Famous as the author of such great works of literature as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson was also a dedicated war gamer. Stevenson at Play, one of the lesser-known works of this “Grandfather of Modern Wargaming,” describes a complex strategic wargame that the author and his stepson, Samuel Lloyd Osbourne,... [click here for more]
Long before the association with "Weird Tales" magazine and H.P. Lovecraft that led to his enduring fame, Clark Ashton Smith was a well-regarded regional poet whose tastes ran to the romantic and the fantastic.
This collection of poems -- originally published in 1918 -- presents some of his best early work.
Note: This digital edition includes the ePub and Mobi (Kindle)... [click here for more]
The Sagas of Icelanders are enduring stories from Viking-Age Iceland filled with love and romance, battles and feuds, tragedy and comedy.
Yet these tales are little read today, even by lovers of literature. The culture and history of the people depicted in the Sagas are often unfamiliar to the modern reader, though the audience for whom the tales were intended would have had an intimate understanding... [click here for more]
A mafia hitman and wine collector, Montressor, gets revenge on his sadistic boss and fellow connoisseur of fine vintages, Fortunato, on New Year's Eve. Adapted from the short story "The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. A short screenplay by David Sloma. Contains a sample of the first chapter of "Greyland: D.U.M.B.s (Deep Underground Military Bases) Book 1" by David... [click here for more]
Presenting a faithful adaptation of the classic novel from Mary Shelley. Based on the original story itself rather than the various cinematic films, this is a rendition of Frankenstein, the haunting and sophisticated tale that many have not seen before.
Frankenstein is truly one of the great tragedies of literature. The monster, shunned by his creator, is forced to find acceptance in a world that... [click here for more]
This very special 80% off multi-genre bundle contains several lively works of dark fiction that feature battles with bloodsuckers, quests against ancient cults, descents into the underworld, and more! We have also thrown in a number of fun almost-free bonus items, including a beautiful set of cardstock miniatures and a horror scenario.At the Shrine of Othrys (A Campaign Report)... [click here for more]