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Scary stories to tell in the dark volume 1
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Drawn from the oral traditions of American folklore, these ghost stories and tales of weird happenings, witches, and graveyards have startling, funny, or surprising endings.
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Wales is a land with a vast wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whether these tales are based on true events, or are the creations of active imaginations, is known only to those who have experienced them – but what is certain is that their power to delight and scare us remains undimmed to this day.
In The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts, renowned folklorists Delyth...
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Immerse yourself in the tales of eerie ghosts and mythical monsters from the heart of Asian folklore!In this first book of a trilogy, you'll discover fascinating illustrations and intriguing legends about 100 spirits and paranormal entities from Asian folklore and mythology, including a twisted-legged ghost from Myanmar that haunts school restrooms, a shape-shifting monster from the Philippines that feasts on human corpses, a vengeful 'Churel' from...
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"Stranger than Fiction - Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-Lore" is a fascinating treatise on folk tales and ghost stories, particularly those originating in Wales, United Kingdom. With interesting historical information and detailed descriptions of common tales, this book is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in folk-lore and myth. Contents include: "Introductory, "Welsh Ghosts", "Welsh Ghosts (continued)", "Other...
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The folklore and superstitions of Denmark are full of trolls, elves, gods, ghosts and are collected here along with family traditions and tales of battles fought and lost. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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From the well-known to the never-before published, Haunted Barnsley documents a vast array of hauntings, spectres and ghost folklore from all over Barnsley and the surrounding area. The authors have personally investigated many of the haunted locations featured in the book, and share their first-hand experiences alongside the histories and myths.
Including haunted local landmarks such as the Mill of Black Monks and the Monk Bretton Priory, and...
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Do things go bump in the night, and you're curious to find out why? "Are You Afraid of Ghosts?" is your essential guide to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of the supernatural. Authored by Dakota Frandsen and published by Bald and Bonkers Network LLC, this book is your passport to the paranormal.
Unlock the Secrets of the Night:
Dive into the mysterious realm of ghosts, spirits, and the unexplained with this starter's handbook. Whether...
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Haunting ancient cemeteries and primitive landmarks as well as modern apartment complexes and highway sides, ghosts and restless spirits abound. This volume of Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore offers a delightful-and somewhat spooky-look into the darker side of the south and central areas of the Sunshine State. Explore fortress ruins in New Smyrna Beach, and keep an eye out for mysterious shadows and dark figures in the nearby forest;...
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Discover the haunts of northern Florida in this second volume in the series dedicated to uncovering the uncanny in the Sunshine State. Explore abandoned hospitals, ancient springs, and modern apartment complexes from Ocala to Jacksonville, from Lake City to Tallahassee. Encounter playful spirits and frightening specters and learn their tales of lost love and watery tombs, of lives cut tragically short and souls lingering through eternity. And unearth...
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From ancient graveyards and monuments to modern restaurants and hotels, this book offers a delightful collection of uncanny legends and eerie folklore about Florida's beautiful west coast. Walk through the picturesque city of Pensacola in Florida's Panhandle, where the spirits of the dead are beckoned by an eerie lighthouse shining through the night, or stroll through Pensacola's Seville Quarter, where you may spot the specter of a long-dead bartender....
12) Ghosts at Sea
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Some sailors come back to land full of ghost stories about cursed crews or flaming ships. But do they truly sail the seas? Or are they just tricks of the mind? Find out for yourself in this high-interest book for reluctant readers.
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An engrossing array of stories, this entertaining volume chronicles an ancient culture. The book provides grisly accounts of revenge and knightly exploits, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, tales of vampires and samurai, Buddhist sermons, and the plots of four No plays. 38 illustrations.
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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of Welsh history. The titles in this range include "A History of Religion in Wales" "The Romans in Wales" "A Guide to the Welsh Language" and many...
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Japanese Legends and Folklore invites English speakers into the intriguing world of Japanese folktales, ghost stories and historical eyewitness accounts. With a fascinating selection of stories about Japanese culture and history, A.B. Mitford-who lived and worked in Japan as a British diplomat-presents a broad cross section of tales from many Japanese sources. Discover more about practically every aspect of Japanese life-from myths and legends to...
16) The ghost woods
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"In the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall. This place is shrouded in folklore - old stories of ghosts, of witches, of a child who is not quite a child. Now the woods are creeping closer, and something has been unleashed. Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, one of a string of young women sent to Lichen Hall to give birth. And she soon suspects the proprietors are hiding something. Then she meets the mysterious mother and young boy who...
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Scary tales from Nova Scotia, by the author of The Tatterdemon Omnibus and Where the Ghosts Are: A Guide to Nova Scotia's Spookiest Places.
This is a collection of ghost stories from Nova Scotia-from the restless spirits of Devil's Island to the Black Dog of Antigonish Harbor. Documented and well-known stories from the provincial archives are mixed with word-of-mouth legends of strange happenings and scary sightings from across the province. Author...
18) The ghost tree
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Spooky sleuths volume 1
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When Asim moves to a new town, he must save his new teacher when an evil spirit from Guyanese folklore begins to wreak havoc.
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Jesse's Lola was said to have had visions, seen ghosts, and even fought with monsters straight out of Filipino folklore. Now Jesse is struggling with the same visions, and his family is too busy dealing with their own personal demons to help him. As he explores his new abilities, Jesse realizes that he might be able to help his family - and that by doing so, he just might help himself too.
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