Haunted House Stories

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.

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

From unknown stalkers to phantom paintings, some nightmares just need to be shared. The Nightmare Entries delves into three tales of terror. Each piece describes a dreadful dreamscape that guides readers into helpless horrors. You may even spot a dream you've had yourself. Come rest for a spell and find out!

In the town of Ghostly, where every house is haunted, two ghosts are frightened.... Someone is haunting them with mysterious sounds: Clack, cluckity-cluck bing, blub blub. Or is it click, cluck-clackity cling, flub flub? They can't agree on what the sounds are, but they know they're not ghostly noises. What could be more scary? Good thing ace reporter Dirk Bones is on the case. Dirk writes for the town newspaper, The Ghostly Tombs, and as he collects the facts for his stories, he also solves mysteries.

They were frozen, not from the cold, but from deep within their bones, a primal instinct. Fear. “Going so soon?” a voice asked. Hello there and welcome to the Haunted Houses Creak: A Horror Collection short story collection, containing spine-tinglers, under-the-bed checkers, tragedies of the human condition, and more! Be warned: some of these stories may be truly scary, and some are definitely on the goofier side. Be prepared to laugh, cry, roll your eyes, and shiver. Praise for the following tales: "Scary, Funny, & Pulse Pounding."- Amazon, Phantoms of Eternity: Haunted House, ⭐️...

Where the Shadows Feed: Volume II Short Tales of Horror Prepare to unravel the terrifying secrets that defy the boundaries between control and chaos. In this spine-chilling second volume, Joe Ippolito masterfully explores the thin line between human ambition and supernatural retribution, where every carefully constructed world can unravel in an instant. Venture into realms where reality bends and primal forces beyond comprehension lurk just beneath the surface. From a landscape architect's meticulously crafted garden that transforms into a living nightmare of ancient, malevolent spirits to ...

Another Halloween evening has come and gone, and the O'Reilly Clan and friends are ready to gather around the Jack O'Lantern and share tales of actual ghost stories that have happened to them. From mysterious inns to deserted roads, Tales Around the Jack O'Lantern IX will leave you on the edge of your seat and looking over your shoulder. So, turn down the lights, grab a few treats, and enjoy the "tricks" the O'Reillys have in store for you. Happy Halloween.

"Get me some ghosts," said Fulton Snoddle-Brittle. "Frightful and dangerous ghosts!" Fulton has gone to the Dial-a-Ghost agency with an evil plan. He wants to hire some truly terrifying ghosts to scare his nephew Oliver to death.

But Oliver likes ghosts. And the peculiar ones he meets at Helton Hall decide at once to help him outwit the wicked Snodde-Brittles.

After a dangerous and horrifying confrontation with an evil, life-stealing spirit, Cassie Valentine is more than ready to leave behind all things paranormal. She swears off the Poet’s Corner ghost story nights and tells bewildered boyfriend Michael Penfield that she wants nothing more to do with their “dead drama.” But a chance encounter with Mark Hemmler and his friend Trudy Herrera, plus a new series of messages asking her for help, won’t allow Cassie to leave her supernatural abilities behind. Why does Trudy hear a woman weeping in her apartment? Why is she being followed by the ...

A haunting tale where grief lingers, love turns to obsession, and the dead never truly leave. When Carmen and Marcos find the perfect apartment in the heart of Madrid, they think it’s the ideal place to raise their unborn child. Bright, affordable, and full of charm—what they don’t know is that the nursery holds a dark history. Years earlier, Eva lost everything in that very room: her baby, her sanity, and her will to live. Betrayed by the one she loved most, she now wanders as a spectral mother, trapped in the moment of her loss. But something darker lingers too. Something that once ...

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 ...

Charles Dickens' story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, has become one of the timeless classics of English literature. First published in 1843, it introduces us not only to Scrooge himself but also to the memorable characters of underpaid desk clerk Bob Cratchit and his poor family, the poorest amongst whom is the ailing and crippled Tiny Tim.

Halloween night and the gauntlet was thrown. The moon cast its eerie glow on the night of All Hallows' Eve as a tale of courage unfolds. Its shrouded history and veiled secrets, beckons the brave to uncover its mysteries. Four intrepid souls, lured by legend and whispers of the past, step into the realm of the unknown. The unwelcoming, weather-beaten, Murder House warned anyone who approached to stay away. The doors and windows were tightly closed and covered, and the old cemetery left unattended. Embrace the thrill, seize your copy, and delve into the night where legends come alive!

The Headless Fountain Man A simple photo. A quick snap shot. One woman's perfect picture is about to become her scariest nightmare. Devil at the Wheel A Joyride in a Chevy Chevelle. The car was just sitting there for the taking. What could possibly go wrong? Vinnie and Mike are about to find out what can and will go wrong once they turn the key. Evil awaits. Ride shotgun if you dare. Fear of the Scarecrow A desperate and angry man is hungry for revenge. He seeks out justice in a most unlikely way. Sometimes justice comes with a price. The Dragon A simple machine. Able to answer requests. ...

Cassie Valentine was happy with her life. Boyfriend Michael Penfield has agreed to help her explore some of the places listed in the notebooks of Gus Valentine, Cassie’s father and a gifted psychic. Additionally, her mother has asked for assistance in planning her upcoming wedding. Life could not be better. But then Cassie befriends a vulnerable young girl who seems desperately in need of that friendship. And Steve Crawford, boss and owner of The Poet’s Corner Bookstore, seeks help trying to solve the mystery of the cold spots that now plague his store. In short order, Cassie and ...

When a new family moves to the village, Zaiba is intrigued to hear about the strange happenings in their home. Things go missing, objects are smashed and unfriendly messages are painted on the walls. There have always been rumours that the house is haunted, but is a ghost really causing all this trouble? Zaiba and her team are convinced that the culprit is very much alive – and won’t stop until they get what they want.

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.

A gothic fiction book set in New England during nearly two centuries. Silent Sorrow invites readers to step into the haunting world of the Pyncheon family and their ancestral home, the House of the Seven Gables. This evocative tale reveals the intricate web of guilt, prophecy, and redemption woven through generations, beginning with the dark legacy of an ancestor wrongfully executed for witchcraft. As the Pyncheons confront their family's tragic past, the story unfolds against a backdrop of ambition, betrayal, and the heavy burden of a curse that lingers through the ages. Delving deep into ...

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 ...

What if Leslie Wilder had never come into the Poet’s Corner Bookstore? And what if Michael Penfield hadn’t been the one standing at the sales counter that day? Michael wondered idly if that would have changed what happened, but he didn’t have time to wonder for long. Leslie Wilder’s appearance seemed to trigger a cascade of worrisome supernatural occurrences in his and girlfriend Cassie Valentine’s lives. First Cassie hears someone—or something—knocking at the bottom of her staircase. And then she experiences a trance-out that she can’t remember. Michael dreams about Cassie ...