Haunted House Stories

She inherited a house, but discovered something far more valuable within the haunted walls... When Lyra inherits Fairlane Manor from her late great-uncle, she never imagined the secrets it held within its timeworn walls. The legacy of a once-renowned artist lingers like a specter, his eerie and lifelike animal paintings haunting the minds of those who dare to behold them. In a whispered legend, a traveler sought refuge at Fairlane Manor, only to become ensnared in the painter's mysterious masterpiece. Trapped within the canvas, he was cursed to roam as a fearsome werewolf, his fate forever ...

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is... When Lucy and Jack purchase a run-down terraced house, they're thrilled at the prospect of turning it into a fast profit. Leaving his wife and daughter living in their nearby flat, Jack moves in to begin work. But excitement soon turns to horror when he makes a chilling discovery beneath the floorboards. Strange occurrences plague every renovation step, from mysterious whispers to inexplicable shadows lurking in the empty house. Even with the discovery of something horrific, Jack moves his family in and rents their flat as soon as ...

On a stormy November night, weary traveler Reilly seeks refuge from a relentless downpour. Soon, he stumbles upon the grand yet eerie Manor Lannigan. Welcomed by the enigmatic Lord Lannigan, Reilly is drawn into a world of haunting hospitality and chilling secrets. As the fire crackles and brandy warms, Reilly's host unveils the tragic tale of his great-grandmother. Alice Lannigan is a kind-hearted woman ensnared by her ruthless husband, Edward, whose cunning and cruelty confined her to a lonely attic prison. But the manor holds more than just memories. In the early hours, Reilly hears ...

From the best-selling author of The Watcher and An Impossible Dilemma A buried past. A haunted home. A truth too terrifying to stay hidden... When Hilda’s mother is jailed for a brutal murder, she and her sister are torn from everything they know and sent across the world to live with an aunt they've never met. Twenty years later, Hilda returns to New Zealand—older, stronger, and desperate for answers. But nothing can prepare her for the chilling secrets waiting in the shadows of her childhood home. The house is just as she remembers—creaking floorboards, cold drafts, and that ...

Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been months since her death and her children and grandchildren she leaves behind continue to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. For some of them it is about far more than adjusting to her absence in their lives. Trisha Andersen doesn’t do anything without careful deliberation. She can’t remember the last time she made plans involving a man that had her questioning her own judgment. Maybe it’s the simple fact that she’s never made plans with a man ...

Seventeen year old Francine 'Frankie' Allen and her family have moved house twelve times in ten years - and she's sick of it! Her parents have promised that this is the last time they'll move, but Frankie's not convinced. Psychologically scarred by merciless bullying at her last school, Frankie feels isolated and depressed, until she meets sixteen year old Carolyn Hunter. Things seem to be looking up, until Frankie discovers that their forever home is haunted by an evil entity. Terrified and vulnerable, Frankie turns to her new friend for help, and finds herself plunged into a paranormal ...

On the Eve of the Final Days the Dead Will Walk the Earth The veil between the worlds of the living and the dead has started to weaken. The events that took place in East London during the autumn months has unleashed a psychic wave that has spread out across the capital, and in its wake the dead are becoming restless. Violent poltergeist activity and horrifying apparitions are just the tip of the iceberg. With each day that passes more and more people are reporting encounters with terrifying things that seem to come from beyond the grave. And while the public at large remains ignorant of ...

A haunting, gripping mystery you won't want to put down “…Scott Welker's writing is incredibly vivid and atmospheric. His detailed descriptions of the characters and scenes bring the town of Edith's Hollow to life, pulling readers into its eerie embrace..." Most people said the ghost stories were only rumors; but there were things about the stories that nobody knew… The tiny, secluded town encircled by forest and shadows was eerie and unsettling. Jaime and his mom were newcomers and it was clear that they were not welcome. But, when Jaime discovers an old, mysterious house hidden deep...

Lucy is an Oxford history student who studies at Balliol College by day and works as an emergency operator three nights a week. She loves the job, but studying always comes first, and that applies with her social life too. She is well liked throughout the campus, but, as Vana says, ‘She’s also a swat, but she’s useful.’ Nevertheless, the girl is hiding a secret. And, when Lucy’s secret is exposed and taken advantage of by Hagatha, she is soon dragged into the dark world of the Mather Curse – along with Zoe and Vana – with disastrous consequences for them all. Will the girls ...

Cassie Valentine is excited to see what her mother, Lori, and her new husband Richard Carlton, have brought back from their six-week honeymoon in the British Isles and Ireland. The couple’s souvenirs include special gifts from Richard to her and Michael Penfield that seem to acknowledge the paranormal abilities the two of them have. And while those presents were a welcome and unexpected surprise, Cassie is definitely not prepared for the other surprise that has come back with the newlywed couple. Shortly after their arrival, Cassie and Richard both begin to notice something different in ...

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 ...

The house counts its own tenants... When estranged siblings inherit a rotting boarding house on the edge of Bleak Hollow, they unlock more than a forgotten family secret—they awaken a place where pain is play, and guilt is gourmet. There are thirteen rooms… but only twelve keys. And the thirteenth? It opens when it wants, and it remembers everything. Within its walls live demons who don’t want your soul—they want your worst memory, your deepest shame, and the moment you almost let someone die. They’ll drag it out of you again and again… and sometimes, they’ll wear your face ...

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and everyone in between, gather 'round for a literary adventure that'll have your tongue tied in knots and your funny bone tickled pink! Introducing "Twisted Tales: A Tongue-Twisting Anthology of Stories that Sizzle and Surprise!" Penned by the dynamic duo of Harold and Carmen Laski, this book is a riotous romp through a world where words wage war on your wits and characters come alive with a twist of the tongue. With over 30 stories spanning genres from mystery to comedy, and more than 1,000 tongue twisters sprinkled throughout, this book is a ...

Welcome to the Myrtles, the most haunted house in America. In this spine-tingling chronicle, Frances tells the story of how she was drawn to this former plantation mansion, its bone-chilling history, and the incredible encounters of the ghostly kind she had that forever changed her beliefs about the supernatural - and just may change yours.

The Harrington Opera House stands still, cold and decrepit. Once a vibrant center of Manhattan high society nightlife, the grand old theater has lain in ruin and decay since the fateful day a tragic fire ripped through its insides, taking the lives of many. At the center of this disaster lay a feud between two up and coming actresses. A feud that turned bloody and tragic. Efforts to revitalize the space have all ended in bloody ruin, with tragedies befalling all who try to enter. All until the day psychic medium and exorcist Michael Merlyn came to New York City. Hired by a wealthy ...

A supernatural fiction book set in Perthshire, Scotland during the early 20th century. In the beguiling Scottish Highlands, our narrator answers an ad for a lodger in the picturesque town of Pitlochry. Expecting a strict, unappealing landlady, he is surprised to meet the kind and elegant Miss Flora Macdonald. What begins as a nostalgic return to a beloved childhood location quickly turns into a journey through layers of supernatural mystery and eerie history. Each day in Miss Macdonald's enchanting home deepens their bond and uncovers chilling tales. The narrator's peaceful life is ...

Everyone knows about Hill House. It's the biggest tourist attraction in town. That's because it's haunted. Haunted by the ghost of a 13 year-old boy. A boy with no head! Duane and Stephanie love Hill House. It's dark. And creepy. And totally scary. Still, they've never actually seen the ghost. Until the night they decide to go on a search. A search for his head.

Vermont school teachers, Gladys and Frank Sutter decide to take on a new summer job as caretakers for a large vintage home located in Maine. The Stanford house is in terrible condition on the inside, the result of many years of hoarding by the previous owners. The Sutters get more than they bargained for when it becomes evident they are not alone after Frank discovers a room with no door on the second floor. Soon the presence of two ghosts, a young girl and an elderly man, play havoc on Gladys and Frank during their summer restoration project.

Shadows & Strangeness - A Collection of True Ghost Stories, Hauntings and Weirdness Anew collection of scary true ghost stories and tales of the paranormal from G. Michael Vasey. Haunted homes, strange places, poltergeist, haunted hotels, black-eyed kids, and much, much more in this new collection. A frightening read for night time.... I started reading stories and experiences that I had collected looking for that extra special new angle. I realized after a while that what I find spooky are stories in which the protagonist isn’t identifiable. What I mean by that is that the ghost, ...

On Christmas Eve, a party of friends descends on a purportedly haunted country retreat, charged with the task of discovering evidence of the supernatural. Sequestered in their rooms for the holiday, the friends reconvene on Twelfth Night at a great feast and share their stories of spectral encounters.