Short Stories Occult

A deadly virus spreads across the world, changing the way humankind behaves. Jackie Mendoza quarantines herself in her home for weeks, fearful of catching the disease. But is it the virus or something more she should fear? Bestselling author Scott W. Kimak takes you into the deepest depths of the human psyche and unlocks its inner demons in this scary page-turner.

Jason Blum invited 16 cutting-edge collaborators, filmmakers, and writers to envision a city of their choosing, and let their demons run wild. The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City brings together all-new, boundary-breaking stories from such artists as Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), Eli Roth (Hostel), Scott Derrickson (Sinister), C. Robert Cargill (Sinister), James DeMonaco (The Purge), and many others.

This audiobook features more than a dozen stories by H. P. Lovecraft.

Yog-Sothoth, known as the Key and the Gate and a host of other names, is H.P. Lovecraft's most enduring creation after the Necromnomicon and Great Cthulhu itself. An eldritch god that occupies all time and space, Yog-Sothoth is most known for his role as the antagonist in The Dunwich Horror but has played a role in many other Cthulhu Mythos stories. Tales of Yog-Sothoth features several stories centered around the creepy deity and its monstrous intelligence.

At the heart of these stories, as with all the best of Lovecraft’s work, is the belief that the Earth was once inhabited by powerful and evil gods, just waiting for the chance to recolonise their planet. Cthulhu is one such god, lurking deep beneath the sea until called into being by cult followers who – like all humans – know not what they do.

Honest, disturbing, raw - and yet somehow still funny and strangely beautiful - Michelle Smith's collection of short stories, Stone Princess, is a revelation. This first work from a totally original and strongly compelling voice pulls the reader in quickly; you are grabbed by the throat and Smith simply does not let you go. As Kristin Brumm writes in her advance review, “Michelle's stories draw you in and place you immediately beside the protagonist as she moves swiftly towards the cliff’s edge.” In the title story, a rape and murder victim speaks to us from beyond the grave, and ...

Werewolves, vampires, witches, voodoo, Elvis - and weddings An "ordinary" wedding can get crazy enough, so can you imagine what happens when otherworldly creatures are involved? Nine of the hottest authors of paranormal fiction answer that question in this delightful collection of supernatural wedding stories.

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.

The fading memories Jacob has of his deceased mother are buried on a few VHS home movies. Recently haunted by recurring dreams of her, he sets out to pick up a used VCR, and finds one at a local yard sale. However this is no ordinary VCR. According to the owner, this particular model not only plays movies, but it allows one to communicate with the dead. Fueled by curiosity, Jacob takes it home and soon discovers that what he possesses opens a doorway to darkness, death, and lust.

In "Presence in Prague", Father Thomas O’Neill is enjoying a solitary evening in his top-floor apartment in Rome when he receives a troubling call from a Cardinal at the Vatican. There's a crisis at St. Bede's College in Prague involving disturbing supernatural phenomena—grotesque manifestations, eerie sounds, and a series of incapacitated priests. As reports reveal walls screaming and strange writing appearing in ancient catacombs, the church's usual methods have failed, necessitating Thomas's unusual expertise in confronting genuine evil. Recalling his own past encounters with ...

Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! is the darkest, the living-deadliest, scariest - and dare we say most tasteful - collection of zombie stories ever assembled. It's so good, it's a no-brainer. There is never a dull moment in the world of zombies. They are superstars of horror, and they are everywhere, storming the world of print and visual media. Their endless march will never be stopped. It's the Zombie Zeitgeist! Now, with his wide sweep of knowledge and keen eye for great storytelling, Otto Penzler offers a remarkable catalog of zombie literature.

Wild Invitation is an exciting collection of Psy/Changeling stories from New York Times best-selling author Nalini Singh. In "Beat of Temptation", innocent Tamsyn has always had a place in her heart for Nathan, a blooded DarkRiver sentinel. But is she ready for the fierce demands of the mating bond? In "Stroke of Enticement", a wary young teacher, skeptical about love, arouses the man - and the animal - in an aggressive leopard changeling who must prove his affections are true.

"A MUST READ FOR FANS OF MYSTERIES AND FOLK HORROR." - NP CUNNIFFE, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF "THE WEEJEE MAN". "...IT'S A WELL WRITTEN HORROR STORY WITH FANTASTIC CHARACTERS, BLOODY KILLS, AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT" - HORROR READS, 5 STAR AMAZON/GOODREADS REVIEW. "IT'S LIKE STEPHEN KINGS VERSION OF GREMLINS" - THE DANSE MACABRE The news of it spread like a virus. Passed by whispers made in secret and casual conversations made between friends and family members, co-workers, and casual acquaintances until the news of it became a pandemic in the making. And the news of it? The return of the kids ...

Short Story - 10,000 words While the Great Depression rages across America, a storm ravages the gulf coast. The village of Yellville, perched on the edge of the Black Bayou, watched the flood waters rise, effectively isolating the residents from the rest of the world. The floodwaters brought a plague of swamp fever. The town's only doctor was the first to die. When young Virgil’s twin brother falls sick with the fever, he knows of only one person who can save him. Stories of a mysterious Swamp Witch had been told for a generation, portraying her miraculous, sometimes terrifying, magical ...

From best-selling horror author Lee Mountford comes a terrifying short story collection that is certain to chill the blood. These short stories are guaranteed to have you sleeping with the light on. Dive into the perfect entry point to Lee Mountford's dark and twisted universe. An abandoned hospital that isn't as empty as it first seems. Two police officers pay a visit to an old industrial unit...and walk right into hell. A mysterious box that brings with it a terrible secret. A strange farm with an insidious past. These are some of the stories you'll find in this collection.

If you have an appetite for the occult, consider this a feast. All of the authors in this collection have penned tales that deal with the supernatural and the supernormal. These include two novellas, "The Great God Pan" by Arthur Machen and "The Willows" by Algernon Blackwood and 10 short stories.

We each inhabit many worlds, often at the same time. From worlds on the inside to the world on a cosmic scale. Worlds imposed on us, and worlds of our own making. In time, though, all worlds will end. With Skidding Into Oblivion, his fifth collection, award-winning author Brian Hodge brings together his most concentrated assortment yet. It includes all of the best picks and awards finalists. All stories have one thing in common: It’s the end of the world as we know it, and we don’t feel fine at all.

Unlock the door to a world where myths breathe, mysteries fester, and fiction blends with reality. The Horror Files brings together an enthralling collection of short stories that merge the eerie beauty of legends with gripping mysteries, unsettling horrors, paranormal activity and mystery. From cursed relics, ghostly enigmas, modern day vampires, and real life fight for survival stories, these tales transport readers into dark corners where the boundaries of imagination dissolve. For fans of spellbinding horror and stories that linger in your mind long after the last page, The Horror Files...

THE DARK ROUTES A young boy’s best friend disappears into a fast-food restaurant playland ball pit never to be seen again. Something is stolen from a secret government lab that will quite literally change everything. Donned in a trench coat, a disgruntled youth grabs a bulky duffle bag and drives into the fierce storm of his destiny with an unwanted passenger. Two cowboys are tasked with finding the rustlers responsible for missing cattle. What they find in the harsh Wyoming mountains is anything but a rustler. Two boys run into a dark evil on the back streets of a Jamaican tourist town. ...

Scare Street delves into the darkness to bring you a new collection of spine-tingling terror. This diabolical tome is bursting with 13 sinister stories of supernatural horror, featuring ghastly ghosts, cold-blooded killers, and fiendish visions torn from your worst fears. Just be careful you don’t lose track of time as you meander through this shadowy landscape of dreams and nightmares. Because, once the sun sets, something waits for you in the darkness of night.