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Amy Cross

    Amy Cross crafts novels and short stories across a spectrum of genres, with a primary focus on horror, the paranormal, and fantasy. Her narratives delve into the intricate boundaries of the human psyche and the darker facets of human nature. With a masterful command of suspense and atmosphere, Cross constructs tales that immerse readers in chilling worlds replete with supernatural occurrences and psychological turmoil. Her distinctive voice lies in the seamless fusion of terror with profound human inquiry, establishing her as a memorable author resonating with aficionados of both horror and fantasy.

    Days 101 to 108
    Days 46 to 53
    Days 9 to 16
    The Haunting of Hurst House
    The Haunting of Briarwych Church
    Days 54 to 61
    • Days 54 to 61

      • 438 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Having been rescued from the forest, Elizabeth is shocked to find herself living with a small group of survivors. But when she's plunged into an unlikely reunion, she begins to realize that the task of saving humanity might require difficult decisions. Meanwhile, Thomas discovers the truth about another group of survivors. Old alliances are destroyed and new alliances are formed, but finally Thomas is forced to make a stand. Days 54 to 61 is the fifth book in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two very different parts of the US.

      Days 54 to 61
    • The Haunting of Briarwych Church

      • 326 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The year is 1942. Britain is in the grip of the Second World War, bringing blackout conditions to much of the country.For several years, Briarwych Church has remained locked and unused. Arriving to take up his new position, Father Lionel Loveford's first task is to open the great wooden door and get the church back into use. But something lurks in the shadows. A terrible tragedy once took place in Briarwych, and now the locals live in fear of a vengeful spirit that has sometimes been spotted looking out from the church's windows.Although he doesn't believe in ghosts, Father Loveford soon discovers that the entire village of Blackwych lives in a perpetual state of guilt and terror. Does the ghost of Judith Prendergast really haunt the church and, if so, what does she want from the villagers? With the door now unlocked, does her spirit now roam the village? And can her anger really reach as far as the wartorn fields of mainland Europe?The Haunting of Briarwych Church is a horror story about a dead woman's anger, and about a terrible quest for revenge.

      The Haunting of Briarwych Church
    • When she moves to a small coastal Cornish village, Mercy Willow hopes to start a new life. She has a brand new job as an estate agent, and she's determined to put the past where it belongs and get on with building a new future. But will that be easy in a village that has more than its fair share of ghosts?Determined to sell the un-sellable Hurst House, Mercy gets straight to work. Hurst House was once the scene of a terrible tragedy, and many of the locals believe that the place is best left untouched and undisturbed. Mercy, however, thinks it just needs a lick of paint and a few other improvements, and that then she'll be able to find a buyer in no time.Soon, Mercy discovers that parts of Hurst House's past are still lingering. Strange noises hint at an unseen presence, and an old family secret is about to come bursting back to life with terrifying consequences. Meanwhile, Mercy herself has a dark past that she'd rather keep hidden. After all, her name isn't really Mercy Willow at all, and she's running from something that has already almost killed her once.The Haunting of Hurst House is the first book in the Mercy Willow series, about an estate agent in deepest Cornwall who develops the unusual ability to communicate with ghosts.

      The Haunting of Hurst House
    • Days 9 to 16

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Finally realizing that she has to leave the city, Elizabeth sets out alone along a deserted road. Eventually, however, she encounters some fellow survivors, and before long she's taken to a remote farmhouse where a small community is struggling to take shape. She soon discovers, however, that this particular farmhouse hides some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Thomas also encounters some other survivors, although he soon finds himself trapped in a battle for survival. Captured and held prisoner in a basement, he begins to realize that he might never find a way out. Days 9 to 16 is the third book in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two very different parts of the US.

      Days 9 to 16
    • Days 46 to 53

      • 466 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      More than a month after the disaster that crippled the world, Elizabeth and Toad are struggling to survive. Soon, however, Elizabeth faces a fresh problem, as she realizes that the virus might have claimed another, even younger victim. Meanwhile, Thomas discovers more survivors who are trying to reclaim the city. But is the mysterious Quinn really going to lead people to a new dawn, or is another act of unimaginable horror lurking right around the corner? Days 46 to 53 is the fourth book in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two very different parts of the US.

      Days 46 to 53
    • Days 101 to 108

      • 362 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      In the seventh installment of the Mass Extinction Event series, Elizabeth and Thomas confront a deadly threat after meeting a mysterious girl who leads them to an abandoned hospital. As they delve deeper, they uncover a horrific experiment tied to a familiar figure, with Elizabeth becoming entangled in the perilous situation. With a potential cure for a zombie outbreak within reach, they must navigate dangerous choices and sacrifices to save humanity. The story culminates in a cliffhanger, urging readers to start from the beginning of the series.

      Days 101 to 108
    • Days 1 to 4

      • 314 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      One day, the power goes off and the world falls silent. And in two very different parts of America, two very different nightmares are about to begin. In Manhattan, Elizabeth and her brother Henry are all alone in their parents' apartment. Looking out the window, they can see the carnage slowly spreading through the city. But as hopes fade for their parents to come back, Elizabeth and Henry discover that dangers might alread have entered the building. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, Thomas and his family live on an isolated farm. They too have noticed that something has changed, and a chance encounter on a deserted road leads to a moment of pure horror. An infection is spreading, and soon more victims begin to fall.

      Days 1 to 4