Terrifying Horror

A die-hard paranormal skeptics beliefs are turned upside down after a night of unimaginable terror trapped inside a notoriously haunted house. Pages torn from a lost journal recount a camping trip gone terribly wrong. A teenager investigates a knock at the basement door of an abandoned church in the woods. A late-night gas station clerk encounters disturbing pale figures in top hats. Airline passengers glimpse tentacled monsters outside the plane windows.

Are you ready to experience terror at its finest? "Nightmares" is a collection of horror stories that will take you on a journey through the deepest fears of the human psyche. From supernatural entities to psychological terrors, these stories will leave you questioning the very nature of reality. "Nightmares: A Collection of Terrifying Tales" reflects our innate fascination with fear and the unknown, an exploration of the fears that bind us as human beings and make us question reality itself. By sharing these stories, my desire was to provide you with a unique and unforgettable experience, ...

"When you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you.” - Friedrich Nietzsche From Ethan Hayes, the bestselling author of WHAT LURKS BEYOND and ENCOUNTERS IN THE WOODS comes a new series which focuses on the darkest and most gruesome stories he has collected. These stories detail strange and mysterious accounts from the people who encountered them and survived to tell their tale. From violent encounters with Bigfoot and Sasquatch to demons and spirits who haunt and torture their victims. The stories in the pages ahead will most certainly strike fear and leave you keeping the light ...

The only Horror Screenwriter's Handbook written by a successful Hollywood screenwriter. Authored by Hollywood horror screenwriting veteran Thomas Fenton, whose credits include work on the Saw and I Spit On Your Grave horror franchises, The Scream Writer's Handbook offers a 10-step approach to writing a screenplay from idea through completing a first draft. Tom's 10-Step approach in The Scream Writer's Handbook shares a proven process for developing story ideas, characters, dialogue, and scenes that terrify the reader on the page, and on the screen. You'll learn the powerful Rule of Three, ...

A billionaire with dubious intentions. An expedition gone wrong. And a terrifying discovery 100,000 years in the making. Never wake a sleeping giant.

Demented tales of horror and suspense! There's nothing more terrifying than the things people are capable of doing to one another. Forget vampires, werewolves, and zombies (though there are a few here). The real scary stuff is happening all around us, every day, every night. Twisted Tales is a glimpse into some of our more depraved moments.

Every day, countless lives are shattered, invaded by an insidious force that lurks in the shadows—the haunting menace of stalking. It is an affliction that knows no boundaries, transcending age, gender, and social status. It preys upon the innocent, the unsuspecting, and the vulnerable, leaving its victims trapped in a web of fear, uncertainty, and anguish. These are their stories. Welcome to STALKED, an intimate and compelling anthology that gives voice to the survivors, the brave souls who have endured the torment of stalking. Within the pages of this book, you will encounter a tapestry...

When Darkness Falls: Terrifying True Stories: Volume 4 continues the journey into the abyss, presenting a curated selection of encounters that challenge the boundaries of the known. The stories range from a tales of terror encountering a wendigo and Sasquatch to even evil clowns. Through and through you'll read the darkest paranormal tales available.

"Nightmare Nook: A Collection of Terrifying Tales" invites readers to journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Within these pages lie a series of spine-tingling and pulse-pounding short stories, each designed to grip your imagination and send shivers down your spine. From ghostly apparitions that haunt decrepit mansions to otherworldly creatures lurking in the shadows, this anthology explores the depths of fear and the boundaries of the unknown. Each story offers a fresh and chilling perspective on the supernatural, the macabre, and the unsettling. Prepare to encounter ...

Former teachers Richard and Judy Dockrey Young bring their frightening performances alive on tape with 14 ghost stories from the American Southeast.

They are the most fearless animals on earth. Now they are bigger, faster, and hunting in a pack. Welcome to Everglow Palms, a retirement community where the days are slow and the nights are quiet. For ex-combat medic Lexie, it’s a peaceful new life as a camp counselor—a way to forget the past. But the tranquility is shattered when a research experiment goes horribly wrong. A swarm of genetically engineered honey badgers, bred for size and extreme aggression, has been unleashed. They are intelligent, relentless, and see humans as a threat to be eliminated. When they descend on the ...

Prepare to visit the darkest and most chilling corners of Hawkins. Dustin, Lucas, Max, and their friends want to rent videos one night. But when a blackout changes their plans, they swap seven twisted tales based on their hometown. What secrets lurk in an old asylum? Does a mutant creature live at the bottom of Lovers’ Lake? Is a harmless teddy bear actually controlled by a supernatural force? These are just a few of the monstrous mysteries in this creepy collection that is sure to thrill fans of Stranger Things ages eight to 12.

A secluded farmhouse. A bloody meat cleaver. And a past that refuses to stay buried. When a group of old friends reunites for what was supposed to be a relaxing weekend in the country, they instead discover The Meat House—a decaying property with a sinister reputation. As night falls and the walls seem to close in, the group begins to unravel. Screams echo through the trees. Doors open on their own. And something... or someone... is waiting. Rick Brink delivers a relentless, gore-soaked descent into madness, perfect for fans of visceral horror, haunted places, and psychological torment. ...

The final instalment of a terrifying illustrated adventure. Full of twists, turns and blood-curdling horrors. THE CARNIVAL IS LEAVING TOWN... The end is near. Joseph and his friends are close to defeating The Baron, but their quest is far from over. They still need to find two eyes, and terrifying obstacles stand in their way. Aided by a witch from the ancient wood, Joseph finds himself battling foes in the carnival’s darkest corners. In the final part of this spine-chilling tale, every nightmare imaginable will be unleashed. To make matters worse, The Baron now has an army of zombies and...

Out of the shadows and meaner than ever, volume three of this award-winning horror series packs international star power. Featuring 10 brand-new stories by the legendary Guy N. Smith, the prolific Adam Millard, master of horror Nicholas Paschall, and others, this collection is certain to keep you up at night. Take care as you reach into these dark places, for the things here bite, and you may withdraw a hand short of a few fingers.

The official history is a lie. In 1804, the Corps of Discovery embarks on its legendary journey, with Captain Meriwether Lewis seeking to cast "the light of reason into the dark places of the world". But the vast, unmapped territory they enter is not empty. It’s unnervingly silent. The game has vanished, and the only signs of life are macabre warnings: a salmon bitten cleanly in half, impossible marks carved fifteen feet up a tree, and the snapped neck of a cougar left as a statement. While Lewis’s pride blinds him to the truth, Captain Clark feels a malevolent presence watching from ...

Turn down the lights. Grab a flashlight, pull the blankets over your head, and prepare for a night of reading the scariest stories around. Just repeat to yourself, "It's only make believe." And, whatever you do, make sure you keep the closet door closed.

A Game That Never Ends. A House That Never Forgets. Four friends return to the house that stole their innocence five years ago, determined to confront the horrors they left behind. But some games never truly end. The moment they step through the door, the game resumes, and this time, the rules have changed. Forced into a deadly version of Truth or Dare, they must navigate a labyrinth of psychological torment, twisted dares, and truths that should have stayed buried. As the house warps around them, feeding on their fears, their only ally is Detective Elias Kennedy—a man who played the game...

A man notices a mysterious yet familiar stranger in his old family photos. A struggling author’s desperate publicity stunt spawns a murderous cult. A delusional doctor’s twisted reality traps an unwilling patient in a nightmare. A man realizes a decades-old teenage prank may have unleashed a serial killer.

Having learned of the sasquatch presence in and around Sequim, Washington, Steven and his new acquaintances decide that there might be an opportunity at hand. What is their plan? Later, Steven agrees to help a panicked individual look for her lost dog near her rural home, but doing so might very well lead him down yet another dangerous path. Will he and his new friend be able to find their way to safety, before it’s too late?