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In "Strange Highways," a floundering alcoholic gets a mysterious second chance to relive the night his life began its downward spiral 20 years ago. But on this dark journey, he’ll be supremely tested by conflict with his successful, charismatic older brother, his loss of faith, and the clash between good and the ultimate evil. Sink into this binge-worthy collection of beloved Koontz short stories, featuring denizens of hell, vengeful children, and eerily human-like robots that will send shivers down your spine.

Unlock the gates to a world of fear with Short Horror Stories Vol. 1-27. Perfect for both horror aficionados and newcomers to the genre, this collection of over 80 meticulously crafted short stories promises an intense experience of pure, unrelenting fear. Each story is a journey that will take you to a maelstrom of dread and suspense. From sinister urban legends and eerie encounters to unsettling tales of psychological horror, this anthology delivers an array of nightmares that will grip your imagination and refuse to let go.

A sinister children's show leads to unimaginable horror. A mother and daughter fight to survive an island overrun by malfunctioning animatronics. Footprints on the ceiling of an apartment lead a man to the basement where he discovers something out of this world. A researcher's exploration of a mysterious wilderness site reveals an unusual bone and antler totem.

Audible presents a special edition of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde narrated by Richard Armitage. With Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Richard Armitage tells the story of a conflicted man who seeks a remedy to free the monster inside him from the clutches of his conscience. Following his celebrated performance of David Copperfield, Armitage delivers another powerhouse performance as the narrator of this Gothic tale.

Strange Hours: Pop Fiction Stories for the Restless Mind is a hauntingly addictive collection of short fiction that blurs the line between the ordinary and the uncanny. Each story is designed for late-night reading, when the world is quiet but the mind won’t rest. From a dating app that knows too much, to a midnight TV channel that speaks your secrets, to an elevator ride that swallows its passengers whole, these tales lure readers into unsettling worlds that feel one step removed from reality—and dangerously close to home. Perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Twilight Zone, and fast-paced...

Moonlit graveyards, ravenous monsters, and deadly reflections in the mirror...some nightmares are so diabolically delicious, you never want them to end. And now they don’t have to. Scare Street brings you volumes one and two of Short Horror Stories in a single edition. Six macabre morsels of fear, brought together for your listening pleasure. And each tale packs enough spine-tingling chills to last a lifetime. The clock chimes midnight. Your heart pounds in your chest as you start to listen. You begin to wonder...can you survive long enough to see the next nightmare begin?

Within Strange Tales you will find 22 weirdly twisted stories. Some will frighten, others will shock, but all will stay with you long after the final sentence has finished. If you love the Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, Tales From the Crypt, or Tales from the Darkside then feel free to come closer and begin. Who knows what you might find?

With The House of Strange Stories, celebrated writer Ruskin Bond brings forth a collection of some of the most blood-curdling tales ever written.

Weird Tales: Strange Stories from Egypt Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Strange Stories from Egypt," a collection of horror short stories that transcends clichés. Immerse yourself in authentic Egypt, where legends come to life, and the line between reality and fantasy blurs. The networks are buzzing: "A collection that takes us on a journey and gives us chills!" – Évasions Littéraires. "A captivating, magical, and chilling short story collection." – Lire Imaginaire. "A fantastically horrific short story collection, brilliantly written." – Books Feed Me More. "A collection ...

They say you can never get too much of a good thing. But for those who crave fear and horror, how much is too much? And how far are you willing to go to test your limits? Scare Street brings you volumes three and four of Short Horror Stories in a single edition. Six macabre morsels of fear brought together for your listening pleasure. And each tale packs enough spine-tingling chills to last a lifetime.

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was an Irish writer known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo. His book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, comprises two parts, the first being the "Kwaidan Proper" and the second, "Insect-Studies", which consists of an essay each on ants, butterflies and mosquitos. According to the author, most of the folk tales and ghost stories in the first part were translated from old Japanese texts. The themes encompass resurrection, sacrifice, magic, and the realm of dreams.

Have you ever tried to build a haunted house? Best-selling author Travis Brown returns with a new collection taking listeners on a journey into dark rooms filled with the creepy, weird, and unexplained. The sundown is tinted green, a wind blows in from the west, and the walls between our world and all others grow thin enough to slip through. Invisible nightmares walk among us, some more dangerous than others. Make sure when that happens, you’re somewhere secret and safe.

A collection of stories: The Possessed Printer Blues: A woman buys a printer at a yard sale. The Long Day Sun: A photography student helps out a friend. Savory Taro Pudding: A short nightmare based on true events. Billionaire Babies: It turns out you can't trust billionaires. Bath Salts Vampire: Teen girls with low self-esteem + a drug dealer who thinks he's an ancient vampire. What could go wrong?

Unravel the Mysteries: Strange Stories from Marseille Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Strange Stories from Marseille," a collection of horror short stories that defy clichés. Immerse yourself in the authentic legends of Marseille, where reality blends with dark mysteries, challenging the boundaries between fiction and reality. The networks are buzzing: "Horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and Marseille! Say no more, it's nearly perfect." – Etherlutisse. Embark on a journey through the hidden corners of Marseille with "Strange Stories from Marseille," a collection of fantastic and ...

Tormented spirits, fiendish demons, ravenous monsters...there's no end to the ghastly creatures that slither in the dark corners of your room. But have no fear, they just want to play a little game of hide and seek. And they want you to be their new playmate.... Scare Street brings you volumes seven and eight of Short Horror Stories in a single edition. Six terrifying tales of supernatural horror - brought together for your listening pleasure.

From atop the choppy waves to the choking darkness of the abyss, the seas are full of mystery and rife with tales of inexplicable events and encounters with the unknown. In this anthology we see a thrilling spread of narratives: sailors are pitched against a nightmare from the depths, invisible to the naked eye, a German U-boat commander is tormented by an impossible transmission via Morse Code, a ship ensnares itself in the kelp of the Sargasso Sea and dooms a crew of mutineers, seemingly out of revenge for her lost captain.

Thousands seek solace in the beauty of nature. But sometimes, folks find something that doesn’t want to be found - dangers that should only lurk in the corner of your eye. Prepare to be shocked, scared, and even terrified, with the most frightening creatures on Earth that no one wants to believe exist - because they’re too terrifying, and they don’t like us. The Stay Out of the Woods series offers listeners a uniquely different, chilling, and unfiltered perspective about the most bizarre, dangerous, and unexpected encounters with nature’s most elusive creatures.

Demonic shadows, savage beasts, cursed paintings...in the twilight world of your darkest dreams, there are so many sinister delights to sample, it can be hard to choose just one. Luckily, you don’t have to...Scare Street brings you volumes nine and 10 of Short Horror Stories in a single edition. Six macabre masterpieces of fear, brought together for your listening pleasure. And each tale packs enough bone-chilling terror to delight the most devoted horror fan.

Eight stories of literary dark fiction from a master storyteller. Exploring the shadow side of love, these are tales of grief, obsession, control. Intricate examinations of trauma and tragedy in raw, poetic prose. In these narratives, a woman imagines horrific scenarios whilst caring for her infant niece; online posts chronicle a cancer diagnosis; a couple in the park with their small child encounter a stranger with horrific consequences; a toxic relationship reaches a terrifying resolution . . .

After the success of Kennedy’s first collection, Dark Thoughts, he brings you Vampiro and Other Strange Tales of the Macabre. This one contains stories inspired by TV shows from his youth, such as Tales from the Crypt,’ Eerie India, The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits.