Scary Thriller

Vampires have long held a place of fascination in the realms of literature, film, and popular culture. From Bram Stoker's iconic Dracula to the modern-day appeal of series like Twilight and The Vampire Diaries, these supernatural beings captivate audiences with their mystique, allure, and depth. But what is it about stories involving vampires that ensnares us so thoroughly? Is it the thrill of the unknown, or is there something deeper at play..? At the heart of vampire mythology lies the concept of immortality. The idea of living forever, free from the constraints of aging and mortality, is...

Shane Ryan knows all about pain and suffering. A retired Marine gunnery sergeant, Shane has seen the worst humanity has to offer. He survived his ordeal, but his soul has been tainted by the darkness, leaving him with a permanent connection to the world of the supernatural. Shane sees the spirits of the dead. He hears their whispered cries of pain. And it’s a gift he plans to put to good use, when he travels to Detroit to investigate the death of one woman who saw through all the darkness in his heart. A woman who became his lover, many years ago.

Two roads lead into a dark forest. They meet at Greymist Fair, the village hidden in the trees, a place kept alive by the families that never leave. The people of Greymist Fair know the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and to set foot off the road is to invite trouble.

Solo hay luz de luna por encima.... Grita todo lo que quieras... Aún así terminarás muerto. Smash Hit es a la vez un homenaje respetuoso, pero algo propio, nacido en las tradiciones de clásicos programas de terror llenos de horripilantes asesinatos y una mente retorcida y anormal tramando toda la horrenda cabalgata. Una historia tensa e impartida sobre el asesinato, los juegos mentales y la obsesión con las realidades macabras de la película, que también ofrece una variación única de las fórmulas del género, ya probadas y gastadas. Un lunático está en la hierba. Podría estar ...

When 16-year-old Erin Ellis is attacked, she dies in the arms of her best friend, Molly, just metres from her home. Molly is the surviving girl but says she easily could have been the victim. It was a random mugging gone wrong. With inconclusive evidence, DS Grace Allendale must dig deep within the tight-knit Stoke community for leads. And she soon finds that someone had a motive to kill Erin. As the investigation unfolds, Grace is reminded of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career.

After the events of Dark Halloween, the town of Timbers is in a full-blown monster panic, making life for the Torchbearers - Opal, Nico, Tyler, Emma and Logan - extremely difficult. Nico is investigating the Rift and the strange natural phenomena that continue to occur, all while worrying about his dad's potential work transfer. Opal has her hands full researching the founding Torchbearer, Yvette Dumont, and deciphering clues from another realm sent by the mysterious Thing in a Jar.

They say you can never get too much of a good thing. But for those who crave fear and horror, how much is too much? And how far are you willing to go to test your limits? Scare Street brings you volumes three and four of Short Horror Stories in a single edition. Six macabre morsels of fear brought together for your listening pleasure. And each tale packs enough spine-tingling chills to last a lifetime.

Wren, Shrike, and Lark are three, very special siblings with one unusual calling. Raised by a father gifted with the ability to sense impending death, his visions allowed them to save people’s lives. But they never imagined meddling with fate would have horrific consequences. Now their beloved father is dead, murdered by one of the people they saved. And the Rose siblings have unearthed a terrifying secret: those who were meant to die have become hosts for demonic spirits from beyond. Ghostly apparitions who feed on misery and pain. And who delight in torturing their human victims.

A murder in a locked room… A faceless ghost… Throw in a cross-dressing detective-savant plus his assistant extraordinaire in this new mystery series! A high profile murder calls for a high profile detective. When the famous Sushi Czar is found dead in a room that’s locked from the inside, the evidence just doesn’t add up. Of course, a killer ghost is no match for the deductive skills of Michael Archangel. The fabulous cross-dressing former FBI agent can rock a set of sky high stilettos and assemble clues like puzzle pieces, but can he actually prove a ghost committed murder? Only ...

In the aftermath of a vicious attack, Tara Pride, a young American student, doesn’t know where to turn. Terrified and distraught over the death of her friend, she’s convinced this is more than just wild dogs or rabid animals. So she reaches out to the one man who might believe her - paranormal investigator and Cambridge professor, Marcus Mortlake. At first glance, Mortlake seems an unlikely candidate to battle the supernatural considering his eccentric character. But despite his curmudgeonly exterior, Mortlake has faced evil beyond imagination.

This collection features a menagerie of horror stories. Some are scary. Some are disturbing. Some are funny. Meet werewolves, vampires, zombies, psychopaths, aliens, cannibals, ghosts, and various things that go bump in the night. Previously published in dozens of anthologies and magazines, some of these tales are mild, but some are extreme. Let the reader beware...

After the death of his Army comrade, William Engberg moves into a simple New Hampshire home against the backdrop of the turbulent foam-crested waves of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s the ideal place to write and get on with his post-military life, except for one thing. He has unwanted house guests - ghosts - and he wants them gone.

The terror at Hotel Caligula continues, as ghost-hunting enthusiasts explore its sinister corners. Ancient forces of nature turn the table on a lonely old man. And bullied teenagers discover that supernatural vengeance comes with a deadly price....

Paul Mahan escaped the terrifying evil that dwelled in the Rookwood Apartments. But others have not been so lucky. Young Ella Cotter, an innocent child, finds herself tormented by a ghost Paul unwittingly freed when he escaped the building's haunted grounds. As Paul attempts to use hypnosis to separate the child from the tortured entity that clings to her soul, blood runs in the streets.

Marcus Mortlake is haunted by the past. No matter how many supernatural menaces he defeats, it is never enough. He is still tortured by nightmares, memories of those he failed to save from a diabolical cult years ago - including Cassandra, the woman he loved. When Mortlake is linked to a series of grisly murders in fog-shrouded London, he is once again compelled to investigate. And what he discovers is a shocking supernatural mystery beyond imagination. Victims, drained of blood, and a series of kidnappings that fit a very select profile.

One wrong turn trapped Nathaniel Mayfield in a town that shouldn’t exist. Now, caught in a night where time twists and the past never dies, he must survive the horrors of Last Chance — a place where no one ever truly leaves. In the dark heart of Tennessee, Nathaniel will face the ghosts of history, the weight of his own guilt, and a choice that could cost him everything. Some towns are meant to be forgotten. Some will never let you go.

Nick and Amber Miller are splitting up and selling their Devon family home. But despite the desirable location, the house isn’t moving. Not a single viewing so far. When their estate agent suggests an open house event, Amber agrees, even as she worries about their gossiping neighbours attending and snooping around their home.

The title is a post-modern pun for 'cheese' lovers who like things that are considered 'bad'. This book is my favorite collection of thrilling or creepy short stories; that I do not mind calling bad, because they are evil for those without humor. I wrote these for the gothic horror genre, but some stories may be mysterious or suspenseful as well. If you are not scared by my stories and do not like what I have written, remember a weirdo like me might be waiting for you, hiding until the time is right... then they will jump out and tell you to read something else that you hate. I have tried ...

Reporter Denny Purcell knows the truth. Aliens are real. The Interlopers, sinister invaders from another dimension, live among us. She’s determined to expose these beings and their horrific plans. But to the rest of the world, Denny and her team are just another group of crackpots and raving lunatics. When reclusive media mogul Sir Charles Lanier offers her a job, Denny and her partner, Frankie, leap at the chance to prove their theories. But they soon discover they are trapped in a deadly conspiracy, with origins far beyond this world.

Marcus Holt is a decorated combat veteran, a survivor of the brutal Vietnam War. But to the brilliant Professor Abel Worthe, Marcus is known as Subject B - a human lab rat, forced to participate in a deadly experiment. Worthe intends to see just how much fear Marcus can survive, by trapping him in a village stocked with supernatural killers. Marcus’s back is against the wall. He swore he would fight to the death to escape Worthe’s fiendish game. But against these new foes, this may be a battle he cannot win.