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Three students. A deserted house. A witch. This horror novella boasts an abundance of supernatural encounters, dazzling effects, and folktale elements. Included in the cycle ‘Mirgorod’, this is one of Gogol’s most successful works and has witnessed some notable movie adaptations.Considered one of the most prominent figures in the short story genre, Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was born in Ukraine. Both a writer and a dramatist, he is known for the unconventional nature of his works, so much so that they often touch upon folklore and fantasy. He has been attached to a range of different literary styles, including surrealism and Russian realism. Gogol’s most famous works include the novel "Dead Souls", the horror novella "Viy", as well as the short story collections "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka" and "Mirgorod". They have inspired numerous stage, film, and television adaptations including the movie "Inspector General" (1949), based loosely on his play with the same name.

The great Roman general, Titus Andronicus, returns home after fighting Rome’s enemies for the last 10 years. He brings along his captives, Tamora, Queen of the Goths, her three sons and Aaron the Moor.Having lost 21 of his 25 sons in the conflict, Titus decides to sacrifice one of Tamora’s sons, following Roman customs. He then offers Tamora as a slave to the new Roman emperor, Saturninus.Meanwhile, Saturninus promises Titus to make his daughter Lavinia his empress. After his brother Bassianus takes off with her, Saturninus marries Tamora instead. Tamora, angry at Titus, makes it her mission to get back at Titus. After becoming the emperor’s wife, she uses her position to exact revenge on Titus and his family. Driven by his own sense of honor and duty, Titus and his family retaliate with dire consequences for all involved."Titus Andronicus" is a drama about honor, loyalty, death and revenge. In this play, Shakespeare takes on cannibalism, rape, murder, mutilation and punishment. These themes might be familiar to the fans of dramas like "Pulp Fiction", "Spartacus" or "Gladiator".William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely considered the world's greatest dramatist and is often referred to as England's national poet or the Bard. Most famous for his timeless plays, he also wrote a multitude of poems and sonnets. Shakespeare was the blockbuster writer of his day, his many works concerning universal themes of life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic, and mystery. Among some of his most famous are "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", and "Hamlet", but the list is long, and many continue to be studied and performed, both their original form and modern adaptations.

A superbly crafted psychological chiller with an ending to die for!Let H. G. Wells walk you through the fear and uneasiness that abounds at night in the Red Room in Lorraine Castle. "The Red Room" (1894) pays a heartfelt tribute to the genre of haunted houses and showcases Wells’ superbly descriptive writing.The story follows an unnamed protagonist who wants to spend the night in an alleged haunted house in order to debunk the myths surrounding such places. He ends up getting more than he bargained for and from the midst of his vivid fear he realizes that the difference between darkness and light is that fear itself resides in darkness.H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

Perhaps fitting for a horror short story, the devil is in the details in Poe’s "The Oval Portrait" (1842).A benighted traveller finds shelter in an abandoned mansion in the Apennine Mountains of Italy. Inside he gets absorbed by a stunning painting and decides to delve into its origins with the help from a book he finds on a pillow.The story revolves around the complex and often tragic relationship between life and art. As per usual Poe can’t help himself to play with layers, and most of the story is told as an embedded narrative.The intense emotional and psychological depths of the narrator’s infatuation with the portrait and the enticing volume that helps to shed a light on the painting make this short story another fascinating and haunting and Poesque tale which succinctly glorifies the immortality of art.Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, author, and literary critic. Most famous for his poetry, short stories, and tales of the supernatural, mysterious, and macabre, he is also regarded as the inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emergence of science fiction, dark romanticism, and weird fiction. His most famous works include "The Raven" (1945), "The Black Cat" (1943), and "The Gold-Bug" (1843).

When Poe takes us to sea, we get sucked in.In "A Descent into the Maelstrom" (1841) Poe’s narrator recounts his horrific experience when he and his brother’s boat get sucked down in the world’s fastest moving current of water, the tumultuous maelstrom known as Moskenesstraumen.Constructed as a story within a story, "A Descent into the Maelström" is a beautiful and gripping tale about the rough life on the seven seas told in the manner of Coleridge’s "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."In 1980, the legendary American composer Philip Glass composed a much-praised 66-minute piece based on the short story.Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, author, and literary critic. Most famous for his poetry, short stories, and tales of the supernatural, mysterious, and macabre, he is also regarded as the inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emergence of science fiction, dark romanticism, and weird fiction. His most famous works include "The Raven" (1945), "The Black Cat" (1943), and "The Gold-Bug" (1843).

‘The Old Nurse’s Story and Other Tales’ is a collection of eleven short stories from the much-loved Victorian author, Elizabeth Gaskell. The title story follows the strange and supernatural happenings which have affected four generations of the Furnivall family, who live in a spooky gothic mansion in the midst of a bleak and deserted moorland. A haunting and atmospheric collection of spooky short stories, which fans of Emily Brontë’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ and Henry James’ ‘The Turn of the Screw’ will also enjoy.Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including ‘Cranford’. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, ‘Mary Barton’ focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include ‘Cranford’, ‘North and South’ and the posthumously published ‘Wives and Daughters’, all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently ‘Cranford’ starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Poe is the master of unreliable narration and deceptive oratory. So, should we believe him when he professes to exonerate the innocent and illuminate the guilty?"Thou Art the Man" (1844) is an early detective story by the man who is often accredited with inventing the detective fiction genre.Alarm spreads when Barnabas Shuttleworthy’s horse returns home without him. A search is commenced and soon follows an accusation. The tribulations of the accused man and his road to redemption are depicted in a macabre way inviting a good dose of gallows humour into the narrative mix.This macabre Poe concoction has received little attention and less praise. "Thou Art the Man" clearly shows that artful rhetoric ultimately – and always – leads to truth.Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, author, and literary critic. Most famous for his poetry, short stories, and tales of the supernatural, mysterious, and macabre, he is also regarded as the inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emergence of science fiction, dark romanticism, and weird fiction. His most famous works include "The Raven" (1945), "The Black Cat" (1943), and "The Gold-Bug" (1843).

Ny selvstændig thriller af forfatteren til Kridtmanden.Da Gabe en aften er på vej hjem, ser han ansigtet af en lille pige, han kender, i bagruden af bilen foran ham. Hun miner ét ord: Far. Det er sidste gang, han ser sin femårige datter, Izzy. Politiet tror, hun er død. Men tre år efter kører Gabe stadig rundt på vejene og leder efter den bil, der tog Izzy. Han har ikke opgivet håbet.Fran og hendes datter, Alice, leder ikke, men er på flugt. Altid et skridt foran dem, der vil gøre dem fortræd. For Fran kender sandheden om Gabes datter - og hun ved, hvad de andre, dem, der jagter hende og Alice, vil gøre, hvis de nogensinde fanger dem ..."C. J. Tudor er fantastisk. Jeg kan ikke vente med at se, hvad hun finder på næste gang." - Harlan Coben"Overbevisende og dragende." - Sunday Express"Meget underholdende og frydefuldt uhyggelig." - Alex Michaelides, forfatter til Den tavse patient"C.J. Tudor har gjort det igen. En fascinerende isnende og stemningsfuld page-turner." - J.P. Delaney, forfatter til Kvinden før

Lantana es un hilo de esperanza, un refugio de prosperidad en un país en crisis. Por eso Nacho decide mudarse allí, con la intención de dar un nuevo impulso a su vida gracias a la oportunidad de un empleo prometedor. Pero Lantana también es un océano de soledad por el que Nacho navega de un lado a otro, incapaz de conectar con el resto; un espejo de soledad que está a punto de estallar en mil pedazos por un misterio inesperado. Darío Vilas trabaja como escritor, redactor y guionista. Es uno de los autores más destacados del realismo sucio en España. En 2014 fue galardonado con el Premio Nocte a la mejor novela de terror nacional.

The stories in this collection are all about Christmas, but that does not mean that they are all happy and tranquil. Sincere and romantic ones like O. Henry’s meet the mysterious tales of Chesterton and Conan Doyle. A malevolent and nihilist gravedigger receives absolution from the most unlikely of creatures, while a poor shoemaker that has renounced God begins to look for His presence through his small window. Of course, it would not be a complete collection without everyone's seasonal favourite – Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol", which combes bitterness, love, forgiveness, and goodness into one magical story. A heartfelt and haunting collection that everyone will enjoy.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.B. J. Harrison has gathered some of the most famous and pleasant tales about Christmas in his collection. From G. K. Chesterton and Charles Dickens, through Robert Frost and Hans Christian Andersen, to Leo Tolstoy and O. Henry, this is a remarkable volume that praises and extolls the virtues and sanctity of the most wonderful time of the year.

Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and mad scientists. The most characteristic features of the gothic and horror genre are combined here, together with some mysterious and hard to crack, enigmatic tales. The listener will be Dracula's, or seek the elixir of life with an alchemy student; they will run in horror before the headless horseman or be poisoned by the beautiful daughter of the mad scientist Rappaccini. And if this is not enough, the Inquisition will step in, torturing the reader’s body and soul with inhuman, otherworldly violin chords. You have been warned!B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Some of the greatest names on the literary scene are gathered together in this collection to give you a delicious scare. Washington Irving, Mary Shelley, Nathaniel Hawthorne, W. W. Jacobs, John Polidori, Rudyard Kipling, Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and more join their efforts in order to creat a horrifying and mysterious atmosphere that will swallow up the listener in no time. Be sure to turn off the lights when you hit "play".

"Schalken the Painter" is a ghost short story by Sheridan Le Fanu, taking place in the 17th-century Netherlands. An aspiring painter falls in love with his master’s niece but one day, a mysterious man comes to ask for the niece’s hand, and the master agrees. Yet the heartbroken painter can’t help but feel that is something totally wrong with this new suitor. This is a short story of about greedy family relations, and is a psychologically unnerving and ghastly tale that fans of horror fiction will definitely love.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

When a young teacher decides to come work in a secluded Dutch village, little does he know that his stay there will change his life forever. Set among tales of ghosts and supernatural beings, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story whose setting soon begins to play tricks on the protagonist. The chilling story of the Headless horseman is a perfect reading for Halloween or a dark and stormy night. What is more, Irving’s tale inspired many big and small screen adaptations, the most popular one being Tim Burton’s movie from 1999. Recommended to readers and fans of supernatural fiction.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Versatile as the subject matters of his literary oeuvre, the name of Washington Irving (1783-1859) still echoes in the corridors of the American literary canon. Having earned special status as a man of letters in America and Europe alike, Irving’s fame stems primarily from his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". An avid biographer and historian, his influence can be felt within a vast group of American and British authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, E. A. Poe, Charles Dickens, and Sir Walter Scott.

What will happen if you hear the bell of St. Sépulcre? According to the local small town folks, dangers and even death may follow. When a stranger enters the town, he is warned by the locals not to follow a certain path because it could be dangerous. It is believed that a strange and scary woman wanders the woods and terrorises whomever crosses her path. Will the traveler dare to enter the woods? What awaits him there? Find the answers in "The Bell of St. Sépulcre".B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Matthew Phipps Shiell, better known as M. P. Shiel, was a British writer who lived in the period 1865-1947. He mainly wrote novels and short stories, many of which were turned into series. He gained a wide popularity with his horror stories and scientific romances. "The Purple Cloud" is one of his best known works and it remains popular today. It is considered to be the first future history series in science fiction and therefore Shiel is often described as the innovator of the genre.

"The Burned House" is a ghost short story by Vincent O’Sullivan in which a benighted traveler stumbles upon a deserted house right in the middle of nowhere. Soon, strange things begin to happen and becomes involved in a series of supernatural events. A tale of vivid imagination, terrors, and mystery, "The Burned House" includes elements from the science fiction genre as well as classic horror elements such as murder, suicide, and violence, making a chilling yet engaging read.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Vincent O’Sullivan (1868-1940) was an American writer of short stories, poetry, and criticism. His work was characterised by hopelessness and decadence, and was largely influenced by the hardships he experienced in his own life. His most popular short story collection is "A Book of Bargains", and some of his the most famous stories are "The Burned House", "Will", and "When I Was Dead".

One night during his regular rambles, Mérimée stumbles upon a mysterious woman who invites him home to her place. They enter a big, dark but luxuriously furnished room and they spend the whole night having dinner and talking. However things take a turn to the strange when the eery lady starts talking about death and tombs. Mérimée realises that his companion is not an ordinary woman and that he is in danger. Will he get himself out of there alive or will Xélucha drag him with her to the underworld?B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Matthew Phipps Shiell, better known as M. P. Shiel, was a British writer who lived in the period 1865-1947. He mainly wrote novels and short stories, many of which were turned into series. He gained a wide popularity with his horror stories and scientific romances. "The Purple Cloud" is one of his best known works and it remains popular today. It is considered to be the first future history series in science fiction and therefore Shiel is often described as the innovator of the genre.

Aubrey is a young Englishman, who meets Lord Ruthven – a mysterious man who has recently entered London’s upper class. The two men travel to Rome. There Ruthven does something that Aubrey disapproves, so the young man leaves for Greece. He meets the daughter of a hotelier, Ianthe, who draws his attention. She tells him about a vampire and dies mysteriously after Ruthven also arrives in Greece.Who is Lord Ruthven and why did he come to London? What did he do in Rome that caused Aubrey's disapproval? What were the legends saying? How did Ianthe die?Find all the answers in John Polidori’s short story "The Vampyre" from 1819.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.John William Polidori (1795 - 1821) was an English writer and physician. After he wrote a thesis on sleepwalking, Polidori received his doctorate in medicine from the University of Edinburgh. When it comes to fantasy fiction, he is considered the creator of the vampire genre. Polidori is famous for his short story "The Vampyre", which is considered to be the first modern vampire story. Besides this he wrote several plays, poems as well as some non-fiction.

"The Thing in the Weeds" is a short story by William Hope Hodgson from his "Sargasso Sea Stories" in which he portrays a monster lurking in the darkest recesses of the unfathomable depths of the sea. An example of Lovecraft’s major principle of "fear of the unknown", the terror in this Hodgson story is a mysterious one, despite the fact that it haunts and kills the characters. Hodgson’s deep reverence and almost awe-inspiring dedication to the sea and its secrets turn "The Thing in the Weeds" into a hauntingly remarkable story that all fans of horror short fiction should read or listen to.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918) was an English essayist and author, who covered a wide array of genres: horror, science fiction, and fantasy. He was fascinated by the sea and dedicated a lot of his fiction to it. He served in the First World War, where he was killed by artillery fire. His best known works include the novels and novellas "The House on the Borderland", "The Boats of the ‘Glenn Carrig’", and "The Night Land", as well as more than 50 short stories.

"The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a mysterious story about a premature burial, a theme favoured by Poe some years previously. When a chivalric young man tries to save an innocent countess from the clutches of a greedy count, little does he suspect that the whole situation could be a trap. With plenty of Gothic elements and some remarkable episodes of horror, "The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a haunting mystery story that will keep readers at the edge of their seat.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

Il giovane avvocato Jonathan Harker, recatosi in Transilvania per curare l'acquisto di un immobile a Londra da parte del Conte Dracula, trova da subito una realta locale fatta di paura e superstizione: le leggende e le dicerie tramandate dalle persone del luogo gli intimano di tenersi ben lontani dal Conte, ma Harker decide di non ascoltarle.Ispirato alla figura di Vlad III, principe di Valacchia, "e;Dracula"e; e uno degli ultimi esempi di romanzi gotici della fine del Novecento che ha un pregio sopra tutti: quello di riprendere il mito del vampiro aristocratico, cupo e fascinoso, e di trasformarlo nel personaggio iconico che tutti oggi conosciamo. -

De stem van de nacht, van Dean Koontz, gaat over het opgroeien van Roy en Colin. Twee jongens die ondanks dat ze elkaars tegenpolen kunnen zijn, tot ieders verbazing ook elkaars beste vrienden zijn. Colin is verlegen en Roy is juist heel populair en kan gemakkelijk meisjes voor zich winnen. Colin is gefascineerd door Roy, die op zijn beurt veel over de dood en geweld praat. Hij begint wel steeds misdadiger gedrag te vertonen, en er komen schimmige voorvallen uit zijn vroegere jeugd aan het licht. Uiteindelijk raakt Colin er steeds meer van overtuigd dat Roy gestopt moet worden...De Amerikaanse auteur Dean Ray Koontz (1945) staat bekend om zijn spannende thrillers die vaak een vleugje horror, fantasy, science fiction of satire bevatten. Veel van zijn werken bereikten de New York Times-bestsellerlijst, waarvan meerdere direct op nummer één binnenkwamen. Dit maakt hem tot een van de grootste New York Times-bestsellerauteurs ter wereld. In totaal heeft hij maar liefst 105 boeken geschreven waarvan er meer dan zestig in het Nederlands te lezen zijn. Zijn boeken zijn wereldwijd meer dan 500 miljoen keer verkocht.

Wanneer wordt Billy wakker uit deze angstaanjagende nachtmerrie? De jonge barman moet de harde werkelijkheid onder ogen zien wanneer hij een briefje krijgt van een onbekende met de volgende boodschap: "Als je dit briefje niet naar de politie brengt en die erbij betrekt, dood ik een lieftallige blonde onderwijzeres. Als je dit briefje wél naar de politie brengt, dood ik in plaats daarvan een oude dame die veel aan liefdadigheid doet". Billy gaat er vanuit dat het om een flauwe grap gaat, maar wanneer er plotseling een lerares wordt vermoord, gaan alle alarmbellen af. Deze moord heeft hij op zijn geweten. Zijn leven verandert in een complete nachtmerrie wanneer de brute moordenaar met steeds meer briefjes komt. Wie wordt zijn volgende slachtoffer? De keuze is aan Billy... De Amerikaanse auteur Dean Ray Koontz (1945) staat bekend om zijn spannende thrillers die vaak een vleugje horror, fantasy, science fiction of satire bevatten. Veel van zijn werken bereikten de New York Times-bestsellerlijst, waarvan meerdere direct op nummer één binnenkwamen. Dit maakt hem tot een van de grootste New York Times-bestsellerauteurs ter wereld. In totaal heeft hij maar liefst 105 boeken geschreven waarvan er meer dan zestig in het Nederlands te lezen zijn. Zijn boeken zijn wereldwijd meer dan 500 miljoen keer verkocht.

Christine is een alleenstaande moeder die samen met haar zoontje van 6 jaar oud, Joey, een goed leven leidt. Totdat ze op een dag op een parkeerplaats door een oude vrouw worden benaderd. Op het eerste gezicht lijkt er niets aan de hand te zijn, maar plotseling verandert de toon van de vrouw die aankondigt dat Joey de Antichrist is! De vrouw blijkt de leider van een sekte met allerlei schimmige figuren die nu geloven dat Joey moet sterven... Als het huis wordt aangevallen door fanatieke volgelingen, en de hond onthoofd wordt, is duidelijk dat het menens is. Christine schakelt de hulp in van privédetective Charlie en samen proberen ze het leven van Joey te redden en aan de hysterische sekteleden te ontkomen.De Amerikaanse auteur Dean Ray Koontz (1945) staat bekend om zijn spannende thrillers die vaak een vleugje horror, fantasy, science fiction of satire bevatten. Veel van zijn werken bereikten de New York Times-bestsellerlijst, waarvan meerdere direct op nummer één binnenkwamen. Dit maakt hem tot een van de grootste New York Times-bestsellerauteurs ter wereld. In totaal heeft hij maar liefst 105 boeken geschreven waarvan er meer dan zestig in het Nederlands te lezen zijn. Zijn boeken zijn wereldwijd meer dan 500 miljoen keer verkocht.

Veinte relatos donde el terror, el misterio, la fantasía y lo inquietante se entremezclan. ¿Y si tras un accidente te transformaras en zombi? ¿Qué harías si en pleno vuelo la locura se apoderara de todo el pasaje? Monstruos, asesinos, espíritus y todo tipo de seres extraños te esperan en estas páginas.Javier Martos es traductor y escritor. Aunque se licenció en Administración y Dirección de Empresas, su pasión por las letras le llevó a dedicarse profesionalmente a ellas. Su especialidad es el terror.

Ett brutalt våldsdåd och tre döda kroppar. Vad var det som hände i Finn-Perttis stuga? I byn sprids rykten om något ondsint och övernaturligt - något som återvänder varje årsdag. Men kyrkoherden har sina egna teorier. Han letar efter en betydligt mer naturlig förklaring. Frågan är vem det egentligen är som har rätt. Det finns ju bara ett sätt att hitta svaret..."Likvaka" har även publicerats som en del av Novellmästarnas samling "Söder om det sannolika" (2020).Ulf Durling, född 1940, är en svensk psykiater och författare. Han är verksam inom deckargenren och är en utav föreningen Novellmästarnas grundare.

Direktøren Karl og hans hustru baronessen Jessica bor sammen med deres tre små døtre og tjenestefolk i villaen "Villa Luna". På overfladen synes de at være en ganske almindelig familie i det bedre borgerskab, men under overfladen ulmer det med frygtelige familiehemmeligheder. Datteren Martha nægter at sige et ord, før hun som treårig pludselig udtaler det mærkelige ord "Linvarna". Og en uvejrsnat banker en fremmed kvinde på døren til Villa Luna. Hun ser forfærdelig ud og har væskende sår og bylder over hele kroppen. Hun er kommet til familien for at få sit sidste ønske opfyldt: At de fortæller hende om Linvarna. Nicola Dixen (f. 1958) er en dansk forfatter, lærer og oversætter. Hun voksede skiftevis op i millionbyen Hong Kong og den sønderjyske provinsby Aabenraa. Efter gymnasiet drog hun til Holland, hvor hun uddannede sig til lærer. Før hun igen bosatte sig i Danmark, rejste Dixen verden rundt med sin guitar, hvor hun spillede og tjente til dagen og vejen. Efter hjemvendelsen underviste hun i sprog og musik og sideløbende begyndte hun at skrive. Hendes debutroman "Linvarna" udkom i 1998.

Tout le monde au village de Vondervotteimittiss ne semble s'occuper que de l'horloge qui s'eleve en son centre. Les habitants ont le regard braque sur l'homme dans le Beffroi. Tous attendent le douzieme coup de midi et venerent le dicton : "e; Il n'existe rien de tolerable en dehors de Vondervotteimittiss. "e;Mais un jour, ils comprennent que le village est en grand danger.Un etranger au visage tenebreux, dote d'un nez crochu et habille d'un costume noir, descend au village un violon a la main. Le diable est venu sonner le treizieme coup de midi...Dans un genre a la fois burlesque, gothique et fantastique, Edgar Allan Poe joue avec une atmosphere pesante. L'angoisse regne sur ce village ou tout semble regle comme une horloge. La nouvelle a ete adaptee par Claude Debussy.-

William Wilson est l'eleve le plus brillant d'une ecole de campagne anglaise. Tous ses camarades l'admirent et le respectent. Personne n'ose le contrarier. Personne, sauf ce nouvel eleve au regard sombre. Il porte le meme nom que William, ne fait que murmurer dans son coin, s'habille comme son homonyme, et surtout, copie ses moindres faits et gestes...C'en est trop pour William. Il s'enfuit a Oxford. Mais son etrange jumeau semble le suivre comme une ombre. Il est toujours present, irritant, effrayant, comme un souffle dans le cou...Cela doit cesser.Cette nouvelle est la premiere de Poe a avoir ete traduite dans une langue etrangere. L'ambiance est noire. L'univers est inquietant. Au fil des pages, Edgar Allan Poe denude un mystere melant fantastique et psychose.-

La novela debut de Sarah Read nos traslada a un internado inglés que esconde secretos terroríficos. Charley Winslow es un jovencito que acaba de trasladarse a Old Cross, una vieja abadía reconvertida en internado. Cuando desaparece el único amigo que tiene en la institución, Charley se adentrará en los recovecos más sombríos del internado en busca de respuestas.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Sarah Read (Wisconsin) es una escritora de terror y ficción oscura. Ha participado en varias publicaciones con sus historias cortas, algunas de ellas recopiladas en Out of water, su colección de relatos. El jardín del tallador de huesos es su primera novela, ganadora del Stoker y del This is terror.

La sombra es una novela breve de Benito Pérez Galdós. Uno de sus primeros coqueteos con el fantástico, es casi un ensayo filosófico que bebe de las fantasías de Hoffmann o de Poe. Narra la historia de Don Anselmo, un médico de tintes faustianos cuyas obsesiones crean una sombra que se revuelve contra élBenito Pérez Galdós es un escritor español nacido en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en 1843. Compaginó su faceta de novelista con crónicas periodísticas, obras de teatro e incluso una carrera política. Está considerado como uno de los autores españoles que mejor representan el realismo español del S. XIX; sus novelas se alejaron de las modas naturalistas del romanticismo y ahondaron en aspectos realistas y psicológicos. Fue propuesto en varias ocasiones para el Premio Nobel, sin llegar nunca a ganarlo.