Weird Tales Of Creepy Crawlies A Fine Selection Of Fantastical Short Stories Of Mysterious Insects And Spiders Cryptofiction Classics Weird Tales Of Strange Creatures

These early works by various authors were originally published in the late 19th century and early 20th century and we are now republishing them with a brand new introduction as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Weird Tales of Creepy Crawlies' contains a collection of short stories about mysterious insects and arachnids, and includes 'The Strong Spider' by Edgar Allan Poe (1846), 'The Messenger' by Robert W. Chambers (1897), 'The Empire of the Ants' by by H. G. Wells (1905), and many more. The stories in this collection were mostly written around the turn of the century. And most of them reflect what has been a pretty consistent human reaction to insects, as evidenced throughout the literary tradition – fascination and disgust, in equal measure. Despite the Romantics' best efforts, the perception of insects as repulsive, threatening and unclean – the carriers of pestilence and plague in the bible; the exemplifiers of foulness in Shakespeare – has never quite gone away. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

This early work by Hans Heinz Ewers was originally published in 1915 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Spider' is a short story of black magic based on 'The Mysterious Sketch' by Erckmann-Chatrian. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

This early work by Fred M. White was originally published in 1904 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Great White Moth' is a short story about an expedition into the deep jungle of Central Africa on the hunt for and unusual creature. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

This early work by William J. Wintle was originally published in 1921 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Spectre Spiders' is a short story about a man whose life and dreams are plagued by spiders. He started writing in his thirties, and during the early part of the 20th century produced two much-circulated essays: Life in Our New Century (1901) and Can You Explain It? True Stories of the Ghost World (1903). Later, he turned to fiction, producing a number of well-remembered stories, including The Red Rosary, When the Twilight Fell, The House on the Cliff, The Ghost at the Blue Dragon, The Spectre Spiders, The Footsteps on the Stairs, The Chamber of Doom, When Time Stood Still, and The Black Cat . These and others were collected in a 1921 collection entitled Ghost Gleams. Wintle died in 1934, aged 73. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction. "

A man making a deal with the devil to get his dead wife back. A ghostly co-worker haunting the office. Two spooked cops at a roadblock. A funeral like no other. A detective investigating a missing person report might go missing herself. One man pondering about life and death with his finger on the trigger. A man returning home after dropping his family at the airport finds his home haunted. Whips and shackles are not the only ways to enslave; there is another way, a mystical way, the zombie way. These are peculiar and scary stories in THE WEIRD, a collection of seven dark and strange tales. Table of contents: Red Impish Demon Ghost Worker Zombie Scare Death’s Given Chance Absentis What to Live For Soul Eviction Zombie Slave

What's that creeping in the shadows? An insect? A spider? Don't worry, these creatures might be creepy, but they're also really cool. Readers of this awesome book will learn all about creepy-crawlies. Vivid full-color photographs of these many-legged creatures will draw in even reluctant readers. Simple descriptions help readers easily identify different types of common insects and spiders. This informative book also introduces readers to key science concepts, such as habitats, life cycles, and food. Fun and engaging, this book of tiny creatures will be a big addition to any library or classroom.

A poetry collection for bug-loving children everywhere Some insects that sting and some others that bite, A spider who gives flies a terrible fright, Some creatures with wings who like flying around And others that scurry about on the ground, A beetle who loves eating elephant poo..... ....if that sounds appealing, this book is for you! A collection of short, rhyming verses about various small creatures, such as bees, wasps, spiders, and a very hungry dung beetle, this picture book is beautifully illustrated, and is certain to keep children entertained and horrified in equal measure.