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In a tale of ancient evil, Bram Stoker creates a world of lurking horrors and bizarre denizens: a demented mesmerist, hellbent on mentally crushing the girl he loves; a gigantic kite raised to rid the land of an unnatural infestation of birds, and which receives strange commands along its string; and all the while, the great white worm slithers below, seeking its next victim.... Bram Stoker, creator of Dracula, is one of the most enduring and masterful influences on the literature of terror.

Hailey Piper presents Book 3 in the Worm and His Kings series.

Four years after the events of The Worm and His Kings, Donna Ashton ekes out a life far removed from her troubled past, only to be abducted one December night by a monster in man's skin. Held prisoner by operatives of a clandestine research facility and drugged into a sickened state, each day brings questioning and punishment. Escape should be possible when Donna faces only mortal hands this time, but the more she sees, the worse her mind splinters with horrific understanding.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Worm Ouroboros, a timeless fantasy novel from 1922. Join a young lord as he battles the formidable King Gorice for the freedom of his land, where unyielding mountains can only be scaled through sheer determination and the help of hippogriffs. Follow the journey of the great explorer Lord Gro, who finds himself ensnared in betrayal, and witness how innocent young women sometimes fall prey to the charms of wicked wizards. In this extraordinary realm, the heroes not only confront their challenges but also achieve their deepest desires. (Summary by ...

An ancient enemy stirs once more . . . Seal of the Worm is the tenth and final book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The Empire has vanquished its enemies at last, but at a terrible price. With her chief rival cast into the abyss, Empress...

Thomas Philips was a happy man who could afford to retire at the age of 45. Old grudges were forgotten; the past was a lucrative memory. He scarcely felt the pinprick in his neck, and by the time the hand closed over his mouth, it was too late to do anything about it.

From the haunted hills of Roman Britain to the sewers of occupied Warsaw … in the bloodied streets of Revolutionary Paris, and the anarchy World War II Shanghai … out of the wilds of America, India, Africa and Europe … down the long savage darkness of the centuries, monsters have fed upon us. They are shapeshifters, vampires, sorcerers and spirits—things named only in myth, and things for which we have no name. They are our demons, our reflections, our desires and our nightmares. And all too often, they are … only human.

Charity Mupanga, the resilient and maternal proprietor of Harrods International Bar (and Nightspot) faces her toughest challenge in Dizzy Worms, the final novel in Michael Holman’s acclaimed trilogy set in the African slum of Kireba. Faced with a Health and Safety closure, Charity has a week to appeal and the chances of success seem negligible: elections are imminent, and Kireba is due to become a showcase of President Josiah Nduka's "slum rehabilitation program", backed by gullible foreign donors.

The Lair of the White Worm was published in 1911, shortly before Bram Stoker’s death. Set in rural England, the novel follows Adam Salton, recently returned from Australia, who encounters a mysterious series of events, all of which seem to be connected to the legend of the white worm

The cast of cosmic characters: A prodigal worm, a telepathic, egotistical, totally unscrupulous little alien running away from his father becomes the biggest prize in the universe. Capture the slimy brat and win an entire planet! A cosmic hustler, an effete snob who ekes out a comfortable living as the president's son-in-law and perfects his reflexes with endless contests of cosmic pool, becomes the most important element in a delicate game of interspatial espionage - and the galaxy's prime target for assassination.

When Adam Salton returns from Australia to Derbyshire in rural England, he discovers a horrific truth. There is an ancient legend that a murderous giant white worm inhabits the countryside, and as his good friend Sir Nathaniel assures him, not all legends are mere myth.

The Lair of the White Worm is a horror novel by the Irish writer Bram Stoker. It was first published by Rider and Son of London in 1911 - the year before Stoker's death - with colour illustrations by Pamela Colman Smith. The story is based on the legend of the Lambton Worm. It has also been issued as The Garden of Evil.

Worms of the Earth is a dark fantasy story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1932. Set in the world of Roman-occupied Britain, the tale follows Bran Mak Morn, the last king of the Picts, as he seeks revenge against the oppressive Roman Empire. When a Roman official publicly tortures and humiliates one of Bran's people, the Pictish leader turns to an ancient, forbidden race— the Worms of the Earth— for help in exacting his vengeance.

Edgar Allan Poe, a pivotal figure in American literature, was not just an accomplished writer, editor, and literary critic; he was also a master of the macabre and the mysterious. Renowned for his haunting poetry and chilling short stories, Poe is celebrated as a key voice of Romanticism in the United States. He pioneered the detective fiction genre and made significant contributions to the early development of science fiction. Join us as we delve into the eerie and captivating world of Poes imagination. - Summary by Wikipedia

Join your humble Narrator for spine-chilling, soda-spilling scary stories. Shadows of the Worm creates One Hour Stories. Send in a prompt, and we will write a story based on that prompt within one single hour - no edits, no refinements, just raw horror stories straight from the Worm.

Who are the Wandering Worms you might ask? Well maybe you should ask the worms themselves!! Wandering Worms is a question and answer podcast where the hosts Jim and Jeff answer questions given to them by their listeners, the answers normally take a wild route through their wormy brains but eventually get to an answer (kind of).

Supernatural entities gather to watch humanity's play "of hopes and fears". They watch the mad folly of human life, controlled by dark forces humans can neither see nor understand. And in the end, all those lives in all those "plays" end the same.

Step into the haunting world of The Lair of the White Worm, a chilling horror novel by Bram Stoker, renowned for his classic work, Dracula. Published in 1911, this gripping tale follows Adam Salton, who receives a mysterious invitation from his great uncle in England, urging him to reconnect with his familys legacy. Upon arriving at Richard Saltons estate in Mercia, Adam becomes embroiled in a series of strange and inexplicable events. The enigmatic heir, Edgar Caswall, seems to be exerting a hypnotic influence over a local girl, while the alluring Arabella March appears to have her own ...

Mike Vendetti's mesmerizing voice brings "The Valley of the Worm" to life, capturing the essence of Howard's vivid characters and thrilling plot twists. Listeners will be transported to a world where swordplay and ancient beings collide in an epic battle for survival. Whether you're a fan of Fantasy Science Fiction or just looking for an exciting new adventure, "The Valley of the Worm" is sure to captivate and enthrall you from start to finish.

Welcome to the club! The book club that is. Hosted by two bookworms who share a passion for fantasy, YA, and other fiction genres, A Can of Bookworms offers a storytelling experience and deep dives into new reads and favorites, alike. In the hustle and bustle of life, sometimes it’s hard to find the time in your day to sit down and curl up with a good book, so whether you are reading along or listening on the go, ACOB gots you covered!