Psychological Terror

Karen Grace has just realized her life’s dream of buying an old motel to renovate — by herself. How hard can it be? But money slips through her fingers fast and she’s forced to find a job in town, where she meets the love of her life. Then the real trouble begins. She begins finding her belongings destroyed, ominous messages scribbled on her walls, an effigy planted behind her property. It’s clear someone doesn’t want her in town and they’re going to make sure she leaves.

The most terrifying predator in the ocean isn't hungry. It's smart. And it wants revenge. For marine biologist Mira, a week on the open ocean was an escape from a stalled career. For estranged brothers Jack and Rob, it was a final, desperate attempt to mend a family shattered by tragedy. Aboard the gleaming yacht Sea Pulse, they sought a quiet horizon. But the ocean had other plans. When a storm of unnatural ferocity rips their vessel apart, they are left adrift, clinging to a fragile life raft in an endless expanse of water. Their ordeal has just begun. They are not alone. The creature ...

Trust or run? The wrong decision will be deadly. After losing three loved ones, Detective Dominic Rossi is an expert at keeping his distance from all things female—that is until he meets Tessa Redman, a woman who seems mighty troubled. She's definitely hiding something from him, but that only brings out his need to protect even more. When a hot looking detective begins snooping around Tessa's bar, she panics, believing he's there on behalf of her ex-husband—a cop on the take who she turned in—a man who swore he'd kill her. But Dom's random tenderness awakens something deep inside her,...

Zombies, reapers, and more monsters. In a world where so many dark things go bump in the night, terror awaits around every corner as these authors take horror stories to the next level. Discover ghosts, demons, and your worst nightmares. Read at your own risk. Featuring 19 stories by the following 17 authors: Michael Raff, Antoinette McCormick, Matthew Ross, Charles Kyffhausen, Andrew McAuley, B.F. Vega, Douglas Allen Gohl, Toni Mobley, Barend Nieuwstraten III, E.B. Hunter, Constantine E. Kiousis, Alexis Cunningham, Katie Jordan, Maya Moes, Jodie Francis, Lori Gaudet, and J.E. Feldman.

Open graves are turning up in Able Valley, Mississippi—but their occupants aren’t dead yet. It’s happened before. Twenty years ago three graves were found, followed by three murders, and the killer was never caught. Now it’s happening again. When a prominent citizen turns up dead and with a waiting grave, the residents turn to the one man in the state who might find a forgotten killer—cold case detective Arlan Trahan. But when his arrival in Able Valley lands him between a beautiful temptress and a trained sniper, Detective Trahan wonders if the next waiting grave might be his.

Why would a mother murder her four children with a smile on her face? What sinister end awaits the regulars of the local watering hole? When Beverly Havermore rubs elbows with other members of high society, what ghosts from her past come to haunt her? Could a curse be behind the mysterious speech problems plaguing an otherwise healthy Benjamin Anatole? The answers to these alarming questions can be found in this collection of seventeen nerve-racking, and at times darkly humorous, short stories that are guaranteed to chill the bones of even the most sensible reader. From a man choosing ...

After surviving a gunshot wound to the head, San Francisco homicide detective Kurt Farin is placed in a medically induced coma. In his unconscious state, he can't shake the vivid image of a mysterious woman—Genevieve Lucas—who appears to be summoning him. How does he know her name, and is she even real? Kurt's unshakable quest to find her leads him to Puget Sound, where he discovers a shipwreck and a shocking secret that cant possibly be true.

Otra vez habían llegado las mismas estaciones mortuorias y aburridas de cada año al pueblo de Tulluc (Francia) de 1800. Todos se perdían en sus interminables rutinas mediocres, los mismos días, los mismos rostros, los mismos excesos sodomitas, toda una copia de la copia del pasado. Para el viejo Turett que había vivido en ese pueblo por 55 años, aquello era pan de cada día, pero no para su hermosa hija Minerve de 16 primaveras, que añoraba viajar a todas las ciudades de Francia, para conocer el amor.

Revised - Revamped - Refreshed - 2025 An Edge of your Seat Psychological Thriller Novella From the very beginning, Ruby's life has been defined by her mother's constant fear for her safety. But when she finally decides to break free and arranges a date without her mother's knowledge, she thinks she's found the perfect guy in Cody Strong. He's charming, sensitive, and seems like everything she's ever wanted in a boyfriend. But as Ruby gets to know Cody and his family, she begins to realize that things aren't quite as perfect as they seem. And when a shocking turn of events leaves her world ...

In this Black Mirror style series, each Witching Hour 60-minute read takes you on an edge-of-your-seat journey that can be read in a single sitting. In this #1 Best-Selling 60-Minute, Dan DeLuise unveils a horrifying twist on the time travel story. On an October evening in 2002, Abby Fletcher went missing. Everyone in town joined the search to find her, but it was useless. The only clue was her bike, found in a roadside ditch. Slowly, people forgot about the case, but Charlie Roland never did. After 17 years of false leads and conspiracy theories, Charlie never gave up. Just when it seemed ...

Evil never truly dies. It just waits to reclaim what it lost. When high school English teacher Elena Vera begins experiencing terrifying hallucinations and recurring nightmares of a demonic elderly woman, she fears she's losing her grip on reality. But after a horrifying incident at school leads to her forced medical leave, Elena discovers something far more sinister is at work. With the help of her best friend Carrie and student Maria, Elena uncovers a generations-old curse that has plagued her family.

Author Chad Fjerstad returns with his second work of fiction, a disquieting tale of failed evolution and the vile nature of the human race. Warship is crammed full of caustic personalities and visceral obstacles, sculpting a barbarous tour through an amusement park of psychological decomposition. In an onslaught of naivety, 21-year-old Caleb Skaar abuses his privilege as the bassist of popular death metal band, Warship Satan. Following years of whiskey guzzling, promiscuous sex, and impractical blasphemy, a relation with an underage groupie dismantles his bubble of inconsequential hedonism.

Hair-raising, adrenaline pumped short story with a killer turn that will leave readers wanting more. It is a heart pounding first short story of the new DIGITAL TERROR series from Leon Noel that will leave you on the edge of your seat, a story known as THE BLACKHAT INITIATIVE A trip to Vegas for what first seemed like a boring business seminar at a cybersecurity Organization turns terrifying for Nick Shaw . a former military veteran with hostage situation experiences. Something bot expected, Nick doesn’t know is that the ego-driven Mr. Parker and his flair for the dramatic will bring ...

In the shadow of Mount Hood in the US Pacific Northwest, 16-year-old Tennant is checking rabbit traps with her eight-year-old sister, Sophie. The girls are suddenly overcome by a strange vibration rising out of the forest, building in intensity until it sounds like a deafening crescendo of screams. From out of nowhere, their father sweeps them up and drops them through a trapdoor into a storm cellar. But the noise only gets worse....

Toxic Attraction ~ Book 1 ~ Toxic Love Series I knew the moment I saw her that she was mine. She just doesn’t know it yet. Adelia Lindstrom is a rising star in the elite equestrian world, struggling to move forward after the devastating loss of her parents. When she meets billionaire banker Miles Bremen and his enigmatic twin sister, Karolin, her world takes an unexpected turn. Miles is more than dangerous—he exudes a bold, unapologetic sensuality that pulls Adelia into uncharted territory. With him, she discovers a side of herself she never knew existed: passionate, daring, and ...

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 ...

Ein angesehener, freundlicher Herr, Doktor der Medizin, erschlägt nach vierzig Ehejahren seine Frau mit einer Axt. Er zerlegt sie, bevor er schließlich die Polizei informiert. Sein Geständnis ist ebenso außergewöhnlich wie seine Strafe ... Ein Mann raubt eine Bank aus, und so unglaublich das klingt: Er hat gute Gründe. Gegen jede Wahrscheinlichkeit wird er von der Justiz gerettet ... Eine junge Frau tötet ihren Bruder. Aus Liebe.

Toxic Redemption ~ Book 3 Toxic Love Series I’ll fight for her, even if it kills me. She taught me how to love—and now I’ll prove I’m worthy of her. Adelia Lindstrom Bremen has faced heartbreak, betrayal, and danger at every turn. Her parents’ deaths were no accident, her marriage to Miles ended in a vicious custody battle, and now she’s caught between two men—Miles, the enigmatic billionaire who awakened her deepest desires, and David, the steady force she thought she needed. Miles has always embodied bold passion and unapologetic sensuality, but Adelia’s love has sparked ...

Toxic Deception ~ Book 2 Toxic Love Series I failed her, and I’ll never forgive myself. But I’ll do whatever it takes to win her back—even if it costs me everything. Adelia Lindstrom Bremen thought she had found her forever love in Miles Bremen. Their fiery connection gave her everything she thought she wanted, including Fallyn and Liam, their twins. But their passion burned too hot, and betrayal shattered their marriage, leaving her to rebuild her life. When her children are abducted, Adelia turns to FBI Agent David Weiss for help. As they work together to bring her children home, ...

They say crows remember human faces. But what if they remember our sins as well? Seventeen-year-old Natalie Parson has always seen things others can’t. The doctors call it a mental illness. Her parents call it a phase. The pills are supposed to make the visions stop. But when a single crow appears on her mailbox—watching, waiting—Natalie knows this is something medication can’t fix. Soon one crow becomes hundreds, then thousands, descending upon the perfect suburban community of Oakridge Estates. As her classmates begin to die in bizarre circumstances, Natalie discovers a terrifying...