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Oliver Onions

    Oliver Onions, a prolific author who transitioned from commercial art to writing, is most celebrated for his masterful ghost stories that expertly craft suspense and atmosphere. While renowned for his supernatural fiction, Onions also penned numerous novels across diverse genres, showcasing significant literary versatility. His body of work, though often categorized by its eerie tales, reveals a profound exploration of the human psyche. His distinctive approach blends vivid storytelling with an insightful psychological dimension.

    Mushroom Town (1914)
    A House A-Haunt
    A Case In Camera
    The Boy With Wings (1915)
    Widdershins by Oliver Onions, Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Classics
    Miss Million's Maid
    • 2024

      The Tower of Oblivion

      • 378 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Originally published over a century ago, this classical work has held significant importance throughout history. To ensure its legacy, Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format, enhancing readability with careful reformatting and retyping. Unlike traditional reprints, this edition is not a scanned copy, providing a clear and accessible text for both present and future generations.

      The Tower of Oblivion
    • 2024

      Mushroom Town

      • 236 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Mushroom Town is a classical work deemed significant throughout history, now republished by Alpha Editions to ensure its preservation for future generations. The book has been meticulously reformatted, retyped, and designed for enhanced clarity and readability, moving away from traditional scanned copies. This modern edition aims to keep the essence of the original while making it accessible to contemporary readers.

      Mushroom Town
    • 2023

      Gray Youth

      • 624 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      Originally published in 1873, this reprint offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the themes and styles of its time. The book captures the essence of its historical context, providing readers with an authentic experience of the era. Its enduring relevance and unique perspective make it a valuable addition to any collection.

      Gray Youth
    • 2022

      In Accordance with the Evidence

      • 138 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The book is recognized as an important work throughout human history, and efforts have been made to preserve it for future generations. By republishing it in a modern format, the aim is to ensure that its significance and insights remain accessible and relevant to contemporary readers.

      In Accordance with the Evidence
    • 2022

      Gray youth

      The story of a very modern courtship and a very modern marriage

      • 364 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Exploring contemporary relationships, the narrative delves into a modern courtship and marriage, reflecting on their significance throughout history. This republished edition has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, preserving the work for future generations. By bringing this once out-of-print book back to life, it aims to keep its themes relevant and accessible.

      Gray youth
    • 2021

      A Case In Camera

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book is a significant historical work that has been preserved for future generations through modern reformatting and design. It has been carefully retyped to ensure clarity and readability, avoiding the limitations of scanned copies. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining access to valuable literary contributions throughout history.

      A Case In Camera
    • 2021

      Back o' the Moon, and other stories

      • 194 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The preservation of this historically significant work is emphasized through its modern republishing, ensuring it remains accessible to present and future generations. The book has been meticulously reformatted and retyped, resulting in a clear and readable text that is not derived from scanned copies of the original. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity and clarity of the content for ongoing appreciation and study.

      Back o' the Moon, and other stories
    • 2019

      A House A-Haunt

      Classic Stories of Haunted Houses, Horrific Rooms, and Other Ghastly Abodes

      • 616 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      Exploring the haunted house motif, this book delves into the duality of a home as both a sanctuary and a site of supernatural occurrences. It examines how authors have portrayed spectral presences and the eerie transformation of spaces intended for comfort into realms of tragedy and malevolence. The narrative highlights the lasting impact of pain and evil, revealing how these elements shape the essence of a place and its inhabitants over time.

      A House A-Haunt
    • 2017

      The Compleat Bachelor

      • 92 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The significance of this work throughout human history has led to its preservation and republication in a modern format. This effort ensures that future generations can access and appreciate its enduring value and insights.

      The Compleat Bachelor
    • 2015

      The Debit Account

      • 316 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Culturally significant, this work has been preserved to reflect its original form, including copyright references and library stamps from notable collections. It serves as a vital piece of civilization's knowledge base, providing insights into historical contexts and cultural importance. The reproduction aims to maintain authenticity, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in the preservation of historical texts.

      The Debit Account