Chilling Short Stories

Welcome to Briarcliff House—a haunted hotel nestled deep in the woods outside Salem, Massachusetts, where time folds, mirrors whisper, and every room holds a secret. In this chilling collection of 20 short stories, guests encounter ghostly apparitions, cursed objects, and supernatural forces that feed on memory, identity, and fear itself. From possessed rooms and vanishing children to looping timelines and evil reflections, Haunted Hotel is a gripping horror anthology that will drag you screaming down haunted hallways you’ll never forget. Perfect for fans of The Sleep Experiment, The ...

Dare to enter Harmony House... if you can survive its curse. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Harmony House is a striking estate with an allure that draws people in—only to trap them in a web of terror. Five new owners have crossed its threshold, each unaware of the horrors waiting inside. What starts as a dream home quickly turns into a nightmare as they confront the malevolent spirits that haunt its halls. Each story reveals the twisted history of Harmony House through the eyes of its ill-fated residents. From terrifying apparitions to sinister forces that toy with the mind, ...

Every city has a story. Some will chill you long after the last page. From the neon glow of Las Vegas to the haunted tunnels beneath New York, America hides dark secrets in every skyline. This gripping anthology dives into 50 terrifying urban legends, each rooted in real locations, whispered folklore, and chilling mysteries that refuse to stay buried. 👻 Inside, you’ll discover: • Ghostly apparitions roaming iconic landmarks • Cursed objects and sinister doppelgängers • Unexplainable creatures lurking in lakes and alleyways • Vanished souls who demand to be remembered • ...

Includes the story “The Monkey”—now a major motion picture! The #1 New York Times bestseller—a mesmerizing treasury of short stories by Stephen King. An eerie-looking child’s toy harbors an unimaginable evil. A supermarket is unexpectedly the place where humanity makes its last stand...

Prepare to get spooked with Scary Short Stories, a collection of 20 quick, chilling tales that will keep you up at night. Perfect for teens and adults alike, these stories bring you a mix of supernatural thrills, eerie mysteries, and heart-pounding suspense. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, each story will leave you craving more terror.

Winner of the 2025 Audie Award for Short Stories/Collections Includes an afterword written by Stephen King and read by Sean Patrick Hopkins Includes a bonus story, “The Music Room” NAMED A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP 10 HORROR BOOK OF 2024 WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR HORROR...

Welcome to Campfire Stories for Kids: The Shadow Camp Mysteries Collection - 34 chilling, funny, and unforgettable tales designed to keep kids hooked from the first whisper to the final twist.

A chilling collection of Ray Bradbury short stories, The October Country combines dark fantasy, classic horror stories, imaginative tales, and gripping mystery and suspense, offering an unforgettable exploration of the human soul's darkest corners. “That country where it is always turning late...

Have you ever felt the chill of unseen eyes upon you, the prickle of ancient fear when the woods fall silent? When the full moon swells and casts its pale, eerie glow, the world you know recedes. The boundary between man and monster blurs, and the oldest, most terrifying legends step out from the shadows. Prepare to be gripped by Werewolves: Horror Stories, a harrowing collection of FIFTEEN original tales designed to sink their teeth into your deepest anxieties. This isn't just about fangs and fur; it's about the crushing weight of isolation, the heart-stopping terror of the hunt, and the ...

The people you annoy might just come back to haunt you. Ronny likes things done his way. As one of London’s most respected mastering engineers, he doesn’t have time for cocky young musicians, squeaky chairs, or anyone messing with his process. Storm, unfortunately, is all three. When their clash in the studio ends badly, Ronny thinks he’s seen the last of the irritating teenager. But that night, alone in his house, a sound begins to follow him, a sound that won’t stop. Is Storm playing games, or has Ronny pushed someone too far? Set in the winter of 1986, Breakdown is a sharp, ...

What happens when the most terrifying night of the year is real? After a two-year silence, bestselling author Ben Oakley is back with his most haunting collection yet. The Bizarre True Crime series returns with its long-awaited Halloween Edition, a terrifying anthology dedicated to the real-life monsters who use the shadows of All Hallows Eve as their personal hunting ground. Inside, you will find twenty chilling true crime cases, each one unfolding during the chaos, costumes, and creeping darkness of Halloween. Uncover stories of modern-day vampires, cunning serial killers, and baffling ...

The silence in the deep woods is not always empty. Sometimes, it’s listening. The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650-mile journey through the last great wildlands of the American West. Thousands walk it, seeking solitude and adventure. But they are not always alone. For decades, a steady drumbeat of testimony has emerged from these remote spaces—chilling, firsthand accounts of encounters with something that should not exist. This is not a book of folklore. It is a sober presentation of testimony from the people who know this wilderness best: seasoned thru-hikers, Forest Service employees, ...

There are places the light cannot reach. And some truths are only revealed in the dark. Welcome to Sanctuary of Shadows, a chilling collection of thirteen original tales that slip beneath the surface of what we believe is safe, sacred, or explainable. In this world, the line between the living and the dead is frayed. Memories twist like smoke. And even the most familiar places, an old church, a roadside inn, a quiet neighborhood can become gateways to something else entirely. These are not loud horrors. They are quiet knocks at midnight. A whisper behind the wall. A doll that moves when no ...

Step beyond the biohazard tape and into the chilling silence of places where healing meets horror. Have you ever felt an inexplicable chill in a sterile corridor, or heard a whisper from an empty hospital room? Ghost Stories: Haunted Hospitals cracks open the locked doors to fifteen terrifying tales, each one breathing life into the unsettling atmosphere of abandoned asylums, forgotten wards, and modern medical facilities with dark secrets. This gripping horror anthology invites you to explore: The sealed ward where a "Charred Lady" weeps for a past tragedy... and a new victim. An ...

ABSOLUTE TERROR AWAITS! Think you're safe? THINK AGAIN. “27 Scary Stories. The Ultimate Collection of Terrifying Horror Tales” is not just a title—it’s a PROMISE. Over 18 HOURS of blood-chilling suspense, nightmare-fueled twists, and unforgettable screams packed into one terrifying experience.

A jealous husband, a haunted teddy bear, a vengeful father, a spooky neighbour, a cheating boyfriend and a horrific past returns! Enjoy the thrills, shocks and revelations! 'This collection of Short Thriller Stories was a fantastic read' - customer review

Creepypasta: Volume Two – The Next Fifty Stories Even Darker Tales from the "Fiction by Mark Watson" Substack Slenderman doesn’t just watch anymore. Jeff the Killer doesn’t just wait. BEN is still drowning—but now he wants company. And the Rake? He’s no longer under your bed. He’s in the corner of the room. Welcome back to the shadow-soaked heart of internet horror with Creepypasta: Volume Two – The Next Fifty Stories, a new anthology that gathers the next 50 twisted tales from the cult-favorite Fiction by Mark Watson Substack. If the first volume was the invitation, this one ...

Ghosts, monsters, murders, and madmen! These thirty stories have been collected for your listening displeasure from all over the globe, and represent the world’s best scary stories and frightening folktales, featuring famous authors such as Washington Irving and the Brothers Grimm. Welcome to a chilling world of hair-raising tales!

Some rooms should never be opened. The house was supposed to be a new beginning. For Jane, it offered escape—a fragile hope of safety with Craig, the man who promised stability. But behind the attic door, sealed tight with dust and silence, lies the darkroom—a hidden space that holds more than forgotten photographs. Inside, Jane discovers images that should never have existed. Grainy. Distorted. Children with hollow eyes and twisted limbs. The deeper she digs, the more the darkroom reveals—not just the horrors of the past, but the terrifying possibility that they never ended. As ...

A tale of masks, monsters, and the fantasies we dare invite in. In a polished Islington townhouse, Helen and Steve Blake prepare for a dinner unlike any other. He’s a smooth-talking television producer. She’s a woman playing the part of a perfect wife. Their guest? Joseph Edge—an ex-con, a convicted murderer and rapist, freshly released after fifteen years behind bars and now a reformed man… or so they think. What begins as a probing interview for a potential documentary quickly spirals into something darker. Joe is meant to be a subject, a symbol of redemption. But as wine is ...