Books like My Lord by L. B. Shimaira

1818 novel by Mary Shelley about young scientist Victor Frankenstein who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox experiment.

An intimate biography that chronicles the life of Billy Milligan, a man with twenty‑four distinct personalities who became the center of a landmark legal case after being charged with multiple rapes and abductions.

Renald de Lisle marries a woman he barely knows, only to discover her terrible secret and vow revenge on her heart-wrenching love for him.

An anthology of three American romance stories featuring sharp wit, passionate love affairs, and the complexities of marriage through different lenses— from arranged unions to daring seduction.

Lords of Desire is a historical romance anthology uniting four steamy tales set in distinct eras, exploring love that endures societal bounds, time travel, and adventurous liaisons.

A hand‑picked collection of 25 of Roald Dahl’s best short stories, showcasing his range from dark humor to macabre suspense, featuring classics like "Lamb to the Slaughter" and "Man from the South".

In a crumbling New England mansion, 12‑year‑old orphan Florence and her brother, neglected by their guardian, must defend their home and each other from a sinister governess who may be a malevolent spirit.

How is it that comic books—the once-reviled form of lowbrow popular culture—are now the rage for Hollywood blockbusters, the basis for bestselling video games, and the inspiration for literary graphic novels? In Demanding Respect, Paul Lopes immerses himself in the discourse and practices of this art and subculture to provide a social history of the American comic book over the last 75 years.Lopes analyzes the cultural production, reception, and consumption of American comic books throughout history. He charts the rise of superheroes, the proliferation of serials, and the emergence of graphic novels. Demanding Respect explores how comic books born in the 1930s were perceived as a "menace" in the 1950s, only to later become collectors’ items and eventually "hip" fiction in the 1980s through today.Using a theoretical framework to examine the construction of comic book culture—the artists, publishers, readers and fans— Lopes explains how and why comic books have captured the public's imagination and gained a fanatic cult following.

Portia's quiet London life turns chaotic when her sister is kidnapped by a dangerous moneylender. She enlists the enigmatic Nightshade—real name Dell Turner—for help, and together they plunge into intrigue, danger, and an unexpected romance.

Gothic horror tales by Ray Russell, featuring hauntingly frightening characters and masterful storytelling.

Bounty hunter Remy Pendergast, heir to a noble house and half-vampire, is torn between loyalty to his kingdom and a growing bond with a vampire heiress and her fiancée as they uncover a deadly virus plaguing Aluria.

A witch family in York battles a deadly goblin market that lures victims with glittering temptations, as a young woman must confront her lineage to rescue a kidnapped aunt.

Christina Henry’s Horseman is an adult fantasy-horror tale blending gothic elements with paranormal retelling.

Jodi was driving her children to college when The Man got in their car. Uninvited, unwanted, and unhinged... The Man has no name, but he does have a gun... a knife... and a bag of "toys". What starts as a forced ride into the desert escalates into a disturbing series of crimes and assaults. Jodi and her children will soon pray for death. WARNING: This novella is incredibly disturbing. It features graphic scenes of sexual violence, torture, and gore. It is not intended for easily offended readers. The print edition of this book includes an exclusive short story, which is not availble on ebook. It is also gross and disturbing.

In Parallel Hells, Leon Craig weaves gothic folklore into thirteen inventive short stories that explore queer identity, love, power, and the darker corners of the human experience.