Hieroglyphics - format ePub

Set in the middle of the First World War, 'The Terror' unfurls the atrocities of the German invasion alongside the terrifying fear of the unknown - unexplained murders, surreptitious occurrences and collective...

'The White People' is a horror short story by Arthur Machen in which two men discuss the eternal battle between good and evil. Eventually one of them pulls out and opens a mysterious diary filled with...

In "A Fragment of Life," Arthur Machen presents a philosophical exploration of the nature of reality and perception through a gracefully woven narrative. The novella delves into the inner workings of...

In 'Hieroglyphics,' Arthur Machen delves into the intricate relationship between art and the supernatural, exploring the often-overlooked depths of human experience. With a unique blend of rich, evocative...

In "The Secret Glory," Arthur Machen crafts a captivating narrative that weaves together themes of mysticism, spirituality, and the extraordinary within the mundane. Set against the backdrop of early...

In "Far Off Things," Arthur Machen embarks on a curious exploration of the mystical and the mundane, capturing the essence of his early 20th-century literary style'Äîa unique blend of modernism and romanticism....

Arthur Machen's 'The Hill of Dreams' is a haunting and atmospheric novel that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Written in a vivid and poetic style, the book navigates the inner turmoil and...

In "The Great Return," Arthur Machen crafts a masterful blend of fantasy and philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of mysticism, ancient myth, and the unexplored dimensions of the human experience....

In "The Hill of Dreams," Arthur Machen weaves a lyrical and haunting narrative that explores themes of imagination, desire, and the metaphysical landscape of Wales. Set against the backdrop of a fading...

"And Mr. Joseph Walters is going to stay the night?" said the smooth clean-shaven man to his companion, an individual not of the most charming appearance, who had chosen to make his ginger-colored mustache...

The centerpieces of this collection are two essays by Arthur Machen, Strange Roads and With the Gods in Spring. Both use images of journeys through the countryside to evoke a sense of place and an innate...

In "The Inmost Light," Arthur Machen delves into the themes of mysticism and the supernatural, interweaving elements of horror and the uncanny with philosophical questions about the nature of reality...

In 'The Novel of the Black Seal,' Arthur Machen weaves a haunting narrative that navigates the delicate boundaries between the seen and unseen realms. Rich in atmospheric detail, this novella employs...

Arthur Machen's "The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War" weaves an intricate tapestry of mysticism and World War I folklore. Published in 1914, the collection includes the titular...

In "The Greatest Works of Arthur Machen - Ultimate Horror & Dark Fantasy Collection," readers are invited into a meticulously curated anthology that captures the essence of Machen's masterful storytelling....

ArthurMachen (1863-1947)"– Je suis très content de vous voir, Clarke, très content ; je craignais qu'il ne vous fût impossible de venir.– J'ai pu m'arranger pour quelques jours. Les affaires ne vont pas...

Arthur Machen (1863-1947) est un écrivain gallois souvent considéré comme le grand écrivain de la weird fiction, un genre littéraire empruntant à la fiction d’horreur surnaturelle, qui fait un pont entre...

Le docteur Raymond opère le cerveau de sa pupille, Mary, afin qu’elle puisse voir la nature profonde du monde derrière le voile des apparences et des illusions. L’opération est un échec. Mary pert la...

A discussion between two men on the nature of evil leads one of them to reveal a mysterious Green Book he possesses.

"I am glad you came, Clarke; very glad indeed. I was not sure you could spare the time." "I was able to make arrangements for a few days; things are not very lively just now. But have you no misgivings,...

The Great God Pan is a horror and fantasy novel by the Welsh writer Arthur Machen. Machen was inspired to write about the Great God Pan through his experiences in the ruins of a pagan temple in Wales....

A little girl takes a shortcut on her way home and is never to be seen again. Luckily Machen’s favourite supernatural investigator Dyson is tasked with unravelling the mystery. While examining the girl's...

Machen’s occult investigator Dyson is back to the job with another murder mystery. 'The Inmost Light' presents Dyson’s first-hand account of a story he witnessed - the wife of a famous London doctor is...

'The Hill of Dreams' follows the story of the introverted rector's son Lucian Taylor. He stumbles upon an odd Roman hill fort in his Welsh hometown which possesses his mind with supernatural visions and...

'The Secret Glory' follows the story of young Ambrose Meyrick, who is enchanted by the legend of the San Graal and the forces that kept it secret in his Welsh homeland. Ambrose’s Christian public school...

'A Fragment of Life' is a short story by Arthur Machen taking a close look at the life of a young couple who turn to spirituality for fulfillment and away from the unsatisfying banality of their everyday...

A forlorn London suburb. Four people are gathered around a table in a derelict abandoned house. One is a beautiful woman with hazel eyes, Helen. Two are men who are maniacally laughing along with Helen....

'The Angels of Mons' is a short story by Arthur Machen based on a popular British legend - at the beginning of the First World War some soldiers claimed to have been aided by a supernatural force at the...

"Of living creators of cosmic fear raised to its most artistic pitch, few if any can hope to equal the versatile Arthur Machen." -H.P. Lovecraft Dr. Thomas Vivian has been brutally murdered and supernatural...

The pagan rituals and ancient ruins in Machen’s portrayal of Wales played a pivotal role in guiding the creative force responsible for the horror novella 'The Great God Pan'. Upon publication in 1894...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

Isolde is a warrior haunted by vengeance. When she senses a dark corruption seeping into the lifeblood of Valhaven, she sets out to hunt those responsible.But she's not the only one who sees the signs....

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our May  2025 issue (#224) contains:Fiction...

In a fractured near-future, the United States has crossed the northern border—and nothing will ever be the same.Evan Cano is a medic in occupied Alberta, treating wounds on both sides of a war she never...

The lords have fallen.It was the war to end all wars.Violence had plagued the Fractured Kingdoms since the fall of the Old Empire. But as the generals and the lords died in the Valley of Torglen, the...

Rera's secrets are piling up and it's only a matter of time before they start coming out.After her thieving crew's attempted theft led to them all being arrested, Rera's wits are put to the test - after...

What happens when a frail young woman falls for a half male winged siren?Nothing exciting happens in Erie Cove, home to a community of supernaturals greeted each morning by the dark cloud hanging over...

The Slayer.It's been centuries since the first time my eyes have feasted on such a tempting sight.She's been expecting me just as much as I've anticipated her.Her happiness is my damned heart's perilous...

A Cosmic IT Glitch Just Sent Joe Leong to Viking Heaven. And He's Not Even Viking.Joe Leong was a software engineer, a workaholic caffeine addict, and—most importantly—alive. Until a misplaced semicolon...

Josefina Collins was an ordinary schoolteacher in a quiet small town—until her life took a strange and terrifying turn. After her divorce, a rare night out at a local nightclub leads her to witness unexplainable...

Just one more threat to eliminate and Jorja is home free.Jorja's taken Bridget Bearenstien into her family in the wake of the attempt on Bridget's life. Now, Bridget's uncle, Gabriel, wants everything...

Can their love survive a war and the enmity between their people? Leymon is the son of the Halvard Chief and Sylvania, the Queen of the Cailern. The Halvard and the Cailern had never seen eye to eye....

Weird stuff happens in San Destino. Some accept it without question. Others know and protect its secrets.Riley Holmes is a fantastic cop who can't progress through the ranks as quickly as she'd like because...

The year is 1896, and Ezra, an exiled faery living in the human world, has left his generally peaceful existence on Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA. He's searching for... something.Something he can't identify.And...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and Seraphina's enchanted candy shop should be bustling with magic and love. But when her best friend, Gretel, mysteriously vanishes, Seraphina's idyllic plans...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

For the readers who are moody, feisty, and in another world may also be stabby. She's her Captain's protector, and he's a rival Captain who just couldn't mind his own business.A Grim Pirates Fantasy With...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...