Supernatural Short Stories

On the surface, Maureen’s life appears no different from any other stereotypical 54-year-old housewife's: a suburban home in a small Pennsylvania town, two loving kids, grandchildren, and a husband to dote on at the end of the day with a home-cooked meal and a crisp martini. But fat bitch, dumb bunny, slut, tramp: these are just a few of the cruel words that echo in Maureen’s ears every day and define the harsh reality she actually lives in.

It's Halloween night and the O'Reillys are gathered around the jack o'lantern once again to share real ghosts stories with each other. Read their stories about the hidden secret of an old Irish castle, the ultimate revenge of a high school teacher, the story of a ghost who travels overseas and the mysterious prom date. A perfect way to get into the Halloween season.

Take a trip down Highway 421, the spine of the Valley with towns like Langley, Bath, Clearwater and Gloverville. It is like a stretch of road you have never seen before. A throwback in time for sure. In the Valley there are tales of terror waiting to be told. Even Witches Can Cry Gloverville L.B.C. The Spirit Of Langley Pond Wilson Road Glenda's & The Snake Lady Valley Rat Bonus Story: Flat Tire

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 ...

Get ready to be spellbound by "Curse of the Hallow Moon," a spine-chilling Halloween horror anthology that will haunt your dreams long after the last page is turned. Delve into the darkness with thirteen tales of terror, where ancient curses, sinister creatures, and malevolent spirits lurk in the shadows, waiting to ensnare unsuspecting souls. From the eerie depths of the forest to the desolate corners of forgotten towns, each story in this collection is crafted to send shivers down your spine and quicken your pulse with every twist and turn. Whether you're drawn to the macabre or the ...

A haunting camping trip from the Twilight Zone. All he wants is to fish along the mighty Missouri River. Instead of relaxation, he discovers an unknown species lurking in the dark waters. As fear turns to familiarity, he strives to learn their ways... until disaster strikes. Now, it’s up to him to save them. Will he be able to rescue them in time, or will they be lost to mankind forever? Fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz will enjoy this short, supernatural tale.

In the dim light of a dusty antique store, struggling writer Launa Monroe stumbles upon a vintage typewriter that seems to whisper her dreams into existence. With each keystroke, her once-ordinary life morphs into a whirlwind of accolades and attention, as her words come alive in ways she had only dared to imagine. But as her literary career skyrockets, Launa quickly learns that every fulfilled wish carries a dark shadow—an unforeseen sacrifice that threatens to unravel her very soul. “The Typewriter” is a haunting tale of ambition and the lengths we will go to achieve our dreams. As ...

SPECIAL PRICE: Just $1.99!!! "Let me show you what I see . . . I see the dead." I'm just an ordinary person . . . except that I can see the dead. They almost always communicate with me. I'm a Spiritualist . . . not by choice . . . but because of circumstances. I have seen the afterlife. And it does exist. It is real. And we don't die: We live forever. Questions Include: Do ghosts only haunt old houses? Do spirits smell like old socks or rotten eggs? Do people really get slimed like in horror movies? Can ghosts see us having sex? Answers to these and other questions include details of "...

This short story follows Jason Macklemore who finds out the truth behind his father's death and his little sister, Sophia. Over the course of fifteen years, Jason and his brother, Thaddeus Macklemore, have been in a silent feud. Jason, trying to find out the truth and Thaddeus, trying to stop him. But how does one take down the CEO of a trillion dollar business that knows how to handle super-powered individuals?

Welcome To the Tantalizing Tales Collection: Toya’s Titles of Terror, Treachery, And Suspense Shorties Volume Three--Enjoy the ride! Story One: The Demons Tricia Newman moves into her new apartment to find out that she is not the only one occupying residence there. At first, she believes she is just burdened by unwelcome four-legged guests of the rotund kind to find out something more sinister is lurking behind the scenes. Mice and rats are the least of Tricia’s problems when she discovers a host of monstrous creatures running around to horrifyingly wreak havoc and wrestle her into ...

Welcome To the Tantalizing Tales Collection: Toya’s Titles of Terror, Treachery, And Suspense Shorties Volume Four In this fourth volume and final installment there are four entertaining tales— in the beginning, find out what happens to the characters from the first story in volume three before the chapters enter and develop into its own addictive chaos. Afterward, two more tormenting tales to indulge in. Enjoy the ride! Story One: Ersha’s Eyes Haunted by puzzling, cryptic, tormenting visions Ersha Bigelow becomes a victim of circumstance. Something chillingly hovers over her in the ...

It is summer and Cyrilla Tove and her daughter Bexley pick up and leave their native state of Louisiana to make a fresh clean start in the lovely southern state of South Carolina. A nosey young neighbor has eyes on them as soon as they arrive to the neighborhood of Halverson. Ambrosia—a pushy, troublesome young teenager—quickly starts up a friendship with Bexley. Bexley soon learns that she is unable to trust Ambrosia inciting hard feelings and gossip against the unsuspecting newcomer. Settling down in a new area for an easygoing life of peace and tranquility expeditiously gyrates into ...

I woke up dead. No, not “late for school” dead — actual, shambling, slightly decomposed zombie dead. Suddenly, surviving high school isn’t just about passing tests or dodging drama; it’s about hiding my missing limbs, keeping my crush from catching whiff (literally), and avoiding a government agent with a serious bone to pick. Welcome to Sunnyridge High, where lunch trays fly, friendships get... complicated, and the undead kid is trying not to lose his head —or his heart. If you like: snarky undead heroes, slow-burn romance, teen angst, and apocalypse humor — you’ll love ...

While renovating her Victorian home, Ana Clementine finds an ornate door buried under forty years of earth. Once she restores it to the attic, she starts hearing whispers, her loving husband has become a stranger, and her baby daughter learns a chilling new word. Maybe Ana has unlocked the house’s secrets. Or maybe she’s becoming just a little unhinged herself.

A twist on an old saying...

When a beautiful woman approaches Emmet asking for no strings-attached fun, he thinks he's finally hit the jackpot. He's not about to let a little thing like her claiming to be a witch get between them, whatever kind of spell she thinks she's going to cast with his "pent up sexual energy". Mary knows Emmet doesn't believe her, but she doesn't care. He's the perfect specimen for her ritual, just bursting with sexual energy. What she doesn't know is that Emmet isn't only pent up - he's a virgin. And when the spell grows out of control and escapes, it's up to them to go track it down.

What newly married couple doesn't dream of a romantic retreat where they can escape the world for a while - but what happens when supernatural forces intrude on their wedded bliss? Nine of today's hottest paranormal authors answer that question in this all-star collection of supernatural stories.

The first in a series of anthologies devoted to the Lovecraftian gods, Ordo ab Chao follows the highly successful The Gods of HP Lovecraft (published in 2015 by JournalStone Publishing). We begin our series with the primal origins and the god Azathoth, who represents primordial chaos in the Lovecraftian Mythos.

Where the Shadows Feed: Volume II Short Tales of Horror Prepare to unravel the terrifying secrets that defy the boundaries between control and chaos. In this spine-chilling second volume, Joe Ippolito masterfully explores the thin line between human ambition and supernatural retribution, where every carefully constructed world can unravel in an instant. Venture into realms where reality bends and primal forces beyond comprehension lurk just beneath the surface. From a landscape architect's meticulously crafted garden that transforms into a living nightmare of ancient, malevolent spirits to ...

Villains have all the fun - everyone knows that - and this anthology takes you on a wild ride through the dark side! The top villains from 16 urban fantasy series get their own stories - including the baddies of New York Times best-selling authors Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Kelley Armstrong, Seanan McGuire, and Jonathan Maberry. For every hero trying to save the world, there's a villain trying to tear it all down.