Halloween Anthology

In October of 2013, Drew Hayes began posting a story to his website. Written over the thirteen days leading up to Halloween, when each chapter ended the next step was chosen by the readers. Sometimes this led to great discoveries and triumphs, other paths led to Dead Ends, though even in those there was much to be gleaned. For ten years, this tradition occurred, until in the year of 2022, the readers chose a finale. This is their story: a tale of deaths and decisions that spanned a decade.

A collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone on Halloween. Selections are from previously published anthologies, Black As Night, Shivers & Other Nightmares, Don't Look Behind You, Scary Stories-Vols. 1-5, Scare Factory, Midnight Snacks, & Creepers- Vols 4. The nightmares include: SOMETHING IN THE ATTIC: Norma went to the attic to get her costume for Halloween. After reading from an old book that belonged to a grandma who was burned at the stake during the Salem witch trials, she lapsed into unconsciousness. Scary Stories 1 THE PARTY: ...

Dare to venture into the shadows this Halloween with eight bone-chilling stories that will keep you up long after the jack-o'-lanterns have flickered out. From the haunted farmlands of America's heartland to the witch-whispered streets of Salem, each tale in this anthology weaves a unique tapestry of horror. You'll meet desperate farmers making deals with ancient evils, teenagers unleashing century-old curses, and ordinary people thrust into extraordinary battles against the forces of darkness. "Halloween Haunts" offers a delicious blend of supernatural thrills, folk horror, and ...

Here are 16 chilling, never-before-published tales that explore every aspect of our darkest holiday, Halloween, coedited by Ellen Datlow, one of the most successful and respected genre editors, and Lisa Morton, a leading authority on Halloween. Included are stories about scheming jack-o'-lanterns, vengeful ghosts, otherworldly changelings, disturbingly realistic haunted attractions, masks that cover terrifying faces, murderous urban legends, parties gone bad, cult Halloween movies, and trick-or-treating in the future.

A second collection of horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone on Halloween. These nightmares are selections from the collections noted: HUMAN HEAD FOR SALE Mark purchases a human head on eBay to scare his guests at his annual Halloween Party. (Creepers 2) CARMEN A horror novelist employs a man-eating plant to eliminate his most offensive critic. (Creepers 10) CYCLOPS The freak show at the end of the fairgrounds is one Jed Norman will never forget. (Black As Night) DEVIL’S NIGHT The Blunt boys have never committed as malicious pranks on ...

PUMPKIN: 31 TALES OF TERROR 31 Different Horrors... 31 Ways to Die! One story for each night of October. One collection that will haunt you forever. This twisted anthology delivers bite-sized nightmares crafted for horror's darkest season. From psychological terror to supernatural dread, each tale promises to leave you sleeping with the lights on. A puppet show becomes deadly revenge. A Halloween prank spirals into murder. A mysterious dress transforms its wearer into prey. An intruder discovers secrets worse than death. And three teenagers disturb an ancient ritual that should have stayed ...

Zombies, reapers, and more monsters. In a world where so many dark things go bump in the night, terror awaits around every corner as these authors take horror stories to the next level. Discover ghosts, demons, and your worst nightmares. Read at your own risk. Featuring 19 stories by the following 17 authors: Michael Raff, Antoinette McCormick, Matthew Ross, Charles Kyffhausen, Andrew McAuley, B.F. Vega, Douglas Allen Gohl, Toni Mobley, Barend Nieuwstraten III, E.B. Hunter, Constantine E. Kiousis, Alexis Cunningham, Katie Jordan, Maya Moes, Jodie Francis, Lori Gaudet, and J.E. Feldman.

Doppelgängers, werewolves, and little tiny diamond grubs that eat their way through your shirt. They're all here and not always looking like you'd expect them to. Fifteen horror stories for Halloween guaranteed to make you look over your shoulder and avoid dark alleys.

It can’t happen to me, it can’t! A moment that paralyzes the body, freezes the soul, and curdles the blood; a few seconds of the depth of horror known only in nightmares can appear and scowl into your face. The horror stories in this anthology can create that effect on you; but nightmares are transient since they come, they go and the friendly light switch, the first rays of dawn, the sound of the milk deliverer; in short, a reunion with the mundane and the familiar brings us back to sanity. This collection of stories is not about dreams, horrifying though they might be, it is about ...

Having a summer picnic in the woods in your mid-life can be fun… That is, until the woods catch fire. I should have known moving to this small town was huge mistake. I wasn’t expecting to get caught in a forest fire. I certainly wasn’t expecting the firefighter who came to my rescue to be the same man who’d reduced my heart to ashes years ago. Wouldn’t you believe it, we’re stranded in the woods. I can’t stand this sizzling dragon shifter. Actually, I can’t stand the way he makes me feel. Seeing him again has awakened a fire in me. I’ve got to tame these delicious flames...

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 ...

PUMPKIN VOL 2: 31 TALES OF TERROR 31 nights. 31 nightmares. 1 unforgettable Halloween. The nightmare continues. Following the bone-chilling success of Volume 1, this twisted sequel delivers another month of horror—one terrifying tale for each October night leading to Halloween. When Ella discovers a rust-coloured stain seeping through her basement floor, growing darker each night into the unmistakable shape of a human body, she learns her cheap rent came with a deadly secret. Mike's insomnia becomes something far more sinister when he realizes he's not resting despite hours of ...

The first AMBW Halloween Themed Collection of Short Stories. Featuring 14 Halloween stories by 9 writers for one low price! This unforgettable Halloween collection features Asian men and Black women (AMBW) in a fun selection of creepy Halloween stories. Love Journey Books brings together some of the most unforgettable Halloween stories, horrifically written by the authors themselves. Whether you’re looking for paranormal activity, fantasy, science fiction, drama, mystery, clean or erotic - Shades of AMBW Halloween is just the fix you need. Read and discover upcoming bestsellers! Featured ...

Dive into the shadows this Halloween… if you dare. From haunted pumpkin patches to scarecrows that never stop watching, Harvest Hauntings delivers four bone‑chilling tales perfect for crisp autumn nights. Each story drips with eerie suspense, heart‑pounding twists, and the dark magic of Halloween. Inside these pages, you’ll discover: 🎃 Cursed Pumpkins that whisper secrets under the harvest moon 🌾 Scarecrows that move when no one’s looking 🕯️ Midnight Rides through fog‑covered graveyards 👻 Unseen Watchers lurking just beyond the candlelight Whether you’re a ...

Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 who love Scooby-Doo will enjoy this audiobook 5-Minute Story Collection of tales. Featuring Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, and the rest of Mystery Inc. chasing monsters and solving mysteries, each exciting story can be listened to in five minutes or less, making it perfect for bedtime—or anytime!

What happens when the most terrifying night of the year is real? After a two-year silence, bestselling author Ben Oakley is back with his most haunting collection yet. The Bizarre True Crime series returns with its long-awaited Halloween Edition, a terrifying anthology dedicated to the real-life monsters who use the shadows of All Hallows Eve as their personal hunting ground. Inside, you will find twenty chilling true crime cases, each one unfolding during the chaos, costumes, and creeping darkness of Halloween. Uncover stories of modern-day vampires, cunning serial killers, and baffling ...

My hand shakes when I read the note. Everyone is here. I think. There are so many people. So many painted faces. How am I supposed to know who is missing? I knew this party was a bad idea. Now, one of my own is in trouble and as the Prez of the MC, I should know not to play a game. But we are on a timer and someone is using us as pawns. It’s up to us to save one of our own.

Ember, Cinder, and Ash: Shadows of Eldergrove: (Sister Series to Beneath the Deep, Dark Glass) In the enchanting town of Eldergrove, three ancient mystical black cats—Ember, Cinder, and Ash—find themselves entwined in a web of mystery, magic, and the supernatural. Each cat embodies unique elemental powers and possesses a connection to their human companions, Willow, Myst, and Rose, who each have their own gifts. When the trio overhears whispers of a ghostly presence disturbing the town, they discover the spirit of Elara, a powerful witch who was wrongfully killed. Elara's tragic tale ...

Freezing cold from the snow all alone in the park A young girl is startled while walking in the dark She stops to look back, and is blinded by a spark The evil two did what they do, and found their mark Not a second to spare, from out of nowhere, fast as a shark They grabbed and threw her into their rusty blue Buick Skylark

Life can be a dice game, if you’re willing to roll but do not put on a smile, while paying the toll Now the alga rhythm knows you, down to your soul Lurking and craving it, even more as you scroll Because there’s no alt- ctr- del, once you lose control Now you must fight for your life to stay alive, or use your cell phone less, if you want to survive!