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There's something irresistible about an old Scottish manor. Perhaps it's the imposing architecture, the dark corridors or the suggestion that generations of secrets remain hidden behind its walls.

Add a few restless spirits, an unlikely hero and a mystery that refuses to stay buried, and you have the ingredients for a Gothic ghost story.

For readers who enjoy atmospheric supernatural mysteries, Elm Brook...

There is a particular kind of anxiety that many fiction authors know all too well. It arrives after the manuscript has been edited, the cover designed, and the book published.

A reader notices something you missed.

Perhaps a character's age doesn't match an earlier chapter. Perhaps an event takes place on the wrong date. Or a detail established halfway through the novel quietly contradicts something that happens later.

These may seem like small mistakes, but to an attentive reader, they can...

An unsettling supernatural horror novel by Iwan Ross, where childhood nightmares, family secrets and an ancient presence blur the boundary between dreams and reality.

Every child has heard stories about the Sandman.

A mysterious visitor who arrives when the world grows quiet, bringing sleep and dreams to those resting peacefully in their beds.

But what if the Sandman was never the gentle figure we imagined?

What if he came for something else?

And what if, when morning arrived, he left behind more...

An atmospheric Gothic mystery where a young woman's search for belonging leads her towards an ancient manor, unsettling secrets and a darkness that has waited centuries.

Some houses seem to remember everything.

The people who lived within their walls. The promises that were broken. The secrets nobody dared speak aloud.

And sometimes, the past is not content to remain in the past.

For readers who enjoy atmospheric Gothic mysteries, haunted manor stories, supernatural suspense and romance threaded...

What happens when the ghosts of Britain begin disappearing, famous hauntings fall silent, and the people who study the supernatural discover that something is terribly wrong?

There are places in Britain where the past never seems entirely willing to remain in the past.

Ancient castles, deserted corridors, historic chapels and centuries-old fortresses have long provided the perfect setting for tales of restless spirits.

But imagine something far more unsettling than discovering a ghost.

Imagine...

What happens when the supernatural becomes an academic subject, ghosts become part of everyday university life, and a Scottish mystery writer finds himself in the middle of it all?

Most universities offer courses in history, literature, science and philosophy.

But what if there were a university where the subject was ghosts?

Not merely the folklore surrounding them, or the centuries-old stories whispered beside a crackling fire.

Actual ghosts.

Welcome to The Highlands University of Ghostology, a...

An ancient Scottish manor. A solitary magpie. A grandfather clock counting down to a reckoning. And a secret the dead have waited eighty years to reveal.

There is something irresistible about a Gothic ghost mystery set in the Scottish Highlands.

Perhaps it is the landscape, where ancient stone buildings stand against wild skies and the sea crashes against lonely cliffs. Perhaps it is the suggestion that history never truly disappears, that the people who once walked those corridors have left...

An ancient Scottish manor. A woman who died in 1945. A gold ring containing a message that never reached its destination. And a secret that refuses to remain buried.

Some secrets disappear with the people who carry them.

Others survive for generations, waiting for someone to uncover the truth.

In the Scottish Highlands, where centuries of history linger among ruined castles, lonely graveyards and imposing country estates, the past can sometimes feel remarkably close.

But what if the past could...

Two suspicious deaths. An aristocratic family with secrets to hide. A mysterious woman in white. And a writer whose peaceful life is about to become considerably more complicated.

There is something wonderfully deceptive about the Scottish Highlands.

Rolling green hills, quiet villages, ancient castles and winding country roads create an impression of timeless tranquillity.

But behind the stone walls of a grand country estate, appearances can be dangerously misleading.

For readers who enjoy...

An isolated island. A lighthouse with a troubled history. A grand hotel where some guests may never have checked out.

There is something unsettling about a lighthouse standing alone against a stormy sea.

For generations, these towers have guided sailors through dangerous waters, their beams offering reassurance in the darkness. But what happens when the people entrusted with keeping the light burning disappear?

And what if the island itself has secrets that refuse to remain buried?

For readers...

Behind the walls of an ancient Scottish manor, the past has found a way to speak. But is anyone prepared to listen?

There is something deeply unsettling about an old house that refuses to surrender its secrets.

A locked door. A staircase that creaks beneath invisible footsteps. A child's voice drifting through an empty corridor.

For readers who enjoy Gothic ghost stories, haunted-house mysteries and supernatural investigations steeped in history, The Haunting of Serpent's Manor by Iwan Ross...

Some houses hold memories. Others refuse to let them go.

There is something irresistible about a Scottish ghost mystery. Perhaps it is the mist rolling across the Highlands, the ancient stone houses standing against centuries of weather, or the suspicion that history has never entirely surrendered its secrets.

For readers who enjoy atmospheric Gothic fiction, haunted manor houses and mysteries in which the supernatural is more than a convenient fright, Elm Brook Manor by Iwan Ross offers an...

Second Hand Rose is a fast-paced horror novella that I read in a single sitting, finishing it in under an hour.

D.E. Fox creates an intriguing premise centred around a small town, mysterious disappearances, and an antique shop with secrets of its own. The story moves quickly, and there is never a point where it feels as though it loses momentum.

One of my favourite aspects was Jake, the loyal terrier. As a dog lover myself, I immediately connected with his role in the story, and it was easy to...

A Short Read That Leaves a Lasting Impression

There are some books you read and enjoy, and then there are books that quietly remind you that you are not alone.

Broken But Fixed: The Diane Dalton Story was one of those books for me.

At just under a hundred pages, this memoir is a relatively short read, but Diane Dalton packs an incredible amount of life, faith, hardship, and hope into those pages. She shares her journey with honesty and courage, inviting readers into some of the most difficult...

There are stories you read… and then there are stories that feel strangely familiar, as if they echo something deeper within you. Family Skeletons: The Secrets of Castlewood Manor is one of those.

Set against a backdrop of old-world charm, hidden histories, and the ever-present weight of legacy, this story draws you into a world where secrets are not buried—they are waiting. Waiting to be uncovered, confronted, and, in some cases, survived.

What struck me most was not only the mystery itself—...

There’s something quietly unsettling about a story that reminds you how easily trust can be manufactured—and how dangerous that can become.

Where There’s Doubt pulled me in far quicker than I expected. What begins as a seemingly familiar premise—online connection, emotional vulnerability, the search for companionship—quickly unravels into something far more layered and unsettling.

At the centre of it all is Nico, a character as fascinating as he is disturbing. His ability to construct...

No—despite the inviting cover and its promise of something warm, comforting, and familiar, An Enlightening Quiche is not a gentle, easy read. It is something far richer. Something layered. Something that simmers beneath the surface until, before you know it, it begins to boil.

Eva Pasco has crafted a story that feels intimate and expansive all at once—a deeply human exploration of identity, grief, privilege, and the quiet, often unspoken tensions that exist between people who believe they...

Bloodlines and Betrayals: A Mafia Romance is a gripping, fast-paced read that pulled me in from the very first page and didn’t let go.

Despite the absence of a formal description, the story unfolds with intensity and confidence — delivering a compelling mix of suspense, danger, and emotion. From money laundering and car bombs to betrayal, revenge, and forbidden love, the stakes are constantly rising.

At the heart of the story is Elena, whose connection with Tony — the son of a powerful mafia...

There’s something quietly compelling about Belief—the kind of story that doesn’t just lean into the supernatural, but uses it as a lens to explore identity, belonging, and the fragile line between life and death.

From its striking opening—waking in a mortuary on the brink of a post-mortem—the novel immediately establishes a tone that is both eerie and intimate. What follows is not simply a tale of the afterlife, but a layered journey through two worlds that feel equally vivid and emotionally...

I recently finished Bridging Two Worlds: The Life and Legacy of George Gaspar Aducayen, Jr., and I can honestly say it was a deeply inspiring and rewarding read.

What makes this memoir stand out is the sincerity of Ambassador Aducayen’s voice. Rather than presenting a simple catalogue of achievements, he invites readers into the personal journey behind his remarkable career. From his early life in the small village of Claveria in the Philippines to representing his country across the world,...