Halloween Short

As usual, on these special dates we celebrate a holiday that gathers many souls to share a unique moment of terror, suspense, mystery, fantasy and courage. That is the goal of this book, to immerse the reader in this fantastic world where anything can happen and curiosity and courage do not go unnoticed at the time of making a decision. This book contains 3 short stories: The secret of the haunted house The Festival of Lost Souls The curse of the sinister dollEach one of them will transport you to a given time and place where you can imagine the universe that is detailed and feel every ...

Evan Camby's "Walking After Midnight: Tales for Halloween" is a collection of six terrifying horror stories guaranteed to send chills up your spine. Read them by a bonfire on a chilly autumn night, or under a blanket by candle light. Whatever you do, don't look behind you. "Hayride" The Schultz family's outing to an apple orchard goes terribly awry on the hayride from Hell. "Hat Man" Graduate student Bernice is plagued by night terrors. As the horrible visions begin to invade her waking hours, she must fight for her sanity...and her safety. "A Good Samaritan" Newlyweds Jake and Rita ...

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Halloween.

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 ...

In the quaint town of Bloomwood, Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy, it’s about legends, lost heirs, and the long shadow of Blackston Manor. When Iris and Poppy Thorne agree to decorate the town’s spookiest estate for the annual community party, they expect cobwebs, cider, and maybe a ghost story or two. What they don’t expect is a murder. A respected historian is found dead during the manor’s ghost tour, clutching a sprig of witch hazel, a plant steeped in Southern folklore and deadly symbolism. As whispers of a century-old curse resurface and eerie warnings appear at ...

How to Ruin Halloween is a short, spicy romantic comedy about revenge, redemption, and unexpected romance in a small town full of fall chaos. Perfect for fans of funny Halloween rom-coms and grumpy-sunshine heat. All Marla DiFranco wanted was revenge—and maybe a little catharsis. After her ex-boyfriend dumped her for Candace Lovelace at the Halloween Bon Bon Festival—sponsored, of course, by Ferrero Rocher—Marla DiFranco swore off Halloween for good. But when the festival returns, so does her perfectly petty plan: swap every Ferrero Rocher in her nemesis’s candy display with ...

The only thing scarier than a corn maze? Running into your ex. Big-city advertising exec Alana is back in her hometown -- unemployed, living with her parents, and running social media for the local Fall Festival. It's basically her personal nightmare, complete with forced pumpkin selfies. Ronnie never left the small town where she grew up. She's poured everything into saving her family's struggling farm, and this festival is her last shot. Until she discovers her new marketing "help" is Alana -- her first love and the girl who broke her heart when she left for the city. Stuck together among...

#1 in 90-Minute Romance Short Reads IN JUST 5 DAYS ♡ #1 in New Adult Romance ♡ #9 in Small Town Romance ♡ Pumpkins, coffee, and one very grumpy guy. When small-town newcomer Josie rearranges the Halloween Festival layout and accidentally steals Dylan’s longtime spot for his coffee truck, sparks fly—literally and figuratively. Between pumpkin carving mishaps, runaway decorations, and a whole lot of cinnamon lattes, this holiday might just brew up something neither of them expected. ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ It’s messy. Creepy. Too much banter. The heroine swears too much, the guy’s...

Reeling from a bad breakup, Sarah decides to play a Halloween prank on her controlling ex by flirting with two imposing men in slasher masks. But her little trick backfires when the masked “killers” decide she’s the perfect treat, pulling her into a terrifyingly seductive game where she’s the final girl who doesn’t want to escape.

Mia is reluctant to go camping with her boyfriend and sister, who are graduate students working on a dissertation about American folklore. But ultimately, they convince her to help document the trip. The group sets off to Black Creek, a remote destination in the Pacific Northwest where Bigfoot has allegedly been sighted. They think they’re prepared for anything, but their sense of terror grows as they find more and more evidence to suggest the monster really is out there. Eventually, Mia realizes she’ll be lucky just to make it out of the woods alive.

This chilling collection of short stories explores the dark side of love, dating, romance, where first dates go terribly, terrifyingly wrong. Each of the tales in this book of short stories dives deep into a different kind of horror, all set against the eerie backdrop of Halloween night. From the date that leads to a haunted house with a terrifying secret to a seemingly charming encounter with a member of a coven of witches, you'll discover that some dates come with far more baggage than a bad breakup. Inside, you'll find stories like: The Halloween Date from Hell: A couple visits a ...

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: ...

An instalove retelling of Hansel and Gretel where the witch is a damaged hero and the house of candy is a cabin in the woods that holds a secret… She stumbled into my cabin lost and pursued and needing shelter. I took her in, but one look at Greta and I can’t let her leave. She’s mine and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her. Even if it means trapping her in my cabin. Greta seeks safety from those that hunt her, but what I offer is a different kind of dangerous. The kind that will ruin her innocence and bring me to my knees. As Greta gives into temptation, my heart gives into her. ...

Gabriel has spent the last decade trying to forget his best friend, the first boy he ever loved: Jacob. Ripped away from each other in the midst of a family tragedy, Gabriel grieved for Jacob alone, surviving in their small religious town before finally breaking free to attend college, where they found new friends and relationships to pursue. To Gabriel, Jacob became a distant memory. Until one fateful Halloween night, when the two are reunited.

These spooky ghost stories by best-selling children's book author Arnie Lightning are great for listening along with friends and family. You'll creep and scare the living daylights out of everyone with these scary stories. This book offers lots of Halloween fun, especially great for campfire tales and to be heard late at night!

Prepare to be spooked! Here are tales of vampires, werewolves, and things that go bump in the night!

Age Gap Curvy Girl Best Friend's Father Spicy Cruise Romance A whirlwind romance with my best friend’s father... seriously—how stupid can I be? VIVIAN: I’m on this ship to celebrate my best friend’s impending nuptials—not to hook up with her dad! That fortune teller warned me I’d find love but also difficulties—I didn’t think that would mean getting caught making out with the off-limits DILF! I know I should be focused on getting through this cruise, but all I can think about is Clark Donovan getting into my pants. What’s wrong with me!? CLARK: Falling for Viv was never ...

Do you love the tingling thrill of a scary story told around a campfire? Have you ever wondered how a pumpkin feels coming to life on Halloween night? Or what it's like to journey through a mysterious enchanted maze filled with playful shadows? Check out the book "Ghost Stories for Kids Aged 9-12: Halloween Tales and Spooky Campfire Mysteries: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark". This book will take you on a journey through tales filled with wonder, spells, and nighttime adventures. With stories that "show" rather than "tell", each tale is designed to engage, entertain, and inspire the ...

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.

Phobias are meant to be avoided—Nel Flannigan’s biggest fear? Clowns. But as a blogger always chasing her next big story, she can’t resist a weekend getaway to a haunted hotel hosting a convention for retired clowns. When a murder turns the festivities into chaos, there’s no hiding behind the curtains. With her loyal bulldog, Chubs, and an unsuspecting friendship with the hotel clerk named Leo, Nel must navigate secret passages, suspicious guests, and shocking revelations. As the line between playful hauntings and deadly secrets blurs, she’ll have to face her greatest fear to ...