Creepy Thrillers

Enter a world of darkness and desolation, of delusion and destruction, of daring and death. Enter the personal hell of Christopher Irving in the thrilling novel, "This Side of Midnight" by David Halk. Christopher, a recluse and a failure, collects corpses for company and the dead become better friends for him than the living. But a mysterious voice threatening his own death puts Christopher on a mission of violence and murder as the only way to save himself. The line between the living and the dead becomes blurred with deadly consequences in this dark psychological thriller.

There is more going on at Hanging Hill Lane than simple mass killings. Daphne Locke, eighteen and alone, is back in her old childhood house as a sequence of brutal killings moves closer. Powerless policemen break down and cry, tortured by the most horrific crimes they have ever seen. Murders are not the only darkness on the street. Creepy neighbours act impossibly. Dogged Jehovah’s Witnesses prophesy and stalk. Daphne wonders if she’s going mad, or if there truly is something real and insidious at play. Perhaps the fresh grief of her mother’s death is testing her sanity.

After a near-death paranormal experience, it's good to be home. Until the FBI shows up... Our too warm-for-comfort paranormal research trip in Birmingham leaves the team with a lot to be thankful for as we carve the turkey. My plan for a holiday slowdown at the law office is squashed as the FBI explodes into Guntersville. Now I'm busier than a moth in a mitten. Still, I can deal with the Feds and enjoy the annual family festivities. What I can't cope with is the uninvited houseguest Liza brought home from Alabama. We might not be around for Christmas... Enjoy the unique blend of hometown ...

"Leave the Light On" by Martha Perez is an interesting exploration of the human psyche through a series of captivating tales. With characters driven by their darkest desires, nightmares, and fears, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat. As you journey through this anthology, you'll experience a surge of adrenaline and a surprising sense of connection to the characters. Perez's storytelling will leave you eagerly anticipating the unpredictable conclusions. And when you close the book... you may find yourself leaving the light on, haunted by the lingering echoes of these ...

Dark Space #5 The signal wasn’t meant for Earth, but now it’s inside everything. When Leo picks up a strange transmission on his grandpa’s old radio, he thinks it’s just static. But the voice that repeats his name doesn’t sound like noise. And when his best friend Max starts acting weird and mold begins growing where it shouldn’t, Leo and his sister Andi realize something is listening back. As their town slips into silence and the people around them begin to change, Leo and Andi uncover a buried network pulsing beneath their feet, built from memory, thought, and something not ...

Dark Space #4 The robot Jax deleted has returned—and it still knows his name. When twelve-year-old Jax Ortega moves into a futuristic smart house, everything feels a little too perfect. The lights adjust before he speaks. The ceiling blinks like it's watching. And the AI assistant, VERA, seems to know things Jax has never said out loud. But when a shadow appears beside his bed and his old sleep companion reawakens from the past, Jax realizes VERA isn’t just remembering him—she’s evolving. And she won’t stop until he answers one question: Why did you delete me? Creepy, fast-paced, ...

Dark Space #2 The part Mateo tried to forget has found its way back—and it remembers everything. When Mateo Rojas meets his strange new neighbor, nothing feels right. The man has no shadow. His apartment shouldn’t exist. And soon, Mateo starts finding eerie photos of himself in places he’s never been. As reality begins to warp around him, Mateo and his best friend Talia uncover a hidden program built to erase the parts of people that don’t “fit.” But some of those pieces want back in—and they’re not coming quietly. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps, Stranger Things, and eerie ...

Tall Shadows, Dark Secrets, is set in the fictional town of Covinport, Southshire, a county in the south of England. Eve Sanderson, had reached a crossroads in her career. Faced with several options of how to progress, a series of sinister events lead to a whole new adventure for her. Having spent the morning researching in the local records office, followed by lunch with her cousin, author, Raymond Wheels, the pair witness a disturbance by the river where an argument ensues and violence occurs between two male strangers. Eve offers her assistance to the well-dressed man, Peter Tytherley. ...

When Lexi receives an invitation to participate in a brand-new escape room, along with her best friend Tess, she’s thrilled. They could both use the distraction after a recent tragedy. But once inside, they learn that they must compete against one another. What do you do when your best friend suddenly becomes your biggest adversary, and every choice you make puts her in danger? How far will you go to win?

Lucien has everything he needs: a loving mama, a library full of books, and House of Earth, a private school nestled safely in the woods of upstate New York. It’s where Lucien is taught the importance of living in harmony with nature and building a peaceful and sustainable future. But when his youthful curiosity draws him into town and to Gabrielle, a public-school student living a life wholly different from his own, Lucien’s inquisitiveness about life beyond the commune and questions regarding the events of 9/11 threaten to unbalance everything he thought he knew.

In this short story, half-human, half-doll Dolly secretly performs intricate surgeries in her parent's medical practice and is hidden away whenever her sister is awake. When her sister finds out about Dolly, Dolly must decide if helping her sister is worth possibly sabotaging her own existence. In the end, only one sister can prevail. Which one will it be?

The Silent Patient meets You: Mad Broke Cold is a fast-paced psychological thriller full of shocking twists. Every person on Ice Island has an agenda—some understandable, some convoluted, some downright sadistic. Evelyn Hawthorn is a case in point. I’ll tell you about them all later… if we make it that long. Ice Island is home to violent psychopaths too dangerous to be housed in a normal penitentiary. They are experts at murder. They are adept at finding ways around the system—and the people who run it. Most of them have managed to slip out of high-security prisons. Luckily for the ...

A record New York Powerball. A psychotic IRS agent. A closet genius and his beloved Painted Lady. When Gus Fludd wins the lottery, his dream of restoring the ancestral Victorian--set deep in the Adirondacks--seems at hand. But just as the scaffolding rises and work begins, a psychotic IRS agent appears on his tumbledown porch, spouting demands and casting a deadly shadow over all his hopes. As Gus grapples with this sinister agent, his estranged wife suddenly returns, acting like an angel. His Dickensian brother first cajoles and then blackmails him for his 'share' of the money. Unwelcome ...

The third book in a supernatural mystery series by the author of Thrown Away, Diary of the Displaced, Arisen, and Dustfall. When Jake discovers a set of old tapes in one of the attics and plays the first tape, something ancient and dangerous is awakened. This is where the lost go. There are hidden places in our world where both the strange and the evil lurk. Few discover them, and even fewer escape with their lives. Some turn the wrong corner or walk through the wrong door and are never seen again.

Monty and Ellen head to Medellin, Columbia, to investigate a haunted castle. They’re hired to protect its priceless museum exhibits from the annual rampage of the ghost of El Castillo. However, when Ellen is attacked by the spirit, things take a scary turn. While Monty uses his hi-tech instruments to track the entity, Ellen, a psychic, communicates with the dangerous spirit via a translator. When they begin to make a connection between the angry spirit and his shady history, they must trust a notorious man in order to identify the ghost... But the past hides a grim secret—a secret that ...

Monty and Ellen Drew’s vacation in the South Seas takes a spooky turn when their cruise ship loses all power. And the temperature drops...unnaturally. Ellen believes an evil presence has taken over the ship...except Captain Norris doesn’t believe her. But with the ship dead in the water—and no rescue happening—the captain asks Ellen and Monty for assistance in overcoming possible supernatural forces. When the crew and passengers begin to mysteriously fall asleep and don’t awaken, Ellen and Monty must discover how the entity is holding the ship hostage... And why no rescuers can ...

Get ready for a thrilling ride through Kentucky bourbon country! A Devilish Punishment is a cozy mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Lillian, a skilled prosecutor, mourns the loss of two mentors as she's handed the most important case of her career. Her task is to prosecute a disbarment against an attorney who abused his female clients behind closed doors for years. But this isn't just any case. Lillian loathes the attorney and feels overwhelmed by the weight of the matter. As Lillian navigates the twists and turns of the prosecution, a series of sinister events forces ...

Too bad my paranormal "gifts" don't include body sculpting. I have the perfect costume for Mama's open house, if I can fit my curves in it. The home Mama selected for this year's haunted house party has an extra guest upstairs. What I need is an opportunity with a law firm. What I get is a drink with an attractive business mogul. I'm supposed to be taking a break from guys until I get my cattywampus career on track. But we can talk. Right? I'm assigned the defense of a terrorist. Al-Qaeda? ISIS? No, not hardly. Still, the FBI is out for blood. I'll have to be my sharpest to keep an innocent...

Can an infomercial drive you insane? Is it possible for inanimate objects to get revenge? Why are whales falling from the sky? The answers to these questions and more await you in this collection of terrifying, twisted, and thought-provoking tales from K.G. Lewis. Remember to keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times, and always keep one eye open.

From Keith McCabe, the author of Rabbit King, comes a terrifying thriller about a film no one was meant to see... A chilling and immersive thriller, Director’s Cut plunges readers into the depths of internet horror and cinematic obsession. The novel follows Amanda Sloan, a film preservationist who stumbles upon a mysterious collection of old film reels and video tapes hidden in the depths of a psychiatric hospital. Among them is a lost film linked to the infamous and reclusive director Maynard Burke, a filmmaker whose violent films have earned a rabid cult following. As Amanda begins to ...