San Antonio College Library

They gather in the darkness, sharing ancient knowledge as they manipulate the very matter of reality itself. Spells and conjuration, legerdemain and prestidigitation - these are the mistresses and masters of the esoteric arts. This collection of fiction features an extraordinary list of contributors.

Using H.P. Lovecraft's original novella as inspiration, the contributors depict the decline of the Massachusetts seaport since the 1920s.

A woman discovers an old diary on witchcraft, uses it to help her archeologist husband find things, then clairvoyantly sees him commit adultery. When he obtains custody of the children she must use witchcraft to regain them.

When a new drug on the market turns humans into walking drug labs, teenage vandals are being hunted by a mystical creature and criminals are dying by magical means, Matthew Swift, Midnight Mayor, must save London from this rising tide of blood.

Eleven tales from the beyond - for the heart, mind and soul. In Collecting Feathers, Daniela I. Norris blends pitch-perfect storytelling and a keen spiritual awareness to bring us a beautiful and haunting set of tales from the beyond. A feast for the heart, mind and soul, each story is layered with unfolding intrigue, and each one will stay with you long after the pages have been turned.

Having died and coming back three times makes Jude Allman a celebrity. Escaping to the vastness of Montana, Jude find that like himself, the past will not stay buried.

The stories in this collection demonstrate how the supernatural tale allowed women to be both artists and feminists and provided them with a means to explore the frustrations and aspirations of women and enabled them to challenge social conventions by offering bold and powerful treatment of themes such as sexuality, love, and marriage. The 13 superbly crafted ghost stories depict a world of uncertainty, mystery, and danger. The volume includes some...

"The way Evalle Kincaid sees it, saving mankind from total destruction should have cleared her name. But when words uttered in the heat of combat are twisted against her, she's blamed for the prison break of three dangerous Alterants. She has one chance to clear the cloud of suspicion hanging over her ... for good. All she has to do is recapture the escapees."--Page 4 of cover.

A man who can turn himself into a fly meets a woman who can make things disappear. They join forces to fight evil, their first mission the destruction of billboards advertising cigarettes. A first novel by a writer from Toronto.