Ghost Anthology

A sinister force threatens a teenage horror fan, and only a team of B movie monsters can come to his rescue. Fear stalks a group of punks when a scarecrow proves that birds aren’t the only things it can terrorize. And all hell breaks loose when a man discovers that his next-door neighbor possesses the power to reanimate the dead... Celebrate the music of the night with Scare Street’s latest collection of diabolical horror. Thirteen tales of paranormal horror haunt this new volume. More than enough to keep you listening on long after the sun goes down.

As a child, Henry Cadmus lived on Catalina Island, a scenic vacationland off the Southern California coast. But Henry's experiences were far from idyllic. Today, even though Henry has seen firsthand the horrors of war, the ghastly images that haunt his dreams are ones he associates with his childhood... and the island: a snarling pig-man holding a cleaver; a jackal-headed woman on a high balcony, dripping blood; strange occult rituals... and worse. If it was up to Henry, he would avoid the island entirely.

An ancient legend comes to life when a savage creature stalks a terrified girl through the jungle. A mission to Mars takes a grisly turn as the last surviving astronaut encounters horror beyond comprehension. And the shadows that lurk in a young boy’s bedroom become sinister protectors, lashing out at the child’s cruel and dysfunctional family.

Two greedy brothers receive a chilling surprise when they try to take advantage of a homeless man. Something in the backyard wrecks vengeance when burglars break into a family's secluded home. And poker night takes a different turn when one of the players fall victim to murder….

I want to succeed where my father failed. And I’m pinning all my hopes on a handsome werewolf stranger… Now that my father’s dead, I own his ranch, along with my two sisters. One sister wants it sold or razed, the other isn’t sure. But I want to make something of it. For that, I need help. So I hire someone. A shifter to help me spend my money wisely. I also hire him in place of my usual hook-ups. Matthew happens to be my type. He’s willing to consult, and willing to let me use him in any way I choose – as soon as I find myself in the mood for it. I can date him if I want, or ...

Running from the Elf King was a bad idea. But nothing will put me in a marriage this Christmas with the man who kidnapped me last year. The man who had my parents murdered. The problem is, Kagan’s Cross is like pretty much every other small town in Alaska—crawling with the king’s men. Nowhere is safe, especially since he’s made me an outlaw, and if I hadn’t been saved by the polar bear shifter, I’d probably be dead by now. But this sexy alpha male has a dark past of his own. And with Jared coming after me, this Christmas is going to be one hell of a rollercoaster. Author's Note:...

Tragedy strikes twice when an enraged father discovers his son’s death was caused by bullying and sets out for bloody revenge. An adventurer seeking the true meaning of fear learns to be careful with what he wishes for. And a web of mystery leads a group of neighborhood children to investigate and carry the secret of their discovery well into adulthood….

A wonderful collection of 50 of the best classic ghost stories ever written. 'The Missing Model' by Lettice Galbraith, 'Pomegranate Seed' by Edith Wharton, 'The Screaming Skull' by F. Marion Crawford, 'The Ghost in the Cupboard Room' by Wilkie Collins, 'The Shadow on the Blind' by Louisa Baldwin, 'A Ghost's Revenge' by Lettice Galbraith, 'The Lost Ghost' by Mary Wilkins-Freeman, 'On the Northern Ice' by Elia W. Peattie, 'The Cold Embrace' by Mary E. Braddon, 'The Dust Cloud' by E. F. Benson, and many more.

Weird Tales: Strange Stories from Egypt Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Strange Stories from Egypt," a collection of horror short stories that transcends clichés. Immerse yourself in authentic Egypt, where legends come to life, and the line between reality and fantasy blurs. The networks are buzzing: "A collection that takes us on a journey and gives us chills!" – Évasions Littéraires. "A captivating, magical, and chilling short story collection." – Lire Imaginaire. "A fantastically horrific short story collection, brilliantly written." – Books Feed Me More. "A collection ...

On Valentine's Day, a young vampire learns that love isn't always easy. Even as the love between her and the boy she likes grows, she learns that the darkness inside of her can't be controlled. This is a short story prequel to, Valley Vampire.

I never thought I’d have to kill a billionaire playboy... But here’s the thing: he’s a dragon shifter. At least, that’s the rumor. And dragons are dangerous—they burned my old town and thousands of people in it. I never wanted to become a hunter, but if I don’t deal with him, he could destroy this town... Did I mention I’m also his bodyguard? It’s a simple task: get close enough to the enemy and kill him. Thing is, nothing’s ever really simple with a dragon shifter, especially one as gorgeous and sexy as Chris. I want to kill him so badly, but that’s not the only ...

Arthur Roth is a lonely sixth-grader with a head full of big ideas and a gift for getting the hell kicked out of him. It's hard to make friends when you're the only inflatable boy in town.

When memory fails you, how much trust can you put in a stranger? The scariest part of waking up was not that she was in a crypt – it was the fact that the woman couldn’t remember anything, including why she is there. Getting out of the City of the Dead is only her first challenge. When she stumbles upon a cold stranger, she feels like things might change, although she couldn’t say if it will be for better or worse. She is left to believe that the only reason he stays with her is out of morbid curiosity. Worse still, everywhere they go they encounter people who have the same vibe as ...

It's not really about the boots … or is it? Boot Points is a set of short tales about Violet Parker's purple boots. It is set in the story time between the third and fourth books in the Deadwood Mystery series. Each tale not only explains more of Violet's history, but also shows the role each character plays in Violet's life. In addition to this short story, there is a deleted scene from Nearly Departed in Deadwood, the first book in the Deadwood Mystery Series.

An artist struggles to hold on to her soul as she feverishly completes a deadly masterpiece. The death of a movie producer unleashes an ancient reel of film with a dark secret worth killing for. And a woman gets the scare of her life as strange intruders break into her home....

She lost her way; he lost his purpose. But not anymore. Noely’s never had an easy life, but she has found a level of comfort as she tried to save enough money to resume her search for her missing guardian. Her hunt has been halted for several years as she cannot seem to say no to helping those in need. A chance encounter with a wounded shifter leaves her questioning everything she has believed both about herself and the people around her. Cyprian had lost his purpose after losing too much. Though he still went through the motions, his easy-going manner had largely given way to cynicism ...

William Stuart presents 16 tales of terror that will leave you wondering what may be lurking nearby. A mad professor delivers deadly punishments to his captive pupils. A children’s game sets an entire mythology in motion. A talented girl’s drawings win her a set of pencils that bring her creations to life. An old investigator comes out of retirement to face down one final ghost from his past. You catch a shadow in your peripheral vision…is there something moving in that window? A ghost? A killer? Or is it just A Trick of the Light?

A stolen kiss led to a fated trip neither of us foresaw. What started out as a wild opportunity has devolved into a flight for my life. I don’t know quite what to make of this wolfish man. He seems so sweet, yet something lurks behind those wild eyes. What I do know is that he has become my protector, my guardian. His effortless care and concern could mask something more primal. A part of me hopes so. I can feel our fake marriage becoming something more. A secret romance that can have no future. Y et I find myself wanting him, the hero who has stolen my heart. Author's Note: This is a ...

Los Angeles, 1985. Never was the motto sex, drugs, and rock n' roll more apt than the scene on the legendary Sunset Strip with the arrival of the underground Hollywood glam bands. While Mick Freeman, a record executive with a major label, works tirelessly to sign five toxic rockers whom he believes might flip the entire music world on its head, his wife, Jade, spends her days bored and alone at home, struggling with a midlife crisis that threatens to topple their 20-year marriage.

My father’s assigning a bodyguard to me. I wonder how long it’ll take before I get rid of him. True, it’s hard work, being a member of the Grieve family. We’re all necromancers, and the public’s never exactly appreciated the art. My father’s getting into power, and says I need protection. So he summons a big, hulking werewolf bodyguard out of nowhere. The kind that can make even the bravest soul scared. Trouble is… My bodyguard hates me. I see it in his eyes, and his expression. He finds my magic abhorrent. He finds me abhorrent. Either my bodyguard will do his job properly…...