7 best short stories by M. R. James - format ePub

Una selección de relatos de horror que muestra lo más oscuro del mundo vegetal. Una antología que reúne a nombres como Roald Dahl, Eudora Welty o H.P. Lovecraft. Orquídeas sanguinarias, bosques enteros...

Looking for some spooky stories to read on a camping trip, at a Halloween party, or at home with the family in front of a roaring fire? The works of medieval scholar M.R. James should fit the bill. James...

If anyone is curious about my local settings, let it be recorded that St. Bertrand de Comminges and Viborg are real places: that in 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You' I had Felixstowe in mind. As for...

M. R. James' 'The Hauntings: 20 Chilling Tales of Macabre & Mystery' is a collection of spine-tingling stories that delve into the supernatural and the terrifying. With a distinct literary style that...

Der Autor M.R. James perfektionierte eine Methode des Geschichtenerzählens, die seither als Jamesianisch bekannt geworden ist. Die klassische James'sche Erzählung enthält in der Regel folgende Elemente:...

If you read the title-page of this book—a thing which young persons very seldom do—you will see that it (the book) contains stories taken "out of some of the less-known apocryphal books of the Old Testament."...

M.R. James (1862–1936) was a medievalist scholar; Provost of King's College, Cambridge. He wrote many of his ghost stories to be read aloud in the long tradition of spooky Christmas Eve tales. His stories...

Collection of stories by Montague Rhodes James, a noted medieval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge and of Eton College. He is best remembered today for his ghost stories in the classic...

A Thin Ghost and Others is M. R. James' third collection of ghost stories, published in 1919. Contents include: "The Residence at Whitminster" "The Diary of Mr Poynter" "An Episode of Cathedral History"...

De um mestre da ficção de horror vem esta coleção de histórias de fantasmas baseadas nas atividades antiquárias: Uma casa de bonecas que revela mais do que seu dono jamais desejou. Livros de oração roubados...

Este livro é uma versão em língua portuguesa das histórias sobrenaturais do volume Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, de autoria de Montague Rhodes James (M. R. James). O volume contém as seguintes histórias:...

M. R. James's "A Warning to the Curious, and Other Ghost Stories" is a seminal collection that redefines the ghost story within the early 20th-century literary framework. Employing a narrative style that...

In "A Thin Ghost and Others," M. R. James crafts a masterful collection of ghost stories that encapsulate the essence of the supernatural within an atmosphere of genteel English antiquity. Known for his...

In 'Old Testament Legends' by M. R. James, readers are taken on a journey through Biblical stories and characters, reimagined and retold through a captivating blend of horror and folklore elements. James'...

The Five Jars is the only novel written by James, who is best known for his ghost stories. It is a peculiarly surreal fantasy apparently written for children. While he is out walking, the narrator is...

Five ghost stories, published in 1920, by the early twentieth century master of ghostery.

More Proud the SpiritA gripping tale of colonialism, resilience, and the fight for survival, More Proud the Spirit transports readers to Vahan, a human colony built on a distant planet under the watchful...

Don't miss your chance to be among the first to discover this talented new author. This debut novel, truly in a one size fits all, promises to be the start of a brilliant career. Get ready for a surprising...

Cymin's final tournament representing the East Deity for Lux Temple promises to be thrilling and bittersweet. After it's done, all his skill and power must feed a Storm Tower to protect the world from...

Haunted by dreams, hunted by shadows—can Ash escape before her past catches up?Someone watches me from the shadows. At night, this alluring, dark stranger invades my dreams and during the day, he lingers...

When faced with adversity, we have a choice to make. Will we crumble and fall, letting despair win, or will we lift our head, square our shoulders, and  stand tall, showing the world that no matter what...

Monique is a witch, a reclusive one. After losing Lucius, her companion of almost a century, she associates with nobody but a raven named Dante. When she receives an invitation to celebrate her 700th...

Book One of the Gauntlet LegacyBy RudryaWhat do you do when your birthright is war...And your legacy is soaked in blood?Centuries ago, the angels were thrown on earth—Solarion, the keeper of the sun....

Magnetic Love: When Hearts Collide is a passionate romantic fiction novel about opposites attracting and love overcoming the odds. Vanya, a grounded woman from humble beginnings, meets Reyansh, a charismatic...

🌸 Title: Before the Petal FellAuthor: Vash Elaris (Devashish Bisht)In the soft whispers of flowers and the silent teachings of nature, unfolds a tale of quiet companionship, fleeting time, and soul-deep...

"Night and Day" by Virginia Woolf explores love, marriage, and women's roles in Edwardian society through the contrasting lives of Katharine Hilbery, a dreamy upper-class woman, and Mary Datchet, an independent...

Trust no one. Watch everything. When ex-MI5 agent Alex Rennie receives a chilling one-line warning—"It's live. Get out."—it's already too late. Moments later, an explosion tears through a London data...

What secrets does the Brighton tide keep?Ann James's seaside bookshop is her refuge, a legacy from her mother. But when a stranger arrives asking about cliff vanishings, and buried truths—letters, betrayals,...

In the shadows of destiny and bloodlines, love is no longer just forbidden — it's fatal. After the heartbreak, the rejection, and the painful truths revealed in Book One: Forbidden Love, Perry and Thompson...

Discover the heartwarming adventure of a boy, his dog, and an unforgettable soccer dream! Leo loves soccer more than anything. Together with his loyal dog Max, he dreams of scoring the winning goal one...

Alex Mercer is stuck in his parents' basement, feeling lost and directionless, with no job, no friends and no clear future, he finds himself in a state of psychological paralysis. The once comforting...

Angeldown is a brand new adventure sci-fi series. This book contains the first 25 episodes.The story follows Ryder and Princess Aleria as they traverse the galaxy. Aleria is the princess of Arkos, a far...

FLAME IN THE BLOOD On the scorched streets of Emberlow, fire is forbidden—so Kaelen hides the flames in her blood.Until the day she uses her magic to save a child, and the Dominion brands her with a living...

Lyra never expected her life to spiral into chaos the night her wolf was bound and her freedom stolen. As punishment for a crime she didn't commit, her own brother sold her into servitude, leaving her...

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Unravel destiny in the dead of night. "A Case in the Night: Prophecy of Courage" blends thrilling mystery with a touch of the supernatural. When a chilling prophecy intertwines with a perplexing crime,...

This is a short story -- In a sleepy beach town during the off-season, a prominent businessman from the city is found stabbed to death in his bed. All the doors and windows in the house were locked from...

A year after the terrifying events beneath Fairview's lighthouse, Ava Kendall sought refuge in the misty embrace of Oregon's Olympic Peninsula, hoping to bury the past in her haunting artwork. But the...

The Potent Solution received the following accolades in The Transfeminine Review Reader's Choice Awards 2024:- Distinction for Best Transfeminine Fiction TFR Readers Choice Award- Shortlisted for Best...

"I Gave Him My Heart and Found My Soul" tells the story of Von'Sha, a kind-hearted, ambitious young woman who gave her heart to Greg — a man who never truly appreciated her. For six years, she held on...

Set against the haunting backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris in 1942, Shadows of Valor is a sweeping historical romantic thriller that explores the resilience of hope and the defiance of love amid the devastation...

In the small town of Harmony Creek, life is a mix of the everyday and the unexpected. For Elara, Sarah, and Clara, it's a journey marked by loss, challenges, and the comforting presence of baking. As...

A hasty engagement. Midnight delights. When a forbidden kiss thrusts them into a new life, can they forge their happily ever after?London, 1813. Arnold Ehrlich wants to prove himself by winning the coveted...

The thrilling conclusion to Sara Adrien's beloved Infiltrating the Ton Regency romance trilogy. Dive into the captivating world of hidden identities, daring adventure, and hearts destined to collide.Meet...

A collection of short horror and dark fantasy stories inspired by the history, culture and legends of Scotland.

"Sometimes… even lovers can't fully understand each other.          But if we could stand where they stand, see the world through their eyes, and truly grasp the struggles they've endured just to love...