Halloween Short

When Marc followed his dog down a trail into the woods at night, he knew it was a mistake. He had no idea how big until he saw the creature. Now that he has, his life will never be the same.

Krewe member Jon Dickson’s fiancée Kylie Connelly is contacted by an old friend who has just moved to Salem, Massachusetts, when the unimaginable happens as Halloween approaches. Jenny Auger has just managed to buy the historic home of her dreams. But it comes with far more history than she ever imagined - the skeletal remains of seven victims interred in the old walls of the house years and years before - along with a threatening curse....

She’s craving a place to call home. He’s haunted by a past he can’t escape. Can a mischievous dog and Halloween magic help them find their happily ever after? Avery I never stay in one place for too long. As a costume designer, spending a few months in a town that worships Halloween seems like a natural choice. Life on the road is an adventure, but lately, it’s been getting a little stale. When a mysterious invitation to a costume party at a haunted mansion leads to a spooky encounter, a handsome masked crusader saves the day. He’s no tricks and all treats. But does loving him ...

Angelo You know who I am You know what I can do I met an angel at a mask ball No words just fun But then when the angel showed up as a temp at my company The tattoo on her arm gave it all away My son Ethan hurt her Plus she has a baby in her! Whose baby? He will pay for hurting an angel And she will see what it means to be with a Real Wealthy Protective Man!

An all new Trio of short halloween stories written especially for the Halloween season. This book includes: Just a Scarecrow. A young boy is running late to a party and decides to take a short cut that will lead him to his fate. or maybe some candy. You'll have to read it to find out. The Whitmore Mansion Sam is the new boy in town and finds an old abandon mansion. He decides that it would be fun to explore inside and see what mysteries await. What might Sam discover in the halls of the old Mansion? Only time will tell. And Stay Away From The Graveyard Sam and Ben had heard all the tales of...

The characters of the popular Fallen Crest series are back together for a night of mischief! Sam, Mason, and the rest of the gang enter a Halloween-themed weekend, with pumpkin carving, a girls’ night out, and a terrifying haunted house, but the weekend takes a turn into something far more sinister....

George R. R. Martin and science fiction's top authors delve into the adventurous superhero universe Wild Cards in the sixth book of this fan-favorite series. Since a strange alien virus created the superhuman beings known as Aces and Jokers four decades ago, they have struggled for respect and recognition. Now they are key players in a presidential convention torn by hatred and dissent.

When a glamorous woman dies on All Hallows Eve, Scarlett thinks it could be murder. Did her money-grabbing younger husband kill her? Or did he love her? Scarlett and her hunky husband step back in time to save a life - perhaps a romance. Time-Travel Halloween is a short but fun story which mixes mystery with romance. Don your spookiest outfit and come to a Halloween party

It's Halloween 1989. Suzy is barely out of her teens, pregnant, and on the run with a bag of money that belongs to some very bad men. Back in Camelot, West Virginia, Arvin Lee Orkney doesn't know he's about to become a daddy. But he sure knows he's in big trouble. An old enemy has vanished. Now, both the cops and the crooks call him the prime suspect. The star-crossed lovers have broken lives, fractured hearts, and no clue death is stalking them. But someone, or something, is watching from the shadows. And messing with Orkneys, dead or alive, is never a good idea. This spookily seasonal ...

"Absolutely horrifying." - Customer Review In Five-Minute Frights, Dan DeLuise brings you ten tales that creep under your skin and linger for long after. Neighbors who haven’t left the house in years. Unwelcome visitors who rob you of sleep. Reflections that aren’t your own. By combining elements of American Folklore, '80s horror, and Creepypasta, DeLuise's Five-Minute Frights will leave you longing for a full night's sleep.

A gloomy, gloomy tale, based on one of the classic versions of the legend will hurl you—in an instant—onto this haunted vessel par excellence in the mind of its lugubrious Captain. Happy reading—to you who accept the challenge! The original edition of this Italian short story was chosen by: “Extravergine d’Autore – Self Publishing of Premium Quality”

One injured ex-military grump + one sassy broken ex track runner = one enemies to lovers special where deep roots are visited and mended! After a tragic accident derails Sara’s once-promising future, she returns to her small hometown to rebuild her life—only to find her old rival, Jared, has also come back. Both carrying scars of their own, Sara and Jared are thrown together as they work on Project Hope, restoring a historic home into a community haven. But as the walls come down around the house, the barriers between their hearts start to crumble, too. With a sassy back-and-forth that ...

Offering new stories from some of the biggest names in horror as well as some of the hottest up-and-coming talents, Other Terrors will provide the ultimate listening experience for horror fans who want to examine fear of “the other.” Be they of a different culture, a different background, a different sexual orientation or gender identity, a different belief system, or a different skin color, some people simply aren’t part of the community’s majority—and are perceived as scary.

Adult Explicit, Erotica Short Story 18+ Maggie had a non-existent dating life and had all but given up on finding “Mr. Right.” After finding the perfect pumpkin to carve at the farmer’s market, she notices some unexpected changes as Halloween evening progresses. Jack is a pumpkin that has been cursed by witches that grow pumpkins for the local farmer's market. Once he is carved and lit from within, he turns into something sexy and sinister on Halloween night!

At the Tan Yards, Victor Prizeman bends everyone to his will. Then he surprises them by saying his forefathers worked there as tanners. Next the narrator tells a tale about the Prizeman clan, and how their patriarch met his end. And back in the present, history appears to be repeating itself when Victor demands that he light the annual Halloween bonfire. The Tan Yards is a story that will delight fans of horror, as well as those with a special place in their hearts for Halloween. Now with a Five Star editorial review from Readers' Favorite

Tracy's boyfriend ditches her on Halloween to go out drinking with his friends. Fine! If that's the way it's going to be, she'll just go to the Halloween all by herself and find her own Prince Charming! But who is she kidding, she's not the type of person to cheat, not even on a complete jerk like her boyfriend. Just before she leaves, however, she's approached by a mysterious beautiful girl dressed as a sexy demon... and she's got a very BIG treat to give to Tracy!

Beware the weeping wails of the headless bride Harry Dwight, a broke tech genius, heard the folklore all his life - the headless bride floating over the swell off Cinder Bay, haunting wayward ships in the wee hours of night. But he knew it for what it was. Just another campfire story meant to scare kids. But when his best friend lands him a late-night pitch opportunity offshore, Harry's beliefs are shaken to the core. Her wails are loud, like the incarnated screams of a thousand tormented souls. Her vacant gaze stares wherever he goes. Her taunt is consistent, at the wake of every bleeding ...

Venturing into the bustling city was her family's last hope to save their struggling farm. Little did she know that fate had other plans. In New York, Lillian Guilford loses her job at a textile mill and takes on a daring disguise to secure a new position as an author of Penny Bloods. Her gripping tales provide both escape and livelihood, but her success comes at a cost. Lillian must navigate a precarious balancing act, concealing her true identity while being drawn to the handsome owner of the publishing house, Apollo Donovan. Shadows lurk on the edges of her life, threatening to unravel ...

One look and I knew that she was meant to be mine. When I clock the hooded figure following her, I react and kidnap her before they can hurt her. Now I’ve got to convince my dream girl that she can trust me to keep her safe while unraveling the mystery of who is really after her.

For one hundred and fifty years, I’ve been a Grim Reaper. Wandering the earth and rendering souls for the Soul Collector. People die, their souls must be gathered. Millions of souls. I did it without fail. Until I saw her. The demon of the underworld is not getting this one. Her sweet soul is mine. I keep her for myself. It causes a bit of a stir. The underworld is in a tizzy. Reapers come out of the woodwork to take me down. Not to mention the big bad Soul Collector. He’s a little pissed. So, I make a deal. If this human female can fall in love with me, I get to keep her. If not… I ...