Real Life Mysteries

The Real Life of Sebastian Knight, the first novel Nabokov wrote in English, is a tantalizing literary mystery in which a writer’s half brother searches to unravel the enigma of the life of the famous author of Albinos in Black, The Back of the Moon, and Doubtful Asphodel. A characteristically cunning play on identity and deception, the novel concludes “ I am Sebastian, or Sebastian is I, or perhaps we both are someone whom neither of us knows.”

Rebecca Waterhouse is just 13 when she witnesses her mother's death at the hand of her father in Seaview Cottage. But what else did she see? Years later, Rebecca's daughters Iris and Jessie know their mother will never speak of that terrible night. But when Jessie goes missing, with her gravely ill newborn, Iris realises the past may hold the key to her sister's disappearance.

They have a vision of a crime being committed, they can see the scene, they can feel the perpetrator, the victim. They know something no one can. They are called clairvoyant, psychic, or medium. Often frowned upon, psychic investigators are called in to help solve a case that has gone cold, and when they do help solve a crime, families can get justice for their loved ones and know what happened. More and more, they become involved in police work to support an investigation or are hired by families of a victim who need answers about what happened.

Some people love a good ghost story to spook them out, and if that's you, then you're in for a treat. These true ghost stories are creepy and will definitely give you chills. From haunted houses to objects that come to life, these stories will keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some true ghost stories.

Despite our advancements in science and medicine, death remains one of humananity's most glorious mysteries. A handful of doctors have written books on phenomena such as near-death experiences, but research and data is scarce on pre-death experiences. Because of this lack of information, Dr. John Lerma has devoted his career to compiling anecdotal and scientific research on pre-death hallucinations from the countless terminally-ill patients he lovingly cares for as a doctor and director at The Medical Center of Houston, Texas.

When a baffling mystery strikes Tiddlywhump Elementary, sibling detectives and absolute opposites Moxie and Milton McCoy are on the case. She's the doer. He's the thinker. She's the heart. He's her heartburn. Moxie's friend Emily has received a suspicious letter signed with nothing but a sinister purple squiggle. Then more letters arrive - along with more questions. Who sent them? What do they mean? Is the world on the brink of collapse?

You are a celestial being created from the cosmos. There is no need to be an astrologer to look up to the stars. They exist for all of us, and are ready to share their all-knowing truth. The stars have answers for all of your questions and curiosities.

Here’s a harrowing array of spine-chilling stories that will make your heart race nonstop. This book is full of twists and turns, dark corners, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and devilish plots that get your blood pumping. Horror Anthology contains 19 short stories of terrifying real tales of horror. With exceptional articulation and clarity, author Ann Gaiman spins dark but real tales that will make you sit on the edge of your seat.

The true story of the men - Joseph Bell and Henry Littlejohn - who inspired the creation of Sherlock Holmes. The Ardlamont murder trial, which took place in Edinburgh's High Court in December 1893, was the culmination of one of the most intriguing criminal cases in British legal history. But perhaps more remarkable than that was that it brought together the two principal real-life inspirations behind the creation of the world's favourite fictional consulting detective: Sherlock Holmes.

Tower of Secrets is a thriller, filled with spycraft and intelligence techniques never before revealed, a true story that is more spellbinding than any work of fiction could ever be. Head of security for cipher communications worldwide, Sheymov has rare knowledge of the entire system. Enter the riveting world of real intelligence where every life-or-death move on the chessboard affects the fate of nations. This is a tale more thrilling than fiction, told by a consummate master of the game.

Many of us think about ghosts and ghost stories happening anywhere, but particularly in and around houses. But ghosts appear to be everywhere, and there are many reasons why they might appear too. This short ghost storybook is part of a trilogy series, based on actual, real-life personal stories. We are never alone, so to speak.

If you're looking for some truly scary ghost stories, then this book is for you. It includes some of the most spine-chilling, real-life ghost stories from around the globe. So if you're looking for a good scare, pick up this book today.

Cooper and Cruz Garcia are at Camp Nowhere for the summer. The creepy, rundown camp is at the edge of a forest, a place where shadows loom and strange sounds are heard at night. The counselors say it’s nothing. But then a camper disappears! Can Cooper and Cruz solve the mystery?

As a small boy hunting in the deep Florida swamps, C.E. “Kid” Miller had to become a crack shot, or his five sisters would go hungry. Now, in the summer of 1946, Miller hunts Georgia moonshiners instead of game, and packs a Smith and Wesson instead of a double barrel.

If you're looking for some truly scary ghost stories, then this audiobook is for you. It includes some of the most spine-chilling, real-life ghost stories from around the globe. If you're looking for a good scare, download this audiobook today.

At 10 past two in the afternoon of December 5, 1945, five US Navy Avenger torpedo bombers took off from the naval air station at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their plotted flight plan formed a simple triangle, straightforward to execute, and Lieutenant Taylor and his four trainee pilots headed out into the clear blue sky over a calm Sargasso Sea. Even though everything seemed set fair, some of the crew were showing signs of anxiety. One of the 15 crewmen had failed to show up for duty, claiming he had had a premonition that something strange would happen on that day.

Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling voyage across the globe, as we embark on a chilling odyssey through over 20 desolate, haunted asylums. Do you possess the audacity to confront these 36 Chapters of unnervingly captivating tales of spectral horror? Brace yourself, for these hair-raising encounters will ensnare you in an icy grip... should you dare to pursue them. Allow your heart to quicken its rhythm in delightful anticipation of the macabre narratives that lie ahead.

This is the second audiobook in Granger's Trilogy of 19 short ghost stories. Many of us think about ghosts and ghost stories happening anywhere but particularly in and around hospitals, houses, hotels, lifts, ponds etc. But ghosts appear to be everywhere, and there are many reasons why they might appear too. This short ghost story audiobook is part of a trilogy series, based on actual, real-life personal stories. We are never alone, so to speak. There is always some kind of presence around us all, whether it be good or bad.

Step right up and behold the most bone-chilling collection of clown hauntings and horrors ever compiled! From paranormal investigator Lee Brickley, comes a new terrifying masterpiece that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the painted faces that have entertained us for centuries. The Sinister Smile: Real-Life Clown Hauntings and Horrors is a macabre journey across the world, unearthing the most terrifying clown encounters from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria.

A creature, described as a brown, manlike figure ascended from a nearby grove of trees and dive-bombed the bewildered group, flying directly over their heads. They had a very good view of the creature. It was 'less than a hoot and a holler away' to borrow from the local vernacular. It stayed within view for a full minute, before disappearing just as suddenly as it had appeared. This was the first sighting of the creature that the press would soon dub 'Mothman'.