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A monster demands candy on Halloween night. “Falconers” train ghosts to harvest bits of human souls. A father stretches the boundaries of reality to bring his son back from the dead. A pious man is tormented by a demon he guards.

Lira is an innocent little girl, struggling to survive in a cruel, heartless world. As her father dies, she is left to fend for herself. Each day is a desperate and exhausting search for food, scouring through the Abyss, the only home she knows. Acute awareness does not always protect her from the very real risk of cannibalization or worse-- being abducted.

The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs is a classic and chilling short story that delves into the dark consequences of tempting fate. When the White family comes into possession of a mysterious monkey's paw, said to grant three wishes to its owner, they are initially skeptical of its powers. However, curiosity and desperation lead them to make a wish, setting off a chain of events that spiral into a terrifying and unforeseen series of events.

JD Hamilton's debut book contains a collection of entertaining and gripping short stories that will delight, shock and enthrall crime fans everywhere. From a deaf woman alone in a dark house with a suspected intruder to a mother's battle with catastrophic grief, JD's stories will both chill and devastate. In each story there is intriguing mysteries and a signature twist.

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.

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.

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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....

Joyce Carol Oates assembles an outstanding cast of authors—including Margaret Atwood, Tananarive Due, and Megan Abbott—to explore, subvert, and reinvent one of the most vital subgenres of horror.

As the sun sets over New Orleans, two brothers, John and Wayne Carter, find themselves standing in a French Quarter alleyway, their clothes stained with blood, and their minds foggy. They have no memory of how they got there or what they have done. All they can recall is a new friend, Jacques St. Germain offered them a deal-work for him, and he will give them a home, purpose, and power.

Just before Jack Goldstein and Jimmy Russell published their last book about Slenderman, 101 Amazing Slenderman Facts, they were both found dead in suspicious circumstances. The book was published in their memories. What was not known at the time however was that two packages were making their way through the Royal Mail service. One was from Jimmy and addressed to Jack, the other from Jack addressed to Jimmy. Both packages contained worrying documents detailing the history of Slenderman, and including some terrifying stories.

Horror favorite T.W. Grim invites you to pull up a chair and watch the sun slip past the horizon with this dark and macabre collection of short stories.

A Terrifying Anthology of 18 tales of horror! The fourth installment of our bestselling anthology series continues in the unrivaled tradition of rip-roaring, top quality tales of terror from the very best independent horror authors writing today!

Desperate in his search of the secret of life, young Dr Victor Frankenstein attempts to construct and then bring to life a previously inanimate creature. He succeeds, yet immediately finds himself horrified and repulsed by the fruit of his long-lasting labors and, as a result, abandons the creature without a word. This action begins a series of tragic events in the life of the scientist, as the enraged monster begins his quest to fill every minute of Dr. Frankenstein's life with terror, dread and misery.

"The Masque of the Red Death", originally published as "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy", is an 1842 short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey. He, along with many other wealthy nobles, hosts a masquerade ballwithin seven rooms of the abbey, each decorated with a different color. In the midst of their revelry, a mysterious figure disguised as a Red Death victim enters and makes his way through each of the rooms.