56 Results with the "Horror" genre


    • Chapter 2‑The lost Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay — Chapter 2 – The Lost Continent begins in the aftermath of chaos. The narrator, left stranded in the Atlantic, confronts the harsh reality of being deserted by the Coldwater. Command had passed to Alvarez under obscure circumstances, and now survival is uncertain. With a shrinking crew and limited knowledge of the region, their only hope lies eastward, toward the Scilly Islands and what was once the coast of England. Despite the ancient maps and outdated history books being their only guides, the narrator…
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      by LovelyMay — Chapter 4 – The Lost Continent begins as the narrator, convinced that the pursuing tribesmen would no longer follow them, reflects on how the fear of the lion god's domain would dissuade even the hungriest cannibals from continuing the chase. He reasons that, from their perspective, anyone who enters that forbidden place is as good as dead. This provides him a measure of safety and enough confidence to bring Victory along as he makes his way back toward the launch. However, as they navigate the…
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      by LovelyMay — Chapter 5 – The Lost Continent continues with a haunting yet captivating glimpse into the skeletal remains of what was once London. The deeper we ventured into this forgotten metropolis, the clearer it became that nature had slowly reclaimed what man had abandoned. Overgrown vines curled through window frames, and moss blanketed what little was left of once-grand public halls and shattered spires. But it was not complete silence that welcomed us. Every so often, a breeze would stir fragments of the…
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      by LovelyMay — Chapter 6 – The Lost Continent begins with an atmosphere thick with uncertainty as the narrator and Victory continue their journey across a landscape stripped of all modern familiarity. Their progress along the Thames brings with it both relief and quiet dread. Each bend in the river holds the potential for danger, and every passing hour tests not just their survival instincts but their emotional resilience. When Victory reappears after a harrowing absence, her return reignites a sense of purpose. Her…
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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,…
    • 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 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Author’s Note — A few years ago, I wrote a novel titled My Best Friend’s Exorcism, set in 1988 Charleston during the height of the Satanic Panic. The story followed two teenage girls who become convinced that one of them is possessed, resulting in a dark spiral of chaos and fear. Because it was told through a teenager’s eyes, the adults were portrayed as clueless and out of touch—just as they often appear when you’re young and overwhelmed. But that perspective is only half the story. From a…
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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…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter 1 begins with Patricia reflecting on the vibrant yet overwhelming nature of her life, which has recently felt both chaotic and stagnant. In 1988, as George H. W. Bush won the presidential election and new cultural milestones were being set, Patricia, a mother of two, struggled to reconcile her personal desires with the reality of her responsibilities. With society changing rapidly, she finds herself disconnected from the world around her, unable to finish a book for her monthly book club…
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