Wispy Falls' town motto "You'll be safe here!" but that doesn't seem to be true. Because in Wispy Falls, monsters live in the woods, and children go missing, and the bodies are beginning to stack up.  A seventeen year-old vlogger known as Storymancer is determined to get to the bottom of what's wrong in Wispy Falls. A few years ago his six-year-old brother went missing in the woods and no one in town seemed to care enough to find him.  So now he's investigating why every household participates in something called the Bloodmoon Ritual, Why crpytid sightings are so common. And why everyone who goes into the woods, goes missing. If he can't fix what's wrong with the town, he just might be the next body in the woods. Told primarily through video transcripts, message boards, and radio shows, this Welcome to Nightvale inspired horror will chill you to your core.

Wispy Falls' town motto "You'll be safe here!" but that doesn't seem to be true. Because in Wispy Falls, monsters live in the woods, and children go missing, and the bodies are beginning to stack up.  A seventeen year-old vlogger known as Storymancer is determined to get to the bottom of what's wrong in Wispy Falls. A few years ago his six-year-old brother went missing in the woods and no one in town seemed to care enough to find him.  So now he's investigating why every household participates in something called the Bloodmoon Ritual, Why crpytid sightings are so common. And why everyone who goes into the woods, goes missing. If he can't fix what's wrong with the town, he just might be the next body in the woods. Told primarily through video transcripts, message boards, and radio shows, this Welcome to Nightvale inspired horror will chill you to your core.

Asakawa ist Journalist. Zuerst ist der Tod seiner jungen Nichte nur eine Familientragödie. Dann erfährt er, dass in derselben Nacht drei ihrer Bekannten ebenfalls an Herzstillstand gestorben sind, und seine Neugier ist geweckt. Seine Recherchen führen ihn zu einem Video, das die vier gesehen haben. Es handelt sich um eine mysteriöse Montage beklemmender Bilder, an deren Ende eine klare Aussage steht: Wenn der Betrachter nicht einen bestimmten Auftrag erfüllt, wird er eine Woche später sterben. Dummerweise ist ausgerechnet dieser Auftrag auf dem Band überspielt worden. Zuerst hält Asakawa das alles für kompletten Unsinn. Aber dann beschleicht ihn doch die Angst. Was ist, wenn das Video wirklich Menschen den Tod bringen kann? Zusammen mit einem Freund will er den Ursprung des Videos und damit den Auftrag ergründen. Aber je mehr sie in Erfahrung bringen, desto größer wird seine Panik. Denn der Fluch scheint real, und Asakawas Zeit verstreicht. Kurze Chronologie eines Erfolges: Aus dem Roman machte Regisseur Nakata Hideo einen Low-Budget-Horrorfilm, dessen phänomenale Einspielergebnisse in Japan mehrere Fortsetzungen zur Folge hatte. Jetzt gibt es wie so oft bei ausländischen Erfolgen das amerikanische Remake des ersten Films. Kôji Suzuki hat Elemente wie Psycho-Horror, Grenzwissenschaften und die gute alte Rache aus dem Jenseits genommen und daraus eine Mischung aus Detektivgeschichte, Thriller und urbanem Mythos geschaffen: Das Video, das den Tod bringt. Der kühle, distanzierte Stil des Autors ist anfangs etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Aber er sorgt für eine beklemmende Atmosphäre voller Spannung. Dazu kommen viele Ideen, die zwar auf den ersten Blick so konventionell erscheinen, dann aber erstaunlich bizarre Wendungen nehmen. Und das Ende ist eine echte und effektive Überraschung. Das ist leiser Horror, der sich hauptsächlich im Kopf des Lesers abspielt, und darum so gut funktioniert. --Andreas Decker

Asakawa ist Journalist. Zuerst ist der Tod seiner jungen Nichte nur eine Familientragödie. Dann erfährt er, dass in derselben Nacht drei ihrer Bekannten ebenfalls an Herzstillstand gestorben sind, und seine Neugier ist geweckt. Seine Recherchen führen ihn zu einem Video, das die vier gesehen haben. Es handelt sich um eine mysteriöse Montage beklemmender Bilder, an deren Ende eine klare Aussage steht: Wenn der Betrachter nicht einen bestimmten Auftrag erfüllt, wird er eine Woche später sterben. Dummerweise ist ausgerechnet dieser Auftrag auf dem Band überspielt worden. Zuerst hält Asakawa das alles für kompletten Unsinn. Aber dann beschleicht ihn doch die Angst. Was ist, wenn das Video wirklich Menschen den Tod bringen kann? Zusammen mit einem Freund will er den Ursprung des Videos und damit den Auftrag ergründen. Aber je mehr sie in Erfahrung bringen, desto größer wird seine Panik. Denn der Fluch scheint real, und Asakawas Zeit verstreicht. Kurze Chronologie eines Erfolges: Aus dem Roman machte Regisseur Nakata Hideo einen Low-Budget-Horrorfilm, dessen phänomenale Einspielergebnisse in Japan mehrere Fortsetzungen zur Folge hatte. Jetzt gibt es wie so oft bei ausländischen Erfolgen das amerikanische Remake des ersten Films. Kôji Suzuki hat Elemente wie Psycho-Horror, Grenzwissenschaften und die gute alte Rache aus dem Jenseits genommen und daraus eine Mischung aus Detektivgeschichte, Thriller und urbanem Mythos geschaffen: Das Video, das den Tod bringt. Der kühle, distanzierte Stil des Autors ist anfangs etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Aber er sorgt für eine beklemmende Atmosphäre voller Spannung. Dazu kommen viele Ideen, die zwar auf den ersten Blick so konventionell erscheinen, dann aber erstaunlich bizarre Wendungen nehmen. Und das Ende ist eine echte und effektive Überraschung. Das ist leiser Horror, der sich hauptsächlich im Kopf des Lesers abspielt, und darum so gut funktioniert. --Andreas Decker

Amidst the galaxy-wide war of the Great Crusade, the Emperor castigates the Word Bearers for their worship. Distraught at this judgement, Lorgar and his Legion seek another path while devastating world after world, venting their fury and fervour on the battlefield. Their search for a new purpose leads them to the edge of the material universe, where they meet ancient forces far more powerful than they could have imagined. Having set out to illuminate the Imperium, the corruption of Chaos takes hold and their path to damnation begins. Unbeknownst to the Word Bearers, their quest for truth contains the very roots of heresy…

Amidst the galaxy-wide war of the Great Crusade, the Emperor castigates the Word Bearers for their worship. Distraught at this judgement, Lorgar and his Legion seek another path while devastating world after world, venting their fury and fervour on the battlefield. Their search for a new purpose leads them to the edge of the material universe, where they meet ancient forces far more powerful than they could have imagined. Having set out to illuminate the Imperium, the corruption of Chaos takes hold and their path to damnation begins. Unbeknownst to the Word Bearers, their quest for truth contains the very roots of heresy…

After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series! Having solved the curse of the late emperor, things are back to usual for Maomao at the Jade Palace. Yinghua brings her along to an evening social gathering being held in the inner court, then Jinshi requests her to accompany him on a hunting trip. There, Maomao finds herself getting involved in yet another new case...!

An Astra Militarum novel Commissar Severina Raine and the 11th Antari Rifles fight to subdue the spreading threat of Chaos burning across the Bale Stars. Little does Raine realise the key to victory lies in her own past, and in the ghosts that she carries with her. READ IT BECAUSE The hero of a series of short stories returns in her first full-length novel – and it's as grim, dark and brilliantly written, as you'd expect from Rachel Harrison. THE STORY Uncompromising and fierce, Commissar Severina Raine has always served the Imperium with the utmost distinction. Attached to the 11th Antari Rifles, she instills order and courage in the face of utter horror. The Chaos cult, the Sighted, have swept throughout the Bale Stars and a shadow has fallen across its benighted worlds. A great campaign led by the vaunted hero Lord-General Militant Alar Serek is underway to free the system from tyranny and enslavement but the price of victory must be paid in blood. But what secrets do the Sighted harbour, secrets that might cast a light onto Raine’s own troubled past? Only by embracing her duty and staying true to her belief in the Imperium and the commissar’s creed can she hope to survive this crucible, but even then will that be enough?

JINSHI'S PAST AND PARENTAGE AT LAST COME TO LIGHT?! Summoned to attend the Emperor on an evening jaunt to an ancient shrine that functions as a rite of passage for the rulers of the land, Maomao makes quick work of the puzzle inside, acquitting herself with aplomb. Having learned more about the Imperial bloodline than a commoner has any right to know, Maomao returns to her post at the Jade Palace. But her aim to stay out of the business of her betters is foiled once again when the Empress Dowager comes calling! The mother of His Imperial Majesty seeks Maomao's aid in investigating yet another curse, one she fears she herself may have cast upon the infamous late Emperor...

JINSHI'S PAST AND PARENTAGE AT LAST COME TO LIGHT?! Summoned to attend the Emperor on an evening jaunt to an ancient shrine that functions as a rite of passage for the rulers of the land, Maomao makes quick work of the puzzle inside, acquitting herself with aplomb. Having learned more about the Imperial bloodline than a commoner has any right to know, Maomao returns to her post at the Jade Palace. But her aim to stay out of the business of her betters is foiled once again when the Empress Dowager comes calling! The mother of His Imperial Majesty seeks Maomao's aid in investigating yet another curse, one she fears she herself may have cast upon the infamous late Emperor...

MAOMAO PUTS ON A SHOW FOR THE GOOD OF THE NATION! When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling, they spin a fantastical tale about a courtesan who once captured the imagination of their family patriarch. Now it falls to Maomao to concoct a theatrical scheme to give the ladies a whopper of a story to take home! And when the hubbub from their visit dies down, Maomao goes back to sniffing around the Inner Court for the perfume oils and spices sold by the caravan that could spell disaster for the throne's future heirs. But the trail leads her back...to the Crystal Palace?!

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series! A festive atmosphere descends upon the Inner Court with the arrival of a long-awaited merchant caravan and its myriad wares. Though the excitement is contagious and even Maomao looks forward to making purchases of her own, she soon cottons on to something potentially sinister about the innocuous goods for sale. Before Maomao can tease out any evidence, however, her attention turns to mushrooms when Jinshi asks her to root out any poisonous varieties on the grounds. But is this request just a bit of landscaping or does it have anything to do with the rumors making the rounds about a court lady who has gone missing?

THE TRUTH OF MAOMAO’S BIRTH IS REVEALED?! Sly tactician Lakan’s attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking “poison” as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time. Upon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing and take her home as his wife! But will any of the flowers there catch his eye when his heart is in love with a memory?

MAOMAO FOILS A PLOT, BUT IS THE THREAT GONE FOR GOOD? Proving herself indispensable yet again by saving Jinshi from a horrific fate, Maomao is given the chance to explain her rash behavior during the holy ritual. But when she continues her investigation into the foiled plot, a bizarre outcome awaits, leaving the plucky apothecary impressed by the sheer nerve of the culprit behind it. But admiring the exploits of another won't get Maomao very far when Jinshi tasks her with a feat of her own—to present him with blue roses at the needling of the eccentric La Kan! How will Maomao respond to this provocation from the man she despises the most?

An Astra Militarum novel Commissar Severina Raine and the 11th Antari Rifles fight to subdue the spreading threat of Chaos burning across the Bale Stars. Little does Raine realise the key to victory lies in her own past, and in the ghosts that she carries with her. READ IT BECAUSE The hero of a series of short stories returns in her first full-length novel – and it's as grim, dark and brilliantly written, as you'd expect from Rachel Harrison. THE STORY Uncompromising and fierce, Commissar Severina Raine has always served the Imperium with the utmost distinction. Attached to the 11th Antari Rifles, she instills order and courage in the face of utter horror. The Chaos cult, the Sighted, have swept throughout the Bale Stars and a shadow has fallen across its benighted worlds. A great campaign led by the vaunted hero Lord-General Militant Alar Serek is underway to free the system from tyranny and enslavement but the price of victory must be paid in blood. But what secrets do the Sighted harbour, secrets that might cast a light onto Raine’s own troubled past? Only by embracing her duty and staying true to her belief in the Imperium and the commissar’s creed can she hope to survive this crucible, but even then will that be enough?

From the battlefields of Phall and Isstvan, to the haunted shadows of Terra itself – the greatest war in the history of mankind rages on. While the traitor Legions continue their campaign of terror across the galaxy, preparations are made for the defence of the Imperial Palace and the final, inevitable reckoning that must yet come between Horus and the Emperor... About the book This anthology spans the entire Horus Heresy, with short stories from Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill and Gav Thorpe, as well as two brand new novella-length tales. Learn the fate of Rogal Dorn’s fleet originally sent to Isstvan III in ‘The Crimson Fist’ by John French, and descend deeper into the darkness of the Night Lords Legion in ‘Prince of Crows’ by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. The Crimson Fist - John French The Dark King - Graham McNeill The Lightning Tower - Dan Abnett The Kaban Project - Graham McNeill Raven's Flight - Gav Thorpe Death of a Silversmith - Graham McNeill Prince of Crows - Aaron Dembski-Bowden

The fiercest, most powerful novel of 2025. For what do you hunger . . .?Lenore is the wife of steel magnate Henry, but ten years into their marriage the relationship has soured, and no child has arrived to fill the distance growing between them. Henry's ambitions take them from London to Sheffield, and with his success hinged on a hunt, an old tradition looms over the home; the hunt is a time to settle old scores. If a bullet finds a human home, then it is only that they were foolish to become prey. In the weeks leading up to the hunt, a carriage accident near their remote home brings the mysterious Carmilla into Lenore's life. Carmilla, who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night, Carmilla who will not eat meals with the family, Carmilla who stirs up a hunger deep within Lenore. Soon girls from local villages begin to fall sick before being consumed by a terrible hunger . . .Set against the violent wilderness of the Peaks and the uncontrolled appetite of the industrial revolution HUNGERSTONE is a compulsive feminist reworking of CARMILLA, the book that inspired a captivating story of appetite and desire.

From the battlefields of Phall and Isstvan, to the haunted shadows of Terra itself – the greatest war in the history of mankind rages on. While the traitor Legions continue their campaign of terror across the galaxy, preparations are made for the defence of the Imperial Palace and the final, inevitable reckoning that must yet come between Horus and the Emperor... About the book This anthology spans the entire Horus Heresy, with short stories from Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill and Gav Thorpe, as well as two brand new novella-length tales. Learn the fate of Rogal Dorn’s fleet originally sent to Isstvan III in ‘The Crimson Fist’ by John French, and descend deeper into the darkness of the Night Lords Legion in ‘Prince of Crows’ by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. The Crimson Fist - John French The Dark King - Graham McNeill The Lightning Tower - Dan Abnett The Kaban Project - Graham McNeill Raven's Flight - Gav Thorpe Death of a Silversmith - Graham McNeill Prince of Crows - Aaron Dembski-Bowden

The fiercest, most powerful novel of 2025. For what do you hunger . . .?Lenore is the wife of steel magnate Henry, but ten years into their marriage the relationship has soured, and no child has arrived to fill the distance growing between them. Henry's ambitions take them from London to Sheffield, and with his success hinged on a hunt, an old tradition looms over the home; the hunt is a time to settle old scores. If a bullet finds a human home, then it is only that they were foolish to become prey. In the weeks leading up to the hunt, a carriage accident near their remote home brings the mysterious Carmilla into Lenore's life. Carmilla, who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night, Carmilla who will not eat meals with the family, Carmilla who stirs up a hunger deep within Lenore. Soon girls from local villages begin to fall sick before being consumed by a terrible hunger . . .Set against the violent wilderness of the Peaks and the uncontrolled appetite of the industrial revolution HUNGERSTONE is a compulsive feminist reworking of CARMILLA, the book that inspired a captivating story of appetite and desire.