Scary Horror

After discovering that vampires populate her town, college student Claire Danvers knows that the undead just want to live their lives. But someone else wants them to get ready to rumble. There's a new extreme sport getting picked up on the Internet: bare-knuckle fights pitting captured vampires against each other - or humans. Tracking the remote signal leads Claire - accompanied by her friends and "frenemies" - to discover that what started as an online brawl will soon threaten everyone in Morganville.

Gather around and dim the lights, for what you are about to hear is not for the faint of heart. In the quiet stillness of the night, when shadows grow long and the wind whispers secrets through the trees, the line between reality and the supernatural begins to blur. These 30 scary short stories, drawn from the darkest corners of human imagination and whispered legends, are sure to send shivers down your spine. So, hold your breath, listen closely, and prepare to be haunted by the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying.

When Amy sees a dog stranded on the side of the highway, she knows what she has to do. She tells her dad to stop the car. She can't understand why anyone would abandon a dog in such a way, tied up and blindfolded. Amy's parents say they'll only keep the dog until they can find it a permanent home. Amy's younger sister names the dog Rover.

From the author of Sorcerie and Here Lurk Monsters comes a gothic-horror masterpiece. An unemployed nanny running from her past accepts the position of night sitter for a mysterious little girl who only seems to exist between midnight to dawn. You will find the girl in the attic after midnight. You are to be the night sitter, Miss Emily. . . Emily, a woman with nowhere else in this world to go, arrives at the residence of Ms. Vivian Dancemore for a most unusual job interview. The position of night sitter for a peculiar nine year old child by the name of Madelyn Dancemore who only seems to ...

Dustin McCord, a world champion bull rider, faced danger every day, but nothing prepared him for the moment a bull named Mudslinger ended his brilliant career. Devastated but determined, Dustin vows to prove everyone wrong, including his doctors. He will walk again. Though he may never ride in another rodeo, he sets his sights on something bigger: the nearby Cheyenne Mountains. He plans to climb them, and then another, until one day, he climbs the tallest mountain on earth. Amazingly, he does just that. In the mountainous town of Nepal, Dustin teams up with Tenzing Sherpa, a seasoned Mount ...

They weren’t supposed to be real. But they found us anyway. In The Things That Found Us, thirteen ordinary people share their extraordinary—and terrifying—encounters with the unnatural. From haunted mirrors and hunger-thin shadows to time-anchored ghosts and whispering drains, each first-person account is a chilling reminder that some horrors don't hide... they hunt. Told in gripping, intimate detail, these stories feel less like fiction and more like confession. If you've ever wondered what might be waiting just past the edge of what we call real—this book is your invitation to ...

From the mind of R. David Fulcher comes a colleciton of horror tales sure to scare you right out of this world!

From, Ethan Hayes, bestselling author of FEAR IN THE FOREST, WHAT LURKS BEYOND, and ENCOUNTERS IN THE WOODS, comes a compilation of true stories written by the very people who experienced them. It delves into a world of the unknown, focusing on encounters with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, demons, black-eyed children, and other enigmatic creatures or entities. Within the pages you'll embark on a thrilling journey through raw and genuine firsthand accounts that explore the boundaries of our understanding. These accounts come from individuals who have come face-to-face with the unimaginable, sharing ...

🎡🔪 📖 "Perfect for fans of Texas Chainsaw, Clown in a Cornfield, and Saw, this retro slasher thriller delivers nonstop suspense, gruesome kills, and ‘80s horror nostalgia." In 1965, the infamous Red Hook Jack turned a small-town carnival into a blood-soaked nightmare, leaving behind a legacy of terror. His name became legend in Hollow Creek. Now, nearly twenty years later—Spring Break, 1986—Maddie and her friends set out for a lakeside getaway, for a weekend of fun. However, on the last night of the trip, their dream vacation is turned into a waking nightmare when they visit ...

Five years ago, Amy Dawes was attacked and snatched from her bedroom. Since then, her mother, Detective Cait Dawes has never been the same. Plagued by nightmares and mood swings, she spends every Monday evening with a psychotherapist to try and control the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Even her fractured marriage is hanging on by a thread. Then, Cait and her partner Marcus Roper are called to a grisly murder scene which brings them to Jean Boon, a suspect who has more than one secret beneath her harmless exterior. For Cait and Marcus, the world they’ve always known is about ...

In the Florida marshlands, three teenagers uncover a harrowing secret. Val and her brother Shane live a chaotic life with their friend Freddy, distracted from their father's disappearance. After discovering a creature in the marsh, they bring it home, only to realize it craves warm-blooded prey. As a foul odor from a mysterious RV in their trailer park spreads, Val and her friends suspect a connection. During their investigation, they witness a horrific event that sends them scrambling for their lives. With their deadbeat uncle triggering even more danger, the siblings must confront whether...

The dense Michigan forest. Haunting wails. The clip-clop of demon hooves on a bridge to nowhere. It’s more than a tall tale to Brenda Jennings, whose sister disappeared in those woods one fateful night. Three years later, on a solo stakeout in the dark, Brenda goes in after her. She’s desperate for answers, and terrified to find what lies waiting on the other side of that bridge.

London. 1889. A killer roams the streets of Whitechapel. A detective is assigned to the prominent case. Will he solve the murders in time? Or will he be the next to shed blood? This is the second story in the NightTerrors series. NightTerrors is the highly acclaimed series from author A. V. Zungul. Each tale is shrouded in mystery and terror, with plot twists always leaving the reader longing for more. Experience the terror!

After a year filled with stress and depression, Kayla is gifted a three-night stay at a secluded cottage on the outskirts of the mysterious Pilliga National Forest. Joined by her sister Lydia, Lydia’s husband Jason, and her partner Charlie, Kayla looks forward to unwinding with her family and fulfilling her lifelong dream of visiting one of Australia’s most infamous Yowie hotspots. But what begins as a serene retreat quickly spirals into a nightmare. As night falls, the tranquil surroundings give way to eerie sounds and inexplicable occurrences. An uninvited guest has come knocking, and...

A billionaire with dubious intentions. An expedition gone wrong. And a terrifying discovery 100,000 years in the making. Never wake a sleeping giant.

This collection of 12 twisted tales dives deep into the anxieties of a generation that grew up with the internet, got ghosted by the housing market, and fears their student loans more than actual ghosts.

Dive into Thrill and Horror With 10 Terrifying Stories That Take Place in Our World (With a Small Twist). What would you do if you suddenly found yourself in a world filled with violent, cannibalistic people who are immune to pain? If it happened right now, as you are reading this, would you hide, or would you try to fight and survive? Deadly scenario Imagine a scenario where the government accidentally unleashes a deadly disease across the country. A disease that turns people into violent creatures that will sniff you out and kill you on sight. Real-life setting Ten Terrifying Tales are ...

Tales the Crows Taught Me Seventeen Supernatural Tales to Make Your Skin Crawl Fans of Ray Bradbury and the Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, and Lord of the Flies have reason to rejoice! Here are 17 tales with a twist—many of them award-winning: a traveling sideshow, a shadowy something waiting in a deep Oregon forest, an ancient fishing village where there's a price to pay for magic, a strange parcel dragged for miles over ice and snow, a Florida boarding house full of residents who would VERY much like to meet you... The Uncanny waits to make your acquaintance. Included: Protection: ...

Another Creep World scary tale from author Luther Darkmore! If you like Goosebumps and scary creepy horror tales for kids, you'll love Creep World Books!Retro game collecting can be fun, but sometimes the game wants to collects you! Dante Miller and his dad are obsessed with collecting retro videogames, so Dante is excited when he discovers a box of old games at an estate sale held at a house just outside of city limits. Many of the games are considered classics, and he's never played them, but one game in particular stands out -- the game titled Drabardi. The game doesn't have a proper ...

Unlock the Secrets of Fear. Master the Mechanics of Dread. Whether you’re crafting a pulse-pounding thriller or slow-burning supernatural horror, Writing Suspense and Horror is your complete guide to gripping your reader—and never letting go. This comprehensive handbook takes you deep into the psychology of fear and the structure of tension. Learn how to create unforgettable characters, build dread scene by scene, and design plots that twist, tighten, and terrify. From atmospheric worldbuilding to heart-stopping finales, this book covers everything from genre history to hands-on craft. ...