True Terror

The harrowing true story of a young boy's survival for 12 plus years with a demonically possessed mother. She terrorized the family, the neighbors, and authorities in a small northern town in Ontario Canada from the mid 70's to the mid 80's.

Jessica has lived her whole life reliving a horror show from her childhood. Her imaginary friend saved her life from a killer... Now Malia is back. In a way that is far too real to be make believe.

In one evening, Terry Caffey lost everything. His wife, Penny, and his sons, Matthew and Tyler, were brutally murdered; his home was burned to the ground, and his 16-year-old daughter, Erin, was in jail, charged with thiree counts of capital murder.

Don Miller was quiet and reserved. As a former youth pastor, he seemed a devout Christian. No one would have ever suspected that the recent graduate of the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice was a serial killer. However, when Miller was arrested for the attempted murder of two teenagers in 1978, police quickly realized he was probably responsible for the disappearances of four women. Offered a still-controversial plea bargain, he led police to the bodies of the missing women. Now, after 40 years in prison, Miller has served his time.

After surviving a terrorist attack, Watson Drake began to wonder what horrible thing the terrorists could be planning next. In addition, he realizes that disasters are not limited to just whatever havoc the terrorists may create, the earth and society have their own share of problems as well.

What makes a man—or a moment—turn lethal? Why do some societies spot predators early while others do not? After Dark examines thirty cases of serial killing from medieval Europe to the DNA era, bringing forensic clarity, courtroom drama, and measured moral reflection to stories too often told as spectacle. Each chapter reconstructs a life of crime and the investigation that ended it—Burke and Hare’s trade in corpses; Ted Bundy’s theatrical court appearances and late confessions; the forensic breakthroughs that finally unmasked long‑evading predators—while always asking the ...

Something monstrous stalks the woods... and sometimes, people don’t come back. Bigfoot Deadliest Encounters is not for the faint of heart. This gripping collection dives into some of the most terrifying and fatal encounters ever linked to the legendary cryptid. From abandoned campsites and mutilated remains to entire communities driven out by fear, each story in this volume is rooted in documented reports, historical records, and chilling eyewitness accounts. Told with atmospheric detail and researched intensity, these tales blur the line between folklore and reality—reminding us that ...

👣 They saw it. They heard it. Some never came back. For centuries, people have told tales of giant, shadowy creatures lurking in the wilderness. But what happens when the stories turn real? 📖 Real Bigfoot Encounters collects shocking, firsthand accounts of encounters with the unknown—from hunters, hikers, and even law enforcement officers. Each story brings chilling details, unanswered questions, and eerie evidence that suggests something is out there. Inside this book, you'll discover: ✅ The Memorial Day Bigfoot footage—real or hoax? ✅ The Terror in the Smokies case—when a ...

Editorial Review A True Documented Terror — The Chris Bledsoe Case delivers a gripping, emotionally charged narrative that blends credible investigation with deeply human stakes. Ted Lazaris builds relentless tension through realism, restraint, and the terrifying possibility that something unseen may be watching — and waiting. This is prestige suspense grounded in documented experience, leaving readers unsettled long after the final page. THE VISITATION A True Documented Terror — The Chris Bledsoe Case Something landed in the dark. It was not from Earth. In January 2007, a struggling ...

EDITORIAL REVIEW A chilling, precision-crafted work of psychological horror that transforms a real-case inspiration into something far more unsettling—an invisible system that does not attack, but replaces. With controlled escalation, emotional devastation, and a haunting final image, Ted Lazaris delivers one of the most disturbing entries in the Documented Terror series. Fans of Close Encounters of the Third Kind and prestige horror will find themselves questioning not what happened—but whether it has already begun. THE BOY THEY COULD NOT SAVE A True Documented Terror — The Case That...

Frank Luke, Jr., was an unlikely pilot. In the Great War, when fliers were still "knights of the air", Luke was an ungallant loner, a kid from Arizona who collected tarantulas, shot buzzards, and boxed miners. But during two torrid weeks in September 1918, he was the deadliest man on the Western Front. In only 10 missions, he destroyed 14 heavily defended German balloons and four airplanes, a rampage unequalled even by the dreaded von Richtofen, and the second highest American tally of the entire war.

From bestselling author Ethan Hayes comes Halloween Haunts, a chilling collection of spine-tingling tales perfect for the most haunted time of the year or any other if you're into being scared. Known for his knack for capturing the eerie and the inexplicable, Hayes takes readers on a journey into the unknown with stories he’s gathered over the years—true accounts of encounters that defy logic and explanations that remain just out of reach. This anthology is a tapestry of terror, weaving together ghostly apparitions, sinister urban legends, and unexplained phenomena that have lingered in...

A summer hike, a lakeside swim, a night in a camper… these moments of peace can become nightmares in a heartbeat. The line between the human world and the wild is vanishing. In this gripping collection of true, meticulously researched accounts, you will confront the terrifying reality of what happens when that line is crossed. From the dense forests of National Parks to the deceptive quiet of a suburban backyard, these stories reveal the chilling truth: a predator can be anywhere. Inside, you will discover: Heart-Pounding Encounters: Witness the split-second decisions that mean life or ...

The long awaited sequel is here! This all-new volume of true stories takes up where the original Ouija Board Nightmares left off—with even more chilling tales, extraordinary events, and urgent warnings. Containing nearly 60 stories of Ouija board sessions gone terribly wrong, this book offers something for everyone: paranormal enthusiasts, horror fans, thrill seekers, or even concerned parents and friends. Interest in the occult is at an all-time high, and that means more people than ever are turning to Ouija boards to explore the world beyond this one.

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.

Editorial Review A chilling and meticulously grounded account of the night thousands witnessed something they could not explain, this book captures the fear, confusion, and quiet realization that history was unfolding in real time. Ted Lazaris delivers one of his most powerful Documented Terror entries yet, blending human emotion, institutional tension, and a haunting sense of permanence that lingers long after the final page. The Phoenix Lights is not just a story about a sighting — it is a story about the moment the sky stopped feeling safe. THE NIGHT THE SKY STOOD STILL A True ...

Editorial Review CABIN 28 is a relentless, edge-of-your-seat thriller that transforms a real 1981 nightmare into a gripping, claustrophobic descent into fear. Ted Lazaris delivers sustained tension, emotional realism, and chilling authenticity, proving once again why he is known as the Master of Documented Terror. Fans of true-crime suspense and home-invasion horror in the tradition of The Strangers will find this story impossible to put down and unforgettable long after the final page. CABIN 28 A True Documented Terror — The Keddie Cabin Murders (California, 1981), The Case That Inspired...

This book is a meticulous reconstruction of a tragic episode in the history of the Nazi persecution of the Jews. The SS. St. Louis left Hamburg in May of 1939 with 937 Jewish refugees on board who thought they had bought visas to enter Cuba. Refused entry in Cuba and the United States the ship eventually had to turn around and return to Europe. The voyage to freedom was in the end nothing more than a roundabout journey to the concentration camps.

Editorial Review “Desert Graveyard is a chilling, atmospheric thriller that buries readers inside a nightmare carved into the New Mexico desert. As investigators uncover a spiral of graves forming a massive eye in the sand, the story escalates into a relentless hunt between predator and pursuer that feels both terrifyingly real and psychologically haunting. Ted Lazaris delivers a disturbing, cinematic entry in the Documented Terror series that will leave readers looking over their shoulder long after the final page.” DESERT GRAVEYARD A True Documented Terror — The West Mesa Bone ...

In 1967, during the time of peace, free love, and hitchhiking, 19-year-old Mary Terese Fleszar was last seen walking home to her apartment in Ypsilanti, Michigan. One month later, her naked body stabbed over 30 times and missing both feet and a forearm was discovered on an abandoned farm. A year later, the body of 20-year-old Joan Schell was found, similarly violated. Over the next two years, five more bodies of female students were uncovered around the area.