Haunted House Stories

Maisie Thomas spends every summer at Grange House, a hotel on the coast of Maine ruled by the elegant Miss Grange. In 1896, when Maisie turns 17, her visit marks a turning point. On the morning after her arrival, local fishermen make a gruesome discovery: drowned lovers, found clasped in each other's arms. It's only the first in a series of events that casts a shadow over Maisie's summer. As she considers the attentions of two very different young men, Maisie also falls under the gaze of Miss Grange, who begins to tell her disturbing stories of her past.

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.

Just Another Tin Foil Hat Presents is an eclectic compendium of over twenty retro cases that encapsulates the very weirdest in anomalies research. Ranging from beloved classics like the Flatwoods Monster to obscure accounts like the Bizarre Flight Suit Entity, this book is a trip through the unexplained with an eye to the theoretical. So, hang on to your tin foil hats, keep your hands and feet inside the saucer, and please, enjoy the ride.

From the once-popular yet unfairly neglected Victorian writer Charlotte Riddell comes a pair of novels that cleverly upholster the familiar furniture of the haunted house story. In An Uninhabited House, the hauntings are seen through the perspective of the solicitors who hold the deed of the property. In Fairy Water, Riddell again subverts the expectations of the audience, suggesting a complex moral character for her haunting spirit.

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. ...

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.

Growing up can be difficult. All around you, adults doing the things you'd like to do. Every future billionaire has to start somewhere. Fifteen-year-old Phil Loonan took a horrifying event as an opportunity. With nothing but his mind, a little research, and hard work, he made lemons into lemonade — with a twist.

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 ...

A terrifying true story of a seemingly ordinary house in a small mid-western town. 220 Fifth Street rivals the all-time great novels of its genre; however, this story is entirely true and will have you on the edge of your seat rethinking what you thought you knew about the spiritual realm and paranormal activity. In this second edition the continuing haunting is reinvestigated as the curse of 220 Fifth Street leaves a morbid trail of death, destruction, and horrific reoccurring events in its wake

When Darkness Falls: Terrifying True Stories: Volume 5 plunges readers into the eerie and inexplicable realms of the paranormal, mysterious, and horrifying. This collection of short stories, each based on real events, unveils chilling encounters with the supernatural, unearthly phenomena, and unsolved mysteries that defy rational explanation. From haunted houses and ghostly apparitions to bizarre disappearances and sinister legends, each tale is meticulously crafted to haunt your dreams and stir your deepest fears. Perfect for fans of the macabre, this volume continues the tradition of ...

Cryptids - animals not officially recognized by science - have been a mainstay in popular culture for decades. However, the interest in these creatures - Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster - has largely excluded creatures from Asia and Oceania. The Cryptids of Asia and Oceania brings these lesser-known cryptids and many questions to the forefront Does a giant snake lurk on a mountain in Japan? Did Sri Lankan tribes drive a race of apes to extinction? Does the Tasmanian tiger still roam in remote forests? Just how many Sasquatch variations exist worldwide? The Cryptids of Asia and Oceania ...

If these walls could talk, they’d tell tales of murder. Are you ready for twisted true haunting stories? Haunted houses, whether you love them or hate them, you have to admit there’s something creepy about being in a house where a murder has taken place. What if you didn’t know there was a murder in your home until coming face to face with shadow people, demonic entities, apparitions, poltergeists, or creepier beings?

Rose Rising An Epic Ghost Story by M. L. Bullock (Book Three)The haunting at Rose Falls has reached a terrifying climax, but Sasha Berry Wyndham refuses to be driven away by the dark forces that plague her family’s ancestral home. Determined to break the curse that has tormented the Wyndhams for generations, Sasha embarks on a quest to uncover the final secrets of Rose Falls. With the help of an enigmatic medium and a group of paranormal investigators, Sasha delves into the hidden history of the estate, discovering a powerful ritual that may be the key to freeing the trapped spirits. As ...

These are simple yet compelling stories, told by ordinary, and some not so ordinary, people of Ireland; amazing tales, not only of ghosts, but of poltergeists, banshees, spirit-filled houses, ghostly carriages, animal spirits, and warnings of death. If you enjoy tales of the supernatural, this is a must listen.

Ha-yong's virally popular Internet sensations bridge science fiction with reality in these terrifying stories. Modern day cannibals, shadowy techno cults, urban mysteries, and savage murders - this horror story collection is so real that it will leave you questioning the dark plots and motives behind the everyday people and events in your own life.

Cold Hill House has been demolished to make way for a new housing estate. Luxury living at its best with high specification gadgets all thrown in - part exchange available for the right buyers. The first two families move in, and as soon as they do, the unearthly residents of Cold Hill begin to make themselves known. Nobody who moves into Cold Hill reaches their 40th birthday, and the old couple that have just arrived...let’s just say their days are numbered.

Time might not be as linear as you think. Jess feels like an unwilling voyeur, spying of the life of the woman who visits her in visions. Yet, she needs to know what happened in the past to make sense of the present. The more immersed she becomes in their heartache, the more she wants to know. The child’s developmental regression progresses, and the nanny fears she may never recover. Ben, convinced that the sisters’ influence is to blame, demands that the sisters leave, immediately. But they will only go only when they are good and ready. Millicent has shocking revelations about her ...

Wronged by his wife. Humiliated. Devastated. A man's thoughts turn to revenge and he seeks out justice in a most unlikely way. Sometimes justice comes with a price. Be careful what you wish for. Bonus Story: A Haunted House Tale Five college students on Halloween night set out to discover the secrets of the town’s most infamous haunted house. Will these students live to see the morning or will this house claim five more victims? Bonus Story: SHe A monster stalks the city of Tampa Bay. This monster is slaughtering women and taking only the one thing it needs. Tim Roberts, a detective, is ...

Ten years have passed since estranged siblings Gene and Violet Masters have spoken to one another, but the news of their parent’s recent passing forces a grim reunion. As Violet uncovers a disturbing secret, she wonders if there might be more to their parent’s death than meets the eye. Contacted by their mother’s spirit beyond the grave, Violet fears the unearthing of truths known only to her and her brother and how they threaten her future.

She thought it was just a house. But the bone-chilling mysteries lurking within the walls have plans for Claire…and they don’t include letting her leave alive. When Claire Montgomery inherits a historic mansion, she expects a quick reno and hefty profit. But disturbing events suggest a sinister spirit lurks within the walls. Seeking answers, Claire turns to rugged contractor Jed, who knows ghosts all too well. As eerie incidents escalate, they edge toward the dark truth while fighting their sizzling attraction. Can Claire crack the century-old mystery before she becomes the next target?...