curse that can never be broken..."...a wonderful love story...surrounded by mystery and intrigue." -Sik Reviews"[Cyndi Faria] has a talent for lovely happy endings and I'm so glad she does." -Night Owl Reviews
Spirit Embraced
by Cyndi FariaRelease the past, embrace the future..."Faria's Whisper Cove series blends compelling suspense with an engaging romance!" -New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Virna DePaulIn the haunted town of Whisper Cove, who can be trusted? Detective Thomas Jayme is a single father seeking a stable life for his little girl. Unfortunately, three things complicate his life: the spirits of dead townspeople who are out to fulfill an age-old curse, a cold case involving a woman's death, and the appearance of a beautiful woman who might know something about both. Chelsea Wright, a newcomer to Whisper Cove, is determined to keep to herself and spend time with her seventeen-year-old son before he leaves home for good. But when she learns she might know the identity of the murdered woman, Chelsea strikes a deal with Thomas: she'll take care of his daughter if he'll help her uncover the connection between her and the cold case. As Thomas and Chelsea work to solve both his haunted past and her uncertain future, unknown evil threatens their lives. Will they be able to solve the murder, save lives, and fulfill the promise of a smoldering love before it's too late? "[Cyndi Faria] has a talent for lovely happy endings and I'm so glad she does." -Night Owl Reviews
Spirit Hunters #2: The Island Of Monsters (Spirit Hunters #2)
by Ellen OhThe thrilling sequel to the Texas Bluebonnet Award-nominated Spirit Hunters!We Need Diverse Books founder Ellen Oh delivers the next haunting tale in her acclaimed middle grade series Spirit Hunters, a mix of captivating mystery and chilling ghost story.The perfect spooky read for Halloween, this pulse-pounding adventure will leave you shocked at every twist.Harper Raine faces new challenges ahead when her parents take the whole family to a remote tropical island for vacation. As Harper starts to have visions of the resort’s history of disappearances and discovers more about the island’s dark and fabled past, she must use her newly acquired spirit hunting talents to save everyone on the island from murderous spirits on the attack.An exciting and spooky middle grade series, perfect for Halloween reads.
Spirit Hunters #3: Something Wicked (Spirit Hunters #3)
by Ellen OhThe riveting conclusion to the acclaimed Spirit Hunters series!We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh delivers the final book in her middle grade series Spirit Hunters, a gripping mystery and thrilling adventure, starring a Korean-American heroine and a diverse cast of characters.Harper is dealing with too many new changes in her house. Her cousin, Leo, is now living with them; her sister, Kelly, has started working at a local makeup store, Jeune; and Harper's spirit hunter abilities have grown increasingly more powerful and uncontrollable, making her a target for possession.But when Harper and Dayo uncover a dangerous plot to steal youth from millions of innocent people, Harper must use all her powers to destroy an ancient evil and save her sister.Can our intrepid spirit hunters rescue Kelly before it’s too late?A spellbinding, spooky, middle grade series, perfect for Halloween!Don't miss the first two thrilling books in this series from Ellen Oh:Spirit HuntersSpirit Hunters #2: The Island of Monsters
Spirit Hunters: The Island Of Monsters (Spirit Hunters #1)
by Ellen Oh<p>We Need Diverse Books founder Ellen Oh returns with Spirit Hunters, a high-stakes middle grade mystery series about Harper Raine, the new seventh grader in town who must face down the dangerous ghosts haunting her younger brother. A riveting ghost story and captivating adventure, this tale will have you guessing at every turn! <p>Harper doesn’t trust her new home from the moment she steps inside, and the rumors are that the Raine family’s new house is haunted. Harper isn’t sure she believes those rumors, until her younger brother, Michael, starts acting strangely. The whole atmosphere gives Harper a sense of déjà vu, but she can’t remember why. She knows that the memories she’s blocking will help make sense of her brother’s behavior and the strange and threatening sensations she feels in this house, but will she be able to put the pieces together in time?</p>
Spirit Lovers: A collection of five erotic stories (Erotic Selection Ser.)
by Fulani FulaniA collection of five erotic paranormal stories to delight any taste!Stories include:The Incubus Candle: The candle was a large and faithful representation of a phallus. It wasn't the kind of thing Lauren would normally buy, but it would be a talking point for the girly evening she'd planned. The shop assistant told her to be careful when she lit it. 'These things work really well' she said with a knowing smile. Lauren snorted, thinking the comment was flippant, and rose to the bait. She bought two. And lit them both at the same time. That was when the real fun began...The Moment: An office worker, Chiyoko, waits for her train home. She has experimented with masturbating in public when there is no-one else on the platform, and when the train takes all the commuters away, she cannot help staying behind once more. Yet on this occasion, she is discovered by another woman. In the moment, she accepts Chiyoko's desire, and they start having sex on the platform. When a pedestrian walks in on them and runs for the police, time stops, and they have sex among the stilled commuters. By the story's end, Chiyoko is no longer alone, and Eva has found someone who accepts her in turn...Stroking The Tree: Teacher Cally is discontented although life appears fine. Because she feels partner Marcus can't fulfil her sexual needs, she fakes orgasms and resorts to sex toys. Then an erotic dream rocks her senses, leaving her yearning for dusky Dios. Cally and Marcus spend time in a secluded cabin and while he's working she discovers a tree with a difference. Dream and reality blur as the tree-god whisks her away. Teacher turns student and learns the secret of passion and contentment through sex with Dios. Cally's attitude is transformed and inhibitions vanish as she and Marcus discover sexual joy...With These Eyes I do Not Truly See: With These Eyes I Do Not Truly See is a snapshot in the life of one unsuspecting, successful, urban professional woman whose life seems meticulously planned from her current stage through retirement. Planned, that is, until she decides on a whim to join some colleagues from her graduate class at a bar in Manhattan's Lower East Side, only to find out that she's the object of a particular vampire's bloodlust, and passion!...His Ghost: The woods are hushed. In a cottage waits a love for a relief that won't come, until tonight. A nocturnal visitor, who is both familiar and strange, comes to her to recall the past and open her future. Reunited on this night, the beautiful and sad touch from beyond, crashes through the barriers of life and death and reignites old dowsed passions...
Spirit Released
by Cyndi FariaDeath is only the beginning..."Faria's Whisper Cove series blends compelling suspense with an engaging romance!" -New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Virna DePaulIn the seaside town of Whisper Cove, a centuries-old curse tests true love...On her wedding day, Faith Cabrillo prepares to confess a desperate secret to her fiancé, Jake Mitchell--she's cursed with both the ability of speaking to the dead...and never fulfilling the promise of true love. Before the truth is revealed, Jake's life is endangered and Faith sacrifices herself to save him. Grief-stricken, Jake refuses to accept Faith's comatose state. His innovative research keeps Faith alive, yet he's faced with his biggest challenge when Faith's spirit appears with a warning that his life is still in danger. Because Jake's a man of medicine, he denies his Faith truly exists on two planes. Until he talks to her. And holds her. And begins to hope that he's wrong. Will Jake's devotion and Faith's body and soul be forged by love's healing power in time to stop a killer before the curse again claims Faith ...this time forever?"True love trumps evil in a surprising twist. It is a page turner. I read till I couldn't see then had trouble sleeping because I wanted to read more..." -Angel Lady"Spirit Released was a great paranormal but sits apart from all the others...filled with intrigue, mystery, romance, and paranormal...I can't wait to see what book (3) has in store for us!" -Tanya's Book Nook"[Cyndi Faria] has a talent for lovely happy endings and I'm so glad she does." -Night Owl Reviews
Spirit Returned
by Cyndi FariaOpen your heart to the road home..."Faria's Whisper Cove series blends compelling suspense with an engaging romance!" -New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Virna DePaulThe exciting continuation of the Whisper Cove series continues with Mason and Katrina's story....Mason Jayme is rumored to be a healer and the one prophesized to save his hometown of Whisper Cove from an ancient Lover's Curse. Until that curse is broken, however, he has no business taking a lover--a lesson harshly learned after Mason sleeps with his first love, Katrina Rendon. Believing he's the reason Katrina was burned and scarred, Mason leaves Whisper Cove, rejecting any notion he can be good for anyone, let alone a whole town. Katrina was far more devastated by Mason's rejection than the injuries she sustained in a fire. She wants nothing to do with him--until her father falls ill, and the only way to save him is with Mason's healing skills. When Mason returns to Whisper Cove, he promises not only to help her father but to help Katrina open her burn victim retreat. Once reunited, the passion between Katrina and Mason sparks higher than ever. But when Katrina's soul is threatened by an Original Spirt who has claimed Mason's body as his own, she's caught in a whirlwind of spirit possessions and secret rituals. This time, Mason's ready to risk death by fire in order to save Katrina and their love. "[Cyndi Faria] has a talent for lovely happy endings and I'm so glad she does." -Night Owl Reviews
Spirit Service (Spirit Service)
by Sasha Nanua Sarena NanuaGhostbusters meets The Baby-Sitters Club in this supremely sweet and spooky story about four seventh graders who start a small business helping their local neighborhood spirits pass on to the other side.All Raveena wants is to bring back her school&’s beloved arts program. It&’s been six months since her music-loving grandmother passed, and four since Hollows&’ Peak Middle School cut its entire arts budget. Now Raveena has no way to practice music, and worse, no way to honor Grandmama&’s memory. But Raveena&’s world turns on its head when she and her friends stumble upon an otherworldly discovery: an old-fashioned telephone with the ability to contact ghosts! With her newfound possession, Raveena devises the perfect plan to raise funds for the arts program: Spirit Service, an agency that guides deceased townspeople to the afterlife by reconnecting them with their living loved ones. The best part? There are tons of spirits in need of assistance—and people willing to pay big bucks to communicate with them. But not all spirits are interested in peacefully moving on… To keep their neighborhood safe, Raveena and her friends must dive into the history of their town and the mysterious phone, and in the process, uncover secrets that are much closer to home.
Spirit Week
by Ira MarcksSecret rooms, eerie curses, forgotten caves. Could you survive a week in the Underlook Hotel? Aspiring engineer Suzy Hess is invited to the famous Underlook Hotel, domain of the reclusive horror writer Jack Axworth, in the mountains above her hometown of Estes Park, Colorado. Suzy thinks she&’s there to tutor Jack&’s son, Danny, but instead she finds herself investigating a local curse that threatens the landmark hotel.With the help of Elijah Jones, an amateur filmmaker who thought he&’d been asked to make a film about the so-called King of Horror; Rena Hallorann, the hotel&’s caretaker; and Danny, who knows more than he&’s letting on, Suzy sets out to solve the mystery at the heart of the Underlook, one that holds the town of Estes Park in its grasp. With only a week to save the hotel—and the town—the friends find themselves racing against time to uncover the shadows of the past.
Spirit of the Wood (Green Rider)
by Kristen BritainThis short novel set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Green Rider series tells the backstory of fan-favorite character Laren MapstonePerfect for longtime Green Rider fans eager for more of the world or new readers discovering the realm of Sacoridia for the first time, this action-packed, feminist fantasy is a must-read for lovers of the genre.After years of leading the battle against the vicious Darrow Raiders, Lieutenant-Rider Laren Mapstone has built a fortress around herself to conceal her emotions and the deep scars she carries. When she is made mentor to Tavin Bankside, a Green Rider trainee on his first message errand, her cold and brooding exterior quickly earns her the moniker the &“Ice Lady.&”Only after Laren is severely wounded in an attack on the North Road by a gang of bandits—including some former Darrow Raiders with vengeance on their minds—do the fortress walls fall. Even as they seek refuge from danger in a Rider waystation, Tavin&’s natural empathic gift leaves him vulnerable to the assault of the lieutenant&’s emotions. Tavin must save Lieutenant Mapstone&’s life and master his empathic gift before it destroys them both.However, an ancient power lurks deep within the Green Cloak, and its aid or hindrance could mean survival for the Riders or the downfall of Sacoridia and all the free lands.
Spirit's Key
by Edith CohnBy now, twelve-year-old Spirit Holden should have inherited the family gift: the ability to see the future. But when she holds a house key in her hand like her dad does to read its owner's destiny, she can't see anything. Maybe it's because she can't get over the loss of her beloved dog, Sky, who died mysteriously. Sky was Spirit's loyal companion, one of the wild dogs that the local islanders believe possess dangerous spirits. As more dogs start dying and people become sick, too, almost everyone is convinced that these dogs and their spirits are to blame—except for Spirit. Then Sky's ghost appears, and Spirit is shaken. But his help may be the key to unlocking her new power and finding the cause of the mysterious illness before it's too late. Spirit's Key is Edith Cohn's debut novel.
Spirits and Spells (Chamber of Horrors)
by Bruce CovilleTrying out their new games, "Spirits and Spells", in the old Gulbrandsen place seemed like a cool idea to Gerry, Tansy and their friends. That was before they found out what was in the attic, and the basement, and everywhere in between.
Spirits and Spells (Chamber of Horrors)
by Bruce CovilleCreate your character and roll the dice--it's all just a game . . . or is it? Why can't Tansy's boyfriend, Travis, be into something normal--like football? Instead, he likes complicated games with magical characters and fantastic setups. In fact, Travis just discovered a new one called Spirits and Spells, which he's sure will be a huge hit. To try it out, Tansy, Travis, and four of their friends gather one night in an abandoned mansion--the perfect setting for their spooky quest. All six accept their characters' roles and special abilities and set off to find four objects of power that Travis has hidden nearby. But as they move deeper into the house, the players encounter obstacles that definitely weren't supposed to be there, and the dangers start to seem all too real. Before morning, each of them will be forced to call on their new powers as they struggle to keep their magical identities from taking over and getting what they really want: a way back into this world. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Bruce Coville including rare images from the author's collection.
Spirits and Wine
by Susan Newhof"A graceful, elegantly told ghost story that is at times frightening, at times heartwarming, often quite funny, and always an engrossing and fascinating read. " ---Rodney Vaccaro, Emmy Award–winning Hollywood screenwriter and producer "I started Friday night and got up Saturday morning with a desire to get back to it to finish. In my experience, if I wake up and the first thing on my mind is getting back to a book, it's a good book. " ---Bryan Uecker, co-owner of The Book Nook & Java Shop, Montague, Michigan "A spellbinding mystery of timeless love, loss, and a house that held all the answers. I couldn't put it down. " ---Judith Evans Thomas, coauthor of the Born to Shop travel books "Living in a 100-year old Michigan farmhouse myself, I was totally pulled into the real possibilities Newhof's characters found themselves in. Ghosts and real life haunts made for a compelling read. " ---Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen, author of the series Hazel Ridge Farm Stories "Spirits and Wineis a can't-put-down novel that feels less like fiction and more like sharing a glass of wine with your best friends who go on to disclose the deeply disturbing, deadly things occurring in the lovely old house they planned to restore. Susan Newhof writes truthfully and with beautiful care, evoking the icy appeal of a small lakeshore town in Michigan while revealing the wretched secrets that cling to one dwelling. After reading this harrowing tale in one sitting, I am dying to ask the author---did these menacing events really happen . . . to you?" ---Jerrilyn Farmer, author of the best-selling Madeline Bean Mysteries "If only the walls could talk---and they do in Susan Newhof's thrillingSpirits and Wine. Readers, be prepared for an absorbing adventure into John and Anna's journey to solve a century-old mystery wrapped within the walls of their newly purchased 'dream home. ' Told creatively in tandem, the couple's story of life in pursuit of truth will leave you wondering just where the fact ends and the fiction begins. Keep the lights on and enjoy!" ---Beckey Burgoyne, author ofPerfectly Amanda: Gunsmoke's "Miss Kitty"---To Dodge and Beyond It's a mystery and a ghost story, all wrapped up in one. A newly married couple buys an old house in a small lakeshore town in West Michigan and finds it haunted by the dramatic secrets of its past inhabitants. As the couple settles in, disturbing events prompt them to investigate who those residents were, what happened to them, and why one spirit remains active. Could the Spanish influenza epidemic in the region, which resulted in the deaths of an unprecedented number of young, healthy adults in Michigan and elsewhere in 1918---19, and the resulting slew of orphans, have something to do with the spirit now haunting their house? They are determined to discover the truth about their house, even if it jeopardizes their own safety.
Spirits of the Dead 2nd Edition
by Edgar Allan PoeCollection of Richard Corben's Edgar Allan Poe adaptations from various publications - stories include: Spirits of the Dead, Alone, The City in the Sea, The Sleeper, The Assignation, Berenice, Morella, Shadow, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Masque of the Red Death, The Conqueror Worm, The Premature Burial, The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado--and the brand-new story for this 2nd edition: The Man of the Crowd.Collection of Richard Corben's Edgar Allan Poe adaptations from various publications - stories include: Spirits of the Dead, Alone, The City in the Sea, The Sleeper, The Assignation, Berenice, Morella, Shadow, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Masque of the Red Death, The Conqueror Worm, The Premature Burial, The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado--and the brand-new story for this 2nd edition: The Man of the Crowd.
Spirits of the Dead: Tales and Poems
by Edgar Allan PoeA unique one volume collection of all Poe's best tales and poems. Full of variety, entries include The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget, The Purloined Letter - three classic detective stories - plus The Raven, one of his greatest poems. A wonderful selection of tales and poems that are representative of every genre written by Poe, from the macabre and horrifying to the humorous and purely descriptive.