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Edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner, this hair-raising holiday collection includes 15 original tales - including an original Sookie Stackhouse story.

What terrible secret is your grandfather hiding in the basement? If your grandfather is like almost everybody else's, probably nothing all that dangerous. It's likely pretty damn boring down there. But if he's anything like Paul's, it may be something you should avoid at all costs. WARNING: This series of stories contains strong language and graphic scenes. First published in Horror Lover (no longer available)

An all-new collection of eight "Vampire for Hire" short stories featuring everyone's favorite vampire detective, Samantha Moon! It’s all inside, including: Vampire Requiem - Samantha Moon gets up close and personal with her dead ex-husband’s mistress, Nancy, who might be a woman who knows too much. Moon Love - Sam and Kingsley Fulcrum set their sights on a romantic weekend getaway to Big Bear, California, only to find themselves on the hunt for a runaway boy. Moon Musings - Sam is back and... blogging? Turns out the vampire mama has a lot to say on the subject of life, death, and ...

Sin’s Doorway and Other Ominous Entrances is the 4th volume of Night Shade Books’ five volume Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman....

American novelist and short-story writer Sarah Orne Jewett (September 3, 1849 - June 24, 1909) was known for her "local color" works set in or near South Berwick, Maine, which in in the 19th century was a New England seaport in decline. This gentle, often comic collection includes: "A White Heron", "The Dulham Ladies", "The Guests of Mrs. Timms", "Miss Peck's Promotion", "Miss Tempy's Watchers", and "The Town Poor".

SHORT READ Luke dedicated his life to the military. After being killed in action, he thought that was the end of his story. But when he wakes up in heaven, he finds that he’s got a new mission. He’s being sent back to earth to fight demons. But there’s a twist – something he never dreamed of – he’s going back as an Alpha dragon shifter.And the biggest shock – he’s not going alone. He’s got a tantalizing new partner, an omega dragon shifter who is driving Luke absolutely wild with desire.

A YA horror anthology for teens. Turn off the lights. Get under the covers. Grab a flashlight. Be quiet, or they’ll hear you. Because in this spine-tingling collection of unnerving original stories, you won’t know who to trust as you navigate through horrific tales with intriguing twists and turns. These stories will keep you on the edge of your seat, and you won’t be going to bed without watching the shadows. A Book of Haunts and Creeps contains 13 haunting tales by award-winning authors, Dr. Bon Blossman and Zakk Myer.

Embark on a spine-tingling journey into the heart of mystery with "The Legend of Whispering Pines Inn." Marcus and Nina embark on a cross-country road trip only to find themselves trapped in a violent storm. In search of a safe haven, they come across the Whispering Pines Inn, a charming Swiss chalet nestled deep in the forest. Despite the chaos outside, the inn provides a warm and inviting refuge for the two travelers. However, as the night progresses, Nina and Marcus begin to realize that the spirits haunting the Whispering Pines Inn may have other plans for them. Will they manage to ...

Envious, Irene makes a wish in an enchanted wood. ( A short read)

Make Halloween Catholic again! For centuries, Halloween had been a Catholic holiday, All Hallows Eve. Isn't it high time we got back to telling tales of Catholic horror where the enemy is the devil and his demons, and failure means an eternity in hell? This collection of ten Edgy Catholic tales will keep you on the edge of your seat, whether it's Halloween or any other spooky night when the moon is full... Follow along as a mysterious child haunts a woman's dreams in The Ghost of Halloween Past, or witness a painter complete a killer work of art in The Self-Portrait of Andre Duvall. And ...

Grab your partner and join the spirits on the dance floor. Scare Street’s latest collection of supernatural horror is a grand ball of fear and nightmares. This sinister collection is bursting with 14 tales of terror - more than enough to keep you dancing with demons all night long.

Déjà vu—the feeling that you've done this before, or you've been here before, or seen this before, maybe even felt as if you were someone else before. An eclectic collection of cozy mysteries crossed with paranormal suspense, some with a quirky dark theme you might find wandering around in the Twilight Zone without a clue or a compass. Stories include: BEEN HERE BEFORE (The Vanishing Point): A woman is drawn to the spot where a child disappeared decades before, last seen touching an ethereal painting with a vanishing point. Is it a painting . . . or a portal? / THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC: A ...

Ghosts and spirits invading a home is the most frequent request for help I receive as a spiritual healer. In this collection of 10 short stories, I describe the different entities I encountered and explore the many reasons why the incursion occurred. I also offer some suggestions on how to prevent spiritual invasions into your home.

This audiobook is this year's scariest mega-anthology series, featuring the crème de la crème of horror stories that will send shivers down your spine. The stories will make your blood run cold. Your heart will skip several heartbeats. You will never look at the world in the same way again! The stories include the occult, paranormal occurrences, cult practices, mystical fantasies, extraterrestrial horror narratives, spooky ghosts, classic fables with a haunted twist, mind-bending psychological thrillers, and much, much more.

In this classic collection of four novellas, the grand master takes you on irresistible journeys into the far reaches of horror, heartache and hope. 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption' is the story of two men convicted of murder - one guilty, one innocent - who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison. In 'Apt Pupil' a golden schoolboy entices an old man with a past to join in a dreadful union.

Lost and freezing in the snow. Death hovers near. Until the man with the yellow eyes comes. Alyssa Malgrave is a warrior. Admittedly, she's not been a warrior for long. Neither has she actually fought in any wars. She does, however, have a thirst for vengeance for the monsters that killed her parents. And she does want to find her brother again, whom she has not heard from in four years. Dead or alive, she has to know. So she travels to the place he went – the Lunar Wasteland. There, she meets her fate. There lies a man with gleaming yellow eyes, with a perchance for shapeshifting. A man ...

Many consider "The Canterville Ghost" the most famous ghost story of all time. It is a parody featuring a dramatic spirit named Sir Simon and an American ambassador named Mr. Hiram B. Otis. Mr. Otis travels to England with his family and moves into a haunted castle. Lord Canterville, the previous owner of the castle, warns Mr. Otis that the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville has haunted the castle ever since he killed his wife, Eleonore, centuries ago.

It’s those bloody diamonds. I wouldn’t have taken off if not for them. Or flown coach with a creepy stalker after me. When our plane crashed into the mountain… I knew I was really screwed. I should have died on this snowy mountain… Luckily, someone’s come my way. But this sexy hermit wants nothing to do with me. All he wants is to save his son, back in his secret lodge. Too bad I never take no for an answer. And it’s just as well… Because I’m not sure I can survive on this magical mountain alone. My stalker is still out there, and he’s coming for the diamonds. I need this ...

As a graduation present for her daughter, Tammy, Samantha Moon and the gang head down to South America for the vacation of all vacations. Next stop: El Dorado—The Lost City of Gold It all begins shortly after Sam and company arrive in Colombia, when a disembodied head awakens them in the middle of the night. Turns out, the head belongs to the famous explorer, Sir Walter Raleigh, who lost it to an executioner’s ax 400 years earlier. The very essence of determination, the intrepid explorer isn’t about to let a little thing like death stop his search for the legendary City of Gold. And ...

As a graduation present for her daughter, Tammy, Samantha Moon and the gang head down to South America for the vacation of all vacations. Next stop: Xibalba—the Mayan Underworld Fresh from a harrowing trip into a very different underworld, Sam is about to discover Xibalba is just as harrowing—only this time, she has Allison, Tammy, and Paxton with her to worry about. It all begins when Sam and the gang arrive on a sightseeing tour in Guatemala. Immediately, Sam senses something is off. In particular, that someone needs help. Sure enough, a young mother runs up to Sam, desperate for help...