You run into an old acquaintance on a dark, winding road. Seems harmless enough—except something feels off. There’s a chill in the air that has nothing to do with the weather. And the longer you stay in his company, the stranger the world around you becomes. Vanishing bodies, memories that don’t line up, places that don’t look the way they should. Worst of all? You have no idea if any of it is real—or if someone is just playing tricks on your mind.

Series: Can Such Things Be?

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In the decadent court of King Famorgh, where luxury veils corruption and enchantments twist the will of men, the young cup-bearer Amalzain becomes the object of an ominous obsession. The princess Ulua, feared for her beauty and dark sorceries, sets her sights on him—yet her spells seem powerless against his guarded soul. As unseen horrors creep into his waking life and nightmares claw at his sanity, Amalzain must seek the wisdom of an ancient sorcerer before the city of Miraab is consumed by forces beyond mortal control.

Series: Zothique


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In the quiet Scottish village of Balweary, people talk—especially when the stern Reverend Murdoch Soulis takes in the eerie and much-gossiped-about Janet McClour as his housekeeper. The locals have their suspicions, but Soulis dismisses their fears as mere superstition… until strange things start happening. Shadows move where they shouldn’t, whispers drift through the night, and Janet herself seems, well—different. As an unnatural darkness closes in around the manse, the minister is forced to confront something far more terrifying than village rumors. A spine-chilling tale of folklore, fear, and things best left undisturbed, Thrawn Janet is Stevenson at his most unsettling.

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A journey through Italy in the shadow of rising Fascism—two travelers navigate winding roads, charming villages, and uneasy encounters. From dusty countryside paths to the bustling streets of Spezia, their brief encounters with locals reveal a nation in transition. With Hemingway’s signature sharp dialogue and understated tension, this story paints a vivid picture of a changing world, where hospitality and suspicion walk hand in hand.

Series: Men Without Women

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At John Mortonson's funeral, everything goes as expected—mourners offer condolences, the minister delivers his eulogy, and the widow weeps over her loss. But as the final notes of the hymn fade away, something happens that makes everyone recoil in horror. Ambrose Bierce, master of macabre and irony, invites you to a funeral that will not soon be forgotten…

Series: Can Such Things Be?

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Deep within the abandoned catacombs, among the shadows of forgotten kings, three warriors embark on a mission no one else dares to undertake. Their task—to retrieve the remains of an ancient ruler—seems merely distasteful at first, but the deeper they descend, the more they realize they are not alone. Among crumbling tombs and vacant thrones, something unspeakable lurks. What happened to the dead who once rested here? What secret do these ruins hold, untouched even by time? As the truth reveals itself, escape may no longer be an option…

Series: Zothique

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A chilling tale of psychical research gone wrong. Mr. Bessel, a researcher of paranormal phenomena, attempts a dangerous experiment in astral projection that spirals into a nightmare. When his spirit accidentally leaves his body, a malevolent entity from a shadowy parallel dimension takes control, unleashing chaos through the streets of London. Trapped between worlds, Bessel must find a way to reclaim his body and stop the destructive intruder before it's too late.

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An eccentric English gentleman, Phileas Fogg, undertakes the impossible - circumnavigating the globe in just 80 days. What begins as an extravagant wager at the distinguished Reform Club transforms into a breathtaking journey across continents and oceans. Accompanied by his newly hired French servant, Jean Passepartout, Fogg faces unpredictable obstacles and dangers, racing against time and battling the odds.

Will the meticulously planned expedition succeed? Can the methodical gentleman overcome the whims of nature, unreliable transportation, and unexpected complications? This classic adventure novel takes readers on a fascinating journey around the late 19th-century world, where every minute could determine the success of the entire endeavor.

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In the untamed heart of Asia, where ancient mountains guard dark secrets, Francis Xavier Gordon - known as El Borak - becomes entangled in a deadly intrigue. When his traveling companions reveal themselves as traitors and his loyal servant dies by their hand, Gordon embarks on a relentless pursuit through the most treacherous regions of the Hindu Kush.

His path of vengeance leads him to the legendary city of Yolgan - home to a mysterious devil-worshipping cult, where he encounters the beautiful Yasmeena, a goddess trapped in the golden cage of her own temple. In a land where gold mingles with blood and betrayal lurks around every mountain path, El Borak must face not only his enemies but also savage tribes, merciless nature, and his own limitations.

Series: El Borak


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In a small diner in Summit, two mysterious figures initiate a game that will shake the foundations of this quiet town. Their arrival disrupts the routine of a peaceful evening, and what begins as an innocent dinner order evolves into something far more sinister. At the heart of the story is Ole Andreson, a former heavyweight prizefighter who has become the target of ruthless Chicago criminals. Nick Adams, a young witness to the unfolding events, finds himself entangled in a dark tale that forces him to confront the brutal reality of the criminal underworld.

Series: Men Without Women

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