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Fourteen stories. Fourteen moments where something isn’t quite right. Inspired by the unsettling world of r/NoSleep, this collection explores the thin line between ordinary life and something far more disturbing. Inside, you’ll encounter: • A time travel experiment that unravels reality • A carnival attraction hiding something far worse than mechanical failure • Unfamiliar figures watching from places they shouldn’t be • And small decisions that lead to irreversible consequences Each story is self-contained, fast-paced, and designed to leave a lingering sense of unease. This ...

Meet Harlow Torrent, part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch and her crazy witch family in this ten-book cozy mystery box set.

Ten tales of terror for readers who would enjoy a stroll through a graveyard after midnight. Hark! Don’t read this book if a deranged maniac has escaped from the local asylum. Otherwise, enjoy the horror! STORIES IN THIS BOOK: SOMETHING IN THE ATTIC: Norma goes to the attic for a Halloween.costume. She lapses into unconsciousness after reading from an old book that belonged to her grandma, who was burned at the stake during the Salem witch trials,. FIDO: After George loses his job and decides to leave his hometown to start a new life, he considers a rich recluse an easy target for some ...

Something Goes Bump In the Night… Short-short spooky stories about different encounters with apparitions in different situations and settings. Some are based on true accounts; others may be embellished by the tellers–But all are unsettling if not outright scary! 25 First Person Ghost Story Shorts, Quick Reads That Offer a Little Spooky Chill… Thank you to everyone who agreed to allow me to include their story.

Pitting ordinary men and women against a carnivorous, chaotic cosmos, Occultation's eight tales of terror (two never before published) include the Theodore Sturgeon and Shirley Jackson Award-nominated story "The Forest" and Shirley Jackson Award nominee "The Lagerstatte."

Some secrets are best left, buried deep within the earth… I am thrilled to put together this collection of creepy short stories set in different parts of the world!! Whether it is a small non-descript village in India, the magnificent monasteries in Tibet, the numerous alleys of Kathmandu, the terraced rice fields of Japan, or the Serengeti plains of Tanzania— the locations are as beautiful as the horrifying events which unravel in them! This volume contains 5 horror stories that will have you feverishly turning pages, wanting more— Whether it is a village which is terrorized by an ...

The tale of a man who unwittingly angers a sorcerer, who is assumed by some Monty scholars to be based on the self-styled 'Great Beast,' occultist Aleister Crowley. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.

Edgar Allan Poe was a writer, poet, editor and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre, and is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature. Poe was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story and considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as a significant contributor to the emerging genre of science fiction.

Between 1923 and 1954, Weird Tales magazine shaped the landscape of modern horror, fantasy, and science fiction. It was the crucible of cosmic terror, sword-and-sorcery, and supernatural fiction, a publication that launched the careers of some of the twentieth century’s most enduring genre writers. Weird Tales presents a carefully curated selection of standout stories from the magazine’s golden age. This anthology brings together a wide spectrum of speculative fiction, ranging from mythic fantasy and Gothic mystery to tales of metaphysical horror and existential dread.

A collection of twenty-two spine-tingling horror and thriller tales for readers who wouldn’t think twice about strolling through a graveyard after midnight. If you love creepy horror stories collections with quick shocks and twist endings, this two-hour horror short story collection will leave you shaken and satisfied. Inside this psychological horror anthology of supernatural horror short reads, you’ll find: BOGUS: A comic book artist draws a demon so lifelike it scares him to death. JETHRO: A man created from body parts of cadavers tries to survive after the death of his master. BAD ...

This audiobook collects 14 short horror stories inspired by r/nosleep and classic creepypasta, exploring unsettling encounters, strange twists of fate, and moments where reality quietly breaks down. From time travel gone awry to a seemingly harmless carnival ride with disturbing consequences, each story leans into creeping dread rather than cheap shocks. At just over two hours total, this collection is designed for easy listening — perfect for late nights, long drives, or short sessions when you want a complete story without a major time commitment.

Cabal is the story of Boone, a tortured soul haunted by the conviction that he has committed atrocious crimes. In a necropolis in the wilds of Canada, he seeks refuge and finds the last great creatures of the world - the shape-shifters known as the Nightbreed. They are possessed of unearthly powers-and so is Boone. In the hunt for Boone, they too will be hunted. Now only the courage of this strange human can save them from extinction.

Seven Stories. One Dark Ride. A collection of spine-tingling horror and thriller tales for readers who wouldn’t think twice about strolling through a graveyard after midnight. If you love creepy horror stories collections with quick shocks and twist endings, this two-hour horror short story collection will leave you shaken and satisfied. Inside this psychological horror anthology of supernatural horror short reads, you’ll find: THE WIDOW: A series of staged murders draws a detective into an investigation where justice, misdirection, and long-buried wrongdoing collide. NEVER A BRIDE: A ...

Are you ready for a journey where reality intertwines with magic, danger meets wit, and friendship defies darkness? 1. **The Witch Hunter**: Uncover the perilous quest of Sherlock Holmes as he battles against a relentless witch hunter determined to destroy an innocent woman. With wit, courage, and a touch of magic, can our detective save her before it's too late? 2. ** The Enchanted Detective **: Join Watson and Holmes in their daring escapades across London’s foggy streets where a race against time unfolds as they chase after the shadowy figure behind enchanted enigmas that threaten to ...

Fifteen of the biggest names in weird literature come together to pay tribute to Hellboy and the characters of Mike Mignola’s award-winning line of books! Assembled by Joe Golem and Baltimore co-writer Christopher Golden, this anthology boasts 15 original stories by the best in horror, fantasy, and science fiction, including Seanan McGuire (October Daye series), Chelsea Cain (Heartsick), Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger series), and more! The new writer of Hellboy and the BPRD, iZombie co-creator Chris Roberson, pitches in as well!

Three terrifying novels in one collection from master of horror, Lee Mountford. The Demonic: A woman returns to her childhood home to lay to rest the ghosts of the past. But in this house, the ghosts are real. The Mark: A satanic cult. A woman's brutal assault. Can one woman face her darkest fears before a demonic entity is unleashed? Forest of the Damned: A group of paranormal researchers investigate the infamous Black Forest.... What they find is far beyond even their worst nightmares.

Seven Stories. One Dark Ride. A collection of spine-tingling horror and thriller tales for readers who wouldn’t think twice about strolling through a graveyard after midnight. If you love creepy horror stories collections with quick shocks and twist endings, this two-hour horror short story collection will leave you shaken and satisfied. Inside this psychological horror anthology of supernatural horror short reads, you’ll find: THE RANSOM OF ELVIS BOZO: After a tech billionaire is murdered in a staged kidnapping, his restless spirit seeks revenge. CAMP PINE HOLLOW: A father’s deal ...

The Best From My Vault of 400+ Nightmares Published in Chillers, Horrors, Terrors, Creepers, and Scary Stories A collection of spine-tingling horror and thriller tales for readers who wouldn’t think twice about strolling through a graveyard after midnight. If you love creepy horror stories collections with quick shocks and twist endings, this two-hour horror short story collection will leave you shaken and satisfied. Inside this psychological horror anthology of supernatural horror short reads, you’ll find: THE CLOWN AT MIDNIGHT: Charles likes to watch horror flicks by candlelight with ...

In this collection of horrors, Jason Fischer turns familiar spaces into deadly traps: A dinner with a new “mother” who wasn’t invited. A Halloween visitor offers a treat you must not refuse. A puzzle book that predicts your future—and takes its cut. A cardboard cutout boy that won’t stay where it’s put. A dark carnival ride with no power runs perfectly on what you fear most.

Welcome to Paranormal Alley. Take a stroll down Paranormal Alley and try each door as you go. Whether your fetish is murder, mayhem, the macabre, the occult, ghosts, alternate universes, or just tales with a twist, you'll be able to fulfill your wildest dreams and fantasies, here on Paranormal Alley A collection of short-stories, focusing on the genre of horror and the paranormal, written by father and son tag-team authors, Grant and Chris Leishman. Come on in, out of the rain, and indulge yourself - you deserve it; don't you? As you wander your way down this long-forgotten thoroughfare, ...