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This book offers a complete translation of the original work titled "Golem: metla Čechů...: rozklad českého nacionalismu," published in the Czech language in 1942. The author's original essay, "Golem...Geissel der Tschechen, die Zersetzung des Tschechischen Nationalismus," was originally written in German. While different translations of the title exist, such as "The Plague of the Czechs" or "The Scourge of the Czechs," the most common and chosen...
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Created out of clay to protect the citizens of Mala Lubovnya from persecution, the golem is strong but desperately lonely. He is confined to an attic, and his only joy comes from listening to the evening prayers and watching a stonemason work across the street. Then the golem meets the mason-Jakob-who gives him the name Emet and becomes Emet's friend. But Jakob is caught between his faith and his attraction to men, while Emet knows he may eventually...
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It's a howling Halloween in Wolfburn, West Virginia! Meet Gary, the town's very own half-werewolf mechanic, part-time golem maker, and aspiring detective. He's got a knack for getting into trouble, and this Halloween, he's accused of releasing a rogue werewolf. With a clawed-up body turning up in Polly's Diner, he's got a lot on his plate-proving his innocence, catching the real killer, and maybe even winning the heart of Polly herself. Can he do...
7) Firegazer
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Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Cantrell charts a young boy's journey in two never-before-seen stories and two published favorites, all inspired by Halloween tales. Follow a young boy on All Hallow's Eve as he gazes into the fire of a magic lantern and discovers worlds he only guessed existed. In the title story, FIREGAZER, Jay's uncle convinces him to look deep into the flames of an enchanted lantern and he follows the...
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Auf der Suche nach einem vor Jahren entführten Kleinkind, betreten drei Männer das Wachsfigurenkabinett des Mohammed Daraschekoh, den sie für den Täter halten. Doch als sie das Kind tatsächlich finden, bietet sich ihnen ein schrecklicher Anblick ... Zusätzlich auf diesem Hörbuch: die Erzählungen "Der Schrecke, "Das Gehirn" und "Die Pflanzen des Dr. Cinderella". Vier unheimliche Erzählungen des Autors von "Der Golem".
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The Blue Mushroom Cavern's council of elders has tasked Soleil with the assassination of a dangerous AlTerran known as Warlord Schuler. Soleil wishes to live a simple life as a mushroom farmer. However, his honed martial combat skills with blades makes him the perfect candidate for dispatching Schuler. This is no easy task because Schuler possesses a hematite crystal which allows him to transmogrify certain parts of his body and even shapeshift entirely....
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Amodef, maître des experts de conscience, créa Thorinth pour y découvrir les secrets du cerveau humain. Mais la tour-forteresse vit sa destinée changer avec la trahison d'Esiath, qui façonna un golem pour prendre le contrle de Thorinth. La créature, plus puissante que sa créatrice, règne depuis sans partage sur la tour-labyrinthe, o sont exilés les indésirables. Un homme décide pourtant de pénétrer dans Thorinth pour y retrouver sa compagne....
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Set in the late 1970's England this story follows a disillusioned, educated and introspective young man of mixed heritage as he strives to find acceptance and meaning in his life. He submerges himself into the affairs of a marginalized people who are engaged in a daily struggle to cope with the crime-ridden sub-society in which they are trapped; victims and prey alike. He is befriended and tolerated by most, especially by Errol and Golem, even though...
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With stories by Alix E. Harrow, Sam J. Miller, Sheree Renée Thomas, Cassandra Khaw, and many more, Apex Magazine 2021 is a collection of darkly beautiful tales appearing originally in Apex Magazine January-December 2021. From a spaceship in the far-flung reaches of space to a cozy living room where a detective interviews a killer, this anthology explores the good and the ugly. It dissects what makes us human versus what makes us monsters. Within...
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¿Cómo sería nuestro mundo si cada ser humano supieraqué destino le aguarda tras la muerte? En Praemortis los hombres han decidido olvidar cualquier promesa de vida futura que ofrecen las religiones y se centran en disfrutar su vida presente. El Dr. Veldecker, buscando una cura para su hijo, descubre una fórmula que hace que los pacientes traspasen lafrontera de la vida mortal y descubran lo que les guardará al morir. El doctor decide destruir...
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Now You See It – Now You Don'tThe crew are asked by Wahnee to investigate a planet that has disappeared – and they find one actually hasChangesThe son of Net, book five, decides to become a sorcerer. He is a decent person and this is the story of the time he was a young man until his old age.Gothic WorldMaita wants to make some overhauls and changes so Z goes to a world in a pre-industrial stage for a vacation.As one would expect, it's a working...
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When shadows fall, the darkness comes.. A disgraced Goddess Mother wanders blind and alone, praying for her agony to end. When a helpful apostle finds her, could it truly by salvation, or does worse torment lie ahead? A sister struggles to understand a prophecy that may not be meant for her while her brother fights for his life. If the firstborn child of the rightful king dies, will it spell the end for everyone? Darkness and shadow creep across the...
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Hugo Award-winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents a terrifying and chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu, and many more.
The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world-yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations....
17) Descenso
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Tras la muerte de Robert Veldecker, Raquildis, su anterior consejero, es quien lidera Praemortis. Su liderazgo se mezcla con su devoción hacia la criatura marina, el Haiyim, capaz de extender sus tentáculos hasta las voluntades de quienes le ofrecen su lealtad.Entretanto, Leandra, se debate entre la vida y la muerte en la prisión de Wael. La realidad se mezcla con sus delirios, mientras una decisión cobra forma en su interior: ¿es cierto lo que...
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"This giddy, sexy series launch is a delight." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) Missing teens. Impossible magic. And the sexy nemesis who might drive her to murder. Ashira Cohen takes great pride in the detective agency she's built from scratch. It may be small, but she has big dreams. None of which involve a stakeout gone wrong. Or finding a mysterious tattoo hidden on her scalp. Or discovering it's a now-broken ward intended to suppress dangerous...