Ghost Horror

"Matt Drabble is a name that will one day be as widely recognized as Stephen King & Dean Koontz" - READERS FAVORITE Hugo Montague was a man of boundless cruelty that lived on beyond his mortal days. The portrait that he commissioned has hung on many walls, but has always overseen tragedy and murder. The painting was long thought destroyed in a fire, but now there are those desperate to find the portrait if it still exists Travis Parker was an insurance investigator, but now he is a widower trapped within his own pain and broken promises. When he is approached by the mysterious Telfer Vargas...

In "Back to the End," the gripping sequel to "Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live," readers are transported once again into the mesmerising world of time travel and historical intrigue. Follow retired detective Harry Bridges as he finds himself thrust back into the tumultuous 1600s, a world teeming with danger and dark secrets. As Harry grapples with the challenges of navigating this unfamiliar time period, he must also confront the notorious historical figure, Matthew Hopkins, the infamous Witchfinder General. But what truly sets this tale apart is Harry's unexpected transformation, as ...

Unlock the Secrets of Fear. Master the Mechanics of Dread. Whether you’re crafting a pulse-pounding thriller or slow-burning supernatural horror, Writing Suspense and Horror is your complete guide to gripping your reader—and never letting go. This comprehensive handbook takes you deep into the psychology of fear and the structure of tension. Learn how to create unforgettable characters, build dread scene by scene, and design plots that twist, tighten, and terrify. From atmospheric worldbuilding to heart-stopping finales, this book covers everything from genre history to hands-on craft. ...

Longtime residents of Harper’s Cove believe that something is wrong with the Widow’s Point Lighthouse. Some say it’s cursed. Others claim it’s haunted. Originally built in 1838, three workers were killed during the lighthouse’s construction, including one who mysteriously plunged to his death from the catwalk. That tragic accident was never explained, and it was just the beginning of the terror. In the decades that followed, nearly two dozen additional deaths occurred in or around the lighthouse.

In a quest for a simpler life, Helen and Nate have abandoned the comforts of suburbia to take up residence on 44 acres of rural land where they will begin the ultimate, aspirational do-it-yourself project: building the house of their dreams. When they discover that this beautiful property has a dark and violent past, Helen, a former history teacher, becomes consumed by the local legend of Hattie Breckenridge, a woman who lived and died there a century ago.

In the shadows of Victorian England, the ghosts are gathering. Prepare to have your blood chilled by six tales of fear and phantasmagoria… The Silent Bell: A doctor’s invention to prevent people being accidentally buried alive backfires on him with horrific results. The Stonegate Manor Collection: Lord Feltham’s paintings are worth a fortune, but also conceal a gruesome tragedy that has yet more lives to claim. The Haunting of Reverend Carson: The charlatan Musgrave makes a living pretending to talk to the dead, until he discovers his new client’s demons are more than merely ...

Spellbinding Tales of Devils, Darkness, Déjà Vu, Dubious Deeds, and Devious Hearts Embark on a thrilling journey through the mystical and haunting landscapes of the Pearl of the Orient Seas in Once Upon a Time in the Philippines. From the bustling streets of Manila to the serene shores of Boracay, each chapter in this mesmerizing collection of short horror stories reveals a new tale of ancient legends, supernatural forces, and human emotions. In one short fantasy story, a kind-hearted vendor befriends a clever monkey, only to face the vengeful Triad and the eerie forces tied to Mount ...

David Hobbs, vacationing with his wife Miriam, inadvertently stumbles upon a small cloth keepsake bag and a broken tooth. A human tooth. Miriam begs David to hand the bag and tooth over to park officials, but he ignores his wife’s pleas and secretly keeps the "harmless" items. The action opens a doorway that had been closed for nearly a hundred years and unleashes hell on Earth, or at least hell in the lives of David and Miriam.

Dive back into the chilling world of childhood fears with "Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares 2." This spine-tingling collection amplifies the eerie tales that haunt the corners of every young imagination. Feel the terror of a boy left home alone, witness a little girl's nightmarish fate in the haunted house of a Halloween store, and join two boys as they stumble upon a spine-chilling stranger while using their radio. Each short story in this collection is crafted to resonate with the deepest, darkest fears of children. Dare to read, but remember: some stories have a way of sticking with ...

Where Ghosts Linger, Terror Thrives Step into shadowed halls and cursed lands, where the restless dead linger and secrets wait to be unearthed. From crumbling mansions to desolate battlefields, these prompts guide you into the world of ghosts, ghouls, and everything in between. Inside, you’ll find inspiration for: Old Mansions & Estates: Stories of haunted manors and their forgotten pasts. Ghostly Revenge: Spirits who refuse to rest until justice is served. Cursed Locations: Places where the land itself pulses with malevolence. Unfinished Business: Souls trapped between realms, desperate ...

The nightmares return in Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares 3! This all-new collection of eerie tales will send shivers down your spine and make you think twice about what lurks in the shadows. Step into the darkness and uncover a ghostly presence that calls from deep within a cave, a seemingly innocent game that opens a door best left closed, and a doppelganger that isn't quite right. Beware the return of Hello Dolly—she’s back, and she’s not alone. And on a remote island, the echoes of a lost soul refuse to fade. With each chilling story, your fears will take shape in ways you ...

When ghostwriter Maz Amani inherits a house from an uncle he’s never heard of, he offers heartfelt thanks to the universe, packs up his car, his cat, and his skepticism about mysterious uncles leaving all their worldly goods to unknown nephews, and high-tails it to a small town halfway to the Oregon coast. Anything would be better than week after week of couch surfing his way around Portland. Even if the alleged house is a rundown shack ridden with termites, spiders, and—shudder—rats, he’ll deal. Because hey, he owns a house!

In Black River, Tennessee, there is a legend hiding in the shadowy trees. The Bell Witch, a vile, vindictive spirit, is said to haunt the dark woods. Driven by rage, she stalks the descendants of four ancient families - cursed bloodlines, doomed to play out her sadistic game for eternity. Until four young survivors take a stand, and vow to end the witch’s curse once and for all. Their journey will pit them against death, madness, and demonic forces. But if they fail, the witch’s curse will claim a new generation of souls....

The dead speak, and one man hears their harrowing cries.... Dan Tate survived a heartbreaking tragedy and is plagued by nightmares of his terrifying ordeal. Withdrawing into an emotionless shell, he has driven away everyone who cared about him. Dan is lost, and utterly alone. Until he hears the voices.... In Coffin Cemetery, the anguished spirits cry out, seeking a way to move on. But Dan isn’t the only one who speaks with the dead. Janet Ladd, a greedy and corrupt medium, also hears their call. She intends to use these tormented souls to fulfill her own petty desires.

Dreaded Tales 2 is an additional collection of spine-chilling short horror stories featuring a mentally deranged man, a masked killer, demons, vampires, zombies, parasites, ghouls, and a serial killer. *Mad for Loving – A disturbed man goes to great lengths, searching for love. *Into the Dead of Zombies – A dangerous rescue mission is planned amid a zombie outbreak. *Callings from the Angels – A coming-of-age story and the mystery of angels. *I’ll Be Right Back – A masked killer terrorizes college students at a summer campground. *It Bloody Sucks – A close connection with a ...

"Mom seems off." Her brother's words echo in Sam Montgomery's ear as she turns onto the quiet North Carolina street where their mother lives alone. She brushes the thought away as she climbs the front steps. Sam's excited for this rare extended visit, and looking forward to nights with just the two of them, drinking boxed wine, watching murder mystery shows, and guessing who the killer is long before the characters figure it out. But stepping inside, she quickly realizes home isn’t what it used to be.

In 1919, Kitty Weekes, pretty, resourceful, and on the run, falsifies her background to obtain a nursing position at Portis House, a remote hospital for soldiers left shell-shocked by the horrors of the Great War. Hiding the shame of their mental instability in what was once a magnificent private estate, the patients suffer from nervous attacks and tormenting dreams. But something more is going on at Portis House—its plaster is crumbling, its plumbing makes eerie noises, and strange breaths of cold waft through the empty rooms.

During the chaos of the Vietnam War, American soldiers faced more than just enemy fire in the dense jungle, they encountered mysterious creatures known as “Rock Apes,” fierce and elusive beings that locals believed were real, not just legends. These creatures, similar to Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or the Yeti, roamed the jungle depths, attacking without warning and leaving behind terrifying evidence. Unlike the shy Sasquatch of North America, these Rock Apes were aggressive and dangerous, turning the war into something far more frightening. This story reveals true accounts from soldiers who ...

On a small island in a remote corner of northwest Scotland lies Maundrell castle, owned by its wealthy namesake family for centuries—until now. Edwina Nunn is shocked to learn a relative she never heard of has bequeathed the castle and its land to her. What awaits Edie and her teenage daughter, Neve, is even more startling, for the castle is home to a multitude of ghosts. Yet there's a strange beauty in the austere architecture and the eerie, bloody waters of Loch na Scáthanna, the Lake of Shadows.

Elle is thrilled to spend a month minding the beautiful Gillespie property. Over an hour's drive from the nearest town, the aging mansion is ideal for someone seeking solitude. But as she explores her new home, Elle makes a startling discovery: there's a graveyard nestled deep in the woods, containing a generation of the house's residents...all who died the same year.