Haunted House Stories

Exley House had lain empty and alone for years since Mary died, as if it had chosen isolation for itself, as if occupants were an extravagance it could forgo. Locals had always thought Mary had been verging on insane. One by one her four children had disappeared without a trace, but none of them had come forward to claim the house for themselves, nor take any of her belongings. The once immaculate grass now grew long and unkempt, and in that grass was narrow pathways made by local children hoping to catch a glimpse of Mary’s ghost. The new owner’s, Bill, and his wife Belle had seen the ...

Forty years ago, triplets Miriam, Louise, and Edward were swept up in a case of rural mass hysteria. Coerced into fabricating unspeakable lies about their first-grade teacher and her adult son, they were complicit in destroying two lives. Ever since, they have believed they are being followed by a presence still seeking retribution for their childhood sins. Unless their guilty consciences are conjuring as many monsters as their innocent minds once did.

Two of John Curley's investigators had just quit when he settled down on his desk to catch up. Then he saw the blinking light on his answering machine. Another case, this time across state lines. A twenty-bedroom mansion that's been under renovation for over four years. Four years was a long time in his mind - the mind of a construction foreman. There were "noises" in the house, according to the site manager, the third one hired in less than a year after the last two entire construction teams quit. How unusual this house was. Indeed it turned out to be a house of grandeur, of opulence in an...

She inherited a house, but discovered something far more valuable within the haunted walls... When Lyra inherits Fairlane Manor from her late great-uncle, she never imagined the secrets it held within its timeworn walls. The legacy of a once-renowned artist lingers like a specter, his eerie and lifelike animal paintings haunting the minds of those who dare to behold them. In a whispered legend, a traveler sought refuge at Fairlane Manor, only to become ensnared in the painter's mysterious masterpiece. Trapped within the canvas, he was cursed to roam as a fearsome werewolf, his fate forever ...

When Iolanthe “Io” Cresswell marries wealthy widower Cassian Graves, she never expects to inherit his late wife’s ghost. But from the moment she steps into Lachlan House—an eerie, decaying mansion perched on the cliffs—something feels off. Cassian insists Eleanor died by suicide, but the townspeople whisper a different story. Strange noises wake Io at night. Locked doors open on their own. And then there are the messages—handwritten notes in Eleanor’s script, appearing in Io’s belongings, warning her to leave while she still can. As Io digs into the past, she uncovers ...

Tim finds himself entwined in a web of paranormal occurrences and high-stakes business maneuvers. As the protagonist and narrator, Tim navigates a tumultuous life filled with extraordinary challenges. Haunted by guilt over a series of tragic events he believes himself responsible for and dealing with his wife Candy's deteriorating mental state, Tim relies on Sheena, his spirit guide, to navigate these troubled waters. The novel takes readers through Tim's intriguing journey as he grapples with the complexities of his PEEL product business, including negotiations with the manipulative Dagger...

They say that the human brain can remain active up to ten minutes after the heart stops. Maybe that was why Annabelle Aldridge could remember watching herself die… Having been brought back from the brink of death after surviving a horrific attack, Annabelle Aldridge seeks to make a new start in a home she inherited from her beloved great aunt. However, almost from the moment she sets foot in Sweetwater, South Carolina, things begin to go awry for Annabelle. Briarleaf Hall, the house purchased by her aunt sight unseen, has a dark history in the sleepy southern town. Not least among her ...

As a paranormal detective and exorcist, Michael Merlyn believed he’d seen it all. But that was before he arrived in New Mexico and discovered Eclipse. The highly addictive narcotic leaves behind floating corpses and spirits that are still feeling its effects post mortem. But Michaels investigation turns personal very quickly when a ruthless drug lord attacks his friends and family in order to keep the powerful psychic away.

A boy who hates bugs starts to see them everywhere. A basketball player’s skin starts to almost drip off his hands—but no one else can see it. Three friends find a hole in the ground that just gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger... And each story is introduced by Stine himself, providing a personal touch sure to delight fans. Laced with Stine’s signature humor and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Stine’s own Goosebumps books.

A haunting, gripping mystery you won't want to put down “…Scott Welker's writing is incredibly vivid and atmospheric. His detailed descriptions of the characters and scenes bring the town of Edith's Hollow to life, pulling readers into its eerie embrace..." Most people said the ghost stories were only rumors; but there were things about the stories that nobody knew… The tiny, secluded town encircled by forest and shadows was eerie and unsettling. Jaime and his mom were newcomers and it was clear that they were not welcome. But, when Jaime discovers an old, mysterious house hidden deep...

The last place Suze Simon expects to find herself during Valentine's Day is a cemetery. But that's what happens when you're a mediator—cursed with the "gift" of communicating with the dead. That's how Suze has ended up at the graves of a pair of tragic young lovers. They're NCDPs—Non-Compliant Deceased Persons—whose drama didn't end with death. It's Suze's job to make sure they move on—for good.

History says it was suicide... Carly was thrilled to inherit her ex-husband's Victorian after he died. Of course, that was before she knew she was also inheriting his ghost, a 100-year-old curse, and the kind of strong mediumship skills that has every spirit in town begging for her to solve their mysteries. And Bessilyn Hind is first in line. According to history, in 1906 suffragist and local women's rights leader, Bessilyn Hind, committed suicide at her thirty-fifth birthday party after her fiancé broke up with her. Only one problem: her ghost doesn't remember it that way. And, she ...

A supernatural fiction book set in Perthshire, Scotland during the early 20th century. In the beguiling Scottish Highlands, our narrator answers an ad for a lodger in the picturesque town of Pitlochry. Expecting a strict, unappealing landlady, he is surprised to meet the kind and elegant Miss Flora Macdonald. What begins as a nostalgic return to a beloved childhood location quickly turns into a journey through layers of supernatural mystery and eerie history. Each day in Miss Macdonald's enchanting home deepens their bond and uncovers chilling tales. The narrator's peaceful life is ...

Sisters Anna and Jennie live in a historic bungalow on the Chicago River. They’re tethered to a disquieting past, and with nowhere else to go, nothing can part them from their family home. Not the maddening creaks and disembodied voices that rattle the old walls. Not the inexplicable drownings in the area, or the increasing number of bodies that float by Anna’s window. To stave off loneliness, Anna has a podcast, spinning ghostly tales of Chicago’s tragic history. But when Anna captures the attention of an ardent male listener, she awakens to the possibilities of a world outside.

On Christmas Eve, a party of friends descends on a purportedly haunted country retreat, charged with the task of discovering evidence of the supernatural. Sequestered in their rooms for the holiday, the friends reconvene on Twelfth Night at a great feast and share their stories of spectral encounters.

The papers say it was an accident... While on vacation with her family in 1957, 18-year-old Gloria Thomas went to a party on Landover Lake, but never returned. The locals say she was just another outsider who partied too hard and got into an unfortunate accident. Her ghost says it wasn't anything like that. And now, she's come to medium detective Carly Taylor to figure out exactly what happened. Through channeling, Carly is taken straight to that night to relive the party, the young woman’s murder, and the obvious cover-up. But while channeling memories from the 1950s, Carly finds out ...

Having successfully concluded their first case, teenaged ghost hunting duo Carolyn Hunter and Frankie Allen are back in the mundane world with a bump as the new school term starts. They are just starting to settle into the daily routine, when they are approached by twins Ruby and Lewis Morgan. Recovering from a recent bereavement, the twins are experiencing creepy paranormal activity in their family home, and are desperately in need of help. Carolyn and Frankie agree to investigate, and, as the phenomena become increasingly menacing, find themselves stretched to their limits. Nothing is as ...

"Reality was now a nightmare I couldn't wake up from." When a paranormal research team spends the night in the notoriously haunted Smoky Mountain Sanatorium, they imagine it will be like any other investigation. However, when the normal things that go bump in the night turn into screams, with investigators running from things they can't see, they realize it will be nothing like other investigations. Determined not to let the ghosts of the sanatorium win, they stick together and stay until morning, not leaving until the sun comes up. What the team fails to realize is that they might be able ...

"Silent Night, Haunted Night" by M.L. Bullock, the eighth captivating installment in the Seven Sisters series, takes readers on an enthralling supernatural journey filled with suspense, family bonds, and the resilience of the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the mysterious Seven Sisters estate, the Stuart family faces their most formidable challenge yet. A malevolent force, steeped in ancient evil, has taken hold of their beloved home, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their lives. Carrie Jo Stuart, a human dream catcher with a unique connection to the past, alongside her ...

They were frozen, not from the cold, but from deep within their bones, a primal instinct. Fear. “Going so soon?” a voice asked. Hello there and welcome to the Haunted Houses Creak: A Horror Collection short story collection, containing spine-tinglers, under-the-bed checkers, tragedies of the human condition, and more! Be warned: some of these stories may be truly scary, and some are definitely on the goofier side. Be prepared to laugh, cry, roll your eyes, and shiver. Praise for the following tales: "Scary, Funny, & Pulse Pounding."- Amazon, Phantoms of Eternity: Haunted House, ⭐️...