Modern Horror

A mysterious internet figure, known only as Mr. Boy, is preying on depressed teenagers and brainwashing them into horrific acts of self-harm and suicide. The macabre message behind "The Dropout Challenge" is simple: Drop out of sight. Drop out of school. Drop out of society. Drop out of life altogether.

From Catriona Ward, the international bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street comes Little Eve, a heart-pounding tale of faith and family, with a devastating twist. Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel. “A great day is upon us. He is coming. The world will be...

Every city hides stories, too strange to be true, too terrifying to be fake. Thread Zero: New Urban Myths is a chilling collection of twelve interconnected tales born from our modern digital age. From haunted delivery apps and vanishing social media influencers to cursed subway graffiti and AI voices that remember the dead, these are not the ghost stories of your grandparents. They’re viral. They're glitching. And they might already be happening near you. When you see the red umbrella… don’t follow it. When the voicemail says “000”… don’t hit play. And whatever you do, never ...

Cassandra Khaw's Nothing But Blackened Teeth is a gorgeously creepy haunted house tale, steeped in Japanese folklore and full of devastating twists. A Heian-era mansion stands abandoned, its foundations resting on the bones of a bride and its walls packed with the remains of the girls sacrificed...

Step into the haunting world of "Frankenstein: Adapted for Modern Readers," where Mary Shelley's timeless tale is given a fresh, accessible twist. This edition breathes new life into the classic by offering a clean, contemporary format and lightly modernized language, making it easier than ever for today's readers to connect with the haunting narrative. Dive into the gripping story with ease as you explore the boundaries of ambition, humanity, and the monstrous consequences of playing god. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, this masterpiece delves into the themes of creation, ...

In the early 20th century, World War I was the most devastating event humanity had yet experienced. New machines of war left tens of millions killed or wounded in the most grotesque of ways. The Great War remade the world's map, created new global powers, and brought forth some of the biggest problems still facing us today. But it also birthed a new art form: the horror film, made from the fears of a generation ruined by war. From Nosferatu to Frankenstein's monster and the Wolf Man, the touchstones of horror can all trace their roots to the bloodshed of the First World War. 

The Hunt Collected Short Fiction 2011-2024 The crew of a whaling ship find something truly horrific lurking in the ocean depths. An old man decides it's time to fight back against the pile that has ruined his life. Two brothers find their way back from death so they can keep killing each other. A group of friends find their past catching up with them on a disturbing new tv game show. A loner improves his life heeding the advice of an unwanted arachnid house guest. A man bitterly regrets his decision to go ahead with a fox hunt after protestors warn him not to. 25 of the best short stories ...

Something is hunting in the Blackpine Range. A classified military training exercise in the Blackpine Range ends in bloodshed. The incident is buried, labeled an accident, and forgotten. Years later, bodies start turning up in the forest. Special Agent Rebecca Torres is sent to investigate what looks like a string of animal attacks. What she finds is worse. People are being killed by a werewolf. As Torres teams up with Major Cole Hendricks and an elite tactical unit, the truth becomes clear. Now there is only one objective: eliminate the target.

After the loss of her mother, a woman returns to the San Fernando Valley only to uncover a haunting secret about her childhood friend. A visiting professor at a charming but strange California liberal arts college must face her past in order to protect her son. A sister, lost in the woods, confronts the dangerous truth about her brother, her stepmother, and herself. Rose's dog Wolfie has died, and three seductive women offer to help return him to her. But only if she will pay the price.

When the night falls, the manor remembers every scream. Hidden at the edge of Raven Hollow stands Blackthorn Manor, a mansion abandoned after a mysterious night of bloodshed more than a century ago. For decades, the locals have whispered about the curse that clings to its halls. Most people stay away. But curiosity is stronger than fear. When a group of investigators enters the manor to document its dark history, they expect dust, silence, and old legends. What they find instead is something far worse. Doors close on their own. Footsteps echo in empty corridors. Shadows move without light. ...

The holidays are supposed to be magical. Warm. Safe. They're not. Beneath the tinsel and the carols and the comfortable lies you tell yourself every December, something darker has always been waiting. Twelve twisted tales that drag Christmas into the shadows where it belongs — stories of ancient evils that wake with the first snowfall, family traditions soaked in blood, gods and devils settling old scores, and the kind of humans who make the monsters look reasonable. No Hallmark endings. No redemption arcs. No mercy. 12 Deaths of Christmas is the holiday horror anthology for readers still...

The past isn’t buried. It’s evolving. When Lux Branson is invited to a top-secret archaeological site in Eastern Europe, she expects ancient bones—not living, breathing relics of prehistory. A startling discovery has been made deep in an underground cave system: signs that Neanderthals may not be extinct after all. But these aren’t the primitive people history remembers. They’re stronger. Smarter. And they’ve survived in isolation for thousands of years. As Lux and her team navigate the maze-like tunnels, they find themselves caught between scientific curiosity and a growing ...

When the American Otis family buys the English mansion Canterville Chase, they ignore warnings that it is haunted. Far from being frightened by the ghost of Sir Simon, a centuries-old spirit, the Otises baffle him by offering stain remover for his bloodstains and lubricant for his noisy chains. While the family's mischievous twins terrorize the specter, he falls into despair. Only the compassion of young Virginia can help the tormented ghost find redemption and eternal rest in this clever satire about cultural clashes.

A terrifying, thrilling collection of must-listen horror stories chock-full of nightmarish supernatural beings and the murderously disturbed that are sure to keep you up all night long. 

Dive into the eerie world of cosmic horror with "The Call of Cthulhu: Adapted for Modern Readers." This refreshed edition offers a seamless reading experience with clear formatting and contemporary typography, while lightly updating the language for today's audience. H. P. Lovecraft's ominous tone and intricate plot remain intact, making it easier than ever to explore the chilling mystery that has captivated generations. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, this timeless tale delves into themes of madness, the unknown, and the insignificance of humanity. Experience the ...

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious young scientist, is consumed by a fanatic desire to create a living being. He fashions an eight-foot-tall creature and succeeds in animating him, but, horrified by his visage, perceives his creation to be a monster and frightens him away. The monster, wandering in search of human companionship, is spurned and repulsed by all he approaches and learns to hate and to kill.

From Chuck Tingle, USA Today bestselling author of Bury Your Gays, comes Fabulous Bodies, a supernatural joyride where Drive meets Beetlejuice. “[Mara] Wilson narrates the audiobook with a sultry cadence that captures devilish delight and [author Chuck] Tingle’s knack for macabre.”...

In this spectacular New York Times bestselling father/son collaboration that “barrels along like a freight train” (Publishers Weekly), Stephen King and Owen King tell the highest of high-stakes stories: what might happen if women disappeared from the world of men? In a future so real and...

Do you believe that fear only haunts the distant bhoot bangla, crumbling fort or empty village streets? Surely, it can’t touch you now. You’ve distanced yourself from the darkness by living in the glare of city lights, hiding inside secure houses, comforted by a regular job. But what if fear has accompanied you into the modern world? What if it lives inside you, eating away at your heart and mind? After all, fear is just a ticking time bomb that explodes when you least expect it, leaving your reality...twisted.

The world’s most famous lake hides more than a legend—it hides a predator. When a classified sonar image reveals something massive moving beneath the surface of Loch Ness, Lux Branson is brought in to confirm the impossible. What begins as a scientific expedition quickly escalates into a desperate race for answers, as the creature stirs from its centuries-long slumber. But they aren’t the only ones on the hunt. As the team descends into the murky depths, they face sabotage, betrayal, and a threat that isn’t just real—it’s awake. And it’s hungry. From castle ruins to underwater...