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A captivating volume of over forty short stories full of love, hope, and fear, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay. Barbara Erskine is a born storyteller. The tales in 'Encounters' illustrate her extraordinary talent for capturing the spirit of a place and drawing us into the...

A quiet neighborhood where nothing ever happens. A terrifying communal nightmare that strikes fear into the hearts of the residents. A supernatural entity that preys on the dreams and fears of the weak. It's an El Niño summer in the unassuming neighborhood of SOMEWHERE, Tucson, and the burgeoning heat is driving everybody crazy, bringing with it a single mirage of terror. When all the males experience the same disturbing nightmare featuring a supernatural entity that grows from the body of a deceased animal, they start to wonder who this mysterious creature is.

In Alpha-Bedtime Stories, Wessam Eldein delivers a hauntingly original collection of twenty-six suspenseful fiction tales—one for every letter of the alphabet—that will keep listeners hooked long after the lights go out. Blending mystery, thriller and suspense, this anthology invites you to step into worlds where everyday moments twist into the unexpected, and where shadows whisper truths you may not be ready to face.

A once-in-a-lifetime interview opportunity offers a journalist a horrifying glimpse at what awaits the world... A mysterious group showcases their plans for the next step of human evolution... An elderly woman paints innumerable portraits of the same house from every angle, and the same occupant that dwells within it... From Nick Botic, the acclaimed author of Daughter's Drawings, This Is Not a Drill and Other Warnings is a collection of sixteen dispatches from the edge—where landscapes twist, memory falters, and reality buckles under pressure.

Hell has many doors… and Kevin J. Kennedy just tore them all open. Ten masterfully twisted minds each offer their own chilling vision of damnation, sin, and suffering. These aren’t just stories—they’re warnings. Tales so disturbing, you’ll be praying your soul is clean. So ask yourself: Have you lived a good life? Enter, if you’re brave enough… but don’t expect to come back the same. Contains stories by Edward Lee, Gord Rollo, Bryan W. Alaspa, Bill Davidson, Jeffrey Thomas, Viggy Parr Hampton, Thomas Smith, David-Jack Fletcher, Brian Moreland & Ryan Colley. Edited by Ann Keeran

Barbara has spent her life living under her husband's control. When he pushes her too far, Barbara finally snaps...

A modern take on Washington Irving's classic, The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow. Set three years after the Y2K panic in 1999, history teacher Ian Crane, is hunted by a ghost — a spectral demon hellbent on reaping souls on Halloween night — and behind the wheel of a midnight-black, 1969 Mustang Mach 1.

This collection of twenty-one terrifying tales peels back the everyday world to reveal the nightmare underneath. From a group of friends who stumble upon a silent, ritualistic campground where the other campers are anything but human, to a photo technician who discovers a terrifying figure lurking in his customers’ snapshots, these stories prove that the greatest horror is the one you never see coming.

Two siblings, lost in the woods, are offered shelter by a peculiar host with a monstrous appetite. A visit to grandma's house comes to a grisly end. A young maiden makes a pact with a sinister imp. A boy leaves home to discover the true meaning of fear. These twisted fairytales and more await within the cursed bindings of The Grimmoire.

In diesem Buch warten finstere Wälder, flüsternde Schatten und die grausigen Fratzen menschlicher Abgründe darauf, dich einzuholen. Jede der packenden Horrorkurzgeschichten bohrt sich tief in uralte Urängste – bis du das unsichere Flackern der Nachttischlampe plötzlich als letzten Schutzschild wahrnimmst.

23 Terrifying Tales told in a true story style that will curdle your blood and send shivers down your spine! These and other short scary horror stories await you! I am here to satisfy all of your horror anthology needs....

Dopo essere sfuggiti agli orrori della Dimensione Oscura e aver sventato la terribile minaccia che incombeva su di loro, Elena e i suoi amici sono ansiosi di lasciarsi il passato alle spalle per iniziare una nuova vita al Dalcrest College, lo stesso campus in cui si sono incontrati e innamorati i genitori di Elena. Tuto inizia sotto i migliori auspici: Elena e Stefan sono più affiatati che mai e con Bonnie, Meredith e Mat al suo fianco, la ragazza è convinta che stia per cominciare l'anno più bello della sua vita. Persino Damon sembra cambiato e pare andare d'accordo con tuti.

Nella sua giovane vita, Elena Gilbert ha dovuto fronteggiare innumerevoli sfide: è riuscita a sfuggire alla Dimensione Oscura, ha combattuto e sconfitto fantasmi, ha scoperto di essere una Guardiana... Ma nulla di tutto ciò è paragonabile al dilemma che le strazia il cuore: dover scegliere tra i fratelli Salvatore, i due vampiri, gli amori della sua vita. Ora che si è riconciliata con Stefan, Damon, è diventato cupo e imprevedibile. Elena vorrebbe aiutarlo, ma sa di non poter tradire di nuovo la fiducia di Stefan.

Geboren, um Menschen das Fürchten zu lehren! Werther T. Graf ist ein aufstrebender Horrorautor mit einer schaurigen Leidenschaft für Horror-, Grusel- und Gespenstergeschichten. Grafs Schreibstil ist direkt, lebhaft und bildhaft, und er nimmt kein Blatt vor den Mund, wenn der Fürst der Finsternis die Untoten aus der Gruft auferstehen lässt und dir die Psychos direkt nach Hause in dein Schlafzimmer schickt. Angst hat einen neuen Namen! Das Grauen besitzt einen neuen Vater: Nenn ihn Graf! Werther T. Graf! Wenn du dich völlig verängstigt unter deiner Bettdecke verkriechst, weißt du, dass es kein Entkommen gibt.

Feeling brave? Skulk down Macabre Alley and witness a blood-curdling monster lurking in every dark corner. Thirteen short horror stories meticulously crafted to terrorize, educate, and entertain.

A captivating tale centered around a mystical bracelet, an artifact that brings its owner unparalleled wealth and fame. However, this prosperity comes at a sinister price, ensnaring its wearers in a web of isolation, severing them from their loved ones and society. Traversing through various epochs, from the Renaissance to the modern digital age, the narrative follows the lives of those who come into possession of the bracelet, each succumbing to its deceptive allure.

"The Vampires" is a collection of classic tales about those aristocratic predators who haunt dreams and lust for blood from beyond the grave.

Collezionista di anime, rappresenta la cattiva abitudine, assai diffusa, di vendersi al primo ciarlatano di turno solo per un mero tornaconto economico, senza rinunciare a fare del male a qualcuno, senza troppo impensierirsi e senza alcun rimorso per il male cagionato.

Some secrets should stay buried. When renowned architect Arania Webb returns to Bristol Zoo—once her childhood sanctuary but now a derelict ruin—she discovers her late father’s hidden underground lab, which harbors a dark obsession. Inside, she uncovers his journals documenting twisted experiments to fuse arachnid DNA with humans, creating unnatural creatures that blur the line between species. As Arania descends into the shadowy depths and explores further, she realizes the terrifying extent of her beloved father’s attempts to play god.

Do you possess the audacity to confront these 16 unnervingly captivating tales of spectral horror? Brace yourself, for these hair-raising encounters will ensnare you in an icy grip... should you dare to peruse them. Allow your heart to quicken its rhythm in delightful anticipation of the macabre narratives that lie ahead.