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An enthralling collection of creepy and mysterious stories. From classic detective stories to spine-tingling horror and scary ghost stories, these tales will make your flesh crawl.... 1. 'A Ghost Story' by Mark Twain. 2. 'The Silver Mask' by Hugh Walpole. 3. 'The Cactus' by O. Henry. 4. 'Dead of Night' by W. F. Harvey. 5. 'The Terrible Old Man' by H. P. Lovecraft. 6. 'Rattle of Bones' by Robert E. Howard. 7. 'The Last Leaf' by O. Henry. 8. 'The Magnet' by Barry Pain. 9. 'Pickman’s Model' by H. P. Lovecraft.

Dreaded Tales 2 is an additional collection of spine-chilling short horror stories featuring a mentally deranged man, a masked killer, demons, vampires, zombies, parasites, ghouls, and a serial killer. *Mad for Loving – A disturbed man goes to great lengths, searching for love. *Into the Dead of Zombies – A dangerous rescue mission is planned amid a zombie outbreak. *Callings from the Angels – A coming-of-age story and the mystery of angels. *I’ll Be Right Back – A masked killer terrorizes college students at a summer campground. *It Bloody Sucks – A close connection with a ...

THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS (A Short Story) A ghost story for Halloween and the author's latest work in the traditional ghost story genre. An uncanny tale of one man's experience whilst staying at a cottage once occupied by an 'odd' deceased shepherd. The advice to 'Never goad dead bones' was offered too late for the unfortunate Owen Priestley. "An author with a real art for spinning the most chilling yarn!" "The stories that haunt your nightmares and thoughts whilst lying in bed." "One for around the campfire!"

Step into a world of enchanting Halloween adventures with "Moonlit Mischief: Spooky Tales for Brave Young Souls"! This delightful collection of short stories will captivate readers ages 6-10 with its perfect blend of magic, mystery, and just the right amount of spine-tingling fun. Join a cast of courageous kids as they encounter friendly ghosts, solve candy-coated mysteries, bring jack-o'-lanterns to life, and even stumble upon real magic! From the aspiring detective uncovering the truth behind missing Halloween treats to the young explorer braving a creaky old mansion, each tale sparkles ...

Dive into a world of enchanting Halloween adventures with "Spellbound Smiles: Halloween Tales of Wonder and Whimsy"! This charming collection of short stories will captivate young readers ages 6-10 with its perfect blend of magic, mischief, and heartwarming moments. Join a cast of lovable characters as they embark on unforgettable Halloween journeys. From a brave little werewolf cub discovering the joy of his first transformation to a young vampire learning that not all scary things are truly frightening, each tale sparkles with imagination and valuable life lessons. You'll meet Sir ...

Orphaned at five-years-old, Alexandria Santorini learns she comes from a long line of powerful witches. Twelve years later, Alexandria is leaving Catnip Cottage and going home to Ferntree Falls to claim her inheritance - Witchwood Estate - the home where she was born, and where her parents were murdered. But something very sinister is going on in Ferntree Falls - something that will change Alexandria's life in ways she never imagined. For starters, one of her new best friends disappears in the sunlight… the other one just tried to kill her! Whimsical, "TV" length episodes in an ongoing ...

E.F. Benson (1867-1940) is probably best known today for his sparkling, comic Lucia novels. In his own day, it was his ghost stories which were his most popular works. This collection of 10 stories exemplifies Benson's fine literary style and his ability to create the most frightening of ghostly and macabre tales.

In "The Devil's Disciple," the remnants of the once-famous rock band The Serpents gather in the decaying grandeur of Steven Rex's French country house, now a haunting symbol of their past glory. As they confront their fading relevance, Steven proposes an outrageous plan: to invoke dark forces through an ancient ritual, hoping to regain their lost fame. Gathered with him are his bandmates—Mick, Barry, and Tony—along with Anna Divine, a former supermodel who embodies both beauty and desperation. The atmosphere is thick with tension as they commence the ritual, reciting archaic words from ...

Since last Halloween, Kindle and Ebony have experienced the unexpected. Now, more than ever, both women need the men they only get to share their worlds with once a year. One evening, three beautiful, eerie young ladies appear at Kindle's door. They offer a solution to her and Ebony’s problems. Skeptically, Kindle finds it strange the three are already in the loop about what's going on with her and Ebony. As time spent with the love of their lives dwindles, Kindle and Ebony have a hard decision to make. Because this Halloween, neither can fathom another year to recur before seeing LP and ...

Midnight. Some call it the witching hour. Others call it the devil’s hour. Here in the graveyard, midnight is a very special time. It is a time when ghostly spirits are at their strongest, when the veil between our world and theirs is at its thinnest. Legend has it, that while most of the world is asleep, the lack of prayers allow the spirits to communicate under the cover of darkness, among the headstones, their whispers rustling in the leaves of the old oak trees. But if you’re here in the graveyard, you can tell yourself it’s just the wind....

What happens when an adventurous crematorium meets a ghost? A charming Artificial Intelligence paranormal short story.

Tiny Terrors is a collection of 9 flash fiction pieces. Perfect for readers on the go! Each story is under 1,000 words, making for some super fast, and super creepy reads. There are stories about ghosts, monsters, and human horrors. A little something for everyone. Includes: The Pretend Friend The Hungry Hiker Can You See Them? And 6 other spooky little tales. Make sure you read with the lights on!

Darkly thrilling, these 20 new ghost stories have all the chills and power of traditional ghost stories, but each tale is a unique retelling of an urban legend from the world over. Multiple award-winning editor Ellen Datlow and award-nominated author and editor Nick Mamatas recruited Jeffrey Ford, Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlin Kiernan, Catherynne M. Valente, Kit Reed, Ekaterina Sedia, and 13 other fine writers to create stories unlike any they've written before.

DRAGONS LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . We Dragons love gold, but cash works just fine. And though we love having the loot, we also love the act of getting our bounty. Some Dragons pillage and plunder. I get my thrills on the high-stakes winner-take-all poker tables of the underworld. But the biggest thrill this time is what's standing at the table. That curvy gambler who I know is my mate. That blue-dress-and-black-heels gambler who makes me wanna go all-in . . . All in on my forever. Drama and madness, fire and steam, action and adventure. Sweetness with a touch of darkness. No cheating. No ...

On their way home from the local corner market, two best friends take the usual shortcut through the woods... and come across something glowing in the near distance. Curious, the boys investigate... and soon discover a campfire in an unlikely location. Strangely, there are other people here, too—all seemingly drawn to the same mysterious flame. The mysterious and hungry flame... What Readers are saying: ★★★★★ “It was a great read from beginning to end. I believe the story was aimed more for young adults, but this 55 year old enjoyed it too. Anne Rice, J.R. Rain, and Stephenie ...

Mystery thriller. Real-life paranormal events documented by a single family. Over 60 different short stories of encounters with ghosts, alien UFO's, creatures, haunted toys, voices from the grave, Bigfoot, and more. The Paranormal Elementals began attaching themselves to this family starting in 1955 and continue to invade their lives even now in present times. Each story has been told exactly the way it has happened. For those of you who are curious, skeptical, or even are actual believers in metaphysical beings, this book is for you. We've all heard someone tell a tale or two from their ...

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was an Irish writer known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo. His book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, comprises two parts, the first being the "Kwaidan Proper" and the second, "Insect-Studies", which consists of an essay each on ants, butterflies and mosquitos. According to the author, most of the folk tales and ghost stories in the first part were translated from old Japanese texts. The themes encompass resurrection, sacrifice, magic, and the realm of dreams.

Things look different in the moonlight. Old trees become gnarled claws. The howling wind transforms into the cry of a hungry beast. And jagged tombstones turn to fangs, eager to devour new flesh and drag fresh bodies into their graves....Scare Street brings you volumes 11 and 12 of Short Horror Stories in a single edition. Five diabolical morsels of fear, brought together for your listening pleasure. And each tale packs enough scream-inducing terror to keep you listening all through the night.

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)

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.