55 Results with the "Horror" genre


    • The Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires (Grady Hendrix) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix is a darkly humorous horror novel about Southern housewives battling a vampire in the 1990s. With a blend of suspense, humor, and social commentary, it's perfect for fans of quirky, thrilling reads.
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      by LovelyMay The Lost Continent by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne is a thrilling adventure novel in which a group of explorers uncover a hidden, ancient civilization on a mysterious island, encountering danger, intrigue, and uncharted wonders.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prologue — this tale begins and ends in blood, the one constant across generations. From the moment life begins—screaming, wet, and stained by birth—it sets a tone that is rarely acknowledged in polite conversation. Death has grown quiet in modern times, often masked by sterile hospital beds, silenced by ventilators and numbed by machines that bleep until they don’t. Five girls were brought into the world the same way many are—greeted not just with warmth but also with a rush of red, wrapped…
    • Holly (Stephen King) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Holly by Stephen King follows Holly Gibney, a private investigator, as she uncovers a disturbing case involving a missing woman, a series of gruesome murders, and a dark, twisted mystery.
    • Happy Holidays, Book Clubbers! Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Happy Holidays, Book Clubbers! What a wonderful year for the Literary Guild of Mt. Pleasant, y’all! As we get ready to head into the new millennium, I think we can all look back and say that our 12th year was truly the best one yet for our book club. Who knows what the future will bring, but as you spend time with your loved ones this holiday season I hope you enjoy reflecting on all the great books we read in 1999. And if you don’t mind, and have the time, may this little poem help you rewind! We…
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      Ghostroots

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      by testsuphomeAdmin “Ghost­roots” by ‘Pemi Agu­da is a debut short sto­ry col­lec­tion set in Lagos, Nige­ria, blend­ing the mun­dane with the super­nat­ur­al. The twelve sto­ries explore themes of inher­i­tance, mater­nal lin­eage, and haunt­ing lega­cies, often focus­ing on women grap­pling with famil­ial and soci­etal bur­dens. Aguda’s prose weaves unset­tling yet deeply human nar­ra­tives, where every­day life inter­sects with spec­tral pres­ences. Notable sto­ries include “Breast­milk,” which delves into…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cover Also by Grady Hendrix Title Page Copyright Dedication Author’s Note Prologue Cry, The Beloved Country Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Helter Skelter Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 The Bridges of Madison County Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 The Stranger Beside Me Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Psycho Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Three Years Later… Clear and Present Danger Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter…
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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 begins with the energy of May's final days, where school events and academic pressures collided with the long-awaited promise of summer. Albemarle Academy’s end-of-year buzz had everyone shifting gears—students eager to escape, parents juggling schedules, and neighbors chatting about vacation plans. The keyword, Chapter 9, signals not just a change in time but in tone. June brings a heavy heat that blankets the Old Village in stillness, drawing curtains shut and pushing neighbors indoors.…
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      Chapter 8

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8 begins with Patricia nervously standing at James Harris’s front door, her apology for Miss Mary’s outburst still on her lips. The keyword, Chapter 8, sets the stage for a shift into deeper entanglement, where good intentions begin to blur into unexpected consequences. The oppressive sun reflects the pressure Patricia feels as she’s invited inside. Despite her instinct to stay outdoors, concern overrides caution. The house has been reorganized, emptied of clutter, and surprisingly…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 7 – The Lost Continent throws the group of explorers into a deeper spiral of uncertainty as they confront the devastating loss of their launch. This vessel was more than just a boat—it was their link to safety, to retreat, to the last vestige of control they held over their dangerous journey. Its absence not only weakens their logistical advantage but also sends a sharp blow to morale, especially for Taylor, who embodies silent resignation more with each passing hour. Among the remaining crew,…
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