Horror Time

Vampiric producers, ghostly actors, psychotic limousine drivers, murderous stunt men and more haunt the streets and back lots of Hollywood in twenty original horror and suspense stories set in the heart of show business, and written by veteran movie and television professionals who went through Hell and back to bring you these tales.

1937. When Mythily's plane suddenly loses all power and crashes into the jungle of a mysterious uncharted island, she and her companion Barry are faced with a kaleidoscope of horrors. They discover they are not alone. Initially they think the giant flesh eating spider-crabs are their biggest threat, until they uncover a far bigger secret that threatens the entire world. A survivor's tale of a lost island, alien visitation and giant flesh eating spider-crabs. "A wild read, full of suspense, great characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing. If you like unusual and slightly barmy (in the ...

Ten years ago, Jorie Stroud was the rising star of the October Film Haunt–a trio of horror enthusiasts who camped out at the filming locations of their favorite scary movies, sharing their love through their popular blog. But after a night in the graveyard from Proof of Demons–perhaps the most chilling cult film ever made, directed by the enigmatic Hélène Enriquez–everything unraveled.

Young Sarah is no ordinary girl. She's been diagnosed as schizophrenic and locked away in a children's psychiatric ward. But that's not what makes her special. She also has a very strange - and powerful - gift. Scientists have been studying Sarah's remarkable psychic power for years, enhancing it, manipulating it…twisting it into something evil. But their plans have gone horribly wrong. How much longer can they control Sarah? And what will happen if her powers are unleashed?

After three years of exile from humanity's war against the Kurians, David Valentine returns to battle. The Lifeweavers, Earth's allies in the conflict, have mostly vanished, but those that remain are held captive by an overlord known as the Seattle Kurian. To free them, Valentine must convince the legendary resistance fighter known as Adler to join his cause. But the "Old Man" is something of an overlord himself....

Their latest assignment takes JC and the team to a small country village, site of a famously haunted inn. At first, JC thinks that the spirits in the King’s Arms are more the stuff of urban legend than anything that needs the Ghost Finders’ expertise. Then one story rings true: The tale of a traveler trapped by an unusual thunderstorm who retired to her room for the night - and vanished. Trapped by an unusual thunderstorm - like the one that begins raging outside shortly after they arrive…

Jayce's 20-year-old daughter, Emory, is missing, lost in a dark, dangerous realm called Shadow that exists alongside our own reality. An enigmatic woman named Nicola guides Jayce through this bizarre world, and together, they search for Emory, facing deadly dog-eaters, crazed killers, homicidal sex toys, and - worst of all - a monstrous being known as the Harvest Man. But no matter what Shadow throws at him, Jayce won’t stop. He'll do whatever it takes to find his daughter, even if it means becoming a worse monster than the things that are trying to stop him.

Blending supernatural intrigue with existential mystery, MORI is a haunting story of vanished friends, cryptic messages, and the fragile boundary between reality and the unknown.

A depressed young orphan discovers a room that changes every time someone enters. A repair store owner who seems to be able to fix everything. A dangerous imaginary friend who might not be entirely imaginary.

A time-traveling Texas Ranger with a frozen memory emerges from a snowstorm in modern times to face down murdering criminals.

In Remembrance, Lizzie and Drew changed the course of fate so they could be together. In Vengeance, Chelsea set fate back on its original, deadly path. Now, strange things keep happening to Lizzie. Things that are omens of darkness to come. A curse has doomed her to die an early death, just as she did in her past life. To make matters worse, even if she can figure out who cast the curse, it's irreversible. There's only one option left for her to save herself.

What would you do if you had a wish? One wish that could change your life forever. If you meet the Djinn of Just Deserts your life could change, or end depending on the choices you make. This is but one of ten tales of adventure spanning all the ages, and from the Earth to the further reaches of the Solar System. A warning though, If you ever meet the Djinn, Know wishes aren’t all that they seem.

A collection of the most terrifying bedtime stories... One night, a lady wearing a black veil told a story of a cursed mansion deep in the heart of the forest, where the walls whispered of long-forgotten sins and tortured souls roamed the halls. The people who heard it clung to each other in fear, their hearts pounding with each word she spoke. Another night, she spun a tale of a malevolent spirit that haunted the nearby graveyard, seeking vengeance on those who dared disturb its eternal slumber. The people's eyes widened in terror as they imagined the ghostly figure lurking among the ...

Beneath the red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and declarations of love lies a shadowy history of Valentine's Day that few are brave enough to explore. In a journey that spans from ancient Roman festivals to medieval legends, this book uncovers the sinister roots of this holiday—from tales of forbidden love to spectral visitations and mysterious rituals.

Welcome to Paradise. Sandy beaches. Crystalline waters. An all-inclusive resort with virtually everything you can think of. A true idyllic paradise. An event is taking place at Paradise Club that wasn’t on the brochure: a dangerous game pitting the hotel’s guests against a gang of bloodthirsty maniacs. Elliot Harper—family man and FBI agent—is about to find out how fast heaven can become hell when every single vacationer is forced to become a ruthless killer in order to survive. A team of killers have been unleashed, and they won't stop until every single guest is dead.

A time when the ghost that came to rest on the one-lane road in the dark evening, the ghost that hid in the backyard like a thunder light in the middle of the night, and the Yakshi that came to the window in the middle of the night and gnashed its teeth, was a time of terror across the village. At that time there was no electricity in many places in Kerala. In the darkness came many mysterious creatures. There were many stories about them. Those stories spread among the innocent people of the good countryside. Those are the stories in this book. Any Malayalee who loves nostalgia will love ...

Nine months after the outbreak, 10,000 survivors from across the globe have found a refuge on the Welsh island of Anglesey. Hordes of the undead ravage the wastelands of Britain and Ireland. Satellite images show that the rest of the world is no better. Food, fuel, and ammunition are running low and there are no more old-world supplies with which to replace them. Intended as an alternative to a slide into despotism, an election is called. It is hoped the contest will bring forth solutions to the myriad crises facing this last bastion of humanity.

Working as a bartender while her peers move on with careers and marriage, Billie Culpepper fears she will never discover her true vocation in life, until fate intercedes in the form of a mysterious Englishman who hints that she is more than she appears to be. Caught in the crossfire between the stranger and the police detective chasing him, Billie is knocked into a coma for three days. When she wakes, she is assaulted by horrific apparitions that no one else can see.

Senlis is your typical artist. Empath, hater of mornings, and the bearer of a strange name passed down from her grandmother. With a penchant for caffeine and a pet ghost, she's just trying to live her best life. Did she mention she also happens to devour souls? No? Well, it's a bit of a conversation killer...no pun intended. When new neighbors move in across the street, Senlis strikes up an unexpected friendship with the equally quirky Katie.

The plague unexpectedly strikes a snow bound sleepy southern European village and wipes out the children. There was only one way to save the children...a dark and ancient way. A Dark Nun chooses to use the magic of the Branch of Zaqqum to bring the children back to life. The creatures that are created create struggle between the Church and Ottomans which results in an unholy alliance. The child beasts alongside their Dark Mother fight for their survival against the two most powerful forces in the region. The story vaults forward to modern times where, Maxim on the run, continues to battle ...