Halloween House

Five terrifying tales guaranteed to make the jack-o-lanterns scream! It's a Twisted Tales Halloween special featuring more horror and gore than you can throw a dismembered head at - and there's a few of those here, too. WARNING! These tricks and treats aren't for kids. It's violent. It's shocking. And it's very twisted. If you don't like that kind of stuff, tuck your costume back into the chest and wait for Christmas.

Sacred – Ghostly Tales. Three traditional Victorian ghost stories from David Ralph Williams. For many, the ghost stories of old and particularly, from our Victorian forebears have always been popular. The Victorians excelled at telling them as they had an uncanny flair for capturing the feeling of malevolence and unearthly horror. Christmas eve has traditionally been the time to tell such frightening and eerie stories whilst seated around the fireside. Montague Rhodes James a principal of King’s College Cambridge was a master of this art and would invite students and friends to his ...

Lily Horne is a drama queen. It's helped her rise to stardom in the school play, but it's also landed her in trouble. Her parents warn her that Florida has to be different. It's a fresh start. No theatrics. But this time, the drama is coming for her. The Hornes' new house is awful. The pool is full of slime; the dock is rotten; and the swamp creeps closer every day. But worst of all, the house isn't empty...it's packed full of trash, memories, and, Lily begins to fear, the ghost of the girl who lived there before her. And whatever is waiting in the shadows wants to come out to play.

Spirits are everywhere, just check over your shoulder... In the short span of a few years, Dan Hammond became a paranormal investigator, discovered clairvoyant abilities, and came face-to-face with malicious earth-bound spirits, poltergeists, non-human entities, and much more. In this openly honest and effectual chronicle, Dan shares his investigations, his thoughts on the afterlife, what it's like to be punched in the face by a ghost, and much more.

The Ultimate Ghost Stories Collection is a fully indexed collection of classic ghost stories, read by three Audie-winning narrators. Included here are stories by Henry James, M.R. James, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton and Washington Irving.

The circus can be deadly. It’s smoke and mirrors; misfits and flames. It’s the place where tricksters come to play. They sent me away with a broken wrist and a broken heart. Now I’m back, with fire burning in my veins. I live for the pounding drum beats, for the savagery and applause. The circus calls to my soul; three men more than anyone else. The ringmaster, the acrobat, and the fire-eater. My boss, my ex’s brother, and the thief in the shadows. I don’t trust them for a second, but I’ll play their wicked games. Autumn Tricksters is the second book in the Year of the Harem ...

Andy's been a bit stressed, so Terry has decided the perfect way for them to relax is to head up to their new camping ground level for a much-needed holiday. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as Terry originally planned. Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the spooky campfire stories are a little too spooky and then, to make matters worse, all of Andy’s fellow campers start mysteriously disappearing.

Finn hates Halloween. Yet this year he let his best friend, Ryan, peer pressure him into going through a haunted house. When Ryan comforts Finn during the frightening experience, though, Finn realizes there are some perks to being spooked. This sweet and steamy MM short story features first time, friends to lovers, and a haunted frat house.

Chloe Rossi wants to retire with her husband and move away from suburban sprawl to bucolic Morelville; the only trouble is, Morelville is experiencing its worst crime wave ever and Marco Rossi wants no part of a move there. What to do? Faye Crane would like nothing more than to have her good friend Chloe move closer to her and to Chloe’s own daughter. She’s got Chloe convinced it’s a smart move but Marco is a tougher nut to crack. A string of brutal, ritualistic style murders around Halloween with no witnesses and little evidence to work with has Fayes’ Sheriff daughter and her ...

Paddy Keenan enjoyed a drink. Some might say he enjoyed it too much. And when, in 1970s Dublin, the Keenan family come into a duck, the combination of it and Paddy's imbibing can have but one conclusion. From award winning author, Robert E. Kearns comes, The Feathers Flew; a short story with an extraordinary ending. Painting the picture of suburban life in a vanished era, Kearns poetic style leads us to a shocking and disturbing conclusion. Once read, The Feathers Flew is sure to linger on in your worst nightmares. Now with an editorial review from Readers' Favorite.

THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS (A Short Story) A ghost story for Halloween and the author's latest work in the traditional ghost story genre. An uncanny tale of one man's experience whilst staying at a cottage once occupied by an 'odd' deceased shepherd. The advice to 'Never goad dead bones' was offered too late for the unfortunate Owen Priestley. "An author with a real art for spinning the most chilling yarn!" "The stories that haunt your nightmares and thoughts whilst lying in bed." "One for around the campfire!"

Get ready to be spellbound by "Curse of the Hallow Moon," a spine-chilling Halloween horror anthology that will haunt your dreams long after the last page is turned. Delve into the darkness with thirteen tales of terror, where ancient curses, sinister creatures, and malevolent spirits lurk in the shadows, waiting to ensnare unsuspecting souls. From the eerie depths of the forest to the desolate corners of forgotten towns, each story in this collection is crafted to send shivers down your spine and quicken your pulse with every twist and turn. Whether you're drawn to the macabre or the ...

One bite of temptation, and now I'm navigating a world of candy, curses, and second chances... Slipping after getting out of the bathtub and hitting my head on the toilet seat wasn’t exactly the way I’d imagined ascending to the pearly gates, but nevertheless, there I was, Bethany Snow, knocking on heaven's door. Looking back, I should have suspected something when I spied the freshly baked devil’s food cake next to the manna on the buffet. I would have blamed my choice to go for the devil's chocolate on PMS if I’d still been alive; however, after one bite of sweet temptation, I was...

For the tenth year, Mary O'Reilly Alden and her friends and family gather around the Jack O'Lantern to share tales of paranormal events that have happened in their lives. From creepy dolls to frightening ghosts, these stories will send a chill up your spine and have you sleeping with the lights on. So, light the candle in your Jack O'Lantern, pull together some close friends and family, and share these spine-tingling stories based on actual events.

Elmer's life is pretty good, but his house is infested with mysterious creatures! Nothing too scary here, just a sweet, loving tale that’s set in the Halloween season, with a gentle hint of mystery and a satisfying, uplifting conclusion. At just about 3,000 words, it’s ideal for reading aloud. Adults will enjoy it as much as children. Appropriate for all ages.

Fellow cozy mystery lovers, it is time for you to become an amateur sleuth too! Can you figure out what… A retired librarian, An old letter found hidden in a library book, An abandoned estate noted for its tragedies …have in common? Retired librarian Marty Frost finds a hidden letter from her long-lost cousin, Felicity, in an old book. Dated ten years ago, the letter hints at a dark secret in their hometown of Whispering Creek. As Halloween approaches, Marty stumbles upon chilling tales surrounding an abandoned estate where Felicity once served as the personal assistant to its owner. ...

Beware the weeping wails of the headless bride Harry Dwight, a broke tech genius, heard the folklore all his life - the headless bride floating over the swell off Cinder Bay, haunting wayward ships in the wee hours of night. But he knew it for what it was. Just another campfire story meant to scare kids. But when his best friend lands him a late-night pitch opportunity offshore, Harry's beliefs are shaken to the core. Her wails are loud, like the incarnated screams of a thousand tormented souls. Her vacant gaze stares wherever he goes. Her taunt is consistent, at the wake of every bleeding ...

Kyle is a man riddled with guilt. He knows it’s now up to him to put it right, but will he and Vana manage to end the curse before Detectives Fairway and Grain discover the truth? He suspects that the clue to stopping Hagatha is hidden somewhere in his childhood, but can he find the answer? With the help of Vana, he hopes to stop Hagatha once and for all.

Not even a memory ago, Waterford lost one of her daughters. Under circumstances not understood, a daughters friends search for answers. Those friends are few. Their questions are many. In this time and place help is in short supply. He whom holds the key to the answers has been secured away himself. As Jingles might say, circumstances are not conducive to revelation. Fortunately, Jingles is never alone in his search for truth. As always, his best friend Lazar is at his side. Also, lurking about is Lazar's younger brother, Nipsy. An inquisitive little lion who has offered to lend a hand. ...

A House Mouse at Christmas Follow the adventures of Edam Mauz, a house mouse who goes to visit his country cousins at Christmas. A House Mouse Picnic Edam and Gouda Mauz have gone into the woods to gather nuts and berries. Gouda wants to go to the meadow and Edam to the pond. Edam's adventures with the wild animals in the marsh teach him that there are many scary things in the world beyond the farm, but there are many wonderful things and new friends waiting too. Cinder Mouse A House Mouse at Halloween Edam Mouse has found the best club house in the world-- a giant pumpkin where someone has...