“You like it darker? Fine, so do I,” writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel “the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind,” and in You Like It Darker, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again.“Two Talented Bastids” explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymo...

It’s been twenty years since Detective Chelsey Calhoun’s sister vanished when they were teenagers, and ever since she’s been searching: for signs, for closure, for other missing girls. But happy endings are rare in Chelsey’s line of work.Then a glimmer: local teenager Ellie Black, who disappeared without a trace two years earlier, has been found alive in the woods of Washington State.But something is not right with Ellie. She won’t say where she’s been, or who she’s protecting, and it’s up to Chelsey to find the answers. She needs to get to the bottom of what happened to Ellie: for herself, and for the memory of her sister, but mostly for the next girl who could be taken—an...

In this atmospheric thriller set at a luxury memoir-writing workshop on the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, a grieving mother goes undercover to investigate her daughter’s mysterious death.Rose, the mother of twentysomething aspiring writer Jules, has waited three months for answers about her daughter’s death. Why was she swimming alone when she feared the water? Why did she stop texting days before she was last seen? When the official investigation rules the death an accidental drowning, the body possibly lost forever in Central America’s deepest lake, an unsatisfied Rose travels to the memoir workshop herself. She hopes to draw her own conclusion—and find closure. Whe...

Globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth delivers a breathtaking fantasy featuring an unusual friendship, an epic love story, and a galaxy-sweeping adventure.#1 New York Times bestseller * Wall Street Journal bestseller * USA Today bestseller * #1 IndieBound bestsellerPraise for Carve the Mark:“Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent.” —VOYA (starred review)“Roth offers a richly imagined, often brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core.” —ALA BooklistCyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth have grown up in enemy countries locked in a long-standing fight for...

Charlie Davis, a troubled high schooler, has moved to the small town of Fairhaven Pines. He wants to settle into his new home, but terrifying nightmares make that impossible. In these nightmares, a mysterious woman begs him for help. After this woman is found dead, Charlie realizes he needs to bring her kidnappers to justice or be haunted by her ghost until he goes insane.

 

With the help of his friends, Charlie learns more about the ghost haunting him and the events leading to her death. With each new clue, the mystery grows darker and the threats become a lot more real. Will Charlie put this haunting to rest or will the darkness of loss consume him first?

Nazi Germany rules from the western coastline of France to the Urals in Russia. Darkness has descended over the continent, with uncounted millions marched into extermination camps or forced to labour for the greater good of Nazi Germany, while Hitler and his followers reshape Europe to suit themselves. Old towns and cities are demolished so they can be rebuilt in the Nazi style, vast numbers of people are relocated to create room for German settlers, and freedom is a fading dream. There are eyes and ears everywhere, and none dare speak for fear of being disappeared …The Reich appears invincible. The German Army has bested all its foes, the German Air Force is deploying newer and better jet...

Princess Zaria Kozvork

When King Bikaan died, the vultures were at Princess Zaria’s door. The only way to save her kingdom and protect her people from a neighbouring tyrant king was to seek help from the Chieftain of Lygar.

Her problems go from bad to worse when the Chieftain imprisons her, claiming she is his ‘mate’.

 

Vołcov - Lygar Pack Alpha

Not wanting to embroil his pack between two kingdoms’ war, Vołcov ignored the Princess’s letter requesting assistance. When she comes seeking a meeting with him in person, he realises that not only is she an Omega, but his mate.

Her resistance is futile. She will be bound to him as the laws of nature dictate.

Embark on a transformative journey with Swami Giriraj's "The Ethereal Visionary," where the mystical arts of astral sight open the door to profound spiritual experiences and the power of manifestation. This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the process of awakening your third eye to explore the astral realm, enhance self-awareness, and harness your inner potential.In this book, you will discover:Fundamental Concepts: Understand the basics of the astral realm, its significance across various cultures, and its role in modern spirituality.Practical Techniques: Learn how to prepare physically, mentally, and spiritually to activate and enhance your astral sight through meditation...

Explore the profound mysteries of the afterlife in Swami Giriraj's enlightening new work, "Life After Death: A Journey Beyond the Known." This compelling book delves into the diverse cultural, religious, philosophical, and scientific perspectives on what comes after death, offering a rich tapestry of beliefs that span from ancient civilizations to modern scientific theories.Swami Giriraj, a revered spiritual mentor guided by his deep connection with Goddess Kali, brings together a unique blend of wisdom from the world’s major religions, groundbreaking scientific research into consciousness, and his own spiritual insights to challenge and expand our understanding of the afterlife. Through t...

Connor O'Brien, el conde de Killarney, siempre ha sido un hombre solitario. En su niñez no tuvo amigos y pasada su adolescencia tuvo que hacerse cargo de los negocios familiares, cuidar de sus arrendatarios y de su castillo, del que se siente tan orgulloso. No cambiaría de él ni una sola piedra, pero al parecer alguien tiene otros planes.Becca, ha vuelto al pueblo donde nació en Irlanda, después de muchos años. Tenía una carrera prometedora como decoradora de interiores en Londres, pero su madre enferma la necesita. Por suerte, la condesa viuda de Killarney le ha conseguido trabajo, redecorar el lúgubre castillo que su hijo parece mantener en la época medieval.Cuando Connor vuelve d...