Haunted House Stories

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.

Where Ghosts Linger, Terror Thrives Step into shadowed halls and cursed lands, where the restless dead linger and secrets wait to be unearthed. From crumbling mansions to desolate battlefields, these prompts guide you into the world of ghosts, ghouls, and everything in between. Inside, you’ll find inspiration for: Old Mansions & Estates: Stories of haunted manors and their forgotten pasts. Ghostly Revenge: Spirits who refuse to rest until justice is served. Cursed Locations: Places where the land itself pulses with malevolence. Unfinished Business: Souls trapped between realms, desperate ...

The lights are out, the jack-o-lantern is lit and the O’Reilly clan is enjoying their family tradition of sharing ghost stories on Halloween night. Set ten years before Mary moves to Freeport, this novelette offers five unique ghost stories that will leave you checking over your shoulder just to make sure no one “uninvited” is in the room with you. Happy Halloween!

Two of John Curley's investigators had just quit when he settled down on his desk to catch up. Then he saw the blinking light on his answering machine. Another case, this time across state lines. A twenty-bedroom mansion that's been under renovation for over four years. Four years was a long time in his mind - the mind of a construction foreman. There were "noises" in the house, according to the site manager, the third one hired in less than a year after the last two entire construction teams quit. How unusual this house was. Indeed it turned out to be a house of grandeur, of opulence in an...

Come for the truth... Stay for eternity! Four college students set out on an adventure, hoping to come back with material for a class paper. The goal is simple—visit an abandoned haunted house to uncover its origins and what led to it being an urban myth. Questions arise concerning the safety of the group before they even arrive. And when they do, they’re surprised to learn the house isn’t abandoned. A caretaker named Amare welcomes them and offers to share what he knows of the home’s tragic story. Intended as a wedding gift, the house should have brought happiness to a young couple...

Hill House Manor is a haunted house in Texas. These stories are inspired by legends and other reported events associated with the old manor house. Many a Ghost Hunting team has captured evidence of those who have lived in this spot since the mid 1800’s. And, yes, there is usually a ghost in the story. This is a great book for thirteen to ninety-nine year olds.

A New Collection of True Ghost Stories from England and Elsewhere. Where might you find a ghost? In many a place, if these stories are to be believed: from historic properties to the humblest of homes; churches, bridges, pubs and roads, not to mention a fish and chip shop. And then how to explain a vanishing car, a hat, or a hotel? Mysteries aplenty, whereas solutions are few. Each of the stories in this collection was freely volunteered for inclusion by members of the ‘Personal Ghost Stories’ Facebook group, with the events which they relate stated to have involved the contributor ...

Phantom Black Dogs have haunted the highways and byways of human existence for hundreds of years. This apparition, usually seen as a huge dog with glowing eyes, has appeared to people throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland as well as North and South America and it continues to appear to this day. The Black Dog has been seen and reported by witnesses ranging from farmers to professional geologists, nurses and military officers. While those with a passing knowledge of this phantom see it only as a harbinger of doom and death, the lore surrounding this fascinating creature is more nuanced. ...

‘Count to ten, now go and hide. You’re not safe, your daddy lied.’ Valerie and Robert Archer leave their comfortable farmhouse for a fresh start after an affair threatens to tear them apart. Valerie has reservations about the burnt-out house but must do what’s best for her daughter. They begin a daunting renovation project that allows them to knock down walls and rebuild their lives. As the smoke damage from the old house is repaired, Robert is plunged into the clutches of madness. Valerie struggles to hold the family together, but there’s more to battle than a controlling husband...

As a paranormal detective and exorcist, Michael Merlyn believed he’d seen it all. But that was before he arrived in New Mexico and discovered Eclipse. The highly addictive narcotic leaves behind floating corpses and spirits that are still feeling its effects post mortem. But Michaels investigation turns personal very quickly when a ruthless drug lord attacks his friends and family in order to keep the powerful psychic away.

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.

The papers say it was an accident... While on vacation with her family in 1957, 18-year-old Gloria Thomas went to a party on Landover Lake, but never returned. The locals say she was just another outsider who partied too hard and got into an unfortunate accident. Her ghost says it wasn't anything like that. And now, she's come to medium detective Carly Taylor to figure out exactly what happened. Through channeling, Carly is taken straight to that night to relive the party, the young woman’s murder, and the obvious cover-up. But while channeling memories from the 1950s, Carly finds out ...

Chloe died, and that was when her real torment began… It was 1932 when Chloe Miller went missing, and her body was never recovered. Her murderer was never identified. Her ghost is trapped in Sterben House, but she is not alone. People have come to live in Sterben House, despite Chloe’s whispered warnings. They have fled in terror of the evil that dwells there. But Chloe must remain. Now, Alex and his family live in Sterben House. He wants to uncover the story of her tragic death. Can Chloe hope to be freed? Or will Alex, by trying to investigate, stir the demon of Sterben House and ...

When college student Shirley Fitzpatrick loses her parents in a devastating plane crash, her world is shattered. Overwhelmed by grief, she spirals into a deep depression that leads to her institutionalization. Within the sterile walls of the psychiatric facility, Shirley begins what she hopes will be a journey toward healing. But as the days turn into weeks, she starts to notice strange inconsistencies in her treatment, cryptic behavior from the staff, and whispers of experiments conducted in the shadows. As her mental and emotional state are pushed to the brink, Shirley’s therapy ...

In this erotic lesbian and futanari romance-thriller, 23-year-old Miranda, a beautiful hairdresser from the city, meets cute 19-year-old Jess from the mysterious yellow house near her parents’ summer cottage. As the secrets of the yellow house’s inhabitants unveil, Miranda finds herself in a battle against powerful supernatural forces of evil. Miranda found that Jess’ voice was deep, soft and attractive. She also couldn’t help but notice the brunette’s beautiful mouth and intense hazel eyes… As she turned and walked towards the road, she glanced to her left and saw the side of ...

Jason Blum invited 16 cutting-edge collaborators, filmmakers, and writers to envision a city of their choosing, and let their demons run wild. The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City brings together all-new, boundary-breaking stories from such artists as Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), Eli Roth (Hostel), Scott Derrickson (Sinister), C. Robert Cargill (Sinister), James DeMonaco (The Purge), and many others.

A secluded farmhouse. A bloody meat cleaver. And a past that refuses to stay buried. When a group of old friends reunites for what was supposed to be a relaxing weekend in the country, they instead discover The Meat House—a decaying property with a sinister reputation. As night falls and the walls seem to close in, the group begins to unravel. Screams echo through the trees. Doors open on their own. And something... or someone... is waiting. Rick Brink delivers a relentless, gore-soaked descent into madness, perfect for fans of visceral horror, haunted places, and psychological torment. ...

A house on a lonely street. Strange happenings. How do you wrap your mind around things that go bump in the night when you do not want to believe in ghosts? What happens when a mysterious, beautiful woman walks into your world and every answer she gives you creates a thousand more questions? A touch here. A scratch there. A whisper. a sigh. And a cat who stays by your side through it all. Stream of consciousness refers to the practice of writing down ideas as they come into your head. The conventions of grammar and appropriateness of language is usually ignored when using this literary ...

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.

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".