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The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi
From the moment she hatched, it was clear that Demelza was different from her sisters. She didn’t
Out of the Past, Tales of Haunting History edited by Aaron Worth
We have a fascination with the past. Life has the appearance of being simpler without the
Witchborne by Rachel Grosvenor
Witchborne is set in the small town of Locklear, in a world that resembles medieval Western society
Shattered Reality . Call of Cthulhu Scenario Anthology
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The Flesh King by Richard Kadrey
Something stalks the streets of New York, and all that remains of its victims are their bones and
The Haunted Vintage Marjorie Bowen
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