Nouveautés

Chaque jour, Millie fait le ménage dans la belle maison des Winchester, une riche famille new-yorkaise. Elle récupère aussi leur fille à l'école et prépare les repas avant d'aller se coucher dans sa chambre, au grenier. Pour la jeune femme, ce nouveau travail est une chance inespérée. L'occasion de repartir de zéro. Mais, sous des dehors respectables, sa patronne se montre de plus en plus instable et toxique. Et puis il y a aussi cette rumeur dérangeante qui court dans le quartier : madame Winchester aurait tenté de noyer sa fille il y a quelques années.

Et ils vécurent heureux à jamais... L’histoire de Breena et Tov aurait pu s’achever ainsi, si seulement le sort avait cessé de s’acharner sur eux et d’éprouver leur amour. Après avoir été faits prisonniers, les deux amants ont réussi à s’échapper, mais ils ont été séparés, et le prix à payer est lourd de conséquences. Fiancée à Tov, mais revendiquée par Edmond, Breena lutte de toutes ses forces pour sauver l’un et fuir l’autre. Espérant que son grand amour est toujours en vie, elle se rend jusqu’au clan de Tov en compagnie de son seul allié, le frère de celui-ci.

"Anne d'Avonlea", le deuxième roman de la série bien-aimée d'Anne Shirley, plonge les lecteurs dans l'univers enchanteur et pittoresque d'Avonlea, une petite communauté rurale sur l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, au Canada. Écrit par Lucy Maud Montgomery et publié en 1909, ce livre continue les aventures de la pétillante orpheline aux cheveux roux que nous avons rencontrée pour la première fois dans "Anne... La maison aux pignons verts".

‘The sweetness of her glance—or rather, my evil star already in its ascendant and drawing me to my ruin—did not allow me to hesitate for a moment...’ So begins the story of Manon Lescaut, a tale of passion and betrayal, of delinquency and misalliance, which moves from early 18th-century Paris—with its theatres, assemblies, and gaming-houses—via prison and deportation to a tragic denouement in the treeless wastes of Louisiana. It is one of the great love stories, and also one of the most enigmatic.

In a world where Shakespeare's intricate tales are often perceived as inaccessible, Jeanette Vigon offers a refreshing gateway into the classic story of "Othello" with her rendition in the Simple Shakespeare series. This modern retelling not only breathes new life into the tragic story of love, jealousy, and betrayal but also makes it effortlessly comprehensible for today's listeners. Vigon’s adaptation retains the essence and emotional depth of the original, while presenting it in a language that speaks directly to the contemporary audience.

With Maren bound to the ferryman’s boat by a powerful enchantment, and magic all but gone, Eldwin must find another way to free her. Beneath the Terranese school lies a possible answer, but a sinister creature lies in wait — one that even a dragon is no match for. Escaping alive isn’t the only problem. A wicked man is gathering strength using the dead, and he has his vengeful gaze set on Katori.

Entre mensonges et secrets, connaissez-vous vraiment votre famille ? Si vous aimez les récits à la façon de Liane Moriarty, vous adorerez ce drame familial, finaliste du concours des Plumes Francophones Amazon Storyteller 2022. C’est une simple porte, claquée trop fort un jour d'été, qui a fait basculer la destinée de trois familles apparemment ordinaires. Leur effet papillon à eux. Imaginez trois couples heureux en ménage, trois familles liées par leurs souvenirs, leur amitié, leurs supercheries, leurs rivalités... Et par un terrible secret, qui a modifié la trajectoire de leur vie à leur insu.

180 n. Chr.: Nördlich des Hadrianswalls kämpfen der sarmatische Krieger Kai und sein Adoptivstamm, die Votadini, ums Überleben, nachdem sie durch römische Repressalien in ein unbekanntes Land vertrieben wurden. Dann trifft die Nachricht ein, dass ein verfeindetes Volk sich bereit macht, gegen die Votadini ins Feld zu ziehen, angeführt von einem altem Feind Kais. Sofort macht sich Kai auf den Weg nach Süden, in der Hoffnung, sich mit den Römern gegen diese neuerliche Bedrohung zu verbünden. In der Zwischenzeit haben die Römer jedoch von Chaos und Gemetzel jenseits des Walls gehört.

Wenn die Fische verschwinden und Meere zu Wüsten werden: Öko-SciFi trifft Klima-Thriller. Die Ozeane sterben. Die Fischbestände schwinden, und Wissenschaftler auf der ganzen Welt versuchen in beispiellosen Projekten, die drohende Katastrophe abzuwenden. Ein solches Projekt ist die Tiefseestation Bathos IV, deren Besatzung ― die philippinische Geologin Mayari, die norwegische Biologin Svea und der amerikanische Ingenieur Mat ― mehr über das Meeressterben herausfinden wollen. Beim Sichten der Drohnenaufnahmen stoßen sie auf eine ungewöhnliche Ansammlung von Quallen, deren pulsierendes Leuchten tausende Fische wie magisch anzieht.

Welcome to a very special issue of Weird Tales. This issue celebrates the Bram Stoker Awards, the “Oscars” of the horror trade. They are presented every year by the Horror Writers Association (horror.org), a group founded in 1985 (and incorporated in 1987) by a collective of masters of that genre, including Joe R. Lansdale, Karen Lansdale, Robert McCammon, and Dean Koontz. This issue is packed with short stories, flash fiction, poems, and an essay—all written by past winners of the Bram Stoker Award.

"Shattered Resilience" is a harrowing yet deeply moving tale of Sarah, a young girl whose life is marred by a series of tragedies and trials that test her to her core. Sarah's story begins in the shadow of abuse at the hands of her stepfather, a traumatic experience that sets the stage for her tumultuous journey ahead. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence, her life takes a darker turn, leading to her first stay in a mental hospital.

Some children dream of running away to join the Night Market. I did so to escape a nightmare. Still, being forced into an overheated tent to read fortunes until sunrise has its trials—naturally. But when he visits me, I suffer for entirely different reasons. Stars above, Rhylen Lonan is the most beautiful faerie I’ve ever known. A Raven shifter with long black hair, dark purple eyes, and magic that stirs my own.

Historians and commentators dis William Miller and his movement, Millerism, for "predicting the world would end on October 22, 1844". Miller and Millerism's reputation thus sucks. This doesn't dissuade Ms. Millerism from reviving Millerism! Ms. Millerism intends to do everything she can, so Millerism Rises, Rules, and Reigns again!

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with "The Secrets of Shasta," a captivating tale that seamlessly blends the virtual and real worlds. Follow Caleb Marshall, an avid gamer and outdoor enthusiast, as he stumbles upon a mystical artifact that transports him to the enchanting realm of Shasta. Immerse yourself in a world of magic, mythical creatures, and ancient prophecies. Join Caleb as he navigates treacherous trials, forges alliances with diverse factions, and confronts the looming darkness that threatens to engulf the land.

Black Woman Your Body Belongs to You describes the pressure a Black woman experiences from men to have children at the height of her career.

The warm glow of the setting sun cast a golden hue over the Harrington's cozy living room, filling it with anticipation and excitement. Martin Harrington, a diligent and protective father with graying hair and a determined expression, sat at the head of the room, his strong build accentuated by the flickering firelight. His eyes sparkled with a mix of pride and concern as he glanced at his family gathered around him.

In the heart of New Chicago, Dave Ryder, a software developer and VR gaming enthusiast, receives a cryptic alert: "Simulation Complete. 24 Hours Remaining." As the world descends into digital panic, Dave and his tech-savvy friends embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind the message. Their journey leads them to an abandoned tech facility, where they discover a hidden VR lab and a shocking revelation—they are part of a global simulation designed to test humanity's resilience.

Estingai barely pulled herself from the rubble of the Deathknight’s attack, but she has no time for grief. She must finish what she and her husband had started and unite the disparate factions of the resistance and lead them off their dying world. When the other factions resist her efforts, Estingai must decide how far she is willing to go, who, if anyone, she can trust to help her, and if she can take up the mantle of the Last Knight and lead them to salvation.

Following his wife’s suicide, Aaron Wyler quits his job as a detective with the NYPD to focus on caring for his traumatized young son, but he soon gets pulled into investigating a strange death linked to a missing religious artifact, an ancient gemstone mentioned in both The Torah and The Bible. After a second murder, he stumbles upon a shocking conspiracy involving some of the world’s most powerful and influential people.

Raymond Civic is an ordinary teenager...until the day his senior class takes a field trip to a plastic factory. After a seemingly impossible incident takes place during a tour, Ray soon realizes that he can control plastic with his mind, but only plastic made at that factory. As he gradually discovers all of the things he can do with this power, Ray decides to use his gift for the common good and becomes Acrylic. While trying to help people with his superpower, his reckless pride gets him into trouble—way over his head.