Haunted House Stories

A family reunion turns fatal as sisters delve into a haunted past within eerie manor walls. Dive into a riveting gothic thriller where two sisters confront their long-lost mother's sinister past in a haunted manor.

Ollie and Caro Harcourt are moving house with their 12-year-old daughter Jade. Ollie is desperate to leave the city. Caro is less sure. Then they view Cold Hill House, a dilapidated rural mansion, and fall instantly in love. It's expensive, but with its space, seclusion, and huge grounds, it seems like a brilliant idea. That is, until they arrive. It soon becomes apparent that they are not alone. A spectral woman appears on screens and walks the corridors, vanishing before she can be challenged.

Scare Street is proud to present a collection of best-selling horror author Ron Ripley’s most blood-curdling ghost stories. Four delightfully diabolical tales have been summoned from beyond the grave, and are certain to make your skin crawl. Haunted houses, vengeful spirits, ancient curses - everything you crave in a classic ghost story lurks within this ghastly collection. And as you devour one terrifying story after another, pay no attention to the chill in the air.

It was supposed to be a simple case. Until it wasn't anymore. The ghost of an old woman is haunting a house at 1 Tripolis Street, and the owner is not happy. In desperation, she sends a message to Nicholas's and Steve's new paranormal investigation agency, who, eager for a real case, set up camp in the young woman's house. But as they quickly find out, the ghost is not just any ghost, and as the sinister truth behind the haunting starts to become clearer, they realize that their very souls are at stake.

When ghost advocate Alicia Hawkins is hired to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a couple at the infamous Redcliff House, she never expects the horrors that await. As she digs deeper into the dark history of the seemingly haunted mansion, a malevolent entity makes its presence known. To survive the nightmare and free the trapped souls, Alicia must join forces with her friends to uncover Redcliff's sinister secrets. Armed with holy water, ancient artifacts, and advanced weaponry, they prepare for battle against a ruthless evil determined to keep its grip on the lost souls.

The complicated history of the Harrington house has been long forgotten. Novelists Anna Bowman and Emily Garrett stumble upon an old mansion with a dark past in Harrington, Louisiana. As they settle into their new home, they uncover the town's buried secrets and find themselves entangled in its haunting history. Their exploration reveals long-hidden mysteries, drawing them into a web of intrigue and supernatural events. With each discovery, Anna and Emily must navigate the treacherous waters of small-town secrets while pursuing their dream of transforming the mansion into a thriving bed and...

Lori Took The Bait. She Visited A Genuine Haunted House at Halloween. What A Deadly Mistake. Lori was only mildly annoyed when sister Corey doesn’t show for their Halloween outing. Not to worry, Corey can be a bit flaky at times, and she and boyfriend Scott can still have fun, especially when the enigmatic Sam invites them to his very own genuine Haunted Mansion. Intrigued, and with no better offer for the evening, Lori and Scott accept Sam’s invitation. When they enter the house Lori is more than a little dubious about Sam’s claims, especially when she catches a glimpse of Corey. As ...

Victoria is shocked to discover her ancestors owned an ancient manor and it was hers for the taking. All she had to do was go and live in it for a time and it was all hers. If she didn’t want it, she need do nothing. Well, that wasn’t an option at all! Of course she wanted it. Enough so that when rumours of a nasty ghost and it’s hauntings reached her, it didn’t phase her. Afterall it was probably talked up wives tales, and the mere sounds of rattling sabres and a moaning staircase couldn’t actually hurt you. When the first strange incidents happen, Victoria is forced to consider ...

When Michael Merlyn arrives in the small town of Clayton, Massachusetts to investigate the reported suicide of local investment banker Jonathan Sullivan, he finds that the man's spirit is missing. With the help of his partner Kate and sister Victoria, Michael searches for clues to uncover what really happened to Jonathan. But the paranormal activity in Clayton seems to be escalating, as other spirits also vanish without a trace. Faced with a rash of disappearances he can't explain, Michael must use all of his psychic gifts to get to the root of the mysterious happenings, find Jonathan's ...

At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves. The story is told by Cyril’s son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother.

Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk is a novel made up of stories: 23 of them, to be precise. Twenty-three of the most horrifying, hilarious, mind-blowing, stomach-churning tales you'll ever encounter, sometimes all at once. They are told by people who have answered an ad headlined "Writers' Retreat: Abandon Your Life for Three Months", and who are led to believe that here they will leave behind all the distractions of "real life" that are keeping them from creating the masterpiece that is in them.

Do you believe in real ghosts? You will believe in ghosts after reading this book! In this new volume, James Frampton continues his account of personal and true ghost stories. This book could be considered a sequel to the "The Hauntings", which is still popular with readers, although it's been over a year since its initial release. You are once again led though a selection of very unusual and often bizarre paranormal occurrences. This book, however, is very different from the first volume in that the narrative is much more captivating and very rich in it's storytelling. The stories tell of ...

The Anderson House hides more than its towering walls and shifting passageways reveal. Beneath the scent of lilac lies something far darker, waiting to ensnare all who enter. Its secrets are deadly, and those who venture inside rarely leave unscathed. Listen about the time Thaddeus had to face his deepest fears, how a business partner of Mr. Anderson’s met his gruesome end, and Roberto’s journey up to his final days and beyond. Each story is woven into the fabric of this haunting place.

The complicated history of the Blackridge house has been long forgotten. Felicity confronts her husband's secret double life and discovers a doppelgänger threatening her. At the same time, decades later, nursing assistant Ramona Elwood delves deep into the estate's ghostly phenomenon as she cares for the cryptic Martha Black. But she soon experiences terrifying supernatural encounters tied to the deadly secrets of the paranormal. Can they solve the mystery in time? Or will they face the same doomed fate as those who came before them?

The castle looms dark against the light of the moon. Giant ravens circle in the sky. The wind whistles through the empty windows. Merlin the magician needs someone to find out what has happened. But who is brave enough to brush the cobwebs aside and go through the heavy doors? Who is smart enough to solve the mystery of how the castle became haunted and return it to its rightful owners? Merlin thinks he knows the answer to these questions.

In the inaugural volume of Ghost Encounters, readers are drawn into a spine-chilling collection of true ghost stories, each recounted by the individuals who lived to tell the tale. From rural farmhouses to bustling urban apartments, these haunting narratives unveil the unsettling reality of the paranormal through raw, firsthand accounts, with each story pulsing with authenticity, capturing the fear, wonder, and lingering questions that follow an encounter with the unknown. Ghost Encounters, Volume 1 sets the stage for the series with gripping tales that blur the line between the living and ...

Opal is a lot of things—orphan, high school dropout, full-time cynic and part-time cashier—but above all, she's a determined to find a better life for her younger brother Jasper. One that gets them out of Eden, Kentucky, a town remarkable for only two things: bad luck and E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth century author of The Underland, who disappeared over a hundred years ago. All she left behind were dark rumors—and her home. Everyone agrees that it’s best to ignore the uncanny mansion and its misanthropic heir, Arthur. Almost everyone, anyway.

When Jules first meets the handsome artist Kirin, she’s still mourning her husband’s death, but a fairytale romance soon sweeps her off her feet. Now she and her daughter Scout are moving out of the city and into Kirin’s once-lonely mansion. He’s thoughtfully updated and adapted the home to match their personalities. But Scout is determined to keep her father’s memory alive by rejecting the new life her mother and Kirin have spun for her.

Something evil lurks inside Lily’s bedroom mirror. Beth just moved to a small town with her baby daughter, Lily. She figures a fresh start would do them both some good after losing her husband in a tragic accident. Their new home is a real charm, and their new neighbors are no different. Everything is looking up until Eva, Beth’s old next-door neighbor, warns her of strange, haunting noises from her house in the middle of the night. That’s when the horrors start in Beth’s new home. From a bleeding teddy bear to strange palm prints in Lily’s bedroom mirror. Beth ignores them all, ...

In a grand Louisiana estate, an orphan's lost memories hold the key to a ghostly puzzle that could cost her life. Haunted by a past she can’t remember, orphan Leigh Ann is drawn into the sinister corridors of a mysterious Louisiana estate. As horrifying secrets unfold, she’s ensnared in a terrifying dance of danger and discovery. With malevolent forces closing in, will Leigh Ann unveil the chilling truth, or will darkness claim her forever? A spine-tingling journey of horror and suspense awaits.