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Skull-Face is a fantasy novella by American writer Robert E. Howard, which appeared as a serial in Weird Tales magazine, beginning in October 1929, and ending in December, 1929. The story stars a character called Stephen Costigan but this is not Howard's recurring character, Sailor Steve Costigan. The story is clearly influenced by Sax Rohmer's opus Fu Manchu but substitutes the main Asian villain with a resuscitated Atlantean necromancer (similar to Kull's bit character Thulsa Doom) sitting at the center of a web of crime and intrigue meant to end White/Western world domination with the help of Asian/Brown/African peoples.

The Shadow Kingdom is one of the earliest examples of sword-and-sorcery fiction, written by Robert E. Howard in 1929. The story is set in the mythic past, in the ancient kingdom of Valusia, ruled by King Kull, a barbarian warrior from Atlantis. As Kull takes the throne, he faces a hidden and insidious threat from a race of shape-shifting serpent people who have secretly controlled the kingdom for generations. The story explores themes of power, betrayal, and identity, blending elements of fantasy, horror, and adventure.

Gunlore, for better or worse, is a powerful and pervasive method of self-expression. In examining the folklore around these controversial and politically charged tools, weapons, and symbols, we can begin to understand the aspects of American culture that will remain prominent for the foreseeable future.

In the heart of mythical Hyborian Africa, Conan the Cimmerian sets out in search of the legendary Jewels of Gwahlur, hidden in the ancient city of Alkmeenon. In this tale full of intrigue and danger, Conan must face cunning adversaries, treacherous priests, and supernatural guardians of the treasure.

A 19-year-old French woman writes a best-selling steamy novel that is reviewed by a Midwestern American journalist. When they meet in person there is an immediate chemistry between them. He prepares an intimate gourmet dinner just for the two of them, and things develop from there.

Erleben Sie das epische Abenteuer "Salomon Kane - Schwingen in der Nacht" von Robert E. Howard, eine düstere Geschichte über den unermüdlichen puritanischen Helden, Salomon Kane. In dieser fesselnden Erzählung, meisterhaft neu übersetzt und gelesen von Benjamin Werner, steht Kane einer unheimlichen Bedrohung in den tiefen, finsteren Dschungeln Afrikas gegenüber. Dort stößt er auf eine uralte, dunkle Macht, die über dem Land schwebt und die Einheimischen in Angst und Schrecken versetzt.FEAT DESC

In a prehistoric world where ancient forces still rule the earth, the Norse warrior Niord faces a monster that has terrorized generations. The Valley of the Worm is a dark and mysterious journey to a time when mythical beasts and immortal heroes shaped the fate of the world. Guided by unshakable courage, Niord ventures into the unknown to confront the most powerful evil—a monstrous Worm, a creature older than time, whose existence reminds humanity of forgotten gods and demonic forces. Can even the mightiest man hope to survive against an unimaginable nightmare from the depths of hell?

Erleben Sie das düstere und packende Abenteuer Solomon Kane - Schritte im Inneren von Robert E. Howard, eindrucksvoll gelesen von Benjamin Werner. In dieser fesselnden Erzählung stößt der gefangene und versklavte Solomon Kane, der unerschrockene Puritaner, auf geheimnisvolle und beunruhigende Geräusche, die ihn in eine uralte und finstere Welt führen. Dabei trifft er auf eine gefährliche Kreatur, älter als die Menschheit und muss sich seinen tiefsten Ängsten stellen.

In the heart of unexplored Africa lies an ancient secret - the lost city of Eridu. When adventurer Bill Kirby and his scientist companion stumble upon this forgotten Sumerian civilization, they're plunged into a world of dark rituals, forbidden love, and a terrifying power that defies comprehension.

In the small kingdom of Khauran, the beautiful and just Queen Taramis rules. However, her life is turned upside down when her twin sister, Salome, returns from exile to seize the throne. Salome, known as a witch, will stop at nothing to gain power. In this epic tale of betrayal, magic, and struggle for survival, Conan the Barbarian faces one of the toughest challenges of his career. Will he manage to save the kingdom and restore the rightful queen to the throne?

Único superviviente de una feroz batalla, el joven Conan ve de pronto ante sí una extraña aparición: en medio de la nieve, indiferente al mordisco frío y feroz de la ventisca, una hermosa joven lo reta a seguirla al tiempo que se burla de él con su risa cantarina. Conan acepta el reto, sin saber que quizá no salga con vida del desafío.

Tauchen Sie ein in das düstere und packende Abenteuer Salomon Kane - Rote Schatten von Robert E. Howard, meisterhaft gelesen von Benjamin Werner. Diese Geschichte folgt dem unerschrockenen Puritaner Salomon Kane, der gegen dunkle Mächte und gefährliche Feinde kämpft, um die Unschuldigen zu retten. Robert E. Howards spannende Erzählweise und Benjamin Werners fesselnde Lesung lassen diese klassische Fantasy-Geschichte lebendig werden. Perfekt für Fans von düsteren Abenteuern, klassischer Fantasy und heroischen Geschichten.

“Gods of the North” (also known as “The Frost Giant’s Daughter”) is one of Robert E. Howard’s earliest Conan stories. Set in the icy lands of Nordheim in the far north, it follows Conan, a young warrior from Cimmeria, as he becomes the sole survivor of a battle. Amidst the snowy landscape, he encounters the beautiful, naked daughter of Ymir, Atali, who tries to seduce him. The tale is rich with vivid descriptions and Howard’s masterful prose, though unfortunately, it is too short.

Since the first appearance of a vampire in Robert Southey’s Thalaba the Destroyer, we mortals have endured a morbid fascination with these peculiar creatures of the night. They come in many forms: charming and seductive; ghastly and terrible. Join us as we explore a number of classic yarns concerning the various guises of the vampire, from Aleksey Tolstoy’s horrifying description of a vampiric family to Robert E. Howard’s tale of a creature loosed from bondage after having been buried for over three centuries. Thank the gods these creatures are fictitious…aren’t they?

Set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, this story introduces us to the legendary Conan the Barbarian. After the death of Vendhya’s emperor, Bunda Chad, Conan kidnaps his sister - Devi Yasmina.

Three short stories of weird strange fiction. An hour of other-worldly escapism.

"Beyond the Black River" is one of the original short stories about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard. It's set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan's battle against a savage tribe of Picts in the unsettled lands beyond the infamous Black River.

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Howard es, junto conJ.R.R. Tolkien uno de los más influyentes escritores de la fantasía heroica moderna. De su obra de horror, la más destacada es Palomos del Infierno.