Ghost Anthology

Eddie Carroll is sick to death of editing the collection America's Best New Horror, sick of reading through second-rate stories in order to find the few "best new". But one afternoon he stumbles across a new story so remarkable that he soon embarks on a quixotic quest to find its author - a quest he may not live to regret.

From witches and demons to haunted circuses and deals made with hidden consequences to ghosts and secrets buried in the past, Autumn Nights: 12 Chilling Tales for Midnight brings together the very best of spooky tales to tell under a harvest moon.

Beyond the Veil: Three Dark Tales of Life, Death, and the Unseen Step into a world where the line between life and death blurs, and the shadows whisper of things unseen... Cappuccino Heaven: Journey into the afterlife with Elizabeth Walker, who discovers that Heaven isn't quite what she imagined. Amidst familiar faces and endless cappuccinos, a darker realm looms, pulling her toward secrets that could unravel everything she once believed. Dead Dreams: For Adam and Summer, living on society's fringe seemed like the perfect escape—until they realize not everyone can see them. Plagued by ...

I knew it was fake, but I did it anyway. I’m no longer the popular girl in our small town. People who were once friends have turned on me, making me the outcast. But it doesn’t matter, anyway. I’ve made new friends. And with the limited options around, I went and hired a werewolf shifter to be my partner. It’s no secret I paid for him, using a dating agency. Rufus is a great guy. The kind any woman might fall for. A rebel against his pack, daring to get involved with humans – forbidden to him otherwise. I know it’s not real, what we have… but a part of me wishes that it was. ...

A house full of hot, shifter ex-cons and me. What could go possibly wrong? Of course I’d dealt with difficult parolees before. I’m a professional, a therapist and everyone is entitled treatment. Even dragons…on a reality show…. ones capable of terrible crimes. Throw in a cop hellbent on finding justice for his slain partner, I might be slightly out of my element. But that’s nothing compared to the twist I never saw coming, one that gives me double trouble in an already dangerous game. Now it’s too late to back down and everything is compromised; My ethics, my career, my heart…...

This collection of short ghost stories includes some of the best-known classics in the genre, as well as some that may be new to ghost story fans. Includes: ”The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce, ”The Empty House" by Algernon Blackwood, ”The Consequences" by Willa Cather, ”How It Happened" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, ”A Ghost" by Guy De Maupassant, and more.

A decade after Nocturnes first terrified and delighted listeners, John Connolly, best-selling author of 13 acclaimed thrillers featuring private investigator Charlie Parker, gives us a second volume of tales of the supernatural.

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.

Shadow Beings come in different shapes and sizes. Some are horrid looking and stare on for what seems like an eternity, while others are misty-like and disappear in the blink of an eye. Everyone has had a nightmare at one point of their life. But what if that nightmare was crouched next to your bed watching you sleep? A figure so terrifyingly darker than the unlit surroundings of your room.

A cab ride to an infamous cemetery takes a sinister turn when the passengers discover they may be the graveyard’s next residents. Fun and games unleash evil beyond imagination when a young couple rolls the dice of a board game from hell. And a treasure hunt turns deadly when a pair of explorers discover what’s really hiding deep in the woods....

The stories in this collection provide a wide-angle lens at what comprises the unique expanse of horror fiction today. From hobgoblins and apparitions, to haunted dwellings and cursed possessions, to good intentions gone awry and evil ones turned on the perpetrator, these 20 tales will unsettle, frighten, tickle, and caution, and in the end, listeners may take heed before ever again accompanying their children trick-or-treating, striking up conversations in anonymous chat rooms, or fortifying their homes in an attempt to prevent Halloween vandalism.

Edgar Allan Poe was a writer, poet, editor and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre, and is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature. Poe was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story and considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as a significant contributor to the emerging genre of science fiction.

Some places remember. Some don’t let you leave. In this chilling collection of haunted house stories, abandoned motels, cursed train carriages, and forgotten clinics, terror waits behind every door. From supernatural encounters to unsettling real-world horrors, these 10 haunting short stories will take you to places you’ll wish you never found. Perfect for fans of urban legends, ghost stories, and psychological horror. Stories in this collection: Dead Ends A shortcut through the desert traps a delivery driver in an endless loop where the only way out is to stop trying to escape. The ...

E.F. Benson (1867-1940) is probably best known today for his sparkling, comic Lucia novels. In his own day, it was his ghost stories which were his most popular works. This collection of 10 stories exemplifies Benson's fine literary style and his ability to create the most frightening of ghostly and macabre tales.

When local newspapers report strange things seen floating in rivers during a historic Vermont flood, Albert Wilmarth becomes embroiled in a controversy about the reality and significance of the sightings. However it isn’t until he receives communication from Henry Wentworth Akeley that he is offered the proof he requires.

As queen of a kingdom in crisis, the last thing I need is the confusion of love. Nearly 10 years ago, I broke his heart. Yet here he is, saving me again. And again. He doesn’t look like he has aged a day. That toned physique and handsome face, They belie the passionate emotions bubbling just under his handsome façade. I’ve hurt him once. I can’t ask for forgiveness now. Author's Note: This is a steamy stand alone with an HEA. It is intended for 18+

In the bustling streets of London, Digby bids farewell to the solemn halls of the church, opting instead to venture into the thrilling world of detective work. His decision proves prosperous, yet the monotony of endless divorce cases threatens to suffocate him. But when Lady Isobel, the enigmatic widow of Lord Quentin Brewster, seeks his aid in unraveling her husband's supposed suicide, Digby finds himself thrust into a world far beyond the mundane. From the vibrant chaos of London, he embarks on a journey to the windswept moors of Bodmin, where shadows dance with whispers of ancient ...

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.

I'm alone on Valentine's day. I proposed to my boyfriend recently. He broke up with me five days later. Apparently, he was dating someone else all that time. Sounds about right for my luck. Despite the powers I wield, I didn’t see that coming. I lost him. It’s not an exact science, being a seer and witch. I do my best with that I know. Karlath, however, sees a use for me. My hot alpha boss has finally seen me for who I am. Beyond helping solve cases in the precinct and our cop work – he sees I can help him out in other ways. I have no boyfriend, no reason to decline his offer to see ...

Grab your partner and join the spirits on the dance floor. Scare Street’s latest collection of supernatural horror is a grand ball of fear and nightmares. This sinister collection is bursting with 14 tales of terror - more than enough to keep you dancing with demons all night long.