Scary Folklore

He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness’ sake. This lighthearted song is a bit more ominous in the context of other Christmas traditions. From beasts that threaten to cook children into stew to sinister crones who snatch little ones from their beds, you won’t find any dancing sugar plums here. Outside of the heartwarming Christmas tales we all know and love, there are an abundance of frightening stories to chill all who hear them to the bone.

Step into the haunted past of the Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Trail is a place of natural beauty—but also of unexplained horrors. For centuries, travelers have reported eerie whispers in the fog, shadowy figures between the trees, and chilling encounters with spirits that refuse to rest. In this collection, 15 terrifying true ghost stories are brought to life through immersive, narrative-driven retellings. From legendary haunted cabins to mysterious vanishings and encounters with vengeful spirits, these chilling tales will make you think twice before stepping into the woods at ...

Step into the mysterious and unknown with Ghostly Tales from Around the World, a chilling collection of ghost stories that crosses borders and cultures. Perfect for brave young readers aged 8 and up, this anthology brings together spine-tingling tales from across the globe—each crafted to send shivers down your spine and spark your imagination. Travel through haunted landscapes and eerie traditions: from the misty moors of Scotland to the shadowy streets of Japan, Ghostly Tales weaves a rich tapestry of spooky folklore. Within its pages, you’ll meet mischievous spirits, ancient ghosts, ...

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 • ...

The next novella in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in America. "The audiobook narrated by Avi Roque is delightful." —BuzzFeed News on What Moves the Dead Alex Easton does not want to visit...

Unlock the Mysteries of Horror Across the Centuries! Are you ready to delve into the darkest corners of horror history? Introducing the Ultimate Horror Trivia Challenge, a comprehensive quiz book that spans over three centuries of spine-chilling horror. From classic literature to modern films to gothic romance this collection is designed to thrill, educate & bring together fans of the genre from every generation. Why This Book Is a Must-Have for Horror Enthusiasts, Couples & Families: Extensive Content: 666 challenging multiple-choice questions covering a vast array of topics, including ...

"Narrator Avi Roque delivers a perfectly paced performance....seamlessly switching between English, Scottish, and American accents to distinguish the variety of characters." —AudioFile on What Moves the Dead, an Earphones Award winner) The follow-up to T. Kingfisher’s bestselling gothic...

A look into urban legends through each state in the United States of America. Some of these legends you may know, but many are only known y locals. Many of the stories include eyewitness accounts and some even share the locations and how to get there. Are you brave enough to venture into the unknown and search for these legends yourself?

Say her name three times. Watch the mirror. And pray she doesn’t answer. For a harmless dare, Erin Chen whispers the forbidden name: Bloody Mary. The candlelight flickers, the mirror clouds, and for an instant she swears someone else is staring back at her. The game should have ended there. But the scratching in the walls doesn’t stop. The whispers grow louder. And when her friends begin to vanish one by one, Erin realizes the ritual didn’t summon a story. It summoned her. Every version of the legend holds a grain of truth: a betrayed woman, a grieving mother, a witch bound in glass. ...

In the eleventh book of the Urban Legends of the U.S.A series we head to some more creepy places to find legends and folklore from Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee. Inside are Native American legends and folklore from the deep woods and hills of the United States. Drive into legends about werewolves, witches, cryptids, curses, haunted roads, woods, hotels, trains, lakes, cemeteries, ships and roads. Read personal stories from locals about their encounters with the paranormal. Use the directions inside to have your own adventures hunting for legends and lore.

With the secrets of the sun becoming exposed to reveal its true form, to the return of Henry Miller, a down on his luck monster hunter, to the survivor of an alien invasion being a literal psychopath, these and other people will give their detailed accounts of a Mothman, other dimensions, and field trips gone array. Henry Miller, the man who can’t seem to save his house, now finds himself working for a mysterious old man who takes a liking to his trio. Samantha, the girl with no identity, and Kushim, their monster partner in crime. But they’ll have more to deal with investigative and ...

Step back into a land of plague, prophecy, and whispers that burn. In Ashes of the Sick, acclaimed horror writer Silas Toombs brings you ten terrifying folk horror short stories from the darkest corners of Old England—where disease isn’t always the deadliest curse. Meet plague doctors who walk with shadows, scarecrows who remember too much, spectral bellmen, witchfinders, and ancient spirits that dwell beneath stagnant waters. From fog-choked moors to crumbling cottages, each tale drips with historical dread, blending superstition and survival in an era ruled by faith, fear, and ...

They knock. They whisper. They want to come in. It starts with a midnight knock. Two children wait on the porch—pale, polite, insistent. At first glance, they seem normal. Until you notice their eyes. Solid black, empty, endless. Daniel Mercer thought they were pranksters. Then the power failed, the pets vanished, and his sister swore she saw them watching through the window. Everywhere he turns, people whisper the same warnings: Don’t invite them in. Once they know your name, they never stop. As the children spread through town, more neighbors vanish. Phones glitch, reflections warp, ...

A quirky local legend about a monster and a steak dinner challenge is the perfect story for Cole Henrikson’s podcast. He arrives in the sleepy town of Monroe, Michigan, a professional skeptic ready to document a classic American farce. But the deeper he digs, the more the laughter fades. He uncovers a secret history of terrifying encounters, chilling disappearances, and a conspiracy of silence that has gripped the town for centuries. The stories of a silent, intelligent giant in the woods aren’t just folklore — they’re a warning. When Cole’s investigation leads him to a haunted ...

When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer, with no electricity or cell service. Still, he loves spending time with Nali and with his uncle Jet, though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him. One night, while lost in the nearby desert, Nathan finds someone extraordinary: a Holy Being from the Navajo Creation Story - a Water Monster - in need of help.

A look at Urban Legends from California, Colorado, and Connecticut. Some of these legends may be well known, but many of them are only known by locals. Inside are eyewitness accounts, directions to some of the locations and legends that are terrifying, shocking and unbelievable.

Ever since he was given a copy of Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World for his ninth birthday, Dom has been obsessed with the world of cryptozoology—monster hunting—and in Scary Monsters and Super Creeps, he heads to six completely different destinations to investigate local monster sightings. Are the monsters all the product of fevered minds, or is there a sliver of truth somewhere in the madness? Either way, the search gives Dom an excuse to dive into six fascinating destinations on a gloriously nutty adventure.

He comes from the fog. He leaps from the rooftops. He leaves behind only fire and fear. London, 1838. Panic grips the city as a clawed figure in a cloak terrorizes young women in the gaslit streets. Witnesses swear he leaps impossible heights, breathes fire, and vanishes into the mist. The newspapers give him a name: Spring Heeled Jack. Nearly two centuries later, the sightings return. Historian Eliza Crane thinks she’s chasing folklore until claw marks appear outside her window and terrified Londoners whisper the same name that once haunted their ancestors. A cloaked figure leaps across ...

Echoes in the Wilderness: Paranormal Ranger Stories by G.J Fene The wilderness doesn’t just keep secrets—it keeps voices. From mist-shrouded lakes to fire towers standing lonely against the night sky, rangers patrol the edges of silence. They know every trail, every shadow between the pines. But what happens when the forest begins to answer back? In this haunting collection of first-person ranger accounts, ordinary patrols become doorways into the unexplainable. A ranger in the Smoky Mountains follows lanterns that lead to a place not marked on any map. In California’s redwoods, ...

The Dark Trails: Women Rangers and the Unexplained by G.J. Fene The wilderness holds more than beauty—it holds secrets that were never meant to be found. In this chilling collection of first-person stories, women rangers stand watch over America’s most remote landscapes—only to discover that not all dangers come from nature. From the Smoky Mountains to the redwoods, from frozen rivers in Alaska to fire towers in West Virginia, their patrols lead them into encounters that defy logic and shake the soul. Lantern lights that lead hikers off the map. Children’s laughter echoing in empty ...