Halloween Horror

In this frightful treasury of horror stories and poems, the author conjures a scary world where fragile characters face relentless supernatural forces.

Nathan used to be terrified of Krazyland when he was a young kid. Now that he's 12, the spooky-themed arcade games aren't that bad. He even enjoys stomping on plastic spiders and battling a creepy doll with big plastic eyes.

This anthology of spooky tales will challenge your understanding of the supernatural. Spanning two decades of meticulous investigations, Lee Brickley provides chilling narratives that delve into the unexplained phenomena occurring around Halloween. These are not mere scary stories; they are based on haunted histories and real-life supernatural events that defy explanation.

"Once a year, evil is allowed to return to the earthly world. And if it is on the prowl for a victim, there is no escape. It will lurk in the dark. Year after year. Every Halloween night."

A legend in a small town says that the large tree on the outskirts of town would bleed when someone was going to die. But that was over a century ago. Now, that tree is bleeding again...

A Sinister Grin- An old man, a dog and a very large pumpkin. Simple right? Don't be fooled, this is no child's play. This frightful treat is sure to become a tradition classic for many Halloween seasons to come. Gather the whole family together, turn the lights down low, and give yourself the creeps! COOKIE- This dark tale ask the sobering question often overlooked by proud parents. Where does innocence go when a child is encouraged to grow up too soon? Plus bonus first-look preview of Ron Houston's upcoming new novel, The Rogue Prophet.

Twins Kieran and Kaytlin enjoy living on a secluded wooded estate, until strange events take place around their home after Kieran buys a mysterious painting. Kaytlin is convinced the painting is a mystical object, but Kieran is convinced that nothing is wrong. Who's right? Is it a coincidence, paranormal, demons, or something else?

Ghost stories became hugely popular during the 19th century, and the Victorians became the masters of the genre. This deliciously chilling collection of Classic Hallowe'en Stories includes authors such as Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allen Poe, Elizabeth Gaskell, Henry James, Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood, Arthur Machen, M. R. James and Vernon Lee.

31 Nights of Halloween brings together 31 frightful tales from the world's most talented ghouls. Each story is guaranteed to send chills down your back and make your blood run cold. With one chilling tale for each night in the month of October, you won't want to go out trick-or-treating this Halloween. So turn off the lights, crawl into your beds and begin to listen, if you think you can survive.

Jason Hill performs this creepypasta scary story by Craig Groshek and Blair Daniels. A man stood on my doorstep. He stayed so still, I would've thought it was a photograph, if not for the bugs fluttering by every few seconds. His body melted into the shadows around him, but his face shone brightly. Or, not his face. A white mask. And it was covered in blood.

These five chilling tales make perfect night time listening - and, for the fearful, can be heard in a group, rather than experienced as solo bedtime reading. Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, W. L. George, A. M. Burrage, and Guy de Maupassant provide the terrifying text; Ian Holm and Julie Peasgood provide the spoken spooks.

Morgan and her two sons move to a farm after her husband dies. They need a fresh start, but the farm isn't the right place to make one. Never mind that the farm needs a lot of work. Do mind that a gruesome event occurred there on Halloween, and it's looking to repeat that event this Halloween.

Young JR was looking forward to his long awaited Halloween date with the girl of his dreams. When he finally got up the nerve to ask Destiny out, she said yes. The thrills start early that Halloween day when JR decides to get an application for a job and a burrito at the same time. The workers at the fast food restaurant had different plans, however, and leave JR reeling and wondering what happened. As he makes his way through the day, he is met with a host of obstacles and evil beings trying to eliminate him and his family.

At the illustrious Greyscott Academy, reputation is everything. For Meg, the daughter of the school's janitor, the rules are simple: keep your head down, don't step on any rich kids' toes and stay invisible until graduation. That is, until the glamorous Wren twins - the beautiful, troubled Lottie and the magnetic Sebastien - decide to take Meg under their gilded wings. But not all that glitters is gold. After a disastrous incident at Greyscott's famous Midsummer Ball, Meg finds herself on the outs.

Nach dieser Nacht wird nichts mehr sein, wie es war. Auf einer Halloweenparty in einer abgelegenen Villa im Harz bricht echter Horror aus. Anfangs hoffen die sechs Jugendlichen noch, dass es sich um einen Scherz handelt. Doch die zwei maskierten Fremden machen Ernst: Sie halten die Sechs gegen ihren Willen fest und schicken sie auf einen lebensgefährlichen Trip durch das zerklüftete Gelände am Brocken. Wonach suchen die Geiselnehmer? Und wer von den sechs entführten Jugendlichen verbirgt das größte Geheimnis? Als eine der Geiseln stirbt, beginnt ein unerbittlicher Wettlauf gegen die Zeit.

Es ist die Nacht von Halloween. Klopf, klopf, klopf! Ist da mein Verderben, oder wieder bloß ein harmloser Schalk, der sich seine Süßigkeiten eintreiben will? Ein Vorort wie jeder andere auch, und doch birgt er ein abscheuliches Geheimnis. Denn nichts ist so, wie es den Anschein hat in der Nacht vor Halloween. Man möchte meinen, es handle sich hierbei um einen einfachen Abend im Jahr, dabei ist er ein Zuhause für Angst und Schrecken, weckt die finstersten Dämonen, niederträchtigsten Gelüste und blutige Sehnsüchte.

In the fall of 1962, Jemma Barker is desperate to escape her life in Chicago--and the spirits she has always been able to see. When she receives an unexpected job offer from the Duchon family in New Orleans . . . But Jemma discovers that this family isn't what they seem. Their tenuous hold on reality extends to all the members of their eccentric clan. And soon, the shocking truth comes out: the Duchons are under a curse. And they think Jemma can break it.

Have you ever been possessed? Or been trapped alone in a deserted shack? Chased by an angry demon? No? Prepare for the next best thing: 10 terrifying ghost stories with chills in every story! In November Tales, Michael Lynes creates horrifying tales of the mysterious, horrific, and terrifying. There are encounters with the supernatural - a compilation of disturbing stories so real they will take your breath away.

In his laboratory high on the hill, Frank N. Stine has a ferocious sweet tooth that snarls to be fed. But when an eerie experiment spills into his Gingerbread batter, a frightening cookie creation comes to life! The Gingerbread Monster is hulking, horrific . . . and hungry. But as Frank is chased by his creepy creation, the young baker begins to wonder what the Monster truly craves. After all, there’s no sweeter treat than friendship.

Another round of horrifying Halloween stories to fill you with delight. The audiobook 31 More Nights of Halloween brings together 31 short stories from today's newest authors. From ghosts to witches, to vampires and possessions, this collection has something for that Halloween kid in all of us. So take off your shoes and light a candle, but be careful what you say, you might end up casting a Halloween spell.