Scary Nonfiction

The forest holds many mysteries, both terrifying and unexplained. Mysteries in the Forest is an anthology series by bestselling author Erik Lake, known for his works like Things in the Woods and Beyond the Path. This series delves into true personal encounters experienced by individuals in woods and forests, exploring a range of mysterious and often terrifying entities. Each episode focuses on a different creature or phenomenon, ranging from widely known cryptids like Bigfoot and the Dogman, to more obscure and chilling entities like skinwalkers and demons. Through gripping narratives and ...

ALMOST 300 PAGES OF MISSING PERSON CASES! Vanished: Strange and Mysterious Disappearances, bestselling author Ethan Hayes embarks on a captivating journey into some of the most unique and perplexing disappearances ever recorded. This book presents a collection of enigmatic over 40 cases, each meticulously researched and vividly narrated. Hayes weaves together eyewitness accounts, expert analyses, and intriguing theories to shed light on these unsolved mysteries. From isolated incidents to patterns of disappearances that defy logic, Vanished invites readers to explore the thin line between ...

The forest holds many mysteries, both terrifying and unexplained. Mysteries in the Forest is an anthology series by bestselling author Erik Lake, known for his works like Things in the Woods and Beyond the Path. This series delves into true personal encounters experienced by individuals in woods and forests, exploring a range of mysterious and often terrifying entities. Each episode focuses on a different creature or phenomenon, ranging from widely known cryptids like Bigfoot and the Dogman, to more obscure and chilling entities like skinwalkers and demons. Through gripping narratives and ...

Hidden within the sprawling beauty of America’s national parks are secrets that defy explanation. National Park Encounters: Case Files of the Strange & Mysterious pulls back the curtain on eerie tales and perplexing phenomena reported by rangers, visitors, and locals alike. From unsettling sightings of humanoid creatures to unidentified flying objects in the sky, this collection delves into some chilling and unexplainable accounts recorded. Each chapter explores a unique case through first-hand statements, journal excerpts, and reconstructed events, the book captures the fear, wonder, and...

"This isn’t a myth—it’s a predator." In the secluded woodlands of Northern Michigan, the Harwood family finds their peaceful life shattered when they encounter a creature of legend—the Dogman. Recently settled into their new home, the Harwoods are unprepared for the terror that stalks them under the cover of night. Annette Harwood, a determined mother and wildlife biologist, becomes obsessed with proving the creature’s existence as her husband, Michael, grapples with protecting their two children from a threat he cannot understand. The tension builds with each passing night, ...

This book contains 101 bite-sized horror stories that are intended to scare and unsettle you. These are real peoples' accounts of the creepy and the occult - of their near-misses with madmen and paranormal entities. Each chapter is a short, stand alone campfire tale, a retelling of a frightening or gruesome incident that has stuck with the teller, something that gives them pause to this day when they find themselves alone in the dark. These stories have been collected with the knowledge that real life is scarier than fiction.

In the inaugural volume of Ghost Encounters, readers are drawn into a spine-chilling collection of true ghost stories, each recounted by the individuals who lived to tell the tale. From rural farmhouses to bustling urban apartments, these haunting narratives unveil the unsettling reality of the paranormal through raw, firsthand accounts, with each story pulsing with authenticity, capturing the fear, wonder, and lingering questions that follow an encounter with the unknown. Ghost Encounters, Volume 1 sets the stage for the series with gripping tales that blur the line between the living and ...

The forest holds many mysteries, both terrifying and unexplained. Mysteries in the Forest is an anthology series by bestselling author Erik Lake, known for his works like Things in the Woods and Beyond the Path. This series delves into true personal encounters experienced by individuals in woods and forests, exploring a range of mysterious and often terrifying entities. Each episode focuses on a different creature or phenomenon, ranging from widely known cryptids like Bigfoot and the Dogman, to more obscure and chilling entities like skinwalkers and demons. Through gripping narratives and ...

What begins as a rescue mission quickly turns into a harrowing fight for survival. When renowned cryptozoologist John Hadley disappears while investigating a series of caves deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains, his daughter, Emil*, is thrust into a desperate search to find him. Teaming up with Evan Morgan, a local deputy and former flame, Emily uncovers disturbing clues that suggest her father was onto something far more dangerous than she ever imagined. As they push deeper into the wilderness, they soon realize they are not alone. Something ancient and powerful lurks in the caves—...

In National Park Encounters: Case Files of the Strange & Mysterious, Volume 2, the Anonymous Ranger returns with a fresh collection of chilling, real-life accounts from the depths of national parks. Responding to feedback from the first volume, all names and locations are fully redacted, intensifying the focus on the raw, unfiltered experiences of those who faced the inexplicable. This installment features tales of shattered game cameras, fleeting glimpses of towering, shadowy figures, and menacing encounters with creatures that defy identification—each narrated by shaken witnesses, from ...

Over 400 pages of thrilling Bigfoot and Sasquatch encounters! The Big Bigfoot Book is a captivating anthology of 100 Bigfoot encounter stories drawn from my book series, I Saw Bigfoot and Encounters Bigfoot. This collection brings together the most intriguing and persuasive eyewitness accounts of meetings with the elusive creature known as Bigfoot, spanning various rugged and remote regions of North America. Each narrative offers a vivid exploration of this legendary figure, blending mystery, fear, and fascination to challenge our perceptions of the known world. Perfect for both enthusiasts...

Amid the excitement of the early twentieth century, hundreds of young women spend their days hard at work painting watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint. The painters consider themselves lucky—until they start suffering from a mysterious illness. As the corporations try to cover up a shocking secret, these shining girls suddenly find themselves at the center of a deadly scandal. The Radium Girls: Young Readers Edition tells the unbelievable true story of these incredible women, whose determination to fight back saved countless lives.

"Real stories, real fear, real Bigfoot." Bigfoot Wyoming is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts from those who’ve encountered the elusive creature in the state’s wild expanses. From the shadowed depths of the Wind River Range to the lonely trails of the Bighorns, these stories—sent directly to the author by hunters, hikers, and campers—reveal chilling moments of unexplained sights, sounds, and presences. Unpolished and deeply personal, each tale captures the raw awe and terror of facing something beyond comprehension in Wyoming’s untamed wilderness. More than myth, this is...

OVER 400 PAGES OF ENCOUNTERS WITH THE SCARIEST MONSTERS AND CRYPTIDS KNOWN! In, The Mega Monster Book: Volume 4, Ethan Hayes continues to explore the fascinating world of cryptids with an emphasis on the eerie and the unexplained. This installment details stories and encounters about, reptilian creatures, the terrifying Skinwalker, the grotesque rakes that crawl on all fours, and supernatural demons, to name a few. Each story is a thrilling firsthand account from the eyewitnesses themselves. Hayes masterfully brings these enigmatic beings to life, offering readers a journey into the heart ...

Venture into the darkness, where every path leads to the unknown. In the third volume of Campfire Stories: Encounters in the Woods, readers delve deeper into the eerie and mysterious world introduced in the first installment. This collection presents new, true first-person accounts that draw readers into the most enigmatic and unsettling forests. Each story is a compelling mix of fear, wonder, and mystery, providing vivid and haunting descriptions of these encounters. This volume is more than just a compilation of tales; it offers an immersive journey into a realm where the boundary between...

Some stories don’t end when the lights come back on. True Scary Stories for Adults: Part Two returns with a new collection of unsettling, real-life accounts that linger long after the final page. These are not campfire tales or predictable ghost stories—they are raw experiences told by people who lived through them and still don’t fully understand what happened. Inside this volume, you’ll encounter late-night visitors who never knocked, voices heard where no one should be, places that feel wrong the moment you enter, and moments when reality quietly fractures. These stories unfold ...

In the debut volume of Strange Things in the Forest, Scott Jones invites readers to step into the dark heart of the wilderness, where reality and the unknown collide. Drawing from firsthand accounts, historical records, and Jones’ own extensive research, this collection uncovers some of the most spine-chilling and inexplicable tales ever to emerge from the forest's depths. From hunters who stumbled upon unearthly creatures to campers and hikers haunted by unseen presences, each story paints a vivid picture of the mysteries lurking in the shadows of our most remote landscapes. Jones ...

Building off the first volume, this collection delves into darker, more complex mysteries that challenge the boundaries of what we know about our world—and the shadows that exist within it. This volume explores tales of ghostly apparitions that wander forgotten trails, ancient folklore brought to life in remote woodlands, and bizarre phenomena witnessed by those brave (or unlucky) enough to venture too far off the beaten path. With new stories from witnesses who claim they’ll never set foot in the forest again, Jones continues to shine a light on the uncanny experiences that linger in ...

Real cases. Real fear. 31 Nights of Terror: Volume I is not just another horror collection—it is a journey into the chilling depths of history’s most disturbing true accounts of hauntings, possessions, and murders. Each of the sixteen stories in this first volume is rooted in real events, drawn from witness statements, police reports, court records, and documented testimonies that continue to terrify decades later. These are not campfire tales or urban legends. These are the moments when ordinary life cracked open and something unexplainable—and often deadly—stepped through. ...

The second volume of Ghost Encounters plunges deeper into the eerie world of true paranormal experiences, presenting a fresh collection of haunting tales told by those who faced the inexplicable. From forgotten graveyards to modern workplaces, these gripping stories reveal the chilling presence of spirits that linger in the shadows of everyday life. A night-shift nurse grapples with ghostly patients who vanish without a trace. A hiker stumbles upon a spectral figure in a remote forest, only to uncover a tragic history tied to the land. A skeptical teenager’s prank in an old theater ...