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by Talley, Robin

Book - 2016

This is a spooky, queer, modern-day retelling of Macbeth set in an exclusive boarding school. Ultimate power couple Maria and Lily have their future all p...Show more This is a spooky, queer, modern-day retelling of Macbeth set in an exclusive boarding school. Ultimate power couple Maria and Lily have their future all planned out, and one thing stands in their way - golden child Delilah, who is all but guaranteed the top prize in school, which comes with prize money and a scholarship. But how far will Maria and Lily go to get what they want? And will the dark magic rumored to be present on the grounds of the school help them, or be their downfall? Show less

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The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried

by Hutchinson, Shaun David

Book - 2020

On the lighter side of horror comes a surreal story of self-acceptance, friendship, and the mysteries of life. Dino is used to death as his parents own a ...Show more On the lighter side of horror comes a surreal story of self-acceptance, friendship, and the mysteries of life. Dino is used to death as his parents own a funeral home. It still comes as a shock when his ex-best friend July dies suddenly - and then starts talking the day before her funeral. Despite July decomposing, Dino and July embark on a short-lived second-chance adventure where they unpack why their friendship ended so badly and what's holding them back. Show less

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Toil & Trouble

15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft

Book - 2018

Witches were often outsiders; rebellious and powerful, defying traditional societal expectations. 'Toil & Trouble' presents 15 stories that are divers...Show more Witches were often outsiders; rebellious and powerful, defying traditional societal expectations. 'Toil & Trouble' presents 15 stories that are diverse in race, class, and sexuality all united through girls claiming their destinies. This collection features work by prominent LGBTQIA+ writers like Robin Talley, Tess Sharpe, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Anna-Marie McLemore and more! Show less

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Labyrinth Lost

by Córdova, Zoraida

Book - 2016

Alex is a bruja and the most powerful witch in her family. But she's hated magic ever since it made her father disappear into thin air. When a curse she p...Show more Alex is a bruja and the most powerful witch in her family. But she's hated magic ever since it made her father disappear into thin air. When a curse she performs to rid herself of magic backfires and her family vanishes, she must travel to Los Lagos, a land in-between as dark as Limbo and as strange as Wonderland, to get her family back. Also available as an eBook and downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Poison Priestess

by Popović, Lana

Book - 2021

A young woman risen from poverty uses the seductive powers of black magic and her street smarts to bewitch and manipulate the highest levels of power in 1...Show more A young woman risen from poverty uses the seductive powers of black magic and her street smarts to bewitch and manipulate the highest levels of power in 17th Century France. Fast paced, bold with a captivating cast as dark and mysterious as the magic within. A historical dark fantasy that delivers on bisexual representation. Show less

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The River Has Teeth

by Waters, Erica

Book - 2021

A mystery whose creepy, tense atmosphere will have you on edge and fearing the woods. Natasha's sister is missing and the only clue is her car, abandoned...Show more A mystery whose creepy, tense atmosphere will have you on edge and fearing the woods. Natasha's sister is missing and the only clue is her car, abandoned at the local nature preserve known as the Bend. Della's family have drawn magic from the Bend for generations but the magic has become twisted, turning her mother into a monster. When Natasha turns to Della for help, Della must confront what her mother may have done. With its depiction of class, race, and the power of anger this is a story with teeth. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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The Taking of Jake Livingston

by Douglass, Ryan

Book - 2021

He’s black, queer, funny and sees dead people! These are only the start of the story for Jake Livingston as he navigates the microaggressions of being bla...Show more He’s black, queer, funny and sees dead people! These are only the start of the story for Jake Livingston as he navigates the microaggressions of being black and queer in a rich white school and the terrors of dealing with the troubled ghost of a school shooter out for revenge and with bad intentions for Jake. Creepy, scary, funny with a solid bit of romance thrown in it’s the perfect read as the nights turn dark and cold. Show less

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Broken Things

by Oliver, Lauren, 1982-

Book - 2018

'The lines between past and present, fiction and reality blur in this twisting murder-mystery reminiscent of 'Heavenly Creatures'. Brynn, Mia, and Summer ...Show more 'The lines between past and present, fiction and reality blur in this twisting murder-mystery reminiscent of 'Heavenly Creatures'. Brynn, Mia, and Summer were best-friends, united by their obsession with the book "The Way into Lovelorn" and the sequel they were writing. As their story merges with reality, Brynn and Mia ritualistically murder Summer. Or so everyone says. Five years have passed and on the anniversary of Summer's death, Mia and Brynn reconnect and begin unpacking what really happened to them in the woods that day. Show less

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The Dark Beneath the Ice

by Bérubé, Amelinda

Book - 2018

‘Paranormal Activity’ meets ‘Black Swan’, with thrills, scares, mystery, self-care and love. Marianne has never been quite the same since her parents spli...Show more ‘Paranormal Activity’ meets ‘Black Swan’, with thrills, scares, mystery, self-care and love. Marianne has never been quite the same since her parents split up - she loses track of time, objects break around her, she feels threatened at every turn. This book is a truly dark and scary read, where tension builds perfectly before unleashing full paranormal chaos. Show less

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Wilder Girls

by Power, Rory

Book - 2019

Short, sharp and brutal! A virus "the Tox" has taken over the story's island setting causing horrific mutations of animals and mankind alike. Le...Show more Short, sharp and brutal! A virus "the Tox" has taken over the story's island setting causing horrific mutations of animals and mankind alike. Left alone on an island to fend for themselves the girls of The Raxter School for Girls face the horrors of the Tox and isolation in this powerful tale. Mixing the intensity of teenage female relationships with grotesque physical metamorphosis 'Wilder Girls' will hold you in it's clutches and haunt your thoughts long past the last page. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Sawkill Girls

by Legrand, Claire, 1986-

Book - 2018

For fans of Rory Power and Erica Jane Waters comes a story of murderous cults and malevolant dieties, all set on the lush and dark Sawkill Rock. The new g...Show more For fans of Rory Power and Erica Jane Waters comes a story of murderous cults and malevolant dieties, all set on the lush and dark Sawkill Rock. The new girl, the pariah, and the queen bee - three girls united by loss and grief, each carrying secrets that will help unravel the mystery of the gruesome deaths plaguing the island. With bisexual, asexual, and lesbian representation, this is a unique horror read. Show less

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My Dearest Darkest

by Cottingham, Kayla

Book - 2022

For fans of 'Wilder Girls' or 'Sawkill Girls', here's another queer horror that'll keep you reading into the night. Something monstrous prevented Finch fr...Show more For fans of 'Wilder Girls' or 'Sawkill Girls', here's another queer horror that'll keep you reading into the night. Something monstrous prevented Finch from drowning and ever since, she's been drawn to the island town Rainwater and its ultra-competitive Ulalum Academy. Selena senses something is wrong with Finch but can't stay away, especially after they accidentally summon a creature to the school which promises them their every desire. The cost? Human flesh. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Plain Bad Heroines

A Novel

by Danforth, Emily M.

Book - 2020

A private club at a school for young ladies! Cursed books! Mysterious deaths! With it's striking imagery and cheeky nod Instagram influencer and celebrity...Show more A private club at a school for young ladies! Cursed books! Mysterious deaths! With it's striking imagery and cheeky nod Instagram influencer and celebrity culture, this increasingly dark story-within-a-story is one you'll not want to put down. Follow Merritt Emmons as her bestselling queer book about The Brookhants School for Girls becomes a controversial horror film, all the while diving in the school's past with illustrations. Show less

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