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williemeikle · 10-16-2010, 11:14 AM

Here's a quick blurb for each of the stories...

The Blooded Iklwa
An old soldier turns up on Carnacki's doorstep with tales of a souvenir that is taking a bloody revenge for old grievances. Soon Carnacki has to contend with a malevolent spirit intent on blood. Can he identify the source of the attacks and stop the Zulu Iklwa? Or will his client be forced to suffer a death of a thousand cuts?

The Larkhill Barrow
The military are testing a new weapon at Larkhill on Salisbury Plain. But in doing so, they have wakened something old, something that brings a creeping fear to every man in the camp. Carnacki must call on all his experience to halt a terror that has been called up out of the Plain, an ancient darkness that will haunt your dreams.

The Sisters of Mercy
Someone, or something, is murdering the residents of the Royal Hospital. Battle hardened old soldiers lie sick abed in fear for their lives... and their souls. Only someone with intimate knowledge of the powers of darkness can help them. Step forward Carnacki: Ghostfinder

The Hellfire Mirror
A strange package left on his doorstep piques Carnacki's interest. Further investigation shows it to an antique mirror, once the property of Lord Dashwood. This same mirror witnessed the rituals of the notorious Hellfire Club... and some of the doings of the club have left their mark, leading Carnacki into a fight to stop his own home from being overrun with the forces of darkness.

The Beast of Glamys
Carnacki is called to the aid of a Scottish Lord whose daughter is being menaced by apparitions in her bedchamber. The investigation leads Carnacki to a remote castle in Scotland, and the uncovering of the secret behind a legend that has persisted for centuries.

The Tomb of Pygea
A new arch is being built in the Mall. But work has stopped, as a chamber is uncovered deep in the foundations. Something whispers down there in the dark, and only Carnacki has the skills, and the nerve, to descend, and to listen.

The Lusitania
Something is screaming on the flagship of the Cunard line. The Lusitania is berthed in Liverpool, deserted by passengers and crew, stuck in port until Carnacki can remove the cause of their terror. But some apparitions are more persistent than others.

The Haunted Oak
Carnacki is called in to investigate a strange old tree in a churchyard. The vicar believes it is haunted and needs Carnacki's expertise. But some things are best left to take their course -- natural, or supernatural.

10-16-2010, 11:14 AM	#4
williemeikle Are the stars right yet? Posts: 209 Karma: 250270 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newfoundland Device: none	Here's a quick blurb for each of the stories... The Blooded Iklwa An old soldier turns up on Carnacki's doorstep with tales of a souvenir that is taking a bloody revenge for old grievances. Soon Carnacki has to contend with a malevolent spirit intent on blood. Can he identify the source of the attacks and stop the Zulu Iklwa? Or will his client be forced to suffer a death of a thousand cuts? The Larkhill Barrow The military are testing a new weapon at Larkhill on Salisbury Plain. But in doing so, they have wakened something old, something that brings a creeping fear to every man in the camp. Carnacki must call on all his experience to halt a terror that has been called up out of the Plain, an ancient darkness that will haunt your dreams. The Sisters of Mercy Someone, or something, is murdering the residents of the Royal Hospital. Battle hardened old soldiers lie sick abed in fear for their lives... and their souls. Only someone with intimate knowledge of the powers of darkness can help them. Step forward Carnacki: Ghostfinder The Hellfire Mirror A strange package left on his doorstep piques Carnacki's interest. Further investigation shows it to an antique mirror, once the property of Lord Dashwood. This same mirror witnessed the rituals of the notorious Hellfire Club... and some of the doings of the club have left their mark, leading Carnacki into a fight to stop his own home from being overrun with the forces of darkness. The Beast of Glamys Carnacki is called to the aid of a Scottish Lord whose daughter is being menaced by apparitions in her bedchamber. The investigation leads Carnacki to a remote castle in Scotland, and the uncovering of the secret behind a legend that has persisted for centuries. The Tomb of Pygea A new arch is being built in the Mall. But work has stopped, as a chamber is uncovered deep in the foundations. Something whispers down there in the dark, and only Carnacki has the skills, and the nerve, to descend, and to listen. The Lusitania Something is screaming on the flagship of the Cunard line. The Lusitania is berthed in Liverpool, deserted by passengers and crew, stuck in port until Carnacki can remove the cause of their terror. But some apparitions are more persistent than others. The Haunted Oak Carnacki is called in to investigate a strange old tree in a churchyard. The vicar believes it is haunted and needs Carnacki's expertise. But some things are best left to take their course -- natural, or supernatural. Last edited by williemeikle; 10-16-2010 at 11:32 AM.