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Every girl at Bathory School has heard stories about The Beast. No one believed they were true.Until Now.'Grisly, nail-biting fun!' - Lovereading4kids.co.ukAt sixteen Nash thought that the fight to become Head Girl of prestigious boarding school Bathory would be the biggest battle she'd face. Until her brother's disappearance leads to Nash being trapped at the school over Christmas with Bathory's assorted misfits.As a blizzard rages outside, strange things are afoot in the school's hallways, and legends of the mysterious Beast of Bathory - a big cat rumoured to room the moors outside the school - run wild.Yet when the girls' Matron goes missing it's clear that something altogether darker is to blame - and that they'll have to stick together if they hope to survive.

Uncovering the past and changing the future can be fatal for someone who lives amongst the dead. Ever since her twin sister died at birth, Miranda has walked with the dead. But what she knows about death keeps her from living her own life. Then she meets Remy, a little girl with a different view of life and death. Remy sees people on the brink of a violent end, people who were never meant to die. When Remy shares her visions with her, Miranda has to decide whether to team up with this fearless girl and a restless spirit to solve a string of decades-old murders. But can someone who's spent her life in fear find the courage to catch a killer, even if it means she might be the next to die? If you like twisted mysteries wrapped in horror, you'll love Meant to Die, the first book in the Brushed series by young adult mystery author, Jennifer Shaw Wolf.

Summer is over for Win, and now she has to face up to the life-changing events that took place in the woods. All while mourning the loss of her grandfather and the boy she loved, Grayson Riley. Along with her best friends and family, she has to learn to cope with her new body, a strange new life she could never have imagined.Life as a Therian shifter is complicated enough. But when Win and Luke discover a dead body buried on the Hickory grounds, fingers point in their direction, and a murder investigation begins. Could the Hickory legends be true? Or is there another monster lurking in Cedar Wood, intent on bringing the Hickory family to its knees?As the family alpha, Rowan struggles to fill John's shoes, frantically searching for their missing mother, the falcon, and trying to keep Win safe from harm. Fighting with her conscience, Rowan is driven to keep secrets from Win, knowing she will hurt her, meanwhile giving all her trust and heart to the one person who is hiding a terrible truth and a dark, sinister past.Win is determined to find the monster behind the killings, but the person she holds most dear, Luke, is changing before her eyes, growing sick and frail. Losing him, too, could push her to breaking point.The key to saving her best friend, it seems, lies dormant inside her, a dark, buried power that lies in her past, and Win must discover the secret before she loses someone else she loves.The Last Hickory is the third, heart-breaking, thrilling book in the Wild Spirit Series. Love, betrayal, lies, and a terrible secret pushes this installment of the Wild Spirit saga to its heart-wrenching conclusion, as Win is faced with the ultimate test, and risks losing those she loves.

The flesh-eating colossal goldfish have begun to invade areas outside ofShibuya, and it won''t be long before they cover the entire world. But HajimeTsukiyoda and his allies are taking a stand. The curtain opens on a battle theycanΓÇÖt afford to lose if they want to protect their future. The final planagainst the goldfish begins!

Award-winning Kill Karma is the first book in an exciting, action-packed YA urban fantasy series with an engaging mystery at its core. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Pepper Li Bell has a high aptitude and talent that, in the past, she used exclusively to get into trouble. Despite the terms of her probation, she decided to use that knowledge and prowess to become an entrepreneur of sorts, beginning a karma-for-hire business. Pepper can't stand to see karma go unserved, so when oppressors dodge justice, she's ready to uncover their dirty little secrets-for a fee, of course. But on her latest job, Pepper is in way over her head when she uncovers an insidious plot that's been brewing for a decade, and now it's on the verge of fruition. Demons have set up shop in her small Florida town, peddling soul contracts and possessing her neighbors. They await orders set for doomsday-All Hallows' Eve-when the nefarious Syndicate will be unleashed from Hell, turning the forces of darkness loose and declaring war on Earth. The only thing standing in their way is goddess Karma, who wields the Scales of Justice, ensuring balance throughout the realms, and her assassins. After unearthing secrets from her past, Pepper realizes she just might hold the key to bringing the demonic regime to its knees and saving everyone she knows and loves. The fate of Karma, every magical being, and all of humanity rest on her young shoulders. But can she rise to the challenge in time?

I'VE LOST SO MUCH.FAMILY. MY HOME.PRIDE. MY IDENTITY.And I couldn't help but feel it's entirely my fault. There is no one else to blame. I've quickly learned that being the White Raven isn't easy. The dead are restless and angry, and I don't know the first thing about being a banshee. Those around me will get hurt. To keep them safe, I must endure painful decisions.Zane Hunter, the ultra-bad boy who stole my heart, is one of those difficult decisions. Our souls are synchronized, making us a compatible duo. Too bad I'm engaged to his brother.My forbidden relationship with Zane is complicated. Deep down I want more than what my duty demands of me, what my family's past has shaped for me.Our problematic relationship only increases in tenfold when a surprise I never saw coming shows up in Raven Hallow, changing the game. I thought I had nothing left to lose...I was wrong.Yeah, being a banshee isn't all that it's cracked up to be.

For this teen reaper, collecting souls is effortless, but when she's forced to play human, it becomes dangerous. Maggie is the best Collector in the After, and she knows it. But she's more interested in moving up to a coveted position on the elite Guard-the protectors of humanity. When she accepts an important mission with the Guard, it's an opportunity to show off her skills. But the mission goes awry, and Maggie finds herself stuck inside a human body with no way out. It should be a relatively simple fix: find the displaced soul, return to her normal afterlife. But Maggie only has a week before the body inherits an ancestral line of powers that will lock Maggie into the body...forever. Memories from a forgotten past assail her as she frantically searches for the soul, making her doubt her abilities. It's not long before she uncovers a shocking secret, linking her to a terrifying enemy who wants Maggie to recall her corrupt past. Maggie always thought she was on the good side, humanity's side. But what if she's the bad guy?

FIRST PLACE IN THE INCIPERE AWARDS 2022! SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 WRITE BLEND AWARDS! SEMI-FINALIST IN THE BBNYA AWARDS! FINALIST IN THE BOOKLIFE AWARDS! MATTHEW HAS ALWAYS PROTECTED LUNA'S SECRET.NOW HE MUST PROTECT HER LIFE.When his best friend Luna is found catatonic after a devastating house fire, Matthew begins to fall apart."Take care of them, Matthew.""Always.""Protect my secret.""Of course."That's the promise he made to her only three nights ago. A solemn vow to protect their large found family of humans and supernatural creatures alike.Fated to love her for the rest of his life, and unwilling to break his solemn vow, Matthew knows the only person who can help Luna is her grandmother. Through the woods they must go, just like a fairytale. But the forest is filled with deadly peril: poisonous black moss, chimeras, and worst of all, members of their family who don't want them to continue.As they are picked off one by one, Matthew races to get Luna to safety, all the time doubting everything he thought was true.Can Matthew untangle the twisted threads of Luna's secret before he himself unravels? If you love retellings, fairytale vibes, and haunting dark fantasy, Click the BUY NOW button to grab this award-winning book!

It's ten years since the 'Brig' girls saved the world from Emilino's evil plan. Busy adults now, they still meet when they can. We find the girls discussing the high number of tsunamis that seemed to be occurring. They each receive a postcard from an unknown source and the girls immediately question whether their old foe Emilino is at the root of what is going on.This means that our Brig girls will begin a quest to get to bottom of the issue. Will the girls be able to find out the cause and put and put an end to it?Read on intrepid adventure seekers.

Prepare yourself for a bone-chilling collection of tales that will send shivers down your spine and keep you up at night. The Girl in Room Thirteen and Other Scary Stories is a must-read for brave souls aged 13 and older who seek thrills, suspense, and the delicious fright of the unknown.Within the pages of this gripping collection, you'll encounter three haunting stories that will leave you questioning the reality of the world around you. Dive into the depths of darkness as ordinary people find themselves entangled in extraordinary circumstances where nothing is as it seems.The Invisible Girl in Room Thirteen will unravel the enigmatic secrets hidden within the confines of a mysterious girl's room. What darkness lurks behind closed doors? Can you handle the spine-tingling suspense that awaits?In Murder Gone Viral, Richard's insatiable desire for internet fame drives him to make a sinister bargain. But what happens when the pursuit of popularity leads to a soul-shattering price? Brace yourself for a chilling tale of vanity, consequences, and the terrifying power of the online world.As for Chain Letter, Marlene dismisses the seemingly innocuous email that lands in her inbox as mere spam. Little does she know that her decision will set off a chain of events more sinister than she could ever imagine. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as the horrors of a seemingly harmless message unfold before your eyes.The Girl in Room Thirteen and Other Scary Stories will transport you to a realm where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Similar to the spine-tingling tales of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by Alvin Schwartz, this collection will leave you with goosebumps and a lingering sense of unease.So, gather your courage, turn on the nightlight, and dive into these tales of terror. Just remember to keep your wits about you as you navigate the treacherous twists and turns of each story. The Girl in Room Thirteen and Other Scary Stories is an unforgettable journey into the realm of the macabre, where ordinary lives collide with extraordinary horrors.

A startlingly original, stunningly-illustrated modern classic about learning to face your fears from the multi award-winning partnership of Nick Lake and Emily Gravett.