Kids Horror

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This book contains five very scary stories for kids along with creepy illustrations. It's the perfect book to read around Halloween! If your kid loves scary stories, they're sure to love this children's book. The five spooky stories are perfect for telling scary stories in the dark, around a campfire, or for scaring friends at a sleep over. These are not your typical scary stories for kids, there stories are actually scary! Proceed with caution... Scary Stories for Kids Includes These Five Spooky Tales: 1) The Roller Coaster Curse 2) The Zoo Keeper 3) The Toy Maker 4) The Cafeteria Lady 5) ...

☠️ Jump into My Nana is a Vampire—A Spooky, Thrilling Adventure for Preteens! 🧛 With cool artwork by Linda Palomera-Terpe, every page crackles with excitement! Her illustrations bring this suspenseful, dark novella to life, making it unforgettable. 🖊️ From New York Times bestselling author T. R. Terhune, My Nana is a Vampire delivers a spellbinding tale of mystery, courage, and supernatural suspense. What’s it about? Join 10-year-old Wyatt and his extraordinary Nana, Colleen, as they tackle bullies, uncover family secrets, and face a looming supernatural threat in this slow-...

The Night of the Living Vines Some things should never be unearthed... When best friends Lily and Samantha discover strange vines overtaking Lily’s backyard garden, they think it’s just a weird plant growth spurt. But these vines are different—they twist and move on their own, creeping closer to the house with every passing day. As the vines grow more menacing, the girls dig deeper into their eerie origins and uncover an ancient secret buried beneath the soil. With the help of Mr. Howard, a local gardening expert, Lily and Samantha realize the vines aren’t just plants—they’re ...

A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. This thrilling contemporary fantasy from J. A. White, the acclaimed author of the Thickety series, brings to life the magic and craft of storytelling. Alex’s original hair-raising tales are the only...

What if the scariest stories were the ones kids couldn’t stop asking for? Sleepovers, campfires, and Halloween nights are even better with a just-scary-enough story. Ghost Stories and Horror for Kids Ages 9–12 delivers spooky fun that thrills without going too far. This collection features 20 creepy short stories created especially for kids who love suspense, mystery, and spooky twists—without gore, nightmares, or inappropriate content. Each story pulls readers into haunted bedrooms, shadowy woods, eerie schools, and cursed Halloween nights, all at an age-appropriate scare level. ...

Dare to turn a single page? 100 razor-sharp jolts of terror—each story wrapped up in just one page. From flickering streetlamps and haunted mirrors to ghostly whispers in the dark, these bite-sized scares prove that fear doesn’t need length to linger. Flash Fiction Frights: Perfect for late-night reading, quick breaks, or that restless hour before sleep. 100 Unique Terrors: No two nightmares are the same—explore twisted elevators, unblinking eyes, restless spirits, and more. Instant Atmosphere: Vivid setups and shocking twists in under 300 words. Anywhere, Anytime: Whether you’re on...

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends. "Those who enjoy Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and other masters of supernatural suspense will relish The Dancing Plague's ability to move through time, relationships, and intrigue to question the roots of mass hysteria and paranormal experiences." —Midwest Book Review What would you get if you smashed together Stephen King's coming-of-age tale The Body (aka Stand by Me) with Richard Laymon's The ...

Psst...hey kid...do you want to read some scary stories? You do? Well, that's just great, because I happen to have four beautifully wicked stories for you to check out late at night under your blankets when your parents have gone to sleep. Grab your flashlight and prepare yourself for a ghoulish treat. Includes these scary stories: Beware the Blue Hubbard Camp Chin-up Here, Boy! Night at the Nursing Home

"If you are reading this, then you are blissfully unaware what is creeping up behind you." It's Lizzie's eighth birthday but it's hard for her to be happy since her mother died. Lonely and in need of a companion, her father finds an antique doll and believes its the perfect gift. What he doesn't know is the doll has a history, a dark and evil history that Lizzie and her father will soon discover.

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute to Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Flesh-hungry ogres? Brains full of spiders?...

A haunted playground. A long-buried secret. And a ghost story that won’t stay quiet. When 12-year-old Emily and her friends explore an abandoned playground deep in the woods, they don’t expect to find cursed swings, vengeful spirits, or a mystery older than their town. But the haunted playground isn’t just spooky—it’s dangerous. And the ghost kids? They’re not ready to rest. As the line between past and present begins to blur, Emily must uncover the truth about the forgotten tragedy that cursed the land. With time running out and the hauntings intensifying, it’s up to her and ...

When the lights go out, even familiar places can turn dangerous. Midnight Frights is an illustrated collection of twenty-two eerie short stories for readers ages 9–12 who love creepy mysteries, tense escapes, and twist endings that linger long after the last page. Each tale unfolds in an everyday location—a locker room, a storm drain, a root cellar, an abandoned greenhouse—where something is wrong, something is watching, and someone may not make it out the same. Paired with striking full-page artwork, every story pulls readers deeper into the darkness. Inside you’ll discover: • A ...

Get ready to embark on a spine-tingling journey into the world of childhood fears and chilling tales. In this eerie collection of short stories, young readers will experience the thrill of the unknown and the delight of a good scare. You'll read about a haunted school bus, a figure known only as The Grinner, a farmer with a sinister secret, and mysterious old towns where the line between reality and imagination blurs. "Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares" offers a diverse range of hair-raising adventures that are perfect for campfire storytelling or sleepovers. But beware, for within these...

Rivals clash, friendships are tested, and sinister secrets are unsealed as Lockwood & Co. investigate a Victorian occultist in this second spine-chilling, ghost-filled adventure by internationally bestselling author Jonathan Stroud. In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a...

A town is overrun by road weenies - a.k.a. joggers - who never smile. A girl thinks she's too old for Halloween...until she finds a special pair of gloves. A boy takes a shortcut to an unexpected place. A mummy takes his revenge, one little piece at a time.... These 35 tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying are just right for listening alone in the dark. 

The Balance of Wonder and Terror Learn the truth of the secret war in space with both the Soviets and dark technomancers bent on world domination in Gods in Darkness. Thrill to incredible truths buried in the sands of ages or in our own Area 51 in The Dig. Ride along with some crazed truckers dealing with Lovecraftian horrors in At the Highways of Madness. Know the stark terror of reading a forbidden book of the damned when the stars are not right. Love knows no bounds through time and space--especially for one of Lovecraft's Elder Things in The Queen in Shadow. And finally, go beyond the ...

Between Dark and Light: Books 1–5 (Standalone Horror Stories for Kids) Step into the shadowy world of Between Dark and Light, a chilling collection of five standalone middle-grade horror novels where eerie secrets, supernatural forces, and brave young heroes collide. From cursed houses that age children overnight to hidden labs beneath haunted canyons, each tale delivers hair-raising suspense, mystery, and just enough magic to keep readers flipping pages deep into the night. Inside this bundle, you’ll discover: The Old Person Curse – When twelve-year-old Azie starts aging overnight, ...

Welcome to Your Worst Nightmare… These aren’t your Grandma’s ghost stories. These tales are dark, twisted, and so real they’ll crawl under your skin and stay there. Each story is designed to worm its way into your brain like a juicy earthworm, leaving you haunted long after the last word is read. Children and adults alike are drawn to the thrill of fear—and for good reason. Research shows that scary stories can boost confidence, empathy, and even dopamine levels, making them as satisfying as they are spine-chilling. This collection of ghost stories and eerie tales taps into the ...

This expanded junior novelization retells the third season of Netflix’s iconic series Stranger Things. It's 1984 in Hawkins, Indiana, and Dustin, Mike, Eleven and their friends are investigating supernatural forces and uncovering government plots. As they search for answers, the children...