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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.
Spirits of the Season
by Phoebe RiversIt will be a Christmas Sara will never forget as secrets about who she is--and why she has powers--are revealed. It's Christmastime in Stellamar, which means the streets are buzzing with holiday shoppers--and ghostly activity. Sara is busy trying to figure out how to reunite Lady Azura with the spirit of her lost love...and wondering what to buy Jayden for Christmas! For the first time, Sara really feels like she belongs somewhere. But there are still secrets to be revealed: Why did she and her dad really move across the country? Why does she have these paranormal powers? How much does her father know? And who is Lady Azura, really?Sara's about to get some serious answers, but in her paranormal world, nothing is ever easy, and there are always more doors that need to be unlocked. And once all the new secrets are revealed, will anyone still be standing by her side?
Spiritus
by Alexandre ApolcaEn una madrugada fría y sombría en el Valle del Anhangabaú, lugar considerado maldito incluso antes de la llegada de los portugueses, siete amigos se reunieron para realizar el juego del compás. Lo que ellos no esperaban era que algo terrible sucediera. Y cuando sucedió, simplemente huyeron. Lo que Dinho, Paty, Bruna, Dany, JM, Alfred y Milena no sabían, era que cuando no se solicita salir de un juego, él simplemente no termina. Incluso después de una década cargada de desgracias y desilusiones. Y este juego va más allá de preguntas y respuestas: cada uno acaba librando una batalla personal contra su cordura y sus demonios. Y como en cualquier juego, sólo uno resultará vencedor... Inspiradas en las más aterradoras leyendas urbanas de San Pablo – un guion embrujado que va del Teatro Municipal, Edificio Martinelli, plaza de la Sé, Barrio de la Libertad, Cementerio del Consuelo, Edificio Joelma, hasta el viaducto del Té –, estas historias están conectadas, transformándose en una típica novela fix-up.
Spitting Gold: A Novel
by Carmella LowkisA deliciously haunting, &“lush, and twist-filled tale&” (CrimeReads) that blends gothic mystery with a captivating sapphic romance as two estranged sisters—celebrated (and fraudulent) spirit mediums—come back together for one last con in 19th-century Paris.Paris, 1866: When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house call from Charlotte Mothe, the sister she disowned, she fears her shady past as a spirit medium has caught up with her. But with their father ill and Charlotte unable to pay his bills, Sylvie is persuaded into one last con. Their marks are the de Jacquinots: dysfunctional aristocrats who believe they are haunted by their great aunt, brutally murdered during the French Revolution. The scheme underway, the sisters deploy every trick to terrify the family out of their gold. But when inexplicable horrors start to happen to them, too, the duo question whether they really are at the mercy of a vengeful spirit. And what other deep, dark secrets may come to light? Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Sarah Penner, Spitting Gold is &“an auspicious first outing from a writer to watch&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Splintered
by A. G. HowardThis stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl's pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers--precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. For now. When her mother's mental health takes a turn for the worse, Alyssa learns that what she thought was fiction is based in terrifying reality. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on. There, Alyssa must pass a series of tests, including draining an ocean of Alice's tears, waking the slumbering tea party, and subduing a vicious bandersnatch, to fix Alice's mistakes and save her family. She must also decide whom to trust: Jeb, her gorgeous best friend and secret crush, or the sexy but suspicious Morpheus, her guide through Wonderland, who may have dark motives of his own.
Splintered
by Jamie Schultz"Like a cross between the TV show Leverage and Jim Butcher's 'Dresden Files' books."--Library JournalThe author of Premonitions continues his Arcane Underworld saga...Anna Ruiz is on a mission: Help her friend and partner-in-crime Karyn Ames break free of the tangle of hallucinations and premonitions that have cut her off from reality. With the aid of her crew--ex-soldier Nail and sorcerer Genevieve--she'll do whatever it takes to get Karyn help, even if it means tracking down every lowlife informant and back alley magic practitioner in the occult underworld of Los Angeles.But since a magical heist went to hell, the crew has been working for crimelord and doomed magus Enoch Sobell. Between fighting Sobell's battles with some seriously scary demonic forces and tangling with a group of violent fanatics who want to manipulate Karyn's abilities for their own gains, Anna, Nail, and Genevieve are beginning to realize they're in way over their heads.And now that Karyn's secret about seeing the future is out, even more unpleasant parties--human and otherwise--are about to come knocking..."Jamie Schultz breathes new life into the urban fantasy genre." (Fresh Fiction)
Split Feather
by Deborah A. WolfSiggy Aleksov sees demons and talks with creatures she knows aren’t really there. Taken from her family as a child, she is dogged by memories of abandonment, abuse, and mental health issues. Siggy suffers from a hot temper, cluster headaches, caffeine addiction, and terminal foul language. She complicates her life even more when she saves the life of a talented assassin sent to kill her. Deciding to get the hell out of Dodge, Siggy travels to the Alaska bush to find out who she really is. The answer is more fantastic that she could have imagined—and she can imagine a lot.
Split Second
by Garry KilworthWhen a young boy, Richard, goes too close to a Wiederhaus Repeater ("greatest archaeological break-through ever. Expose any prehistoric remains to it and it creates, briefly, complete hologrammatic images of the people who were in contact with them and the scenes in which they existed."), he finds himself sharing a body with Esk, a boy from the Palaeolithic era.
Spoils
by Tammar SteinWhen Leni's family hit the lottery, life got . . . well, strange. Leni's parents built a mansion fit for royalty; they enrolled their daughter in the fanciest, most expensive private school in Florida; and they even bought Leni a dolphin for her 12th birthday (she made them take it back). But all of that extravagant living has caught up with them and the lottery money is about to run out--except for the large trust fund Leni will inherit on her 18th birthday, now only a week away. Leni is prepared to give her parents the money until her sister, Natasha, confesses a shocking secret--one that threatens to destroy their entire family. Leni has been ordered to fix it, but how?
Spooked: The Haunting of Kit Connelly
by Paul BryersTwelve-year-old Kit Connelly has been saved from almost certain death ... by a ghost. A ghost who looks a lot like a fourteen-year-old version of herself. Believing that her ghost must have saved her for a reason and knowing that she only has two years left to make her mark, Kit decides to do something life-changing. But her plan to save the world takes her on a nightmare journey involving a crazed rock singer, an old World War II fort in the Thames Estuary - and a spectacular siege that brings Kit's story to a dramatic and surprising conclusion.Spooked is a tale of love and friendship, loss and loneliness, but above all, a story of growing up - and not always wanting to.
Spooked: The Theatre Ghosts (Spooked #1)
by Steven ButlerWelcome to Cod&’s Bottom – the sleepy seaside town with a secret! Meet an unusual cast of ghosts in a laugh-out-loud new middle-grade series by the bestselling author of The Nothing to See Here Hotel. Perfect for fans of The Danger Gang and The Boy Who Grew Dragons. There&’s nothing out of the ordinary about ten-year-old Ella Griffin. Nothing at all . . . until she&’s forced to move to the seaside town of Cod&’s Bottom and everything changes. In search of adventure, Ella stumbles into an old abandoned theatre, but all is not as it seems. Because the theatre isn&’t empty, it&’s haunted by weird and wonderful ghosts, and they need her help to save them! Praise for The Nothing to See Here Hotel: 'This book is so good you won't blunking believe it!' Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger Gang 'Hilariously funny and inventive' Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon'A rip-roaring, swashbuckling, amazerous magical adventure. Comedy Gold.' Francesca Simon, author of the Horrid Henry series&‘This hotel gets five stars from me.&’ Liz Pichon, author of the Tom Gates series
Spookhouse
by Various Eric PowellSpooky fun for kids and adults! Collects issues #1-5 of the kids horror anthology Spook House!
Spookhouse 2
by Various Eric PowellA spooky, funny, and sometimes gross, book for kids of all ages!This Albatross Funnybooks anthology features works by some of the greats in the field of horror and humor comics! Such as William Stout, Eric Powell, Steve Mannion, Jake Smith, Kyle Hotz, Dave Johnson, Brett Parson, Robb Mommaerts, Lance Inkwell, Gideon Kendall, and Logan Faerber!
Spooky & Spookier: Four American Ghost Stories (Step into Reading)
by Viviana Diaz Lori Haskins HouranAmerican history mixes with legend in four classic ghost tales for Step 4 early readers: a Cape Cod ghost horse that leads ships away from danger; a portrait that protests being moved within Virginia's Shirley Plantation museum; a Colorado miner who continued to look for love even after his bones were dumped down an outhouse hole; and a one-handed California sea captain whose ghost is still said to prowl Stinson Beach. Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.
Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost Tree (Spooky Sleuths #1)
by Natasha DeenIs it science...or strange and ghostly?Asim's new town is freaking him out! There are weird noises at night, eerie lights, and now an evil tree that is growing way faster than it should. he's sure there's something supernatural going on.His friend Rokshar believes that everything can be explained by science. But even she's worried when the tree takes control of their teacher! It's starting to look like an evil spirit straight out of Guyanese folklore is to blame. Can Asim and his friends save their teacher--and the town--from the ghost tree? Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.
Spooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight! (Spooky Sleuths #2)
by Natasha DeenIs it science...or strange and ghostly?There&’s something very odd about Mr. Maan, the scientist who is helping teach Asim&’s class about the moon. He spends a lot of time staring up at the night sky. Sometimes, he almost seems to glow. Asim is sure Mr. Maan is a supernatural being straight out of Guyanese folklore—and the whole town is in danger! His friend Rokshar thinks there&’s a scientific explanation for everything Mr. Maan does. But she agrees that he&’s up to no good. Can Asim and his friends find a way to stop Mr. Maan&’s sinister plans?Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.
Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water! (Spooky Sleuths #3)
by Natasha DeenA strange woman seems to have eerie control over people. Is it science . . . or strange and ghostly? Find out in this new spooky chapter book series, Spooky Sleuths.Asim's field trip is freaking him out! His class is on a boat, exploring the Salish Sea, when he sees a pale, scowling woman staring at him from under the water. Asim's friend Rokshar thinks it's just a seal. She always finds a scientific explanation for the strange things that happen in town.But when Asim's dad hears otherworldly music coming from the water, he feels so drawn to it that he tries to throw himself in! Could a fairmaid—a mermaid from Guyanese folklore—be to blame?Find out . . . if you dare! Don't miss this new series based on ghost stories from Guyana.
Spooky Sleuths #4: Fire in the Sky (Spooky Sleuths #4)
by Natasha DeenThere are mysterious explosions near the old abandoned houses in town. Is it science . . . or is it something strange and ghostly? Find out in the latest installment to the spooky chapter book series Spooky Sleuths.Asim&’s friend Max is in danger! Asim is sure some sort of supernatural being—a witch, maybe?—is after Max. Rokshar, the levelheaded one of the group, thinks the woman is a scientist using kids for her experiments! Either way, Max is in trouble, and it&’s up to Asim and Rokshar to keep him safe. But when they get close to finding answers, Asim and his friends are attacked by fireballs. Is science behind the flying fire? Or is it a witch from Guyanese folklore? Find out . . . if you dare!Don't miss the Spooky Sleuths series based on ghost stories from Guyana.Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost TreeSpooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight!Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water!
Spooky Stories
by Scholastic IndiaA collection of stories by nine different authors -- Payal Dhar, Anshumani Ruddra, Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan, Samhita Arni, Kaushik Viswanath, Siddhartha Sarma, Arunava Sinha, Adil Marawala, and Nilanjana S. Roy.
Spookygirl: Paranormal Investigator
by Jill BaguchinskyWinner of the Breakthrough Novel Award Contest--Jill Baguchinsky's quirky, creepy debutViolet doesn't remember much about her late mother, but she is certain of one thing: she too can see ghosts and communicate with the dead. But when Violet discovers paranormal activity in the girls' locker room, she finds herself ill-equipped for handling the school's ghostly echoes. Through Violet's own investigation and with the help of some unlikely allies, Violet discovers there is a lot she doesn't know about her special skill--and more still that can stand in the way of its power. With sharp wit and determination, Violet sets out to uncover the truth behind her school's haunting, to finish the investigation that led to her mother's sudden death, and to learn why the only ghost she has ever wanted to see is the one that has eluded her forever. .
Spouse on Haunted Hill (A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery)
by E. J. CoppermanAlison's shady ex needs to use her haunted guesthouse as a hideout in the latest from the national bestselling author of Ghost in the Wind.Where Alison Kerby's ex-husband goes, trouble follows. This time, unfortunately, he's brought that trouble right to her doorstep. On the run from a business deal gone bad, Steven, aka "the Swine," owes some scary people a staggering sum of money. No need to panic, though. He has a plan: Sell Alison's Jersey Shore guesthouse to pay them off. Before Alison has a chance to read Steven the riot act, he disappears--after a mysterious man trailing him ends up full of bullet holes. Now the police are next to darken her doorway. For all his faults, Steven is still the father of Alison's daughter, so with the help of ghosts Maxie and Paul, Alison sets out to find her ex and clear him of the murder. But if the bad guys get to him first, he may not have a ghost of a chance...From the Paperback edition.
Spring (Witch Season)
by Jeff MariotteKerry's life has done a one-eighty. Once she was a college kid with a summer share. A girl whose friends affectionately called her Bulldog. Now she's gotten mixed up with real live witches who are embroiled in a centuries-old feud. For months Kerry's been on a hunt to uncover the truth. She's visited bizarre places and gained extraordinary skills. In a quest to uncover the secrets of the past, she's discovered a magical part of herself she never could have imagined. As the final season begins, Kerry realizes she is the only one who can end this witchy war. Doing so, however, will cause one last, unbelievable twist. A twist that will change Kerry's life -- and that of her friends -- forever.
Spring Break
by Barbara SteinerFive high school kids get their dream vacation—which soon turns into a nightmareAngie, her brother, and her three best friends anticipate the perfect spring break when their prayers are answered—a beach vacation without parents! The only problem is finding somewhere to stay—turns out every hotel is filled with other spring breakers. They luck out when they find a three-story beach-house rental, which happens to be run by the incredibly handsome Val. Is it too good to be true? Soon, Angie starts hearing strange noises—footsteps, a mysterious sound of crying. Her friends say her imagination is getting the best of her, but when one by one, they go missing, she knows the danger is real . . . and this vacation could be her last.
Spring Break
by Barbara SteinerFive high school kids get their dream vacation—which soon turns into a nightmareAngie, her brother, and her three best friends anticipate the perfect spring break when their prayers are answered—a beach vacation without parents! The only problem is finding somewhere to stay—turns out every hotel is filled with other spring breakers. They luck out when they find a three-story beach-house rental, which happens to be run by the incredibly handsome Val. Is it too good to be true? Soon, Angie starts hearing strange noises—footsteps, a mysterious sound of crying. Her friends say her imagination is getting the best of her, but when one by one, they go missing, she knows the danger is real . . . and this vacation could be her last.
Spring at Taigh Fallon
by Kirsty FerryAn inherited house in the Highlands holds old secrets—and the promise of a new beginning . . . When Angel Tempest finds out that her best friend, Zac, has inherited a Scottish mansion, Taigh Fallon, from his great aunt, she immediately offers to go and visit it with him. It will mean closing up her jewelry shop for a few days, but the prospect of a spring trip to the Scottish Highlands is too tempting. Then Kyle, Zac&’s estranged and slightly grumpy Canadian cousin—who also has a claim on Taigh Fallon—unexpectedly turns up, and events take a strange turn as the long-kept secrets of the old house begin to reveal themselves . . .