Witchcraft Horror

This beguiling historical romantasy debut blends dark academia with the glamour of Bridgerton, as a scholar of magic investigates her sister’s murder—perfect for fans of Heather Fawcett and H. G. Parry. In an alternate London alive with botanical magic, Elswyth Elderwood is a thorn among...

Someone is leaving bodies on the rooftops of Manhattan. And Sara Shaw has just inherited the apartment with the perfect view. Sara hasn't seen her grandmother in twenty years. Now Eleanor is dead, and Sara has inherited her penthouse at the top of the Overton, a prewar Manhattan tower of dark stone, narrow windows, and locked doors. At first, the apartment feels like a miracle. Then Sara finds the binoculars. Through them, she watches the city from thirty floors up. Windows. Rooftops. Strangers who don't know they're being watched. Until she sees the body. A man lies dead on a nearby ...

Four women. One childhood secret. And a spell that never stopped bleeding. Twenty-two years ago, Maya, Sofia, Claire, and Lila cast a spell in a treehouse, their chants playful, their intentions innocent, or so they thought. But when one of them vanished and the others swore silence, something ancient awoke in the woods. And it waited. Now, grown and fractured by betrayal, they reunite at a remote villa under the shadow of a blood moon. The reunion is meant to bring healing, closure... maybe even forgiveness. But when the spellbook reappears, pages dripping red, their childhood faces ...

The New York Times bestselling author of Promise Not to Tell returns with a simmering literary thriller about ghostly secrets, dark choices, and the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters . . . sometimes too unbreakable. West Hall, Vermont, has always been a town of strange...

"Superb ... a perfect horror for our imperfect age.” – The New York Times AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER They were never girls, they were witches . . . . They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to the Wellwood House in St...

Set in Colonial New England, Slewfoot is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it. Connecticut, 1666: An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector. The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil. To...

“This is totally, brilliantly original.” —Stephen King “HEX is creepy and gripping and original, sure to be one of the top horror novels of 2016.” —George R.R. Martin The English language debut of the bestselling Dutch novel, Hex, from Thomas Olde Heuvelt--a Hugo and World Fantasy...

Zombies, reapers, and more monsters. In a world where so many dark things go bump in the night, terror awaits around every corner as these authors take horror stories to the next level. Discover ghosts, demons, and your worst nightmares. Read at your own risk. Featuring 19 stories by the following 17 authors: Michael Raff, Antoinette McCormick, Matthew Ross, Charles Kyffhausen, Andrew McAuley, B.F. Vega, Douglas Allen Gohl, Toni Mobley, Barend Nieuwstraten III, E.B. Hunter, Constantine E. Kiousis, Alexis Cunningham, Katie Jordan, Maya Moes, Jodie Francis, Lori Gaudet, and J.E. Feldman.

A knight’s cynicism is a fortress, but some legends are stone and mortar. Sir Kaelan, a battle-hardened knight weary of the world’s mundane cruelties, believes in what he can see: the edge of his sword and the bottom of his cup. When a merchant vanishes near a dreaded forest, the fearful villagers of Gravefen whisper of an ancient curse, a witch, and a maiden imprisoned in an impossible tower. To Kaelan, it sounds like a clever bandit’s tale, a myth to be debunked with cold steel and logic. But the Whisperwood is a place that swallows reason, and the tower is a wound in the sky that ...

Fourteen stories. Fourteen moments where something isn’t quite right. Inspired by the unsettling world of r/NoSleep, this collection explores the thin line between ordinary life and something far more disturbing. Inside, you’ll encounter: • A time travel experiment that unravels reality • A carnival attraction hiding something far worse than mechanical failure • Unfamiliar figures watching from places they shouldn’t be • And small decisions that lead to irreversible consequences Each story is self-contained, fast-paced, and designed to leave a lingering sense of unease. This ...

“Clements’ commanding narration pulls listeners along for the creepy ride.”—AudioFile “As the twists and turns unfold, narrator Clements maintains a tense listening experience full of surprises.”—Library Journal Unbearably tense, utterly propulsive, and studded with folklore and...

The Witch is back from HellRevenge of the Witch: Book One Now also available on Audible! "These are a MUST READ. Revenge of the Witch has become my favorite series I've read in a long time, if not ever!" - Amazon reviewer "Well-written and highly original - definitely not just another witch story. Characters and plot are beautifully done." - Amazon reviewer "Delightfully wicked" - Amazon reviewer All that the ancient witch Annis wants is to avenge her father and defeat her enemies. However, it’s easier said than done, for her enemies are powerful Necromancers, deadly Archdemons, ruthless ...

Perfect for fans of Ava Reid and Lucy Holland, this is a page-turning dark fantasy of persecuted witches, snatched children, twisted magic, changelings and the sins that bind. Set in the multi-award-winning author's acclaimed Sourdough universe, this standalone story sits alongside previous...

In Condemn Me Not: Accused of Witchcraft, USA Today best-selling author Heather B. Moore brings the life of her 10th great-grandmother to center stage. Susannah North Martin, accused of witchcraft in 1692, joins five women in the Salem Jail, all sentenced to death for their crimes. Amidst tragedy, Susannah finds hope and compassion as she remembers a well-loved life, and listeners discover that love reaches far beyond the grave as Susannah faces the magistrates in Salem.

Anna Stone has become what she once feared - a solitary witch of ruin, shaped by blood, betrayal, and the ghosts she could not save. As the savage 17th-century witch Eliza Covington pursues Anna to feed her insatiable desires, an ancient, deadlier nightmare grows. In the snow-swept ruins of 1944 France, a desperate woman seeks shelter in the cursed Château de Mornay and discovers that the most beautiful man she has ever seen is something far worse. Decades later, immortal witch Anna Stone sits on the same veranda and finally confesses the truth to her oldest friend: how she became Annabeth...

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues – the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Vengeance is a killer. A killer is stalking and murdering sorcerers, and Valkyrie Cain is next on his list. While hunting down a cult of magical terrorists intent on taking their...

A mysterious doll, a centuries old curse and a vengeful witch. An antique doll comes into the possession of Paul Goodfellow, a vicar in the small market town of Dorchester. He reluctantly agrees to take it after the horrific death of its previous owner but soon regrets his decision as the rumours concerning the doll seem to be true. Paul is at his wits end until a parishioner suggests he consult the local witch, Queenie Beresford. She becomes increasingly disturbed as she realises that the doll has an evil curse attached to it. It becomes evident how dangerous the situation is when the ...

National Bestseller A New Yorker Best Book of 2024 A “thought-provoking and timely” (The Times, London) global history of witch trials across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, told through thirteen distinct trials that illuminate a pattern of demonization and conspiratorial thinking that has...

The bone-shaking new trilogy concludes – the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Skulduggery Pleasant has many enemies – many, many enemies – and people try to kill him multiple times a day. But when someone puts a price on his head, he finds himself going up...

The Coldwater Security Company has a technician who works with a burglary ring. He lets them know which clients have a lot of money and jewels stored in their safes. An elderly couple moves into a mansion in Cromwell, CT. He watches as they store jewelry and cash in the safe. Then something goes terribly wrong, and the old couple is killed. They thought they had an easy score. However, all they found was the combination to open the gates of Hell!