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Bentley Little

    1. leden 1960

    Bentley Little je americký autor, který se věnuje výhradně hororovému žánru. Jeho díla se vyznačují hlubokým ponořením do psychiky postav a odhalováním temných stránek lidské povahy. Little mistrně pracuje s atmosférou strachu a napětí, často zasazuje své příběhy do zdánlivě obyčejného prostředí, které se postupně mění v noční můru. Jeho nezaměnitelný styl a nekompromisní přístup k hororu z něj činí jedinečného vypravěče hrůz.

    Bentley Little
    The Store
    The Handyman
    The Best of Horror Library
    Společenství
    Dům
    Konzultant
    • 2024

      The Horror Zine's Book of Monster Stories

      • 310 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Featuring an introduction by acclaimed author Gemma Files, this anthology brings together a diverse collection of chilling tales centered on monstrous themes. It showcases spine-tingling contributions from established horror writers like Bentley Little, Simon Clark, and Elizabeth Massie, alongside works from promising new voices in the genre. The collection promises to captivate readers with its variety of styles and perspectives on horror.

      The Horror Zine's Book of Monster Stories
    • 2022

      The perfect getaway turns into a nightmare when a girl vanishes without a trace in this horror novel that could only have come from the mind of Bram Stoker Award-winning author Bentley Little. Gary, his girlfriend, Joan, and their friends intend to make the most of their three day vacation from UCLA partying at Burning Man. But soon after they arrive at the festival in the remote desert, Joan disappears. Calls to her parents’ home yield only dead air. Her school records are gone. And there’s no evidence that Joan, or even her roommate, ever existed. Most disturbing of all is what they do find. Among Joan’s belongings is a prayer written on a small scroll. It’s a safeguard—and a warning—from something called The Outsiders. For Gary and his friends it’s the only clue. Now, if they want to find out exactly what happened to Joan, they must follow it. But they may not like what they uncover....

      The Disappearance
    • 2022
    • 2021

      The Best of Horror Library

      Volumes 1-5

      • 358 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      4,5(4)Ohodnotit

      Renowned for their contemporary relevance and striking impact, the +Horror Library+ anthologies showcase a collection of short fiction from prominent authors in the horror genre. These works delve into the macabre and explore darkly imaginative themes, making them a significant contribution to modern horror literature.

      The Best of Horror Library
    • 2020

      The Bank

      • 376 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení
      3,5(24)Ohodnotit

      "We know who you are! Can your current bank say that? We pride ourselves on providing unparalled service to all of our customers. We're looking forward to banking with YOU!"In the small town of Montgomery, Arizona, Kyle Decker's book shop is barely breaking even. When a bank opens in the empty storefront next door, he hopes the new establishment will bring in more foot traffic. Trouble is, nobody has ever heard of The First People's Bank, and the local branch has appeared mysteriously overnight. Their incentives for new customers seem reasonable ... at first. But is it a coincidence when Kyle's wife has her identity stolen, and his son receives emails that seem to know his private thoughts? Or when the manager of a competing financial institution dies a gruesome death?Soon, if people in Montgomery, Arizona, want to buy a new car or home, or if they need a small business loan, they have no choice but to work with The First People's Bank. As The Bank makes increasingly bizarre demands on its customers, it becomes clear the town may be in too deep ... and the penalty for an early withdrawal is too terrifying to imagine. With his latest original novel, Bentley Little's dark, razor-sharp satire takes on the worst practices of our banking industry, and you'll never look at your loan officer the same way again

      The Bank
    • 2020

      Daniel Martin has never forgotten his childhood encounters with Frank Watkins, the man who built his family a summer home out of cardboard and plywood. Frank's gaze was oddly confusing, as if he was attempting to discern the proper way to behave because he didn't know how to respond in a human manner. Since Frank obviously wasn't an alien, young Daniel thought maybe the man was crazy. In the end, Daniel would learn the terrifying truth about Frank Watkins. And as an adult, Daniel is about to discover there are more of THEM out there...

      The Handyman
    • 2019

      Diese Universität erteilt den Studenten eine Lektion … An der berühmten Universität von Kalifornien hat ein neues Semester begonnen und plötzlich bricht auf dem Campus der pure Wahnsinn aus. Brutale Vergewaltigungen, Folter, Suizid und Morde häufen sich. Die beiden Studenten Jim und Faith suchen nach einer Erklärung. Bald entdecken sie etwas wirklich Furchterregendes. Offenbar gibt es eine unheimliche Macht, die den Campus zu eigenständigem Leben erweckt. Und das Übel breitet sich aus ... Stephen King: »Nach diesem Buch lagen meine Nerven blank – und ich bin einiges gewohnt. DIE UNIVERSITÄT lässt sich wirklich mit keinem anderen Thriller vergleichen.«

      Die Universität
    • 2018

      An der Universität in Brea beginnt ein neues Semester, das von Gewalt und Verbrechen geprägt ist. Vergewaltigungen, Selbstmorde und Morde werden zur Norm. Eine kleine Gruppe erkennt den Wahnsinn und will dem Treiben ein Ende setzen, während sie das schreckliche Geheimnis der Universität aufdecken.

      Die Universität. Horror
    • 2015

      Konzultant

      • 432 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení
      3,7(54)Ohodnotit

      Román vypráví příběh o ďábelském poradci, který k záchraně krachující společnosti užívá více než kruté prostředky. Po pádu dohodnuté fúze se CompWare nachází ve vážných problémech, a najme si poradenskou firmu, aby zrevidovala a zefektivnila jeho podnikatelské praktiky. Jenže na firmě je něco divného. Již při prvních společných jednáních konzultant pokládá nemístné otázky. Postupně si uzurpuje čím dál víc moci. Zaměstnanci si brzy uvědomí, že nebojují jen o svá místa, že bojují o život. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

      Konzultant
    • 2012

      With his "ability to disgust (and delight) even the most seasoned horror enthusiast" (Publishers Weekly), Bentley Little conjures up your greatest fears as he dares you to spend a night with the haunted.... Julian and Claire Perry and their two children, Megan and James, have made the move to a bigger, nicer home in their city's historic district. But something isn't right. The neighbors seem reluctant to visit. Claire can't shake the feeling that someone is watching her. Megan receives increasingly menacing and obscene texts. And James is having terrible dreams. No wonder, considering what he's seen in the corner of the basement, staring at him and shuffling closer ever so slowly. Pity no one warned the family about the house. Now it's too late. Because the darkness at the bottom of the stairs is rising....

      The Haunted