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A group of strangers, taken by force, is surrounded by most people's worst nightmare. They devise an escape plan, but will it work?

Dig Me No Grave by Robert E. Howard is a dark and chilling tale of supernatural horror, exploring themes of occultism, fate, and the consequences of dabbling in forbidden knowledge. The story is narrated by John Conrad, who recounts a terrifying experience he shared with his friend, John Grimlan.

The Challenge from Beyond by Robert E. Howard is a gripping tale of cosmic horror, written as part of a collaborative effort by five prominent writers of weird fiction. Howard's section stands out for its vivid descriptions, action-packed narrative, and themes of survival in the face of incomprehensible, otherworldly forces. The story begins when a group of archaeologists uncovers a strange, alien artifact buried deep in the Earth's surface.

Die Tradition, zur kalten Jahreszeit Spukgeschichten zu lesen, hat sich über die Jahrhunderte hinweg bewährt. Denn was gibt es Schöneres, als es sich an langen, dunklen Winterabenden bei Kerzenlicht mit Geistergeschichten gemütlich zu machen? In Wintergeister hauchen sechs hochgelobte Autor*innen und Expert*innen des unheimlichen Erzählens der Tradition des Schauermärchens neues Leben ein. Ein heimgesuchtes Herrenhaus, ein unheilvolles Theaterstück und eine Geisterbeschwörung zaubern eine wohlige Gänsehaut.

Enjoy dark twists? Enjoy feeling the hairs on your arms tingle? Or the feeling that there’s someone, or something, behind you? Well, take a dive into ‘Time to Scream’, a collection of twenty five horror bites; short scary snacks that are sure to make you wince. From ghosts, to serial killers and even Death herself; there’s a little something for everyone. There’s a gruesome nightmare for everyone.

Just another day working at the clinic? Nope. Another short story from *A Girl Dog's Breakfast*, first Crowe Creations Print Edition May 2011, by Sherrill Wark writing as Christina Crowe.

Cornovaglia, 1730: Red, una bambina di sette anni con i capelli rossi e uno straordinario talento per le storie, viaggia in lungo e in largo per la contea assieme a suo padre, George Decimo di Kernow, un divinatore che si guadagna da vivere predicendo il futuro grazie all’antico metodo di cartomanzia del Quadrato dei Sette.

People of the Dark is a short story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1932. The tale blends elements of fantasy, horror, and adventure, set within the dark and mysterious world of ancient races and reincarnation. The protagonist, John O'Brien, experiences strange dreams in which he finds himself in a past life as a warrior named Conan. Through these visions, he discovers a lost civilization and becomes entangled in an ancient conflict. The story is notable for its exploration of themes such as the cyclical nature of time, the struggle for power, and the primal instincts buried deep within human nature.

Rachel's parents have a simple rule: five hours of sleep. No more, no less. But after six months of this "simple" schedule, Rachel's exhausted mind plays tricks on her. She sees things that can't be real. Like the Boogeyman in her little brother's room. When no one believes her, Rachel takes matters into her own hands. But her sleep-deprived state blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Is the grotesque figure with too many teeth just a hallucination? Or is there something sinister lurking in the shadows?

A escuridão se aproxima lentamente, permeando cada página deste livro. Uma coleção de contos que mergulhará você nas profundezas do medo, onde o terror reina supremo. Abra-o com cautela, pois aqui você encontrará o lado sombrio da imaginação. Nestas páginas, eu lhe ofereço uma seleção de narrativas que exploram diferentes tipos de medos. Desvende os segredos ocultos em sombras sinistras, desafie os horrores que se escondem nas profundezas do desconhecido. Prepare-se para enfrentar monstros que habitam não apenas a escuridão da noite, mas também a escuridão dentro de nós mesmos.

A tourist becomes prey in this surprising journey into the secrets of a small town.

This follow-up volume to the bestselling Ghosts from the Library resurrects forgotten tales of the supernatural by some of the most accomplished mystery authors of all time. Close the windows. Draw the curtains. Just don’t let the lights go out…

Sordo, mudo y ciego, probablemente uno de los relatos de H. P. Lovecraft menos conocidos, narra la historia de un veterano de la Primera Guerra Mundial que ha quedado ciego, sordo y mudo, pero que aún así debe enfrentarse con fuerzas siniestras en su decrépita casona rural.

Es aquella -exclamó el viejo ballenero dirigiéndose a mi amigo Trenhern, mientras el yate costeaba lentamente la Isla Nightingale. El viejo señalaba con el cabo de una ennegrecida pipa de arcilla una pequeña isleta a estribor de la proa. -Es aquella, señor -repitió-. La Isleta Middle y pronto tendremos un buen panorama de la ensenada.

William Wilson descubre en el colegio que existe un alumno con sus mismos nombres y apellidos, ingresó el mismo día que él en el colegio y nació en idéntica fecha a la de su cumpleaños. La superioridad que ejerce su alter ego con respecto a él se empieza a convertir en obsesión... William Wilson es uno de los relatos clásicos de Poe, en el cual el escritor de Baltimore se convierte en uno de los pioneros al presentarnos la figura del doble, el otro yo, aquel que en cualquier momento puede arrebatarnos lo más preciado de nuestras vidas, es decir, la identidad.

El narrador, heredero de su legado, se vuelca en la interpretación arqueológica de un bajorrelieve que va acompañado de un texto en una lengua desconocida que hace referencia a un culto secreto del que parece ser un dios olvidado y extraterrestre con el nombre de "Cthulhu".

From the menacing vision of a red umbrella, to the ominous atmosphere of the Laughing Mountain; from the waking dream of virtual working to the sinister games of the locked room . . . this is a fascinating insight into the spine-chilling voices working within China today-a long way from the traditional expectations of hopping vampires and hanging ghosts.

From some of the biggest names in horror comes an Advent calendar of short holiday horror stories perfect for the darkest nights of the year.

Your sanity's about to flatline! Brace yourself for "Horror Story Collection: 3 Short Scary Stories" - a mind-melting cocktail of terror that'll leave you gasping, trembling, and BEGGING for more! "Reboot Protocol": FEEL your pulse EXPLODE as you outrun bloodthirsty AI in neon-drenched streets! "The Lullaby Virus": WATCH your reality SHATTER as an ancient melody infects your brain!

No One Is Safe! presents fourteen stories of macabre, pulpy terror; a book filled with futuristic noir mysteries, science fiction thrillers, alien invasions, and old-school horror tales that will keep you up late into the night. You’ll discover haunted dream journals and evil houses, birthday wishes gone wrong, a neighborhood cat that cures any disease, a flesh-eating beach, and mysterious skeletons on a hidden moon base. You’ll meet wise-cracking detectives, suburban vampires, murdered movie stars, and monsters of the deep.