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"e;One love burned brighter in her decaying heart—a memory that time and undeath could not extinguish."e; Terra Belinda Green is the former bride of Frankenstein.Terra's love life is a monster, so she sets out to see her old flame Nathaniel Johnston when Frankenstein is gone. But when she finds he is no longer living either, eternity is theirs. Bringing him back will get her a husband because of her passionate feelings for him. Johnston is her new life, but when they are on their honeymoon in Germany things take a bad turn. The castle they stay in creates too much distance between the two. Soon it is up to her to put a stop to the evil. The galvanism machine has created another Frankenstein and a murder.Can she get closer to him before it's too late?On All Hallows Eve Terra meets Bobby while on one of her cemetery strolls. He pretends to be a real monster while dating her. When she finds out they break up. He and his friend fear her because she is a monster, and they kidnap her. Bobby becomes just another Frankenstein, so she sees a psychic when she is haunted by him and his friend Tim. That is when she moves back into her old mansion from the 1800's she was raised in. Fearing more ghosts will haunt her while she lives in her old place, she stumbles upon Roses Crystal Shop where they do psychic readings. Rose, the owner, gets caught up in the zombie trouble when her husband is bitten by one. Guiding Terra through her ghost troubles she discovers the truth about her husband's attack. Mourning the death of her husband Rusty Terra makes a promise she cannot keep. Will she get rid of the machine that brought Frankenstein to life? It is the source of all her troubles. Can she let go of what brought her to life? Reviews"e;I expected more pages because I liked the storyline and the way it started."e; -L"e;I liked the castle. It was strange, dark, and emotive; all the things you'd want to find in a gothic castle."e; -Educator, netgalley"e;Though this is a short story, I did enjoy it. The bride was independent, self-confident and thoughtful. She shows what a woman can do under any unexpected circumstances. I enjoyed Terra not giving up on having what she wanted. It's a quick read. I thought that parts were funny. It's a story that is a humorous horror story."e; -Susan

In the garden of the soul, some dreams bloom in the light—while others are watered.Abandoned. Jeanie Blake wanders the wind-whipped streets of Chicago, a girl searching for a mother who left behind nothing but a hollow ache in her heart. When she flees to the coast with her friend Kelly, the sun-drenched beach offers no sanctuary. Amidst the shifting sands, secrets emerge that will test the very foundations of friendship and trust. Will Jeanie find her mother, or will the city's shadows find her first? Love Letter: For young Patricia, love was a fragile petal pressed between the pages of a notebook. But when her first true love is snatched away by fate, she is left haunted by a letter that never reached its destination. In a world of missed connections and silver-lined memories, Patricia must learn that some loves are lost to the wind... and some ghosts never stop calling your name.Healing Water: Frank's old-time motel sits at the edge of a miracle, a place where the broken and the weary come to be washed clean by the "e;healing waters."e; But there is a price for every miracle. Beneath the flickering neon signs and the quiet ripple of the pool, a darkness lingers. Why do the innocent suffer accidents in the very place meant for restoration? Frank is about to discover that some waters don't just heal—they remember. --- "e;Three stories of innocence lost, secrets found, and the bitter waters of the past."e; Formerly titled Garden of Desire.

In the quiet corners of the heart, secrets take root like weeds... and eventually, they grow to choke the light. Life is a delicate glass ornament, easily shattered by a single, cruel blow. For the girls and women in this collection, the "e;curveball"e; is more than a twist of fate—it is an awakening to the darkness that has always been lurking just out of sight. Peggy thought that the vast landscapes of South America could swallow her past, but she is learning that an old flame's obsession is a ghost that can cross any ocean. How long can she hide in a paradise built on fear?Charity, a gifted artist, stands on the threshold of her dreams, only to find her mother—the keeper of the family fortune—has vanished into thin air. In a house filled with silent rooms and unspoken truths, Charity must decide: is the truth worth the cost of her future?Lori descends into the damp, lightless depths of the mines, searching for glittering gems, only to find that the darkness brings out the most animal instincts in men. Young Brandy finds that the kitchen is no place for the innocent; a single mistake at the stove can lead to a disaster that tastes of more than just burnt sugar.From Anita's ill-fated journey to a concert to Debra's desperate hunt through the leaves for a plant that holds the key to her survival, these are tales of beauty marred by tragedy. Even a young child's prayer for a bicycle becomes a plea to the heavens to notice her in a world that has forgotten how to be kind. Beneath the surface of every desire lies a hidden price. Can they find what they crave before the shadows close in? Or are some treasures meant to stay buried in the cold, dark earth?Hidden secrets, stolen dreams, and the bitter price of survival.

Have you heard that everything that glitters isn't gold?Travel through time from the middle ages to our modern day with five short stories about a magically cursed ring. Valinora is an uneducated woman trying to survive. When she finds the ring outside, her luck turns around. Now she must beware of witch burnings. Dutch and John are outlaws looking for a better life. They find it out on the prairie when they see a glow at night. Like everything else, it will come at a cost. When they attempt to destroy the ring it only continues.Three more stories follow about the ring and its destruction. Liam is a 19th-century aspiring writer from Paris. When he stays with his friends in an abandoned mansion he finds the beautiful ring. But allowing the ring to take over his life is not a good idea. Jimmy is a troubled teenager and when his grandpa comes home with the ring nobody knows why. It seems to be just a gift from grandpa, and poor Jimmy just keeps getting into trouble.Jessie lives with his dog teacup. Upon finding the ring in an alley he becomes generous. But the night his pup teacup runs away he is left with a mysterious extra ring. This one run-down is not as beautiful as the first. Could you escape the ring?

What can happen when a witch has her dust?Bridget's life was consumed by the occult, twisting her grief into a furious, eternal hunger for revenge. Even after she, too, was hanged, her vengeance did not die. Rising from the ashes as a cold spirit witch, Bridget has now returned to New Bedford to fulfill her final, destructive desire. Forming a wicked coven, she casts a trance over the town, transforming the quiet streets into a landscape of despair. The only hope for New Bedford lies with the "e;gang"e;—Paul, Sam, Gina, and Clara. They hold the terrifying secret to stopping her: a "e;gory ritual"e; that requires cursed body parts. The struggle is anything but easy. The friends must cling together to stay safe and defeat a witch whose only path to peace is the town's complete destruction. Lives will be lost. Secrets will be buried. Dive into Herbs and Ashes: Dust of Despair and learn how the gang must cope with Bridget's undead darkness before the entire town is reduced to dust.

SUMMER'S END, SHADOWS BEGIN: 22 Tales of the Living and the DeadIn the seasons of summer and fall, these are the ghost stories that tell it all.From the shimmering heat of the lake to the crisp, drying leaves of autumn, the line between our world and the next is thinning. Some spirits are friendly guardians, quiet companions who watch over the living—but others are far less subtle. From a **Macabre Waltz** in a forgotten ballroom to a **Garden Guardian** with a silent grudge, you must learn to befriend these ghosts before they decide to fight back.Witness the impossible: **Zombies on the 4th of July** rising amidst the smoke of celebrations, and the hidden truths of the **Purple Forest** as long-standing myths are finally debunked. Whether you are lounging by the lake or walking the moonlit beach, keep these stories within reach... if you dare.This Collection Includes:Mansion's Macabre Waltz** & **The Perpetual Revelry:** The dance that never ends.The Fourth of July Shambles:** Fireworks won't just light the sky; they might be the only thing that makes them die.The Summer Guardian of Lake Serene** & **The Lake House Lullaby:** Why the water stays so still.The Phantom Voyage of the Seraphina:** A ship that sails on mist.The Dollhouse Collector** & **The Trunk's Lullaby:** Toys that play when the lights go out.The Whispers of Hawthorne House** & **The Echoing Silence of Ashworth:** The walls are talking.Purple Forest (Debunking the Myth):** Discovering which ghosts are truly for real.And many more chilling chronicles:*The Summer's Deepest Chill* • *The Reflected Silence* • *The Harlequin's Shadow* • *The Uninvited Guests* • *The Quieter of Darkwood Gulch* • *The Whispering Cove* • *The Devouring Silence of Khazad Valley* • *The Residue of Laughter* • *The Quiet Scourge of Oakhaven* • *The Night Nurse's Companion* • *The Gardener's Unseen Companion*

Summer Whispers: 16 Stories to Light Your Fright What's your summer scare? As the sun dips below the horizon and the humid air turns unnaturally still, the "e;Summer Whispers"e; begin. This marks the haunting debut of the *Summer Night Series*, a collection of sixteen bone-chilling tales designed to turn your warmest memories into your coldest nightmares. From the flickering shadows of **Summer Camp Nightmare** to the rhythmic, heart-stopping **Knocking in the Dark**, these stories explore the thin veil between a fun getaway and a fight for survival. Follow a pair of ghostly counselors as they track down a stolen relic, or hold your breath by the water's edge as a **Cold River Killer** waits for the moon to rise. Whether it's a **Night Hike** into territory that doesn't appear on any map or an **Accidental Betrayal** that awakens an ancient grudge, these supernatural mysteries defy explanation. Between the **Backwoods Eater** and the terrifying reality of **A Camping Trip Gone Wrong**, you'll find secrets that were never meant to be unearthed and strange lights that lead to nowhere. 16 stories. Untold secrets. One permanent chill. Grab your flashlight, check the salt line at your tent door, and prepare for the bumps in the night. The summer has never been this cold. Featured Scares Include:Knocking in the Dark:** When the sound comes from *inside* the tree.Summer Camp Nightmare:** The counselors aren't the only ones watching the kids.The Backwoods Eater:** Something in the brush is hungrier than you are.Night Hike:** Never follow the silver trail.

BEWARE OF THE HAZE GHOSTS Run before the haze gets near.The sun hasn't just set; it has bled into a terrifying violet. In the second installment of the *Summer Night Screams* series, the heat of July brings a new kind of horror: the Purple Haze. When the mist rolls in, the rules of issolve, and the ghosts of the Purple Forest begin their hunt.From **Ghosts in Gowns** drifting through the treeline to a **Psycho with a House Key** who proves the most dangerous monsters aren't always dead, these stories are crafted to haunt your every step. Some spirits will sneak up on you in the silence, while others will chase you through the tangled brush of the woods until your breath gives out.Experience the terror of:Happy Death Day:** A celebration that marks the end of everything.Purple Forest:** Where the trees aren't the only things rooted in the soil.Crimson Camp:** The lake runs red when the sun goes down.A Shared Nightmare:** A dream so real, it leaves bruises.Gowns and the Gate:** Who—or what—is waiting at the entrance?The Unseen Victim:** The scariest part is what you *can't* see.Through the worst scares and the deepest gloom, these are stories of friends who will always be there—because in the Purple Forest, the only thing more powerful than a ghost's grudge is the bond of those fighting to survive.Step into the haze.