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In 1977, the Alpine Heights tower block where Kyle Dempsey and his sister Lauren live with their mum and stepdad becomes the site of a horrific infestation. Believing their stepdad, Connor, to have been killed in action in Northern Ireland, Kyle and Lauren are shocked to find him at home in their flat. But Connor is changed. Following a secret military experiment, he has been infected with some kind of alien life form, which is using him as a host to infect the other residents of the tower block with gruesome results.

No te asomes a estas páginas si quieres evitar una taquicardia o un mal sueño. Los personajes de estos cuentos lucen inocuos (una niña que invita a un amigo a jugar a su casa, unos dependientes de feria, un joven que huye de su padrastro, una familia disfuncional, un escritor, un viejo que no sabe volver a casa y un niño que cree oír fuegos artificiales), pero en esa aparente calma el miedo se agazapa para asaltarnos de improviso.

Gus is a morose and insular youngster. When he is pressed into service in the garden by his mother, he is reluctant to spend time with the twee sun, birds, and grass. But once he grabs his watering can, he enters a world more grim and interesting than he'd ever imagined. He quickly discovers the dark side of the "circle of life" and is thrilled to learn that gardening also includes grime, death, and decay.

​The world is still adjusting to life after the Rippocalypse – and there are plenty who aren't happy with the new status quo. Made public enemy number one, Sel needs to keep a low profile, and make sure his new dangerous abilities stay hidden. But there's an even bigger threat on the horizon, as Frozen Fever is spreading. And it can be passed on with just a touch... ​

Hariram and his young wife live a peaceful life until an evil demon casts eyes on them. The demon decides to fly away with Hariram's beautiful wife. A distraught Hariram looks for her everywhere but he is faced with disappointment at every turn. Hariram's life ends on a sad note and Vetal asks the wise King Vikramaditya to name the killer.

The Fly Patrol finds themselves in a battle with humans who have a rock salt gun. Sargent Hot Sauce must take the lead of the squad after Commander Ace is gone.

Die Soldaten im Schloss sind stocksauer, weil ihnen ihr Blaubeerkuchen geklaut wurde. Sie verdächtigen Prinz John und ziehen los, um sich einen neuen Herrscher zu suchen. Robin kommt die Sache seltsam vor und er versucht den wahren Schuldigen zu finden. Diese Folge enthält drei weitere Episoden.

Ein Mädchen, eine Mission und kein Zurück. Name: Amanda Black Stärken: Geschicklichkeit, Kraft, Rätsel lösen Status: Schatzjägerin & Superheldin. Als Amanda Black sich bei einer Mission auf dem Dach eines fahrenden Zuges wiederfindet, wird ihr klar: Schlimmer geht immer! Bevor der Zug sein Ziel erreicht, müssen ihr Komplize Eric und sie eine Tontafel an sich gebracht haben. Gelingt ihnen das nicht, gerät die Menschheit in große Gefahr. Doch die Zeit vergeht viel zu schnell ... und ihr Gegenspieler ist stärker als gedacht.

Ein Mädchen, eine Mission und kein Zurück. Name: Amanda Black Stärken: Geschicklichkeit, Kraft, Rätsel lösen Status: Schatzjägerin & Superheldin Ein anonymer Hinweis macht Amanda Black auf einen antiken Dolch aufmerksam. Gegen den Rat ihrer Tante folgt sie seiner Spur bis in den Himalaya. Dort erfährt sie, dass der Dolch erst zusammen mit einer Glocke seine volle Macht entfaltet. Wer beides besitzt und die Glocke schlägt, kann den Tod bezwingen. Amandas Aufgabe ist es, die Glocke zu zerstören. Aber das Schicksal hat andere Pläne.

When science-obsessed teenager Itch discovers a powerful new radioactive element, he’s forced to go on the run to protect it from Greencorp, a sinister organisation seeking to weaponize it. But when the rock gives Itch radiation poisoning, and his closest friend betrays him, Itch risks losing the rock, putting the entire planet in danger.

Two teen spies. One explosive mission. When their families mysteriously disappear, Swift and Hawk, teen experts in AI and robotics, are recruited by the top-secret Möbius Programme. Plunged into a life-and-death rescue mission, Swift and Hawk must race from hidden tunnels beneath London to the sinister island of Spøkelsøy, straight into the hands of a deadly enemy... An edge-of-your-seat spy thriller for listeners 9+ that can be enjoyed as a standalone audiobook or listened to as part of the adrenaline-fuelled Swift and Hawk spy series.

The secret is now out about the Ghost Network's identities . . . and everything is in danger of going up in smoke. With evil tech icon, Roy Lykos, on the prowl, John and the gang head to a top secret center in the Sahara desert to prepare for battle. This center is a bit different though—every student has the same special implants and the competition is sky high. As the day of reckoning approaches, the Ghost Network gang will need every bit of help they can get from their extraordinary classmates if they are to wrestle back control of their minds and bodies.

A collection of six really scary stories, perfect for campfires, sleepovers, listening alone or with friends in the dark...if you dare! Among the chilling stories there's a pair of trainers with a mind of their own...some terrifying phone calls...a demon babysitter and much more. These stories are guaranteed to give you a fright!

The gang are back in the Wolf's Den and are finally ready to put their abilities toward forces for good. The threat of Roy Lykos has finally been put to rest . . .or has it? His tentacles of power may stretch further than John had initially thought.

Despite coming from different ends of the world, John, Slack, Akane, and Salome, age 12, have plenty in common. They love computers, coding, hacking, gaming—it literally flows through their veins. One more thing: they are all technically dead. The group comes together at the Wolf's Den in deepest Alaska, one of several top-secret schools for technological excellence around the globe. The place seems like a coder's dream come true at first, but things take a dark turn when the group realizes they are not like the other kids there.

Last night Wesley and his friends Josephine and Margot threw their neighbour Rachel a surprise birthday party. This morning, Rachel is dead. And Wesley is the one who finds her body. Rachel's friends throw a traditional Caribbean Nine Night celebration to help guide her soul to the next world. But Wesley, Margot and Josephine don't have time to mourn Rachel. They are determined to find out who did this - and find out what secrets Rachel was keeping.

It’s 1942, and the United States is at war. While most of the kids in Henry Hamilton’s class dream of being soldiers and shipping off overseas, Henry wants to contribute in a different way: he dreams of being a reporter. When his city organizes an air raid program as part of its civilian defense efforts, he just might find the scoop he’s been hoping for. But as he tracks down his leads, he discovers a story far more perilous and important than he could have imagined.

Podnikatel Klement Hrouda se vrací do Prahy, aby se pomstil. Co nevidět davy lidí vyrazí vzhůru temnými uličkami a budou hledat stroj dávného vynálezce Hanuše Nápravníka. Zatímco se v oprýskaných domech a prázdných náměstích v tichosti schyluje k poslednímu střetu, rozhodne se En vzít osud čtvrti do svých rukou. Jirka se vydává v jejích stopách.

Fortune House is a spine-chilling middle-grade mystery that invites young listeners on a suspenseful journey, teeming with restless spirits and hidden dangers. Will Janie and Caroline uncover the truth behind the house's mysteries? Can they outsmart the ghostly forces, or will they be swept up in a whirlwind of suspense?

Aquel atardecer nada me hizo pensar que, apenas unos días más tarde, iba a conocer a la persona más genial de todas las que conozco. Tampoco nada me hizo pensar que iba a tener que dejarla marchar. Cuando nos enteramos del terremoto que había sacudido Japón, no me pareció algo grave. ¡Me equivocaba! El temblor, aparentemente inofensivo, había producido una serie de derrumbes que habían dejado al descubierto un sistema de cuevas donde se esconde una peligrosa arma milenaria. Y, claro, alguien tenía que asegurarse de que no cayera en las manos equivocadas.