Horror Mythology

Seven authors enter the manor Can they survive the story within? When legendary horror author Mortimer Queen passes, a group of writers find themselves invited to his last will and testament reading expecting a piece of his massive fortune. Each have their own unique connection to the literary...

Many Indigenous people believe that one should never whistle at night. This belief takes many forms: for instance, Native Hawaiians believe it summons the Hukai’po, the spirits of ancient warriors, and Native Mexicans say it calls Lechuza, a witch that can transform into an owl. But what all these legends hold in common is the certainty that whistling at night can cause evil spirits to appear—and even follow you home. These shiver-inducing tales introduce listeners to ghosts, curses, hauntings, monstrous creatures, complex family legacies, desperate deeds, and chilling acts of revenge.

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and...

When civilization collapses overnight, survival demands more than strength — it demands will. Amid the ruins of a world consumed by infection, Aaron, his dog Billy, and a determined virologist named Bristol fight to endure the unendurable. Their struggle pits them not only against the mindless hordes but against something far older and more calculating, something that has lived in the shadows of myth for centuries. Of Hunger and Will reimagines the apocalypse with a harrowing blend of survival horror, human resilience, and a chillingly fresh vision of the vampire — not as folklore has ...

Deep beneath the Irish hills, something stirs. When Oran follows his friends to a party inside an abandoned mine, he expects noise, cheap drink, and another wasted night. What he finds instead is a living darkness, an ancient spirit of decay whispering from the earth itself. As tunnels collapse and the world above turns silent, Oran is offered a terrible choice: restore the balance of nature by ending the rot of humanity, or be buried with the rest of the dying world. Green continues the cycle begun in Red, where the forces of color and corruption awaken one by one. Each seeks to reclaim a ...

Discover the Secrets and Legends of Greek Mythology Step into a world where gods and goddesses, powerful heroes, and terrifying monsters come alive through epic tales passed down for thousands of years. Greek Mythology: Tales of Gods, Monsters, and Mortal Destinies invites you to explore the fascinating stories that have shaped cultures and inspired people around the world. From the mighty gods of Mount Olympus to the brave heroes who faced impossible challenges, each story unveils the ancient mysteries of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Ever wondered why some tasks are called “...

The air hangs heavy in the Deep South, thick with the perfume of magnolia and the stench of the grave. In the murky waters of the bayou and the decaying halls of forgotten plantations, the past is never truly past. It waits, patient and hungry. This chilling anthology of fifteen unsettling tales will drag you into a world of Southern Gothic dread. Witness a desperate fisherman follow a spectral bride into the heart of the swamp, where the only treasure is a tomb. Listen to a voodoo drumbeat that is not a drum at all, but a parasitic heart that feeds on the unwary. Stand vigil on a haunted ...

The #1 national bestseller about a woman who escapes an abusive marriage is “one of Stephen King’s most engrossing horror novels. Relentlessly paced and brilliantly orchestrated...fueled by an air of danger immediate and overwhelming” (Publishers Weekly). "What woke her up was a single...

A cursed tomb. A goddess reborn. A world on the brink. Egypt, 1940. When a forgotten tomb is opened, an ancient evil awakens, sending two siblings and a fearless adventurer on a desperate race from the deserts of Egypt to Berlin to stop her. 1940, Egypt. Beneath the sun-scorched sands of the Valley of the Kings, a long-forgotten tomb is unearthed. Inside lies Dina—the vengeful goddess of life and death—sealed away for millennia. When her slumber is disturbed by rival British and German archaeologists, her spirit is unleashed, leaving only blood and whispers in its wake. Siblings Lillian...

Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals? Or that the Goddess Hera restored her virginity each year? The ancient Greeks wove one of the richest and best-preserved collections of stories of all the early civilizations, from the dawn of creation to the bloody siege at Troy.

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.

"RICE IS A FORMIDABLE TALENT...[Taltos] is a curious amalgam of gothic, glamour fiction, alternate history and high soap opera." --The Washington Post Book World "CAPTIVATING...TALTOS IS A WONDERFUL OFFERING...THE BEST SHE'S DONE....There is a new member of Anne Rice's macabre family of monsters...

This time, the monster isn’t just ancient—it’s evil. When a series of grisly murders in a remote village is blamed on supernatural forces, Lux Branson is flown in to uncover the truth. The locals are terrified. The victims are mutilated. And the whispers point to something far darker than any cryptid or beast. They say it’s a demon. Lux is about to find out they might be right. As she digs into ancient texts and chilling clues, Lux discovers a pattern that stretches back centuries—a blood curse that refuses to die. But the deeper she goes, the closer she comes to confronting a ...

In the wake of the solar eclipse, a portal between our world and a paranormal realm opens—and a scientist’s life will never be the same, in this thrilling serialized adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hollows. Dr. Renee Caisson knows there are worse things than an...

He is emptiness in a mask. Six years old at his first act, decades later he returns each October: inevitability with a knife—slow, patient, inexplicable. If Freddy is dream and Dracula a count, Michael is purer: murder stripped down to shape and motion. The suburbs built a sanctuary; the Shape walks straight through it. In clear, unsparing prose, JD Arden reads the face of the myth. This book traces how a blank mask became a local god—porcelain behind porch lights, plastic pumpkins, the mortar between identical bricks—and why ritual, costume, and cinema keep answering his gait. Essays...

★★★★★ "Creepy Christmas. I must be a sucker for punishment. I am not a fan of scary stories, but this one hooked me in, and having dealt with my own version of pre-Christmas horror, I'm kinda liking the idea of an anti-Santa dishing out punishment for those on the naughty list." ★★★★★ "His darkness is awake in full garb, down to his bag of skins. Terror grips those who almost expect him. He is well explained in this horror short." 'Before the first child took a breath, he already existed. Not as a man or a beast, but as a shadow swirling around forgotten stars and in ...

From the Booker Prize-winning author of the Regeneration trilogy comes a brave and masterful retelling of The Iliad, as experienced by the captured women living in the Greek camp in the final weeks of the Trojan War. Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award Finalist for the Women’s Prize for...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER An ambitious and exhilarating novel of utopian vision and power, from Anne Rice, conjurer of the beloved best sellers Interview with the Vampire and Prince Lestat "In my dreams, I saw a city fall into the sea. I heard the cries of thousands. I saw flames that...

On her twenty-first birthday, Freya Valdis’s life fractures. The dormant psychic powers of her ancient Viking bloodline roar to life, forcing her to see terrifying premonitions of death and the ghostly horrors that walk unseen in our world. She is the Kráka—the Crow—the latest in a long line of fated Seers. Now, targeted by the Mýrdalsjökull, a demon of the burial ground that feeds on sorrow, Freya must master her abilities to survive. With a loyal Shield by her side, her steadfast boyfriend, and her closest friends, she races to uncover hidden runes and secure a mystical Shield-...

Some nightmares are memories. And some memories stay with your every waking moment. Every time Ella thinks about the past, it feels like a dream she's not sure she ever woke from. When she was a child, it was always the two of them: Ella and Michael, Michael and Ella. Twins. Soulmates. Two halves of a single whole. Best friends against the world. Until the day Michael vanished without a trace. Twelve years later, Ella begins dreaming again—of what might have happened back then. Of the black beach with its waves crashing over diamonds of ice. Of Michael’s voice calling from somewhere ...