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Hunting of the Soko (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Phil Robinson
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399807
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book Hunting of the Soko (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Phil Robinson and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Phil Robinson was originally published in 1881 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Hunting of the Soko' is a short story about an expedition from Zanzibar that encounters a curious forgotten race. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Cave of Horror (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : S. P. Meek
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399890
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Cave of Horror (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by S. P. Meek and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by S. P. Meek was originally published in 1930 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Cave of Horror' is a short story about an unseen creature lurking in Mammoth Cave. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Great White Moth (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Fred M. White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473307919
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis The Great White Moth (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by : Fred M. White

Download or read book The Great White Moth (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Fred M. White and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Fred M. White was originally published in 1904 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Great White Moth' is a short story about an expedition into the deep jungle of Central Africa on the hunt for and unusual creature. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

From an Amber Block (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Tom Curry
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399963
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book From an Amber Block (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Tom Curry and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Tom Curry was originally published in 1930 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'From an Amber Block' is a short story about an amber block that conceals a ravenous creature. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

Cryptofiction - A Collection of Fantastical Short Stories of Sea Monsters, Were-Wolves, and Other Mysterious Creatures

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473369991
Total Pages : 1016 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Book Synopsis Cryptofiction - A Collection of Fantastical Short Stories of Sea Monsters, Were-Wolves, and Other Mysterious Creatures by : Various Authors

Download or read book Cryptofiction - A Collection of Fantastical Short Stories of Sea Monsters, Were-Wolves, and Other Mysterious Creatures written by Various Authors and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These early works by various authors were originally published between the late 16th century and early 20th century and we are now republishing them with a brand new introduction as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Cryptofiction - Volume I.' contains a collection of short stories that include 'The Mark of the Beast' by Rudyard Kipling, 'The Eyes of the Panther' by Ambrose Bierce, 'In the Avu Observatory' by H. G. Wells, and many other classic tales of strange creatures. The genre of cryptofiction has grown up in the shadow of its older brothers, science fiction and fantasy, and specialises in the concept of mysterious creatures such as sea monsters, wolf-men, and lost pre-historic creatures. Cryptofiction takes its name from another, non-literary practice: cryptozoology. This is generally regarded as a pseudoscience by mainstream scientists, relying as it does upon anecdotal, often unverifiable evidence. However, it still boasts many enthusiasts, and continues to exert considerable artistic allure. Cryptofiction is here to stay, and the stories in this collection map the development of a genre which is as strange as it is fascinating. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

Olalla (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399831
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Book Synopsis Olalla (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by : Robert Louis Stevenson

Download or read book Olalla (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Robert Louis Stevenson was originally published in 1885 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Olalla' is a short story about an English soldier recovering from his wounds in Spain where he stays with a family that keep a dark secret. Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1850. . In 1880, he married Fanny Van de Grift, and they moved between France, Britain and California together. It was during these years that Stevenson produced much of his best-known work - 'Treasure Island', in 1883, 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', in 1886, and 'Black Arrow', in 1888. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Gray Cat (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Barry Pain
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399394
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Gray Cat (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Barry Pain and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Barry Pain was originally published in 1901 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Gray Cat' is a short story about a cat, a little statue, and a mysterious death. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

¿pyornis Island (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399629
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Book Synopsis ¿pyornis Island (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by : H. G. Wells

Download or read book ¿pyornis Island (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by H. G. Wells and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by H. G. Wells was originally published in 1894 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. '¿pyornis Island' is a short story about a curious eggs from an unknown species. Herbert George Wells was born in Bromley, England in 1866. He apprenticed as a draper before becoming a pupil-teacher at Midhurst Grammar School in West Sussex. Some years later, Wells won a scholarship to the School of Science in London, where he developed a strong interest in biology and evolution, founding and editing the Science Schools Journal. However, he left before graduating to return to teaching, and began to focus increasingly on writing. It was in 1895 that Wells seriously established himself as a writer, with the publication of the now iconic novel, The Time Machine. Wells followed The Time Machine with the equally well-received War of the Worlds (1898), which proved highly popular in the USA. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Paradise of the Ice Wilderness (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Jul. Regis
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399785
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Paradise of the Ice Wilderness (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Jul. Regis and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Jul. Regis was originally published in 1927 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Paradise of the Ice Wilderness' is a short story about a group of friends in a village inn that ask a sea captain for a tale and he obliges. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Devilish Rat (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Edward Page Mitchell
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399491
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Book Synopsis The Devilish Rat (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by : Edward Page Mitchell

Download or read book The Devilish Rat (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Edward Page Mitchell and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Edward Page Mitchell was originally published in 1878 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Devilish Rat' is a short story about flesh stripping rodents. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Ancient Horror (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Hal Grant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473308039
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Ancient Horror (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Hal Grant and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Hal Grant was originally published in 1928 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Ancient Horror' is a short story in which a man relays his tale of coming face to face with a monster. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Messenger (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Robert W. Chambers
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399858
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Messenger (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Robert W. Chambers and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Robert W. Chambers was originally published in 1897 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Messenger' is a short story set on the coast of Brittany where a hoard of skulls are found buried. Robert William Chambers was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA in 1865. His mother was a direct descendant of Roger Williams, the founder of Providence, Rhode Island, and his brother, Walter Boughton Chambers, was one of the world's most famous architects. Chambers was a hugely prolific author, producing more than seventy novels and short story collections between 1894 and 1933. As a result, he had one of the most successful literary careers of his period, his later novels selling well and a handful achieving best-seller status. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

Out of the Dreadful Depths (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : C. D. Willard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473307735
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Out of the Dreadful Depths (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by C. D. Willard and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by C. D. Willard was originally published in 1930 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Out of the Dreadful Depths' is a short story about a man called Robert Thorpe who goes to investigate a nameless horror that is sucking all the life out of ships in the South Pacific. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Air Serpent (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Will a. Page
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781473308466
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The Air Serpent (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Will a. Page and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Will A. Page was originally published in 1911 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Air Serpent' is a short story about a flying, reptilian-looking creature. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Lame Priest (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : S. Carleton
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399882
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Lame Priest (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by S. Carleton and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by S. Carleton was originally published in 1901 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Lame Priest' is a short story about a hermit who makes the acquaintance of a limping priest who turns out not to be quite what he seemed. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

The Monster of Lake LaMetrie (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : Wardon Allan Curtis
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473370043
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Monster of Lake LaMetrie (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by Wardon Allan Curtis and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Wardon Allan Curtis was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Monster of Lake LaMetrie' is a short story told through extracts of a diary written by a professor and medical doctor. It tells a tale of a creature that attacks the doctor while he is walking along the shore. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

In the Avu Observatory (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473399602
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)

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Book Synopsis In the Avu Observatory (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by : H. G. Wells

Download or read book In the Avu Observatory (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) written by H. G. Wells and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by H. G. Wells was originally published in 1894 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'In the Avu Observatory' is a short story of a man working in an observatory in Borneo who gets attacked by a strange bat-like creature. Herbert George Wells was born in Bromley, England in 1866. He apprenticed as a draper before becoming a pupil-teacher at Midhurst Grammar School in West Sussex. Some years later, Wells won a scholarship to the School of Science in London, where he developed a strong interest in biology and evolution, founding and editing the Science Schools Journal. However, he left before graduating to return to teaching, and began to focus increasingly on writing. It was in 1895 that Wells seriously established himself as a writer, with the publication of the now iconic novel, The Time Machine. Wells followed The Time Machine with the equally well-received War of the Worlds (1898), which proved highly popular in the USA. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.