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The Curse of the Dead Man's Diamond
by Christyne MorrellIn this middle-grade mystery, eleven year old Charlie moves from NYC to Florida only to find herself in the haunted Winklevoss Manor. To her surprise, she's not alone—she's joined by three mischievous ghosts cursed for snatching a dead man's diamond.After twelve-year-old Charlie moves from New York City to sweaty, sticky Florida, she&’ll do anything to get back home.Even if it involves ghosts.Winklevoss Manor, Charlie&’s new house, is a towering Victorian mansion famous for one thing—it&’s haunted. Three ghosts—Ada, Arthur, and Guff—live there, and not by choice. They&’re trapped, cursed for stealing a dead man&’s diamond. A diamond that, just like the ghosts, is still in the house. And this gets Charlie thinking. . .Maybe if she can find the diamond and sell it, Charlie&’s family could have enough money to move back to the city. But lifting the curse isn&’t that simple, especially when she&’s pitted against the school bully and three unruly spirits. It&’s frightening to think about, but what if the only way to get rid of the ghosts and curses is by doing what Charlie fears the most—confronting the past that haunts her?
Curse of the Full Moon
by James LowderTHE BEAST STALKS THE NIGHT!The change comes on with startling speed. Moonlight transforms the kindly stranger into something else--something wild, vicious and beyond the reach of reason. The curse has taken hold. From dark urban alleys and fog-shrouded heaths to unsettling futurescapes and fantastic realms, the battle against the beast within creates heroes or horrors. Only the light of the full moon reveals which it is that you face: your savior or your doom. Curse of the Full Moon presents a remarkable collection of works that examine the legend of the werewolf from a wide variety of insightful and inventive perspectives. With stories from world-renowned voices in horror and fantasy such as: Peter S. Beagle Ramsey Campbell Jonathan Carroll Nancy A. Collins Charles de Lint Harlan Ellison Neil Gaiman Barb Hendee Joe R. Lansdale Tanith Lee Ursula K. Le Guin George R. R. Martin Michael Moorcock Gene Wolfe and many more
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (Classic Goosebumps #6)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!Gabe just got lost--in a pyramid. One minute, his crazy cousin Sari was right ahead of him in the pyramid tunnel. The next minute, she'd disappeared.But Gabe isn't alone. Someone else is in the pyramid, too. Someone. Or some thing.Gabe doesn't believe in the curse of the mummy's tomb. But that doesn't mean the curse isn't real. Does it?Now with all-new bonus materials including a Q&A with the author and more!
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (Goosebumps #5)
by R. L. StineGabe just got lost-- in a pyramid. One minute, his crazy cousin Sari was right ahead of him in the pyramid tunnel. The next minute, she'd disappeared. But Gabe isn't alone. Someone else is in the pyramid, too. Someone. Or some thing. Gabe doesn't believe in the curse of the mummy's tomb. But that doesn't mean that the curse isn't real. Does it?
Curse of the Reaper: A Novel
by Brian McAuleyScream meets The Shining in this page-turning horror tale about an aging actor haunted by the slasher movie villain he brought to life.Decades after playing the titular killer in the 80s horror franchise Night of the Reaper, Howard Browning has been reduced to signing autographs for his dwindling fanbase at genre conventions. When the studio announces a series reboot, the aging thespian is crushed to learn he&’s being replaced in the iconic role by heartthrob Trevor Mane, a former sitcom child-star who&’s fresh out of rehab. Trevor is determined to stay sober and revamp his image while Howard refuses to let go of the character he created, setting the stage for a cross-generational clash over the soul of a monster. But as Howard fights to reclaim his legacy, the sinister alter ego consumes his unraveling mind, pushing him to the brink of violence. Is the method actor succumbing to madness or has the devilish Reaper taken on a life of its own?In his razor-sharp debut novel, film and television writer Brian McAuley melds wicked suspense with dark humor and heart. Curse of the Reaper is a tightly plotted thriller that walks the tightrope between the psychological and the supernatural, while characters struggling with addiction and identity bring to light the harrowing cost of Hollywood fame.
Curse of the Rogue (Crescent Coven Trilogy #3)
by S. Lawrence Rebecca HamiltonOdette won the battle against La Magie, but as any soldier knows, one battle doesn’t win the war. Odette’s dreams of a happily ever after soon turn into a nightmare when more deaths end up on her doorstep and the people of her city are threatened. An unknown threat is stalking the supernatural community while hunting Odette and her friends, and as the threat grows and dormant magic awakens, loyalties are tested.Odette must be stronger and wield more powerful magic than ever before, but even with her friends by her side, will it be enough to navigate her new role? And as old gods show up, they will all soon have to ask themselves:Are the gods there to help…or hurt?Fans of Alice Hoffman and Charlaine Harris will love the magic and mystery of this urban fantasy slow burn romance.One-click today to discover if one small coven has what it takes to overcome evil.
Curse of the Shadow (Crescent Coven Trilogy #2)
by Rebecca Hamilton S. LawrenceWith the darkest coven of New Orleans growing their powers, no one is safe.Odette and her allies barely managed to stay alive by embracing the gifts given to them by the Goddess, but La Magie is bolder and more vicious. More supernaturals are dying, and everyone is looking to Odette for help, but if Crescent Coven calls on the aid of the ancestors, they might be surprised by the help that comes.When Jasper Doyle leaves the safety of his home, pulled to a city he’s never been to by a force he doesn’t understand, the image of a woman sears into his mind, and his magic calls for her… But New Orleans is a magical battlefield, and the war being fought in the shadows is not just for this woman, but for all of their lives. With the help of a sexy werewolf, a tantalizing warlock, and an enticing vampire, Odette readies herself for the fight of her life, with no promise it will be enough to win the war…Fans of Alice Hoffman and Charlaine Harris will love the magic and mystery of this urban fantasy slow burn romance.One-click today to discover if one small coven has what it takes to overcome evil.
Curse of the Swamp Monster: An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters (The Glitch Force #2)
by Megan MillerThe second book in the all-new Glitch Force series for Minecrafters!The Glitch Force: Three kids interested in Minecraft. There&’s Duncan, a genius redstoner, Miranda, a sharpshooter with encyclopedic knowledge of Minecraft, and Zed, an expert builder with a prankster heart. Oh, and Duncan happens to a genius at repurposing his scientist mother's quantum electronic gizmos. When he happens to find a quantum glitch in the Minecraft programming code, it creates an opening for the three kids to visit Minecraft worlds FOR REAL. The problem is, the glitch technology isn't quite stable yet, and dangerous anomalies in their new world threaten their ability to return home. They will have to repair each world before they have any chance of returning to reality. There&’s rumor of a major anomaly in a swamp in Sector Z-D71508, and the Glitch Force must investigate. Everything looks normal, until nighttime, when a bubbling green ooze begins to seep from the swamp, infecting everything it touches. But Miranda, Zed, and Duncan&’s efforts to contain it only make the problem worse—The green slime solidifies and mutates into an enormous hostile mob that engulfs everything in its path. But is this green swamp monster the real enemy? A frog tornado, a pack of hissing feral cats, and a hidden trove of deadly potions suggest that the anomaly is more complicated than they imagined.
The Curse of the Were-Hyena (Monstertown Mysteries #1)
by Bruce HaleWhat do you do when your favorite teacher starts turning into a were-hyena? a) Flee in terror? b) Try to cure him? c) Bring him carrion snacks? Mr. Chu, the coolest teacher ever, has developed some very unusual habits, like laughing hysterically for no reason, sniffing people's homework, and chasing chickens. When best friends Carlos and Benny decide to find out what's happening to him, they get caught up in some moonlight madness. And it looks like just the beginning of the weirdness that has arrived in the town of Monterrosa. . . . This first entry in a silly, sassy, and suspenseful new series will leave readers howling with laughter.
The Curse of the Werepenguin (Werepenguin #1)
by Allan Woodrow"Young Frankenstein meets The Princess Bride in the most hysterically hilarious book I've read in years."--Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling authorAll orphan Bolt Wattle has ever wanted was to find his true family. When a mysterious baron in far-off Brugaria sends for Bolt, he wonders if he's getting closer to finding his long-lost parents. But Baron Chordata appears to be a twelve-year-old boy who wears tuxedos all the time, shouts at everyone, and forbids Bolt from asking questions. Things couldn't get any worse . . . until midnight, when the Baron bites Bolt and turns him into a half boy, half penguin. Then things really couldn't get worse-- nope, wait, they get a lot worse. With the help and hindrance of a plucky girl who just might be the world's greatest bandit, a whale cult led by a man whose weapon is a stale loaf of French bread, and a sinister but friendly fortune-teller who can't stop cackling, Bolt's on a quest to reverse the curse, return to human form, and stop the Baron from taking over the country of Brugaria with his army of mind-controlled penguins in what might be the weirdest--and funniest--middle-grade novel you've ever read.
Curse of the Wish Eater (Frightville #2)
by Mike FordWelcome to Frightville... one-stop shopping for all your fears!Frightville is a store with a toy for anyone's wish list. Or so it seems. . .Max's new chattering teeth toy was advertised as a Wish Eater: "Able to grant any wish!" But after annoying siblings are wished away, can they be wished back?
The Curse on Spectacle Key
by Chantel AcevedoA sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home . . . only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family’s history in the process. This new middle grade standalone mystery from the author of the Muse Squad series is perfect for fans of Doll Bones and The Girl and the Ghost!Frank Fernandez’s family never stays in one place for long. His parents renovate unusual buildings and turn them into homes, which means the family moves—a lot. This makes it hard for bookish Frank to make friends. So when his parents announce they’re moving to Spectacle Key, Florida, to live in a lighthouse—this time for good!—Frank is thrilled.But Spectacle Key isn’t the perfect forever home they'd imagined. The lighthouse is falling apart. There are knocks on the door—but no one is there—and mysterious sighs and sniffles from nowhere. There’s even a creepy doll that seems to move on its own. Could Spectacle Key be haunted?Then one day while exploring, Frank meets a girl in old-fashioned clothes, with no memory of who she is. What she does know, though, is that the island is under a curse—and she needs Frank’s help to figure out how to lift it. But what if learning the truth about Spectacle Key means losing the first real friend he’s ever had?
The Cursed (Vampire Huntress Legend, #9)
by L. A. BanksThe Chairman has been slaughtered, along with Hell's first almost-successful attempt at creating an Anti-Christ, using Carlos Rivera's body-double. Dante's son has also been vanquished. Now the evil Lilith sits on Dante's old throne, a prize won in her negotiations with Cain. She is the Vampire Council's new Chairwoman and Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. All Lilith needs is Damali's newly discovered angelic powers to allow her evil progeny to walk through the veil between worlds and usher in the true Anti-Christ. Damali and her crew enter a desperate race against time to stop Lilith even if doing so brings the Neteru Councils out of the clouds and into the Biblical Holy Lands and kicks off the Armageddon.
The Cursed: A Vampire Huntress Legend (Vampire Huntress Legend Series #9)
by L. A. BanksFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of The Wicked comes a walk on the wild side with the ninth novel in the popular Vampire Huntress Legend series.The Chairman has been killed and now Lilith, Satan’s Consort, sits on the vampire throne as the Vampire Council’s new Chairwoman. She raises all the dark covens—calling every major dark witch and warlock to do her bidding. Her goal is to distract the team members, while the unborn heir to the Dark Realms awaits his own birth. All Lilith needs now is Damali’s newly discovered angelic powers to make that come to pass. That will allow her evil progeny to walk through the veil between worlds and take his throne as the true Anti-Christ.Damali and her crew race to stop Lilith. However, raising not only the dark covens, but all vampires that had not been slain by Damali, puts the world out of balance and kicks off the Armageddon.“This end of days scenario is a wild amalgam of Christianity, vampire lore, world myth, functional morality, street philosophy and hot sex . . . As long as neither the world nor the series is ending, fans couldn’t ask for more.” —Publishers Weekly
Cursed: Beholder 2 (Beholder Ser. #1)
by Christina BauerMost days, Elea couldn't care less about having Necromancer magick. Who needs to conjure skeletons and sprits when you're a farm girl? Elea only uses her powers to speed up chores and scare off suitors. Everything changes when the evil Necromancer Tsar curses Elea. Now, she only has five years left before she burns as a ghost, tortured for all eternity. They say there's nothing she can do, but Elea disagrees. She decides to embrace her Necromancer powers, train as a magickal assassin, and kill the Tsar... All before his curse kills her. Impossible as it may sound, Elea thinks she has it in the bag, but then everything goes horribly wrong. That's when a handsome mage named Rowan steps up to help. Elea wants an ally, but she doesn't need all the mixed-up feelings that come along with Rowan's crooked smile. An assassination mission is no time to fall in love, but Elea's heart may have other ideas...
Cursed
by Lisa ChildsIs the FBI agent her protector-or greatest threat? Again and again, the people Maria cares about are turning up dead. Hanged, crushed, drowned. And in spite of all her powers, Maria can't seem to protect them. All she can do is keep away from the ones she loves the most-and hope that the witch hunter doesn't find them, too. Because the hunter could be anyone-even Seth Hughes, the brooding FBI agent who claims to be investigating Maria for murder. From the moment they meet, the intense connection she feels with Seth tells her that their destinies are bound together...somehow. As the hunter claims another victim and zeroes in on Maria, can she risk getting close to Seth?
The Cursed
by Heather GrahamA haunted house in Key West Hannah O'Brien, who grew up in the house and now runs it as a B and B, has always had a special ability to see a pair of resident ghosts. But when a man is murdered in the alley behind her place, she's dismayed when his spirit appears, too, asking for help. FBI agent Dallas Samson has a passionate interest in the murder, since the victim's a colleague whose death is connected to the smuggling ring known as Los Lobos-the wolves. Now Dallas is even more committed to chasing them down.... Unaware that Dallas has certain abilities of his own, Hannah calls her cousin Kelsey O'Brien, a member of the FBI's Krewe of Hunters, an elite unit of paranormal investigators. The present-day case is linked to a historical mystery involving salvagers, a curse and a sunken ship. Danger and desire bring Hannah and Dallas together, but to survive, they have to solve the mysteries of the past-and stay alive long enough to solve the crimes of the present!
Cursed: An Anthology
by Christina Henry Neil Gaiman Karen Joy FowlerTwenty curses, old and new, from bestselling fantasy authors such as Neil Gaiman, Karen Joy Fowler, Christina Henry, M.R. Carey and Charlie Jane Anders.ALL THE BETTER TO READ YOU WITHIt's a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents... Here you'll find unique twists on curses, from fairy tale classics to brand-new hexes of the modern world - expect new monsters and mythologies as well as twists on well-loved fables. Stories to shock and stories of warning, stories of monsters and stories of magic.TWENTY TIMELESS FOLKTALES, NEW AND OLDNEIL GAIMANJANE YOLENKAREN JOY FOWLERM.R. CAREYCHRISTINA HENRYCHRISTOPHER GOLDENTIM LEBBONMICHAEL MARSHALL SMITHCHARLIE JANE ANDERS JEN WILLIAMSCATRIONA WARD JAMES BROGDENMAURA McHUGH ANGELA SLATTERLILLITH SAINTCROWCHRISTOPHER FOWLERALISON LITTLEWOODMARGO LANAGAN
Cursed at Dawn: A Romantic Mystery (The Blackbird Trilogy #3)
by Heather GrahamA paranormal mystery spin-off of the Krewe of Hunters series by bestselling author Heather Graham.When serial killers run rampant across Europe it&’s up to Blackbird, the Krewe of Hunters&’ international operatives, to stop them.Dracula lives—and he&’s hunting for his bride.Vampires may not walk among us, but FBI agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter know real monsters exist. They&’ve witnessed firsthand the worst humankind has to offer. They&’re still catching their breaths after the apprehension of two such monstrous killers when they&’re met with horrific news: Stephan Dante, the self-proclaimed king of the vampires, has escaped from prison, followed only by a trail of blood.All too familiar with Dante&’s cruelty, Della and Mason know the clock is ticking. But as Dante claims more victims, a chilling message arrives. The vampire killer seeks his eternal bride—Della herself. Playing into Dante&’s desires might be the only way to stop the carnage once and for all, assuming they can outwit him. Della is confident the agents have the upper hand, but Mason knows every gamble runs the risk of not paying off, and this time, the consequences could be deadly.The Blackbird TrilogyBook 1: Whispers at DuskBook 2: Secrets in the DarkBook 3: Cursed at Dawn
Cursed Bloodline
by Baron De Pretto"I am the King. The last heir of a millenary dynasty of kings and emperors. The most powerful man alive on earth. Yet I feel helpless to fight the disease that wounds my subjects and corrupts their souls. My legacy and even the lives of my own family are in danger and I can do nothing to stop it. I believe I am closer than ever to my sanity being twisted for good and succumbing to the curse of my lineage. If that were to happen, it would be the end, and chaos would take over the Realm. Only you can save me, my love, save us all. But if you abandon me, what will happen to all of us?"
Cursed Bunny: Stories
by Bora ChungFINALIST FOR THE 2023 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN TRANSLATED LITERATUREA wildly original debut from a rising star of Korean literature—surreal, chilling fables that take on the patriarchy, capitalism, and the reign of big tech with absurdist humor and a (sometimes literal) bite. Pre-order YOUR UTOPIA, the new book written by Bora Chung and translated by Anton Hur, coming February 2024! From an author never before published in the United States, Cursed Bunny is unique and imaginative, blending horror, sci-fi, fairy tales, and speculative fiction into stories that defy categorization. By turns thought-provoking and stomach-turning, here monsters take the shapes of furry woodland creatures and danger lurks in unexpected corners of everyday apartment buildings. But in this unforgettable collection, translated by the acclaimed Anton Hur, Chung&’s absurd, haunting universe could be our own. &“The Head&” follows a woman haunted by her own bodily waste. &“The Embodiment&” takes us into a dystopian gynecology office where a pregnant woman is told that she must find a father for her baby or face horrific consequences. Another story follows a young monster, forced into underground fight rings without knowing his own power. The titular fable centers on a cursed lamp in the shape of a rabbit, fit for a child&’s bedroom but for its sinister capabilities. No two stories are alike, and readers will be torn whether to race through them or savor Chung&’s wit and frenetic energy on every page. Cursed Bunny is a book that screams to be read late into the night and passed on to the nearest set of hands the very next day. &“Like the work of Carmen Maria Machado and Aoko Matsuda, Chung&’s stories are so wonderfully, blisteringly strange and powerful that it's almost impossible to put Cursed Bunny down.&” ―Kelly Link, bestselling author of Get In Trouble
Cursed Contact: Division of Special Abilities II (Division of Special Abilities #2)
by Stefania GilImagine that one day, you think you’re in a dream where you’re the killer and you’re stopped by the police right when the victim’s life is hanging by a thread, and all the evidence points to you. Imagine that, as they arrest you and you’re overcome with fear, you want to wake up but you can’t, because you’re not in a dream. You’re living it all in real time. From a very young age Dakota Grant understood that she had abilities distinguishing her from other people, making her the perfect target for rejection for being ‘different’. But Dakota uses this rejection to become stronger and reach the important position of Special Agent that she always dreamed of. She knew her entrance in the FBI could help her find more people like herself, with significant differences that made them special. She couldn’t be the only one, and she was convinced that once she found them, she would find a way for those different ones to save the world from evil. And everything seemed to be working out until Zaccaria Romano, one of the external consultants on her new team, starts to live between dreams and reality, committing acts that soon make him the most wanted killer in recent months. Will Dakota be able to get to the bottom of what’s going on? Will Zaccaria return to normal, free of all blame?
Cursed Cruise: A Horror Hotel Novel
by Victoria Fulton Faith McClarenFrom the authors of Horror Hotel, called "fast-paced and freaky" by #1 NYT bestselling author Kendare Blake, comes another addictive YA horror about a group of teen ghost hunters who are invited to travel onboard a haunted historic cruise ship.All aboard...After their fateful stay at the Hearst Hotel, the Ghost Gang is back with more spooks and more subscribers. They&’ve been invited to record onboard the RMS Queen Anne, a transatlantic luxury ocean liner with a colorful past of violent deaths of hundreds of passengers—souls that bought a one-way ticket to the afterlife (and never disembarked).When Chrissy, Chase, Kiki, and Emma board the ship, they have a funny feeling they&’ve been sucked into a ghostly time warp—a theory that takes a frightening turn when Chrissy goes missing on the first night.Unbeknownst to the rest of the group, Chrissy has been sucked into another time by a passenger who wants the Ghost Gang to know her untimely death was not an accident and the perpetrator is still alive—and on board this ship.
Cursed Fate
by Victoria SmithEvil has invaded Taylor Reed's life, and now her only chance is to rely on the help of ex-demon hunter, Ben Jones. They have their work cut out for them ... not only do they have to end a family curse, but to win Taylor's freedom and save her life, they'll have to fight their growing mutual attraction. Is the love between a retired hunter and a reluctant witch strong enough to thwart a centuries-old evil? Find out in Victoria Smith's new paranormal romance, Cursed Fate.When artist and occasional witch Taylor Reed finds her ex-husband murdered in her kitchen, she denies what she really saw. Fearing the ominous presence will make her its next victim, she runs--right into Ben Jones.Ben is a retired demon hunter, and though he's left his former life behind, he's compelled to help Taylor find answers and stop the demon hunting her. That's not all he's compelled to do...A family curse, a binding ritual neither knew they were part of, and a demon who can't be stopped unless Taylor and Ben resist their feelings--Cursed Fate is a journey of survival, and proof true love really can conquer all.Content Notes: Sweet, Paranormal, Hauntings, Magic, Witches, Suspense
The Cursed Key: A New Adult Urban Fantasy Romance Novel (The Cursed Key Trilogy #1)
by Miranda Brock Rebecca HamiltonA forgotten past, a dark mage, and an unyielding curse.Another team beat free-spirited archaeologist Olivia Perez to the dig of a lifetime, and now she’s left with the choice to wait for scraps or brave a dangerous, dusty tomb in hopes of finding other priceless artifacts. Her reward? A mysterious key she has no idea is cursed. Soon, Olivia realizes she’s brought home more than just an ancient rarity.Malevolent visions begin to plague her. Unnerved by what they reveal, she casts away the key…unknowingly placing it into the waiting hands of a dark mage bent on destruction. Only when a shifter agent from the Paranormal Intelligence and Tracking Organization arrives searching for the key does Olivia realize what a huge mistake she’s made. Forced to team up with the ill-tempered shifter, her journey to reclaim the cursed key leads down a twisting path of dark histories, dangerous magic, and deadly obstacles. But Olivia’s efforts to take back the ancient relic before the dark mage can destroy the lives of humans, shifters, witches, and fae alike are thwarted by her own dark past…and a price steeper than what she’s willing to pay.Fans of Tomb Raider and Ilona Andrews will love the blend of urban fantasy, magical adventure, and paranormal romance in THE CURSED KEY from Miranda Brock and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Hamilton!Scroll up and one click to start this slow burn urban fantasy romance adventure!