Haunted House Stories

Darkness falls. The undead rise to feast on the succulent blood of the living. For years vampires have fascinated great writers of the occult such as De Maupassant, Count Stenbock, E Nesbit and EF Benson. This is The Story Circle's collection of some of their spine-chilling tales told by award-winning actors.

Dark Secrets Burn Bright—And Some Ghosts Refuse to Fade Away The restless spirits of Belle Fontaine have always haunted Avery Dufresne, but now, one ghost’s obsession threatens to consume her entirely. Just as Avery begins to reclaim a sense of normalcy after her return to Sugar Hill, a seductive and vengeful spirit—Ambrose Dufresne—steps out of the shadows. His love for Avery transcends death, but it also brings unimaginable danger. Ambrose’s presence grows stronger by the day, forcing Avery into a deadly game of cat and mouse as she races to uncover the truth behind his tragic ...

The Headless Fountain Man A simple photo. A quick snap shot. One woman's perfect picture is about to become her scariest nightmare. Devil at the Wheel A Joyride in a Chevy Chevelle. The car was just sitting there for the taking. What could possibly go wrong? Vinnie and Mike are about to find out what can and will go wrong once they turn the key. Evil awaits. Ride shotgun if you dare. Fear of the Scarecrow A desperate and angry man is hungry for revenge. He seeks out justice in a most unlikely way. Sometimes justice comes with a price. The Dragon A simple machine. Able to answer requests. ...

In this erotic lesbian and futanari romance-thriller, 23-year-old Miranda, a beautiful hairdresser from the city, meets cute 19-year-old Jess from the mysterious yellow house near her parents’ summer cottage. As the secrets of the yellow house’s inhabitants unveil, Miranda finds herself in a battle against powerful supernatural forces of evil. Miranda found that Jess’ voice was deep, soft and attractive. She also couldn’t help but notice the brunette’s beautiful mouth and intense hazel eyes… As she turned and walked towards the road, she glanced to her left and saw the side of ...

She was told to follow the bedtime routine. Light the candles. Circle the salt. Whisper the prayer. Or the thing in the closet would come out. High schooler Emily thought it was just another babysitting job. Watch sweet little Clara, feed her dinner, tuck her into bed. But bedtime comes with strict rules. And Clara is terrified of what happens if they’re broken. At first, Emily laughs off the rituals. Kids and their games. But then the closet handle turns on its own. Whispers echo through the baby monitor. And Clara’s nightly prayer starts sounding less like nonsense—and more like a ...

A gothic fiction book set in New England during nearly two centuries. Silent Sorrow invites readers to step into the haunting world of the Pyncheon family and their ancestral home, the House of the Seven Gables. This evocative tale reveals the intricate web of guilt, prophecy, and redemption woven through generations, beginning with the dark legacy of an ancestor wrongfully executed for witchcraft. As the Pyncheons confront their family's tragic past, the story unfolds against a backdrop of ambition, betrayal, and the heavy burden of a curse that lingers through the ages. Delving deep into ...

A collection of short ghost stories with an excerpt from The Cruise.

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.

WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE LIVING IN A HAUNTED HOUSE? Despite popular belief it’s a horror show filled with screaming apparitions and terror-filled nights, sometimes it isn’t very scary at all, but it can be interesting and entertaining. GHOST THEORIES, Raising a Family in a Haunted House, is the true story of an ordinary family cohabitating with mischievous entities that sometimes interrupt a normal day, or night. Join Jeff, Maurine, Sheri and Rae on their 5-year journey as they discover what being haunted is really like

The Ghosts of Sugar Hill Have Returned—And They’re More Dangerous Than Ever Avery Dufresne thought she had finally silenced the restless spirit of Ambrose, but Sugar Hill’s haunted past is far from finished. As the Dufresne family prepares for the grand Starlight Ball, the halls of Belle Fontaine stir with new supernatural activity—phantom whispers, chilling apparitions, and a dark energy that grows stronger with each passing day. When Avery and her cousin Summer uncover a long-buried family secret, they realize the curse binding their family to Sugar Hill runs deeper than they ever...

Lena Hearst never believed in ghosts—until the house started whispering her name. Drawn to a decaying farmhouse, Lena finds more than a family secret. Beneath the floorboards, something stirs—an ancient presence bound by blood, memory, and unfinished rituals. The deeper she digs, the more the house bends around her… and the harder it becomes to leave. The spiral is calling. The name has been written. And something is waiting to wear her skin. Some echoes aren’t warnings. They’re invitations.

When college student Shirley Fitzpatrick loses her parents in a devastating plane crash, her world is shattered. Overwhelmed by grief, she spirals into a deep depression that leads to her institutionalization. Within the sterile walls of the psychiatric facility, Shirley begins what she hopes will be a journey toward healing. But as the days turn into weeks, she starts to notice strange inconsistencies in her treatment, cryptic behavior from the staff, and whispers of experiments conducted in the shadows. As her mental and emotional state are pushed to the brink, Shirley’s therapy ...

After a bitter divorce, former top Manhattan medical malpractice attorney Christina Martin escapes to the quiet of Statham Manor, a secluded nineteenth-century mansion perched on a private island off the coast of East Hampton. Once the opulent retreat of a wealthy oil tycoon and a gathering place for society’s elite, the estate now stands in ruins. Determined to restore the manor to its former grandeur, Christina throws herself into the renovation, hoping for a fresh start. But as she delves deeper into the island’s history, she begins to uncover unsettling secrets hidden within its ...

Imagine living in a house over 100 years old, and of course wondering about the former occupants, and now the couple living in the home meets the former residents. Only one problem; the former residents have been dead for many years, and these are the ghosts of the loving couple who lived in the home searching for treasure. Glenn Hascall does a magnificent job performing as the narrator of this charming story by Virginia Woolf.

This bundle is jam-packed with more than 34 original horror stories based on some of the most chilling, true-to-life accounts of the most violent murders and unbelievable paranormal activity recorded.

The lights are out, the jack-o-lantern is lit and the O’Reilly clan is enjoying their family tradition of sharing ghost stories on Halloween night. Set ten years before Mary moves to Freeport, this novelette offers five unique ghost stories that will leave you checking over your shoulder just to make sure no one “uninvited” is in the room with you. Happy Halloween!

Beyond the Veil: Three Dark Tales of Life, Death, and the Unseen Step into a world where the line between life and death blurs, and the shadows whisper of things unseen... Cappuccino Heaven: Journey into the afterlife with Elizabeth Walker, who discovers that Heaven isn't quite what she imagined. Amidst familiar faces and endless cappuccinos, a darker realm looms, pulling her toward secrets that could unravel everything she once believed. Dead Dreams: For Adam and Summer, living on society's fringe seemed like the perfect escape—until they realize not everyone can see them. Plagued by ...

Tessa Woodward isn't exactly thrilled to move to rainy, cold Chicago from her home in sunny Florida. But homesickness turns to icy fear when unexplainable things start happening in her new house. Things like flickering lights, mysterious drawings appearing out of nowhere, and a crackling noise she can feel in her bones. When her little brother's doll starts crying real tears, Tessa realizes that someone - or something - is trying to communicate with her. And it involves a secret that's been shrouded in mystery for more than 100 years.

Discover Andy, the fiery yet lovable sasquatch, in "Scaring With Sasquatch: Angry Andy’s Epic Halloween. " Kids will be captivated by Andy's unforgettable charm… …and his Halloween night adventure in this unique and imaginative picture book. Perfect for reading aloud like all the books in the "Angry Andy Series," "Scaring With Sasquatch: Angry Andy’s Epic Halloween." will surely be a hit with children and young-at-heart grown-ups alike. Gift someone you love a copy!

Sixteen year old Addison Monroe and her friends think they’ve hit the jackpot when they win a contest that will allow them to go on a televised ghost investigation with the nationally renowned TV paranormal investigative team, The Ghost Dudes. With cameras rolling, the two groups arrive at the infamous Meadowlark Asylum. Suddenly shut down nearly a half century before under mysterious circumstances, it’s become shrouded in stories and legends about the darkness, nicknamed Monster of the Asylum, that allegedly stalks its abandoned hallways. It isn’t long before Addison realizes ...