Shea Ernshaw escribe con una profunda apreciación por los bosques oscuros, las historias de fantasmas y la luz de la luna sobre los lagos. Sus narrativas sumergen a menudo a los lectores en suspense atmosférico, elaborado a través de sesiones de escritura nocturnas. El enfoque principal de Ernshaw es crear experiencias cautivadoras que atraigan al público a mundos misteriosos. Su estilo distintivo es evocador, conjurando emociones potentes e imágenes vívidas, estableciéndola como una voz convincente en la narración de lo sobrenatural.
Wicked deep : Two centuries ago, three sisters were sentenced to death for witchery in the small coastal town of Sparrow, Oregon. Stones were tied to their ankles, and they were drowned in the deep waters surrounding town. Now, for a brief time each summer, the sisters return, stealing the bodies of three weak-hearted girls so that they may seek their revenge, luring boys into the harbor and pulling them under.
Set in a secluded commune, the story follows three residents as they delve into the mysterious disappearances of two outsiders. The narrative unfolds with a gripping and atmospheric tension, challenging the characters' perceptions of their seemingly peaceful surroundings. As they dig deeper, the investigation reveals unsettling truths that blur the lines between reality and illusion, creating a thrilling psychological experience.
**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** Read Sally's story in this young adult companion to Tim Burton'sThe Nightmare Before Christmas written by New York Times best-selling author Shea Ernshaw. Jack and Sally are "truly meant to be" ... or are they? Sally Skellington is the official, newly-minted Pumpkin Queen after a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack, who Sally adores with every inch of her fabric seams-- if only she could say the same for her new role as Queen of Halloween Town. Cast into the spotlight and tasked with all sorts of queenly duties, Sally can't help but wonder if all she's done is trade her captivity under Dr. Finkelstein for a different cage. But when Sally and Zero accidentally uncover a long-hidden doorway to an ancient realm called Dream Town, she'll unknowingly set into motion a chain of sinister events that put her future as Pumpkin Queen, and the future of Halloween Town itself, into jeopardy. Can Sally discover what it means to be true to herself and save the town she's learned to call home, or will her future turn into her worst... well, nightmare?
Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic meets the Salem Witch trials in this haunting story about three sisters on a quest for revenge - and how love may be the only thing powerful enough to stop them. Welcome to the cursed town of Sparrow... Two centuries ago, in the small, isolated town, three sisters were sentenced to death for witchery. Stones were tied to their ankles and they were drowned in the deep waters surrounding the town. Now, for a brief time each summer, the sisters return from the depths, stealing the bodies of three weak-hearted girls so that they may seek their revenge, luring boys into the harbor and pulling them down to their watery deaths. Like many locals, seventeen-year-old Penny Talbot has accepted the fate of the town. But this year, on the eve of the sisters' return, a boy named Bo Carter arrives; unaware of the danger he has just stumbled into or the fact that his arrival will change everything... Mistrust and lies spread quickly through the salty, rain-soaked streets. The townspeople turn against one another. Penny and Bo suspect each other of hiding secrets. And death comes swiftly to those who cannot resist the call of the sisters. But only Penny sees what others cannot. And she will be forced to choose: save Bo, or save herself.
Rumored to be a witch, Nora Walker attempts to uncover the truth about a boy she discovers in the woods who went missing weeks ago during a brutal winter storm, only to learn that he wasn't the only one to go missing all those weeks ago--
Set against a richly detailed backdrop, the story unfolds a slow-burning romance that captivates with its atmospheric setting. The characters navigate complex emotions and relationships, revealing their vulnerabilities and desires as they confront personal challenges. Themes of love, longing, and self-discovery intertwine, creating a compelling narrative that draws readers into an immersive experience. The book promises a journey of connection and transformation, inviting readers to explore the depths of human relationships.
In diesem Young-Adult-Buch von Shea Ernshaw folgt die Geschichte von Sally Skellington, der neuen Kürbiskönigin von Halloween Town. Während sie sich mit royalen Pflichten auseinandersetzt, entdeckt sie ein geheimnisvolles Tor zu Dream Town, das ihre Zukunft und die von Halloween Town gefährdet. Kann sie sich selbst treu bleiben und die Stadt retten?
A co bylo dál? Pokračování záhrobní filmové romance od Tima Burtona. Novopečená Dýňová královna Sally zbožňuje Jacka Skellingtona každým centimetrem svých tkaných stehů. Kéž by to mohla říct i o své roli královny města Halloween! Pod tíhou povinností se nemůže zbavit dojmu, že vězení u doktora Finkelsteina vyměnila za jinou klec – i když pozlacenou. Jakmile však Sally objeví tajnou bránu do starobylé říše, spustí řetězec hrozivých událostí. Dokáže zjistit, co znamená být sama sebou, a zachránit město, které se jí stalo domovem? Nebo je její budoucnost jedna velká noční můra?
