Oscar Wilde: Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray / Neu editierte Ausgabe 2020 /Im Atelier eines Malers wünscht sich der junge und reiche Dorian Gray von ganzem Herzen, er könne seine jugendlich strahlende Schönheit für immer bewahren - und sein Porträt möge statt seiner altern. Und tatsächlich, so geschieht es. Er kann sich nun den hedonistischen Ausschweifungen seines von Endzeitstimmung und Dekadenz geprägten Zeitalters (>Fin de siècleDas Bildnis des Dorian Gray ist der einzige Roman des irischen Schriftstellers Oscar Wilde und gehört heute zu den Klassikern der Weltliteratur. Bei seinem Erscheinen im Jahr 1890 galt er wegen des oft drastischen und mit (homo-)erotischen Anspielungen durchzogenen Stils als Skandalbuch.
Als die achtzehnjährige Trêve Kerrigan im Jahr 1921 in Grytviken, einem Ort mitten in der Antarktis, ankommt, fühlt sie sich im ewigen Eis regelrecht begraben. Ihr Vater, ein renommierter Walfänger, ist nur selten zu Hause, und sie langweilt sich tödlich auf South Georgia, bis eines Tages Haya in ihr Leben tritt - eine geheimnisvolle junge Frau, die faszinierend schaurige Geschichten erzählt. Als Trêve beginnt, diese aufzuschreiben, geschehen jedoch seltsame Dinge auf der Insel. Dunkle Kreaturen schleichen nachts um die Häuser, und obendrein gehen äuÃerst merkwürdige Dinge im Labor von Hayas Vater vor sich. Und dann ist da noch der Mann ohne Schatten, der die Tore zum Inferno der gescheiterten Schöpfung öffnet.
México, donde el apoyo a las artes y deportes es poco, Andrea a tan solo 17 años de edad sueña con ser una famosa escritora, lo cual le es difícil, pero un día ella y unos adolescentes ambiciosos son invitados a formar parte del servicio escolar en una de las mejores escuelas latinoamericanas con el fin de ofrecerles apoyo a sus sueños. Andrea desde el primer dia empieza a alucinar con alguna extraña palabra que no logra reconocer, pero un dia que decide ir a una pijamada luego de contar una leyenda de la escuela, ella sueña con ello, pero se percata que todo habia sido real. Habia amanecido con golpes, los mismo que le dieron en su sueño.Andrea junto a sus amigos enfrentan rivalidades con el resto de compañeros del servicio hasta que un dia, gracias a una foto y un accidente se dan cuenta que lo mas importante de eso es salir con vida.
The story is about a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The main characters, Timmy and John, are two friends who are determined to find a cure for the zombie virus and bring an end to the undead plague.They work with a community of survivors to secure funding and resources, and they build a facility where scientists can work to develop a cure. Among the scientists is Dr. Smith, who is secretly working for the government and trying to release a new strain of the virus into the city.Timmy and John overhear Dr. Smith's plan and set out to stop him, but they are too late. The virus is released and John is infected, turning into a zombie. Timmy and the other survivors are forced to flee the city and wander the wasteland. Timmy with a fire in his heart wants to seek revenge for John (This will continue to part 2)
Careful what you wish for...Ken is an average student and a socially awkward teenager, who is often the victim of pranks by the school bullies. The only thing that helps him escape his tedious life is his love for mobile games, so he spends hours and hours on his phone playing. Until one day he comes across an application that will transform his life; The Djinni.The boy now has the power to turn the tables; for The Djinni will grant him the wishes he desires most. However, Ken will soon come to understand that his wishes always come with a price, and perhaps sometimes the price he has to pay is too high for his own benefit.
After receiving a mysterious and unnerving call, Mila was worried that her mother was in danger. The lady on the other end of the call screamed for Help! Mila had suspicions that the voice of the desperate lady calling for help could be her mother.After reaching her mom's home, she finds a disturbingly tragic scene that has her wrecked with grief and anger.What will Mila find at her mother's home and how will she find out the truth?
En cuanto vio la casa, con sus arbustos podados geométricamente en la entrada y la cerca blanca bordeándola, decidió que serÃa suya. No porque hubiera algo especial en ella ni porque tuviera una apariencia vistosa. De hecho, lucÃa tan común y suburbana que se mimetizaba con el resto del vecindario. Y eso era precisamente lo que le atraÃa de ella. SerÃa el refugio perfecto ahora que pretendÃa retirarse de su oficio. Y, por fortuna, no tardarÃa en salir al mercado. Sobre todo, después de esa noche.El final siempre era inevitable.
A social outcast, a secret birthright, and an ultimatum.Isabel always knew she was different. But she had no idea just how different.But when a first date ends terribly, Isabel starts to realize that she has some questions to ask her family.Questions she may not like the answer too.The connection she has between her sister and her mother has always been unparalleled, but will it begin to unravel as Isabel begins to test out her newfound power and responsibility?Will Isabel embrace her destiny or turn away for a normal life? Isabel won't have long to decide as lives hang in the balance.And in a world full of ancient magic and tradition, will Isabel's modern approach of using technology to influence her magic be successful?Join Isabel, Rhiannon, and Josephine, as they battle their internal and external demons, in an attempt to master their thoughts, feelings, and powers.
Sequel to The Rise of the New Bloods, From Dark BeginningsEleven months later, and Jyrki is back again. In Wales. What has the ancient prophecy got planned for him now?Having left New York to embark on a UK tour with the Black Stones, Jyrki set sails across the Atlantic to London, but things don't go according to plan - well they won't when you're still a vampire.As Jyrki and Blaze begin to start their music career they meet a mysterious cab driver called Dave who takes them to Wales to meet with Ryder, and it doesn't take Jyrki long to turn into a bad vampire either. Upon meeting with a guy, simply called Vlad, Jyrki soon learns that the prophecy has another plan for him. He now has to tackle the Underworld that is escaping from the veil that was left open last Halloween at Central Park. But there is a darkness rising that might just jeopardise his efforts to become human
Brandon Masters is a vampire. A vampire who has no memory of his life prior to 1978.Fronting L.A.'s hottest metal band, The Thorned Angels, Brandon's un-dead life takes a dramatic turn when he collapses on stage one night. He discovers his ''soul'' had split into two different centuries. One part resides in Medieval England, and the other in present day America. Longing to find out what his purpose is, he eventually discovers that the government has plans to experiment on humans with the vampire gene taken from Vlad Tepes. His Father. It is a race against time to save the present from the horrors of the past.
¡Prepárate para un escalofriante viaje a través de los rincones más oscuros de la imaginación con "Micro cuentos de terror"! Este fascinante libro de cuentos cortos te invita a explorar el poder de la brevedad narrativa mientras te sumerges en historias llenas de misterio y suspense. Experimenta el terror en su forma más concentrada. Cada cuento es una pequeña dosis de miedo que te dejará boquiabierto y ansioso por más. Los "Micro cuentos de terror" desafían la idea de que una historia debe ser extensa para ser intensa; en su lugar, te brindan la misma emoción en menos palabras. Los "Micro cuentos de terror" despiertan la mente y permiten que tu imaginación tome el control. Cada historia te desafiará a llenar los huecos y crear imágenes aterradoras en tu mente, sumergiéndote aún más en la experiencia única de cada cuento. Descubre cómo unas pocas palabras pueden dejar una impresión duradera. ¡Sumérgete en el misterio y la emoción de "Micro cuentos de terror" y experimenta la magia de los cuentos cortos que cautivan y aterrorizan en igual medida! ¡Atrévete a adentrarte en el oscuro mundo de la brevedad narrativa!
gumbo CHRISTIAN horror is a Novella written for teens and young adults who gravitate towards horror themed books, movies & music.being a CHRISTIAN I attempt to place hard lessons in my writings, as to give the stories true street cred and validation. I want them to relate to what there reading and in that light the themes become real & strong. Opinions are marshaled and conversations are mandatory.Though fiction. subject matter has every day scenarios that though sad or scary, they are true and happen daily around the world.I pray that my reading audience at the least find the tales entertaining. and if any cautionary lessons are learned along the way. Im Happy.best wishes always from the Author & Publisher of: gumbo CHRISTIAN horror yo bro: Lee Anthony Reynolds
When a meteorite harbouring alien lifeform crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to find it. But horrifying consequences abound, not least what they uncover deep down in Killburn Mine, in this gruesome and gripping story from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith.
The Grim Factory is a harrowing story of loss, heartbreak, and the cruel realities that children can face in a world of evil. One moment, your child is there, and the next, they're gone forever. It's a nightmare that no parent or sibling should ever have to endure, and yet it can happen anywhere - in front of your home, at a crowded shopping mall, or in a playground full of children.The book follows Tommy, a special boy who is forced to endure a lifetime of cruelty, abuse, and hardship. His parents don't care whether he's alive or dead, and his world is filled with sadness and heartbreak. It's a world that shouldn't exist, but unfortunately, it does.Despite the darkness that surrounds him, Tommy is filled with happy thoughts that shouldn't be there. But there's hope for him and the other children of his world, as a new happiness reaches out like a loving hand and the sun begins to shine.The Grim Factory paints a devastating picture of the suffering that children can face, and the evil that can lurk behind closed doors. It's a reminder that our world can be cruel, and that it's the innocent who often suffer the most. But ultimately, it's a story of hope, resilience, and the power of love to overcome even the darkest of circumstances.
After the sudden death of his dad, 13-year-old DJ Mackay's Mum moves him and his young sister from Edinburgh to the township of Linicro on the Isle of Skye. DJ didn't want to leave his friends at school, but he knew his Mum needed a fresh start. Arriving on the island in the summer of 1976, surprisingly, DJ quickly grew to love the cottage and the Isle of Skye. With his two best friends, John and James Macdonald, the three boys set off to explore the beautifully rugged and mystical Score Bay. On a cliff overlooking the bay stands Duntulm Castle and, in its shadow, sits Castledawn. The large country house has sat empty since the war, but its crumbling interior contains a dark secret that should not be disturbed. Unaware of the dangers, the friends go inside and their lives change forever.
The Spectre InspectorsRupert, Bertie, Mindi and Spooks the cat are the Spectre Inspectors: ghost hunters for hire. Except they have one problem: they haven't actually ever seen, met or even captured a ghost. With Rupert, their leader, close to giving up, can one last case change it all?The Poltergeist's ProblemArthur died a long time ago and has wanted to be free from his house ever since... but can't go further than the front door. When Bravewaite Manor is put up for sale however, Arthur will have to fight to save it. But how can he do that when he can barely switch off a light?
"Genuinely chilling... Kids are going to absolutely love it." Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood"Boarding school and spookiness - Malory Towers gone rogue!" Lesley Parr, author of When the War Came HomeWelcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. A brilliantly spooky new series from the author of Aveline Jones.I heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to get my attention...When Lilian Jones starts at creepy, cold and bewilderingly large Shadowhall Academy, she's nervous about making friends. And when her roommates tell her the school is haunted, she thinks they're just trying to scare the new girl. But then bizarre things start happening - tapping and whispers in the walls at night, tales of missing students and strange figures in the woods.Lilian discovers that not only are the school ghost stories true, but her new friends could be in danger. So she sets out to uncover the secrets of Shadowhall Academy, whatever it takes.
Best-selling STITCH HEAD is brought to almost-life again in this monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime...
Whether she's hosting a party or playing with friends, Little Monster makes reading engaging and fun! This early reader collection includes five simple stories told with rhyme, repetition, and fun picture clues aimed at helping young readers decode the story. Colorful illustrations and large easy-to-read text support success and will boost confidence in beginner preschool and kindergarten readers. The following Little Monster books are included in this volume: Little Monster is Hungry Little Monster's Party Little Monster is Sleepy Little Monster Plays Hide and Seek Little Monster Reads a Book
"Seventeen-year-old Buddy has spent most of his life trying to escape the Lower East Side slums of New York City. Working as a delivery boy to support his family, Buddy wants to become an artist, a dream he's sure will never be realized. But that all changes when a delivery job puts him face-to-face with Mr. Joey Drew, the eccentric owner of an animation studio. Mr. Drew takes Buddy under his wing as an apprentice, thrusting him into a world unlike anything Buddy has ever seen before. But not everything at the studio is as picture-perfect as it seems...Something is going bump in the night at Joey Drew Studios, something that leaves behind trails of thick, dark ink. While the studio frantically works toward their latest deadline, Buddy and Dot, the writing intern, team up to find out just what is tormenting the studio after-hours, even if it means tracking the trail to Mr. Drew himself."--
"A chilling middle grade horror debut featuring a Black, autistic protagonist who uncovers dark secrets plaguing her new school. Blythe Academy isn't a normal school. Eva can tell--there's something off, something wrong. She learns that fifty years ago part of the school collapsed, killing a classroom of students and their teacher. Things haven't been the same since. Soon, Eva's having unnerving visions and terrifying run-ins with ghosts. She doesn't think the collapse was just a tragic accident. It was caused by a malevolent force, and that force is back and hungry for more. Will Eva be able to discover the truth of Blythe Academy and save lives... or will it be too late?"--
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