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Kennen Sie das Gefühl teuflischer Besessenheit, das in Tag- und Nachtträumen Besitz von seinen Opfern ergreift? Der Todesatem von Dämonen der Dunkelheit streift warmes, sterbliches Fleisch. Kalter Hauch des Verderbens erschüttert den Lebenswillen. Der Gedanke an die Nacht wird zur Qual. Im Halbdunkel streichelt eine verborgene Hand den willigen Körper, ein unwirklicher Kuss, ein Atemzug erregt die Fantasie. Die verschwommene Grenze des Bewusstseins wird hinweggeschwemmt von einem Gefühl des Entsetzens und der Gier. Übernatürliche Kräfte entfachen ein todbringendes Inferno erotischer Sündhaftigkeit. Dies ist das Gefühl, das sich Ihrer beim Lesen dieser meisterhaften Horror-Storys bemächtigen wird... Eine Anthologie der Superlative – ein Festschmaus für jeden Horror-Fan! Mit Erzählungen von Marion Zimmer Bradley, Theodore Sturgeon, J. Sheridan La Fanu, Jerome Bixby, Algernon Blackwood, Robert Hitchens, Robert Bloch und Winston March. »Faszinierend und erregend.« - Ira Levin, Autor von ROSEMARIES BABY

Laura and Monique were cousins and, in childhood, had been as close as twins. So when Monique's husband, the Comte de Montigny, came to Laura and asked her to impersonate Monique in order to protect Monique's child, she agreed. His story of Monique's disappearance and suicide, however, did not sound like the actions of the cousin Laura had known, and the rest of Monique's family reacted with odd hostility to "Monique's" reappearance. As "accidents" threatened the child, the Comte, and Laura herself, Laura didn't know what to believe or whom to trust. But she feared that Monique had been murdered--and that she would be next.

Set in a strict intergalactic society where humans and nonhumans are sharply divided, the story follows a protagonist preparing to board a starship. The narrative hints at the complexities of identity and pride, especially through the character of the Terran captain of the Vesta, who navigates the expectations of his role within the Empire's merchant forces. Themes of belonging and the tension between species are central as the protagonist grapples with these societal divisions.

The saga of two kingdoms, divided by bitter history and present-day suspicions, one armed with devastating power and the other determined to overcome it, no matter what the price. Can love and resourcefulness overcome even the overwhelming power of a Thunderlord? A follow-up to The Ages of Chaos omnibus, Thunderlord is a brand-new novel of the genre-bending Darkover universe, expanded by Marion Zimmer Bradley's collaborator Deborah J. Ross.

The story revolves around a mysterious and ageless man who appears youthful and charming, yet carries the weight of a long and perilous existence. As he navigates the complexities of his past, a question looms: will the woman he encounters be the one to pose the ultimate threat to his existence, potentially leading him to eternal damnation? The narrative explores themes of danger, temptation, and the consequences of their connection.

Set on Mars, a mysterious city known as Xanadu remains untouched and hidden behind impenetrable mountains. Discovered by a space drifter three decades ago, this cloistered metropolis has eluded human exploration, sparking intrigue and curiosity. The narrative promises an exploration of the unknown, as the protagonist seeks to uncover the secrets of a place that has remained isolated from the world.

The narrative explores the protagonist's haunting dreams where she experiences a surreal connection with nature, characterized by whispering winds and mysterious voices. As she grapples with illness and delirium, she becomes increasingly aware of a voice reassuring her that the wind will care for Robin if she succumbs. This interplay between reality and the dream world creates a haunting atmosphere, emphasizing themes of survival, the bond with nature, and the struggle between life and death.

Set against the backdrop of the Catskill mountains, the narrative explores the contrast between the perceived modernity of the countryside and its untamed wilderness. Despite the presence of highways and factories, the story reveals a landscape rich with wildlife, including deer, rabbits, wolves, and lynxes. It emphasizes the deep connection between the farms and the surrounding woods, highlighting the enduring presence of nature in a seemingly settled environment.

A dark planet and its alien race hold a secret that must be discovered before Earth and the rest of the solar system is destroyed

Court life for prince Gareth Elhalyn, grandson of the legendary Regis Hastur, has become unbearable. In a desperate attempt to escape, Gareth appeals to his powerful grandmother, Linnea, and with her blessings, disguises himself and travels to the barbarous, warlike dry towns where no one will recognize a prince. Meanwhile, Linnea has never ceased to search for her lost daughter, Kierestelli, whom she and Regis were forced to send into hiding with the native chieri.