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The Scarlet Throne
by Amy LeowA dark, heart-thumping political epic fantasy by debut author Amy Leow - full of scheming demons, morally grey heroines, talking cats and cut-throat priests, this delicious tale of power and corruption will captivate from beginning to end.Binsa is a "living goddess," chosen by the gods to dispense both mercy and punishment from her place on the Scarlet Throne. But her reign hides a deadly secret. Rather than channelling the wisdom of an immortal deity, she harbours a demon.But now her priests are growing suspicious. When a new girl, Medha, is selected to take over her position, Binsa and her demon strike a deal: to magnify his power and help her wrest control from the priests, she will sacrifice human lives. She'll do anything not to end up back on the streets, forgotten and alone. But how much of her humanity is she willing to trade in her quest for power? Deals with demons are rarely so simple.
The Scarlet Throne (False Goddess Trilogy #1)
by Amy LeowA dark, heart-thumping political epic fantasy by debut author Amy Leow—full of scheming demons, morally grey heroines, talking cats, and cut-throat priests, this delicious tale of power and corruption will captivate from beginning to end. Binsa is a &“living goddess,&” chosen by the gods to dispense both mercy and punishment from her place on the Scarlet Throne. But her reign hides a deadly secret. Rather than channeling the wisdom of an immortal deity, she harbors a demon. Though, one cannot remain a living goddess forever. When her temple&’s priests decide that Binsa&’s time in power has come to an end, a new girl, Medha, is selected to take over her position as goddess. But Binsa refuses to be discarded into a life of uncertainty as a young woman, and she strikes a deal with her demon: She will sacrifice her people&’s lives in order to magnify his power, and in return, he will help her seize control from the priests once and for all. But how much of her humanity is she willing to trade for the sake of ambition? Deals with demons are rarely so simple.
The Scarlet Tide (Duncan Andrews Thrillers #3)
by Stephen OsborneSequel to Animal InstinctA Duncan Andrews ThrillerDuncan Andrews, a private detective who specializes in paranormal cases, is back, along with his usual gang. Robbie Church, his boyfriend, is a ghost. Gina, a centuries old witch, is his best friend. And Daisy, Duncan's bulldog, just happens to be a zombie. Odd man out seems to be Nick, a history teacher. He's a normal, living human. Duncan's latest case leads him to a rock band in Indianapolis called The Scarlet Tide. It doesn't take Duncan long to realize all of the band members are vampires. He sets out to destroy them, but runs into trouble with the charismatic leader of the band, Dominic Hunt. Duncan ends up under Hunt's psychic control, and is forced to examine his relationships with Robbie and Nick, as well as his attraction for Hunt. Can Robbie and Gina help Duncan break Hunt's psychic grip? Is there any hope the vampire can be destroyed once and for all?
The Scarlets: An Asylum Novella
by Madeleine RouxIn this chilling e-original story set in the world of Madeleine Roux's New York Times bestselling novel Asylum, which Publishers Weekly called "a strong YA debut," one teen's descent into the ranks of a secret society leaves him with a secret he'll have to take to his grave.When Dan and his friends meet Cal in Sanctum--the sequel to Asylum--their impression of the privileged New Hampshire College student is less than stellar. But Cal wasn't always the cold, sarcastic guy he is now. In this digital original story preceding the events of Sanctum, we meet Cal when he is experiencing college like any other kid with a group of close friends and a dad who piles on the pressure. Only, when the pressure starts getting to him and Cal accepts an invitation to meet a selective group of students and alumni known only as the Scarlets, the course of Cal's life changes forever. And the price of joining the Scarlets might be higher than he can pay.With plenty of twists, turns, and thrills, The Scarlets is an exhilarating installment in the Asylum series that can stand on its own for new readers or provide a missing piece of the puzzle for series fans.HarperTeen Impulse is a digital imprint focused on young adult short stories and novellas, with new releases the first Tuesday of each month.
Scarlet’s Three (Society of Supernatural Sleuths Series #1)
by Kailin GowMy name is Scarlet, and I live in strange times. The year is 1890, and Queen Victoria is our Queen. It is a glorious time, where we have steamships, inventions, and exploration. When I received a mysterious letter from my father's friend, Sherlock Holmes, I am whisked into a world of magic and mystery. A world I never knew exist, until I was able to discover devices from this world. The supernatural world. I am new to this world, but when I meet a handsome stranger one mysterious night, I am soon initiated into the heart of it. Commissioned to help solve a mystery. Turns out I have some gifts and talents. Needed for the Society of Supernatural Sleuths, and my fellow sleuths in this secret society happen to be the most handsome and intriguing men who can be cruel at times, bullying even with their liberties with me. One is an arrogant noble vampire from the most ancient of vampire royalty. The other is a fierce fae warrior. And the third is a handsome swordsman whose supernatural origins is still a mystery. These three are my tormentors but protectors, and we are the beginnings of The Society of Supernatural Sleuths. **Society of Supernatural Sleuths is a YA/NA paranormal fantasy 4-book Series, featuring Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, mystery, and steamy scenes appropriate for mature audiences at 17 and up.
Scars: An Unforgettable Psychological Thriller
by Dan ScottowThe wounds you can&’t see take the longest to heal in this modern gothic thriller from the bestselling author of Girl A and Damaged. In an isolated cottage on the banks of a Scottish loch, a reclusive couple take on a new live-in carer. As Lucy gets to know her employers, she realizes the house and the people in it aren&’t what they seem. Is the house haunted or is something far more sinister living within the walls? As secrets and lies begin to unravel, Lucy starts to question what is real. But one thing seems certain, if scars cannot heal, people will never forgive . . . Praise for Girl A &“A psychological thriller with a chill factor off the charts! . . . a real nail-biter.&” —The Eclectic Review &“Girl A has everything I look for in a book: dark psychological thriller, great storyline, and an unpredictable plot. I&’m not exaggerating when I say I couldn&’t put it down. This book is so well-written, with a plot that unravels bit by bit, just at the right times.&” —Joyful Antidotes &“The story flicks from present to past as it unfolds slowly and almost stalker-like . . . compelling, gritty, dark and twisted.&” —Sharon Beyond the Books &“Superbly written . . . Reading Girl A was like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several shocks and surprises along the way.&” —gingerbookgeek &“Fantastic! . . . what brilliant writing . . . A book full of suspense, thrills and drama.&” —The Comfy Chair Book Reviews
Scars on the Face of God
by Chris BauerA gruesome discovery—and an ancient evil—emerge in a Pennsylvania town . . . &“A brilliant novel.&” —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times–bestselling and Bram Stoker Award–winning author Prayers sometimes land on the Devil&’s ears . . . The year is 1964. A construction project in the town of Three Bridges, Pennsylvania, unearths an ancient sewer. Inside is a mystery dating to the nineteenth century: the hidden skeletons of countless infants. As the secrets of Three Bridges begin to surface, an ancient codex is discovered in the attic of a local orphanage. A bible containing writings in Lucifer&’s own hand. The parish priest and a church handyman set out to discover the truth. But a series of strange visions and horrifying tragedies begin, and the darkest secret of all becomes clear: The town of Three Bridges is marked, and the Devil is coming out to play.
Scarse Risorse
by Brendan Detzner Iacopo Di TragliaIl diavolo gioca a tennis con l'ultimo uomo a Chicago mentre un brontosauro incombe in lontananza. Un'anziana signora cieca crede di dar da mangiare alle papere. Un pezzo grosso dell'industria musicale viene meno all'immortalità e fa una confessione shoccante. Una ragazza dai denti affilati ed un eccellente senso dell'olfatto fa spesa in un negozio di alimentari, evitando la cioccolata. E quattordici altre ancora. "I racconti di Detzner fanno tutte le domande giuste e risponde ad abbastanza di esse da lasciarti fantasticare per giorni ... Se siete alla ricerca di brividi scadenti, cercate altrove. Questo è un autore che tratta paure scomode, che vi farà brancolare nell'ignoto ma, in qualche modo, vi colpirà personalmente." Derek Gettys, The Arson Club "....storie oniriche, apocalissi e tacite pazzie, sia piccole che grandi... se non siete familiari con le sue opere, queste diciotto storie sono una buona panoramica su cosa abbia fatto nel genere sempre flessibile horror." Michael Penkas, Black Gate
Scary Birthday to You! (Give Yourself Goosebumps #39)
by R. L. StineA weird entertainer throws a "horror birthday". If the reader chooses to open his or her presents, she or he is chased by crazed motorized toys. If the cake is chosen, watch out! It's crawling with bugs. This book is packed with 20 super-spooky endings.
Scary Dead Things
by Rick GualtieriThere are reasons we fear the night. He STILL isn't one of them. Bill Ryder, the trash-talking undead geek from Bill the Vampire, is back and about to find himself in a whole new world of side-splitting insanity. One of the most powerful vampires on the planet has given Bill a death sentence. Meanwhile, an immortal princess wants him for an entirely different purpose, one which makes his first issue seem almost preferable. All the while, new and powerful forces have begun to emerge from the shadows around him. Are they friend or foe? Knowing his luck, do you even have to ask? Bill's only hope is to marshal his friends, master his powers, and somehow prove that he's the scariest dead thing of them all. ********** Scary Dead Things (The Tome of Bill, part 2) is 80,000 words of foul-mouthed horror comedy by Rick Gualtieri, author of Bill the Vampire and Bigfoot Hunters.
Scary Godmother (Scary Godmother)
by Jill ThompsonIt's Halloween night, and it's up to Scary Godmother to show one little girl just how much fun spooky can be! Meet Hannah Marie, who, with the help of Scary Godmother, stands up to her mean-spirited cousin Jimmy and her fear of monsters on her first Halloween adventure with the big kids. Later, Hannah joins forces with Orson, the vampire boy, to unravel a mystery near and dear to their hearts. Some of Scary Godmother's closest (and most frightful) pals get in on the fun too, including Bug-A-Boo, the Boozle, and Skully Pettibone.• Four of Thompson's Eisner Award-winning, fully painted children's books are collected here, in their entirety, for the first time (Scary Godmother, The Revenge of Jimmy, The Mystery Date, and The Boo Flu). This deluxe edition also features some of the earliest concept designs for this haunting and imaginative series.• Thompson's Scary Godmother series resulted in a successful stage show and two animated specials shown on Cartoon Network, Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktakular and Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy.• "Jill Thompson's Scary Godmother is another of this comics maestro's knockout punches. Thompson delivers a series that shrugs off the censors like the dead weight they are and writes and draws directly at readers of all ages, all experience. Her work is always a delight, and much more: her craft, her precision, her delicious whimsy, all serve as a goad to the rest of us cartoonists to have as much fun as she's obviously enjoying, and to work our butts off as hard as she does. She only makes it look easy. That's the sign of a master."—Frank Miller• "A beautiful and ambitious piece of work."—Alex Ross• Eisner Award-winning series!
Scary Godmother Comic Book Stories (Scary Godmother)
by Jill ThompsonJill Thompson's award-winning children's series Scary Godmother—widely known from the Cartoon Network animated feature—is back with more entertainment for readers of all ages in this complete comic-book collection!This volume collects Scary Godmother: Ghoul's Out for Summer; Scary Godmother: Holiday Spooktakular; Scary Godmother: Bloody Valentine Special; Scary Godmother Activity Book; Scary Godmother: Wild about Harry #1–#3; Scary Godmother and Friends Ashcan; "Scary Godmother: Six Feet South of the Border" from Action Girl #13; a nineteen-page, full-color sketchbook section; and more!• "Scary Godmother and her friends are cheerful and reassuring, and their message is that monsters are really very nice, once you get to know them."—School Library Journal• "Jill Thompson's Scary Godmother is another of this comics maestro's knockout punches."—Frank Miller (Sin City)
Scary Godmother Omnibus
by Jill ThompsonThis complete omnibus collects every story from the Eisner Award-winning Scary Godmother series of kid's books and comics in one place for the first time.Enjoy this definitive collection of the hit series that has been adapted into two animated specials and a stage show, full of strange happenings, kind monsters, and Halloween adventures sure to delight and spook young and old alike!Includes the fully painted kid's books Scary Godmother, The Revenge of Jimmy, The Mystery Date, and The Boo Flu, as well as every comic-book story in the Scary Godmother canon and a sketchbook section featuring early concept art.
The Scary Library Shusher (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #5)
by Victor Rivas Andres MiedosoIt’s Desmond and Andres versus a spooky library shusher in the fifth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!It’s no surprise that the library is one of Desmond Cole’s favorite haunts. After all, it’s a place full of books about werewolves, UFOs, and things that go bump in the night. But since Kersville isn’t a normal town, why would it have a normal library? Especially when the undead are so well-read! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Scary Out There
by Jonathan MaberryMultiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry compiles more than twenty stories and poems--written by members of the Horror Writers Association--in this terrifying collection about worst fears.What scares you? Things that go bump in the night? Being irreversibly different? A brutal early death? The unknown? This collection contains stories and poetry by renowned writers such as R. L. Stine, Neal and Brendan Shusterman, and Ellen Hopkins--all members of the Horror Writers Association--about what they fear most. The stories include mermaids, ghosts, and personal demons, and are edited by Jonathan Maberry, multiple Bram Stoker award winner and author of the Rot & Ruin series.
Scary School #2: Monsters on the March
by Scott M. Fischer Derek The GhostAs winners of last year's Ghoul Games, the students of Scary School are off to Monster Forest. School may be scary, but the forest has a few frights of its own, including: Bearodactyls-so terrifying we can't even show you pictures of them Princess Zogette, the Monster King's toad-faced daughter, who falls for Charles Nukid . . . hard Captain Pigbeard, fearsome leader of the Monster-Pirates and Princess Zogette's fiancÉ (well, former fiancÉ, thanks to Charles) And when Zogette follows Charles to Scary School, the Monster King and Captain Pigbeard raise their armies and chase after her. But the monsters have no idea who-or what-they're dealing with. In this clever, funny sequel to the frighteningly hilarious Scary School, Charles, Penny Possum, Dr. Dragonbreath, and all the students and teachers prove that scary monsters are no match for Scary School!
Scary School #3: The Northern Frights
by Derek The GhostCharles Nukid and his friends--including new student Lattie, a tough ninja girl--take on their biggest challenge yet in this frighteningly funny addition to the Scary School series. When theyre chosen to attend Scream Academy as exchange students, theyll have to face: Rolf Meltington--the principal of Scream Academy and the abominable snowmanPolter-bears--part poltergeist, part polar bear . . . totally frighteningThe Headless Horseman--dont lose your head in his classBut theres something even scarier than going to school with yetis, ogres, and trolls: the Ice Dragon. As an ancient prophecy comes to pass, Charles finds himself destined to battle the monstrous Ice Dragon in order to save both Scream Academy and Scary School from destruction.
The Scary State of America
by Michael TeitelbaumAliens, ghosts, and monsters haunt the pages of this eerie trip around the Scary States of America. With Jason Specter--the nation's unofficial collector of all things paranormalÑas your guide meet the girl in Illinois who can start fires with her mind, the Skunk Ape of Florida that knocks victims flat with its stench, the mischievous Shadow People of Arkansas, the Jersey Devil, the extraterrestrials who take human organs as a souvenir of their trip to Washington, and the wailing ghost of a teenage girl trapped forever in an Oregon lighthouse. Some of these visitors from other worlds don't mean to hurt anyone . . . and some of them do. Warning: All of these stories are based on true events. Are you ready to face the terror in your state?
Scary Stories 3: Scary Stories 3: More Tales To Chill Your Bones; More Scary Storiess: To Tell In The Dark; Scary Stories: To Tell In The Dark (Scary Stories #3)
by Alvin SchwartzThe iconic anthology series of horror tales that's soon to be a highly anticipated feature film!Scary Stories 3 is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories 3 appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare!And don't miss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark!
Scary Stories Complete Set: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Scary Stories 3 (Scary Stories)
by Alvin SchwartzThe iconic anthology series of horror tales that's soon to be a highly anticipated feature film!The three Scary Stories books come together in this ebook collection to form a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends.Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.The ebooks in this collection feature Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories books. Read if you dare!Includes Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3.
Scary Stories for Young Foxes: The City (Scary Stories for Young Foxes #2)
by Christian McKay HeidickerFrom Christian McKay Heidicker, author of the Thieves of Weirdwood trilogy, comes the heart-stopping companion to the 2020 Newbery Honor recipient Scary Stories for Young Foxes, chronicling the adventures of three fox kits desperate to survive the terrors of a frightening new world.Fox kit O-370 hungers for a life of adventure, like those lived long ago by Mia and Uly. But on the Farm, foxes know only the safety of their wire dens and the promise of eternal happiness in the White Barn. Or so they’re told. When O-370 gets free of his cage, he witnesses the gruesome reality awaiting all the Farm’s foxes and narrowly escapes with his life.In a nearby suburb, young Cozy and her skulk are facing an unknown danger, one that hunts foxes. Forced to flee their den, they travel to a terrifying new world: the City. That’s where they encounter O-370, and where they’ll need to fight for their lives against mad hounds, killer robots, and the most dangerous of all creatures: humans.Award-winning author Christian McKay Heidicker once again surprises, delights, and terrifies with eight interconnected stories inspired by classic and modern horror tropes and paired with haunting illustrations from Junyi Wu.Prepare to be scared.
Scary Stories to Drive You Batty
by Devra Newberger SperegenFrom the book: Suddenly, a strange fluttering noise above my head caught my attention. "Do you hear that noise?" I asked, peering up into the darkness. "Yeah, it's the rain. It's really coming down hard." "No, not the rain. It's something else." I took a closer look, then gasped. "Jordan... the roof is moving!" Jordan flung back his head and stared at the roof. His eyes widened with fright. "The roof isn't moving," he cried. "There are bats up there!"
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (Scary Stories #1)
by Alvin SchwartzThe iconic anthology series of horror tales that's soon to be a highly anticipated feature film!Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare!And don't miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
by Alvin SchwartzStories of ghosts and witches, "jump" stories, scary songs, and modern-day scary stories.
Scary Summer (Goosebumps Graphix #3)
by R. L. StineWish that summer would never end? Not THIS Scary Summer! The third GB Graphix collection features acclaimed artists Dean Haspiel, Kyle Baker, and Ted Naifeh. Three hot, talented comic artists adapt these bestselling Goosebumps books into a cool new graphic format. Someone's creeping through the garden, doing nasty things! Dean Haspiel, a veteran of Batman and Justice League comics, knows just how to portray "The Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes." In his comic series like The Bakers and Plastic Man, Kyle Baker proves he's one funny artist, the perfect guy to draw a story about fun and games at camp--until "The Horror at Camp Jellyjam" is uncovered. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>