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Traumatised by a recent case, private investigator John “Slim” Hardy tries to create a new life for himself on the remote Cornish coast. However, when he is recognised by a local woman, he is unable to resist the draw of a dark mystery which has left a long shadow over the village. Fourteen years earlier, a local man, Richard Maynard, died in mysterious circumstances. The only witness was his five-year-old daughter, Ellen. Now, Richard’s sister, Wendy, wants answers. But the only person who might have them is Ellen, now a wraith haunting the dark recesses of a nearby town. Was Richard murdered? And if so, by whom? And does Ellen have the answers? Or only more questions? When the Wind Blows is a dark mystery of small town lies and deceit, and secrets that remain buried until the last page from Jack Benton, the acclaimed author of The Man By the Sea and The Clockmaker’s Secret.
Diving deep into the mysterious and the macabre, *Into the Darkness* is an enthralling anthology that traverses the shadowy landscapes of 19th and early 20th-century literature. This collection brings together an eclectic mix of gothic horror, supernatural tales, and psychological explorations, each narratively rich in atmosphere and tension. From chilling tales of the spectral and the peculiar to the deeply introspective, the variety showcases the period's literary ingenuity and fascination with the dark corners of the human psyche. Standout pieces, which tread the fine line between reality and the beyond, evoke an unforgettable journey through the unknown. The anthology assembles luminarie...
The collection, "The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween," offers a bewitching array of literary styles, evocatively curated to explore the enigma of the supernatural through the lens of the 19th and early 20th centuries'Äô masters of horror and mystery. With tales ranging from gothic narratives that creep under the skin to macabre stories that question the boundaries of reality, this anthology captivates by presenting a rich tapestry of fear, drawing readers into a world both exquisite and eerie. Works in this collection emphasize the significance of the unknown and the nightmarish elegance of the unseen, with standout narratives that provoke dread and elicit awe, not pinned to singular au...