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The Case of the Green Ghost (The New Adventures of Mary Kate and Ashley)

by Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley Olsen Carol Ellis

Mary-Kate and Ashley - I dare you to go into the haunted house! It was Halloween, and our friend Patty was trying to scare us. Ashley and I didn't believe in ghosts, so we took Patty's dare. But when we went into the haunted house - we saw a ghost!

The Case of the Green-Dressed Ghost (Dr Ribero's Agency of the Supernatural #1)

by Lucy Banks

"Banks’s debut marks the start of a promising urban fantasy series, something like Ghostbusters with a British accent." - Publisher's WeeklyKester Lanner didn’t know what to expect when he followed his mother’s dying request to contact the mysterious Dr. Ribero, but he wasn’t expecting to find his long lost father. Nor was he expecting to join the family business: catching supernatural spirits.Kester is intrigued despite his fear, and finds himself drawn into an ancient ghost story that will test the entire agency.He soon becomes enmeshed in a struggle with the spirit, who is so malevolent and haunting that his first real case might just be his last.

The Case of the Groaning Ghost (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #32)

by James Preller

When ghosts start haunting Jigsaw's classmates right around Halloween, there's a new ghost-buster in town - Bobby Solofsky! Now that's spooky! Can Jigsaw prove that Bobby's ghosts are nothing to be afraid of?

The Case of the Hidden Daemon (Dr Ribero's Agency of the Supernatural #3)

by Lucy Banks

Still recovering from the case of a serial killer spirit in Lyme-Regis, Dr Ribero’s agency is soon confronted with an even greater threat: a reckless cult conspiring with an ancient and powerful Daemon to open a permanent spirit door so that spirits have unfettered access to the human realm. Having just witnessed the lethal consequences uncontrolled spirits can have on the unsuspecting, the agency joins forces with several others to prevent the cult from unleashing chaos and ending the world’s fragile protection from dangerous spirits.

The Case of the Missing Mummy (The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley)

by Francess Lantz

Mary-Kate and Ashley couldn't wait to see the mummy exhibit at their at museum. But when they got there, the mummy was gone! Join the Trenchcoat Twins as they solve one of their most puzzling mysteries ever!

The Case of the Mummy Mystery (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #6)

by James Preller

Joey Pignattano made a Halloween bet. He is going to eat a worm for a dollar. The only problem is, someone stole the worm. And the number one suspect is a mummy! It's going to take two top detectives like Jigsaw and Mila to unwrap this mystery.

The Case of the Phantom Cat (The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins #3)

by Holly Webb Marion Lindsay

"[A] young Nancy Drew adventure by way of Downton Abbey." --Publishers Weekly review of The Case of the Stolen Sixpence In book three of Holly Webb's The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, twelve-year-old Maisie and her dog Eddie are invited to join Maisie's friend Alice on a trip to the country. It's lovely to get away from the London smog, but there is something strange about the manor where the girls are staying. Odd noises, horrid smells, and sightings of a spectral cat keep them up at night. Has Alice's father rented a haunted house? There must be a logical explanation, and Maisie plans to use her detecting skills to find out what it is!

The Case of the Secret Spirit-Half (Dr Ribero's Agency of the Supernatural #5)

by Lucy Banks

Kester is a wanted man. After letting the daemon Hrschni escape, Infinite Enterprises are hunting Kester down, and the rest of Ribero's supernatural agency swear they'll never forgive him. But who can he trust, Hrschni or Infinite Enterprises? While on the run, he reencounters the powerful daemon, who uses his powers to take Kester back and forth in time. As a spectre of the past, Kester must learn the truth about his mother while staying one step ahead of agents on his tail. But when Miss Wellbeloved and Ribero are seized by Infinite Enterprises, Kester uncovers a shocking truth, one that may change the course of the entire supernatural world. In the last and final instalment of Dr Ribero's Supernatural Agency, it all comes down to Kester and the secrets of the past.

The Case of the Twisted Truths (Dr Ribero's Agency of the Supernatural #4)

by Lucy Banks

Kester and Ribero's team of inept supernatural investigators are back again. But this time, the stakes have been raised. Hrschni, a powerful daemon, together with the rest of the Thelemites, are hellbent on bringing spirits back to the world of the humans . . . at any cost. Kester needs to gain control of his unique abilities, while coming to terms with the fact that his mother had more secrets than he realized. He must also decide where his allegiances really lie. As the twisted truths keep coming out, he finds it increasingly hard to know who to trust.

The Case of the Vanishing Boy

by Alexander Key

His memory gone, a mysterious youth knows only one thing: It&’s time to runOn a crowded commuter train, a young boy shakes with fear, unable to remember how he got there or where he&’s going. His memory is a total blank. He doesn&’t even know his name. But beside him is a blind girl, Ginny, who has a way of seeing deep within people&’s souls. Looking inside the boy&’s addled memory, she discovers that his name is Jan—and he has every reason to be afraid. When the train stops, Jan flees into the night, and the police come charging after him. No matter where he goes—a church, the woods, the back alleys of this cozy suburban town—the hunters keep getting closer. He has incredible powers, and the government wants to use them for evil purposes. As his memory returns, Jan will tame his powers and stop running. With Ginny&’s help, he will begin to fight back.

The Casket-Demon

by Fritz Leiber

&“You forget, baroness, the runic rhymes of the Prussian Nostradamus,&” said Dr. Rumanescue, Vividy&’s astrologist and family magician. &“Wenn der Kassette-Teufel . . . &’—or, to translate roughly, &‘When the casket-demon is let out, The life of the Von Sheer is in doubt.&’&”

The Castle in Transylvania

by Jules Verne

Back from the dead: the first ever zombie story Before there was Dracula, there was The Castle in Transylvania. In its first new translation in over 100 years, this is the first book to set a gothic horror story, featuring people who may or may not be dead, in Transylvania. In a remote village cut off from the outside world by the dark mountains of Transylvania, the townspeople have come to suspect that supernatural forces must be responsible for the menacing apparitions emanating from the castle looming over them. But a visiting young count scoffs at their fears. He vows to liberate the villagers by pitting his reason against the forces of superstition - until he sees his dead beloved walking the halls of the castle....

The Castle of Iron (Gateway Essentials #61)

by Fletcher Pratt L. Sprague deCamp

The Mathematics of Magic was probably the greatest discovery of the ages - at least Professor Harold Shea thought so. With the proper equations, he could instantly transport himself back in time to all the wondrous lands of ancient legend.But slips in time were a hazard, and Shea's magic did not always work - at least, not quite as he expected . . .The Castle of Iron is the second in L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt's much-loved Compleat Enchanter series.

The Castle of Otranto

by Horace Walpole

On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son's bride himself - despite the fact he is already married. But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon threaten this unlawful union, as the curse placed on Manfred's ancestor, who usurped the lawful Prince of Otranto, begins to unfold. First published pseudonymously in 1764, purporting to be an ancient Italian text from the time of the crusades, The Castle of Otranto is a founding work of Gothic fiction. With its compelling blend of sinister portents, tempestuous passions and ghostly visitations, it spawned an entire literary tradition and influenced such writers as Ann Radcliffe and Bram Stoker.

The Castle of Otranto: The Old English Baron

by Horace Walpole

The Gothic masterwork that revolutionized popular fictionWhen Prince Manfred of Otranto loses his son in a strange and terrifying accident, he fears that an ancient prophecy has come to pass and his family will be stripped of its castle and lands before he can produce a new heir. Desperate to hold on to their power, he decides to divorce his wife and marry Isabella, his son&’s betrothed. But Isabella escapes into the gloomy passages beneath the castle, and with the help of a young peasant named Theodore, finds sanctuary in a nearby monastery. Manfred threatens to kill Theodore unless Friar Jerome turns the girl over to him. Only a shocking twist of fate can save Isabella and ensure that the Castle of Otranto falls to its rightful heir. An immediate sensation when it was published pseudonymously in 1764, The Castle of Otranto is widely considered to be the first Gothic novel. Rich with romance, spine-tingling suspense, and supernatural horror, the novel profoundly influenced the works of Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mary Shelley. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

The Castle of the Demon

by Reginald Hill

A woman on the run from her husband encounters danger in a seaside town: &“An eminently likable heroine . . . a highly clever ending&” (Booklist). Emily Salter is once again using her maiden name, living with her dog in a town along northern England&’s coast that she remembers fondly from childhood holidays. Her intention was to get far away from her controlling and threatening husband. Here, she&’s found some refuge, even met a nice gentleman, though she&’s not anxious to jump into another relationship. But her new home is not as peaceful as it appears on the surface. Spies lurk in its remote corners—and a dead body lurks under the water. To Emily&’s shock, she is beginning to suspect that the intrigue has something to do with her—as well as the man she thought she left behind—in this suspenseful mystery by a Diamond Dagger–winning author who &“delivers literate, complex, and immensely satisfying thrillers&”( Orlando Sentinel). Also published under the title The Turning of the Tide.

The Cat Lady (The Midnight Library #4)

by Damien Graves

Chloe never quite believed her friends' stories about the "Cat Lady". But when a dare goes horribly wrong, she finds out that the truth is more terrifying than anyone had ever imagined... Plus, two more terrible tales. Think happy thoughts. You've entered a scary place. Welcome to "The Midnight Library".

The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts (Cat Who... #10)

by Lilian Jackson Braun

When Mrs. Cobb heard unearthly noises in the antique-filled farmhouse, she called Jim Qwilleran for help. But he was too late. It looked as if his kindly ex-housekeeper had been frightened to death--but by whom? Or what? Now Qwilleran's moved into the historic farmhouse with his two cat companions--and Koko the Siamese is spooked. Is it a figment of feline imagination--or the clue to a murder in Moose County? And does Qwilleran have a ghost of a chance of solving this haunting mystery?

The Cats of Ulthar

by H. P. Lovecraft

H. P. Lovecraft was one of the greatest horror writers of all time. His seminal work appeared in the pages of legendary Weird Tales and has influenced countless writer of the macabre. This is one of those stories.

The Cautious Traveller's Guide to The Wastelands: Be transported by the most exciting debut of 2024

by Sarah Brooks

A breathtaking historical fantasy set onboard the Great Trans-Siberian Express - available to preorder now! 'Exciting . . . Imagine a crossover between Murder on the Orient Express, Game of Thrones and Paradise Lost . . . Brooks has serious talent' SUNDAY TIMES'I was completely transported by this book . . . I urge everybody to pick up a copy' STUART TURTON'Breathtaking . . . Abounding with mysteries and marvels' SAMANTHA SHANNON'Exceptional. Strange, addictive, immersive, it's a steampunk Piranesi meets His Dark Materials' JENNIE GODFREY'Mysterious and clever and brilliant' NATASHA PULLEYIt is said there is a price that every passenger must pay. A price beyond the cost of a ticket.It is the end of the nineteenth century and the world is awash with marvels. But there is nothing so marvellous as the Wastelands: a terrain of terrible miracles that lies between Beijing and Moscow.Nothing touches the Wastelands except the Great Trans-Siberian Express: an impenetrable train built to carry cargo across continents, but which now transports anyone who dares.Onto the platform steps a curious cast of characters: Marya, a grieving woman with a borrowed name; Weiwei, a famous child born on the train; and Henry Grey, a disgraced naturalist.But there are whispers that the train isn't safe. As secrets and stories begin to unravel, the passengers and crew must survive their journey together, even as something uncontrollable seems to be breaking in . . .

The Cave - Quick Read

by Kate Mosse

A QUICK READ - part of the WORLD BOOK DAY 2009 literacy initiative for emergent readers.March 1928. Freddie Smith is on a motoring holiday in the mountains of south west France. He is caught in a violent storm and his car crashes. He is forced to seek shelter in a boarding house in the nearby village of Axat.There he meets another guest in the tiny hotel, a pale and beautiful young woman called Marie. As the storm rages outside, she explains how the region was ripped apart by wars of religion in the 14th century. She tells how, one terrible night in March 1328, all the inhabitants of Axat were forced to flee from the soldiers into the mountains. The villagers took refuge in a cave, but when the fighting was over, no one came back. Their bodies were never found. Axat itself became a ghost town.When Freddie wakes the following morning, Marie has gone. Worse still, his car will take several days to repair and he has to stay at the boarding house for a few days more. To pass the time, he explores the mountains. Then he realises it is almost 600 years to the day since the villagers disappeared. He decides to go and look for the cave himself. Perhaps, he thinks, he might even find Marie? It is a decision he will live to regret.

The Cellar

by A. J. Whitten

Meredith Willis is suspicious of Adrien, the new guy next door. When she dares to sneak a look into the windows of his house, she sees something in the cellar that makes her believe that Adrien might be more than just a creep--he may be an actual monster. But her sister, Heather, doesn't share Meredith's repulsion. Heather believes Adrien is the only guy who really understands her. In fact, she may be falling in love with him. When Adrien and Heather are cast as the leads in the school production of Romeo and Juliet, to Heather, it feels like fate. To Meredith, it feels like a bad omen. But if she tries to tear the couple apart, she could end up in the last place she'd ever want to be: the cellar. Can Meredith convince her sister that she's dating the living dead before it's too late for both of them?

The Cellar

by Richard Laymon

Donna Hayes finds out that her ex-husband Roy has just been released from prison. Roy is bent on seeking revenge against his wife, and, knowing this, Donna and daughter Sandy take off, with no true destination in mind. After a car accident in Northern California, they find themselves stuck in a small town called Malcasa Point. Prominent in this town is a place called the Beast House, where some rather disturbing killings have taken place. The creature living in this house comes out at night and never leaves the house. Nice twist on a haunted house and a it even has a love interest

The Cellar: Who knows what might be down there… (Beast House Chronicles #1)

by Richard Laymon

Don't even think about going into the cellar... The first gripping title in Richard Laymon's acclaimed Beast House Chronicles, perfect for fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.'The Cellar is a genuine cult classic. I should know. I'm one of the cultists' - Bentley LittleThey call it Beast House. Tourists flock to see it, lured by its history of butchery and sadistic sexual enslavement. They enter, armed with cameras and camcorders, but many never return. The men are slaughtered quickly. The women have a far worse fate in store. But the worst part of the house is what lies beneath it. Behind the cellar door, down the creaky steps, waits a creature of pure evil. At night, when the house is dark and all is quiet... the beast comes out. Awakened by an early-morning phone call, Donna found out that her ex-husband, Roy, has been released from prison. She immediately dragged her twelve-year-old daughter out of bed and together they hit the road - fast. The last she wants is for Roy to get his hands on them again. But in fleeing one danger, Donna and her daughter are unknowingly heading straight towards another. They're heading towards Beast House. What readers are saying about The Cellar: 'Excellent, gripping tale... Very hard to put down''A tale of bizarre, almost comic book like, tongue-in-cheek horror''The best book I have read in such a long time'

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