Haunted House Stories

Time might not be as linear as you think. Dr. Ben Arnold is still grieving the death of his wife, Roxanne, when he advertises for a nanny for his four-year-old daughter. On Friday the 13th, Jessica James interviews for the position, but Ben won't consider her because of his instant attraction to the young woman with a caring smile. Ben's wife's identical twin shows up uninvited. She claims Roxanne isn't dead and that she intends to bring her home. Ben invites Jessica to stay for the weekend. This is Jess' opportunity to prove to the handsome, if grumpy, widower that she's the perfect choice...

This bundle is jam-packed with more than 34 original horror stories based on some of the most chilling, true-to-life accounts of the most violent murders and unbelievable paranormal activity recorded.

In the 10th book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early listener book mystery series - there's a haunted house in Green Lawn! It's Halloween, and the Shangri-la Hotel has been transformed into a haunted house, complete with an ogre out front. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are ready for some scary fun, but then they notice that none of the kids who have gone in the hotel have come back out. What's happening to them? Ghosts and witches and ogres aren't real...right?

Abagail Jones is an only child. Her mother has passed, and she doesn't communicate with her father. She lives alone in a small apartment above the coffee shop where she works. One day, she is approached by a man who tells her he is the lawyer of her eccentric spinster great aunt, whom she’s never heard of. She inherited her aunt’s house and estate, which several townspeople blame for odd occurrences. As she explores the house, Abagail learns she is not alone. She finds a man playing a piano in the ballroom. Grant Packard is the most stubborn, infuriating, handsome man she’s ever seen,...

Dive into a chilling tapestry of paranormal intrigue with Haunted Minds, a spine-tingling journey through the eerie Cornish moors and shadowy streets of London at the turn of the 20th century. This thrilling blend of horror and psychological suspense explores the mysterious interplay between the tangible brain and the intangible spirit, challenging the confines of materialist doctrine with tales of restless spirits and ghostly phenomena. Through detailed accounts and vivid storytelling, experience the eerie occurrences that lurk in the abandoned mines of Cornwall and the desolate corners of...

Souls yearning for contact with the living; a Scottish boy with the ability to see the dead; parents who have no conception of what their child is going through. These themes are the basis of X-iles: Souls in Limbo by AB Redfearn. Danny is an ordinary Scottish boy living his life, making friends, and navigating his way through the world around him, when he realises that his experiences differ from those of others: the souls of the dead actively seek him out. This book is a collection of six tales tracking Danny’s experiences from his native Scotland across to his adopted country: ...

How would you feel if your child could see the undead? Claire Mumford is just coming to terms with it when tragedy strikes her. Now she is trapped at home recovering and can't escape the very ghosts that haunt her six year old. Ghosts that don't rest easily. Can she uncover the mystery of the plague that struck over twenty citizens in the tiny hamlet of Woodland, Delaware in 1903? Can the spirits that are haunting their lives finally be put to rest? Can she find where the smallpox riddled bodies were buried and give them peace before they they run out of patience?

Sisters Anna and Jennie live in a historic bungalow on the Chicago River. They’re tethered to a disquieting past, and with nowhere else to go, nothing can part them from their family home. Not the maddening creaks and disembodied voices that rattle the old walls. Not the inexplicable drownings in the area, or the increasing number of bodies that float by Anna’s window. To stave off loneliness, Anna has a podcast, spinning ghostly tales of Chicago’s tragic history. But when Anna captures the attention of an ardent male listener, she awakens to the possibilities of a world outside.

All Aiden wants is to go to the Halloween party, but there is a problem: Recurrent night chills are heralding a severe cold. Or worse. Sheets is a short, stand-alone Halloween horror story suitable for older teens and young adults

Sixteen year old Addison Monroe and her friends think they’ve hit the jackpot when they win a contest that will allow them to go on a televised ghost investigation with the nationally renowned TV paranormal investigative team, The Ghost Dudes. With cameras rolling, the two groups arrive at the infamous Meadowlark Asylum. Suddenly shut down nearly a half century before under mysterious circumstances, it’s become shrouded in stories and legends about the darkness, nicknamed Monster of the Asylum, that allegedly stalks its abandoned hallways. It isn’t long before Addison realizes ...

When Callie Wilford inherits a century-old inn in southern Arizona, locals tell her of a ghost who "guards" the inn. But Callie doesn't believe in ghosts, and she plans to turn the inn into a bed and breakfast. Then things start to happen--strange, spooky things--and she begins to wonder if there is some truth to the ghost stories. If that weren't bad enough, Callie discovers a mysterious grave in the cellar. As she confronts the inn's tragic secrets, she also faces her lonely past and learns to embrace her heritage. But it takes a handsome cowboy and a charming rancher to prove that ...

This collection of three ghost stories, by master of the genre M. R. James, first appeared in “A Warning to the Curious” published in 1925. James wrote “The Haunted Dolls’ House” in 1923 on a commission from Queen Mary who wanted miniature books from the most popular writers of the day to include in the library of her doll’s house at Windsor Castle. Antique dealer Mr. Chittenden has an exquisite example of a doll’s house in his shop. After a little haggling he manages to offload it onto one of his regular customers, a collector called Mr. Dillet.

A gothic mystery set in Victorian London during the late 19th century. Submerge yourself in the chillingly atmospheric streets of fog-shrouded Victorian London, where *Ghosts of River Hall* weaves a captivating tale of intrigue, love, and spectral whispers. This suspense-laden narrative follows the Craven & Son law firm, gripped by the haunting mystery of "The Cursed House," a property overshadowed by unsettling events and spectral presences. Embrace the relentless tension of a house torn between worlds—a beloved residence and an ominous ghost dwelling by the River Thames. The tale ...

When Iolanthe “Io” Cresswell marries wealthy widower Cassian Graves, she never expects to inherit his late wife’s ghost. But from the moment she steps into Lachlan House—an eerie, decaying mansion perched on the cliffs—something feels off. Cassian insists Eleanor died by suicide, but the townspeople whisper a different story. Strange noises wake Io at night. Locked doors open on their own. And then there are the messages—handwritten notes in Eleanor’s script, appearing in Io’s belongings, warning her to leave while she still can. As Io digs into the past, she uncovers ...

Eleven-year-old Micah has no interest in moving out of her grandfather’s house. She loves living with Poppop and their shared hobby of driving around rich neighborhoods to find treasures in others’ trash. To avoid packing, Micah goes for a bike ride and ends up at Finch House, the decrepit Victorian that Poppop says is Off Limits. Except when she gets there, it’s all fixed up and there’s a boy named Theo in the front yard. Surely that means Finch House isn’t Off Limits anymore? But when Poppop finds her there, Micah is only met with his disappointment.

Simple, potent, and direct to the heartstings, this mix of traditional and original tales draws the listener into a transformational journey of the soul. These six stories exemplify the meaning of true love, the selfless acts that accompany it, and the consequences that can follow.

Forty years ago, triplets Miriam, Louise, and Edward were swept up in a case of rural mass hysteria. Coerced into fabricating unspeakable lies about their first-grade teacher and her adult son, they were complicit in destroying two lives. Ever since, they have believed they are being followed by a presence still seeking retribution for their childhood sins. Unless their guilty consciences are conjuring as many monsters as their innocent minds once did.

Darkness falls. The undead rise to feast on the succulent blood of the living. For years vampires have fascinated great writers of the occult such as De Maupassant, Count Stenbock, E Nesbit and EF Benson. This is The Story Circle's collection of some of their spine-chilling tales told by award-winning actors.

Scare Street is proud to present a new collection of Ron Ripley’s bone-chilling tales of terror. Five macabre masterpieces, lovingly crafted from the darkest depths of your nightmares. Includes: "Walking", "The Bridge", "Squatting", "Maker's Hill", and "The First Bad Thing".

Is it all in his head? There’s something to be said about the power of uncertainty and how it attaches itself to our deepest fears. Game designer Tibi and his girlfriend Mia are looking forward to spending some relaxing days at a cozy mountain inn. A sinister sighting will change Tibi's life... Years later, he still obsesses about the event and decides to return to the cabin to investigate, in the hope that everything was just in his head. A whirlwind of disturbing happenings, a missing man, an occult ritual, the old gypsy Baba haunting his dreams and his lack of sleep make him question ...