Cthulhu Confidential

Author : Pelgrane Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 190898337X

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Cthulhu Confidential by Pelgrane Press Pdf

Cthulhu Confidential is a roleplaying game designed for one player and one game master. Its powered by the GUMSHOE One-2-One game system which retunes, rebuilds and reimagines the acclaimed GUMSHOE investigative rules set, as seen in such hit roleplaying games as Trail of Cthulhu and Nights Black Agents, for one player and one GM. Together, you create a story that evokes the classic solo protagonist mystery format. Cthulhu Confidential drops your hero into the noir nightscape of hardboiled-era Los Angeles, New York or Washington, DC. Meet powerbrokers and politicians, rub shoulders with Hollywood studio bosses and fiery evangelists. Face narrow-eyed G-Men, bent cops and dangerous crime lords. But beneath it all, under the scrim of all this human endeavor, lives corruption so old and inhuman youll need all your courage and resourcefulness to face it. Choose one of three heroes with their own settings and adventures: Langston Wright is an African-American war veteran and scholar in WW2-era DC with a keen intellect. Dex Raymond is a hard-boiled private detective in 1930s Los Angeles with a nose for trouble. And Vivian Sinclair is The New York Heralds most determined scoop-hound. Each is a lone investigator, equipped with smarts, fists, and just maybe a code of honor, uncovering their towns secret truths. But what happens when you scratch the veneer of human malfeasance to reveal an eternal evilthe malign, cosmic indifference of HP Lovecrafts Cthulhu Mythos? Made in the U.S.

Author : Robin D. Laws,Pelgrane Press
Publisher : Pelgrane Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 193485932X

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Armitage Files by Robin D. Laws,Pelgrane Press Pdf

Now a Silver ENnie award winner and Golden Geek award nominee.

Author : Pelgrane Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 191232427X

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Night's Black Agents Solo Ops by Pelgrane Press Pdf

One player. One Gamemaster. This corebook combines the award-winning Night's Black Agents setting with the innovative GUMSHOE One-2-One rules, designed for the thrilling intensity of head-to-head play. Create your own Agent, or take on the role of Leyla Khan - an ex-MI6 officer who must confront her own half-remembered past as a thrall of the vampires. Play through three complete adventures for Leyla Khan, or use them as templates to create your own mysteries. We'll give you the tools you need to battle the undead princes and crime lords, all alone. But will it be enough? Find out, with Night's Black Agents: Solo Ops! Made in the USA.

Author : H. P. Lovecraft
Publisher : Memorable Classics Books
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Dunwich Horror by H. P. Lovecraft Pdf

The Dunwich Horror by H. P. Lovecraft Audiobook is a horror novella by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. Written in 1928, it was first published in the April 1929 issue of Weird Tales (pp. 481–508). It takes place in Dunwich, a fictional town in Massachusetts. It is considered one of the core stories of the Cthulhu Mythos. Plot: In the desolate, decrepit Massachusetts village of Dunwich, Wilbur Whateley is the hideous son of Lavinia Whateley, a deformed and unstable albino, and an unknown father. Strange events surround Wilbur's birth and precocious development; he matures at an abnormal rate, reaching manhood within a decade. Locals shun him and his family, and animals fear and despise him due to an unnatural, inhuman odor emanating from his body. All the while his grandfather, a sorcerer named Old Whateley, indoctrinates him into certain dark rituals and the study of witchcraft. Various locals grow suspicious after Old Whateley buys more and more cattle, yet the number of his herd never increases and the cattle in his field become mysteriously afflicted with severe open wounds. Wilbur and Old Whateley have sequestered an unseen entity at their farmhouse; this entity is connected somehow to a being known as Yog-Sothoth, which is Wilbur's father. Year by year, the entity grows to monstrous proportions, requiring the two men to make frequent modifications to the farmhouse. People begin to notice a trend of cattle mysteriously disappearing. Old Whateley eventually dies, and his mother disappears soon after. The colossal entity eventually occupies the entire interior of the farmhouse. Wilbur ventures to Miskatonic University in Arkham to procure the copy of the Necronomicon – Miskatonic's library is one of only a handful in the world to stock an original. The Necronomicon has spells that Wilbur can use to summon the Old Ones, but his family's copy is damaged and lacks the page he needs to open the "door". When the librarian, Dr. Henry Armitage, refuses to release the university's copy to him (and by sending warnings to other libraries thwarts Wilbur's efforts to consult their copies), Wilbur breaks into the library under the cover of night to steal it.

Author : Montague Rhodes James
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0195151178

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Casting the Runes and Other Ghost Stories by Montague Rhodes James Pdf

This selection of twenty-one short stories by M.R. James--a first-classwriter of supernatural fiction--represents his best work, including "CountMagnus," "The Rose Garden," "The Uncommon Prayer-book," "Rats," "The Malice ofInanimate Objects," and "A Vignette," as well as the title story.

Author : Howard Phillips Lovecraft
Publisher : Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Shadow Over Innsmouth (印斯茅斯疑雲) by Howard Phillips Lovecraft Pdf

Author : Howard Phillips Lovecraft,Hazel Heald
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-03
Category : Art
ISBN : EAN:8596547055433

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The Horror in the Museum by Howard Phillips Lovecraft,Hazel Heald Pdf

This horror story has a man unable to distinguish between what is real and not real in a museum and finding out in a very horrific way. Stephen King said "H. P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the twentieth century's greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale."

Author : Kenneth Hite,Pelgrane Press
Publisher : Pelgrane Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1912324008

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The Fall of Delta Green by Kenneth Hite,Pelgrane Press Pdf

It is the 1960s. The stars are coming right.

Author : Chris Spivey
Publisher : Chaosium Incorporated
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 156882422X

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Harlem Unbound by Chris Spivey Pdf

Sourcebook and scenarios for 7th edition Call of Cthulhu

Author : Chris Spivey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0998851523

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Haunted West by Chris Spivey Pdf

One moment sets the course of destiny. But what if that one moment was changed in the smallest of ways? What if one madman's plan actually were to succeed beyond our known history? The Old West-The Wild West, The American Frontier-is one of the world's most familiar modern myths. The time was draped in ruggedness; there was an idealized dream of freedom, and a notion that just one person could shape the world. That myth belongs to all of us. Yet so many stories of truth, justice, and the American Way have been stolen, erased, and never recorded. Haunted West is a game about hope through struggle. It is a game that pieces together the stories of the largely forgotten people of the Old West, the people who have been whitewashed by history. Discover the American experience in the Weird West. Grab your rifle, jet pack, and spurs to battle traitorous rebels in the defense of freedom, join the fight against temporally displaced dinosaurs, rustle cattle to make ends meet, and hijack a train full of illicit Confederate gold!

Author : Michel Houellebecq
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781683359746

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H. P. Lovecraft by Michel Houellebecq Pdf

The award-winning French novelist pays tribute to a literary hero in this critical biography of the master of horror—with a foreword by Stephen King. Best known for his acclaimed novels, such as the Prix Goncourt-winning The Map and the Territory, Michael Houellebecq devotes his single work of nonfiction to the pioneering author of horror and weird fiction, H. P. Lovecraft. In a volume that is part biographical sketch and part pronouncement on existence and literature, France's most famous contemporary author praises his prewar American alter ego, whose style couldn't be less like his own. With a foreword by Lovecraft admirer Stephen King, this eloquently translated edition is an insightful introduction to both Lovecraft’s dark mythology and Houellebecq’s deadpan prose.

Author : Ben Riggs
Publisher : Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781625675828

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Slaying the Dragon by Ben Riggs Pdf

Dungeons & Dragons. It’s the fantasy role-playing game first conceived over fifty years ago by the now-legendary company TSR ,which has enthralled millions of devoted gamers around the world for generations. It’s a test of skill, intelligence, audacity, and survival. But no D&D game ever played could compare to the stunning behind-the-scenes melee for power and dominance that was the true story of TSR. Slaying the Dragon chronicles the rise and fall of TSR (Tactical Studies Rules), how the brilliant and wild minds of the legendary Gary Gygax and his co-creator Dave Arneson gave birth to a game that would capture the imagination of outsiders and underdogs throughout the world. From its humble beginnings in the small town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to its emergence as a cultural phenomenon, TSR soon spawned an unlikely empire of games and geekdom—with Dungeons & Dragons leading the way—that was decades ahead of its time, inviting both hyper-devoted fans as well as hysteria surrounding the game’s supposed corrupting influence on America’s youth. TSR was in the news, in the money, and on top of the world. But success soon took its toll, with creative control and rivalries within the firm threatening the stability of TSR. Former allies grew apart personally and professionally, and the formerly fun, freewheeling firm founded by a band of misfits collapsed into a desperate struggle for survival. Despite attempts to grow in a changing market, setbacks and management decisions put TSR in a downward spiral in the 1990s which resulted in the company's death and then resurrection by the most unlikely of saviors. With author access to previously unreleased documents and insider stories, and interviews with former TSR employees and associates who witnessed the high-stakes machinations and maneuvering that would eventually seal the company’s fate, Slaying the Dragon is a fascinating, revealing tale of friends turned enemies, success and failure, and loyalty and betrayal that no roll of the die could predict... "Riggs has written a fascinating and dishy account of the business hits and whistling misses of a band of dreamers, writers, artists, and geeks... A must-read for fighters, magic-users, and even bards -- and everyone else, too." — Brad Ricca, Edgar-nominated author of Mrs. Sherlock Holmes and True Raiders"Far from a fluff piece on a beloved hobby, this book goes behind the GM's screen to take a hard-nosed look at the people and circumstances that first gave rise to D&D, then nearly killed it -- twice. Riggs takes you on a roller-coaster from boom to near bankruptcy, but never loses sight of the individuals involved, the good, the bad, and the geeky." — Marie Brennan, Hugo-Award nominated author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 161317117X

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Bubblegumshoe by Anonim Pdf

omeone stole my kid brother's bike...Someone sabotaged the pep rally...Someone destroyed the Homecoming queen's reputation...The world is full of mysteries. It's up to your group of intrepid teen sleuths to solve them. In Bubblegumshoe, players step into the shoes of high-schoolers solving mysteries in a modern American small town. Discover clues, solve problems, and throw down with enemies in this streamlined RPG based on the GUMSHOE system.In this stand-alone game, you'll find:Rules to create your Sleuth's web of relationships and make the most of GUMSHOE's resource-managementA simple setting system designed for large scale town creation all the way down to scene locations, plus extensive information on Drewsbury, a ready-to-go settingA variety of short mystery starters, including a full introductory mystery: Hey! That's My Bike!Extensive support to help GMs create their own mysteries using pre-established characters and settingsRules for social Throwdowns as well as physical altercations to reflect the drama of high school noirA slimmed-down list of investigative abilities vs GUMSHOE's default to make for faster decision makingBubblegumshoe. The secrets will out.

Author : Neil Gaiman,Joe R. Lansdale,Caitlín R Kiernan,Elizabeth Bear
Publisher : Tachyon Publications
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616961640

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Lovecraft's Monsters by Neil Gaiman,Joe R. Lansdale,Caitlín R Kiernan,Elizabeth Bear Pdf

Prepare to meet the wicked progeny of the master of modern horror. In Lovecraft's Monsters, H. P. Lovecraft's most famous creations—Cthulhu, Shoggoths, Deep Ones, Elder Things, Yog-Sothoth, and more—appear in all their terrifying glory. Each story is a gripping new take on a classic Lovecraftian creature, and each is accompanied by a spectacular original illustration that captures the monsters' unique visage. Contributors include such literary luminaries as Neil Gaiman, Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Karl Edward Wagner, Elizabeth Bear, and Nick Mamatas. The monsters are lovingly rendered in spectacular original art by World Fantasy Award–winning artist John Coulthart (The Steampunk Bible). Legions of Lovecraft fans continue to visit his bizarre landscapes and encounter his unrelenting monsters. Now join them in their journey...if you dare.

Author : Chris Spivey,Bob Geis,Alex Mayo,Sarah Hood,Neall Raemonn Price
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Call of Cthulhu (Game)
ISBN : 0998851507

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Harlem Unbound by Chris Spivey,Bob Geis,Alex Mayo,Sarah Hood,Neall Raemonn Price Pdf

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