Horror Legends

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a horror story by American author Washington Irving. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was first published in 1820. It is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially during Halloween because of a character known as the Headless Horseman believed to be a Hessian soldier who lost his head to a cannonball in battle.

*2019 UPDATED, COMPLETELY REWRITTEN, AND EXPANDED EDITION* Perfect for fans of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Buffy, the Vampire Slayer! When monsters attack Ravenwood with bared fangs, a witch only has two choices: slay or spell? Now that demon-butt-kicking, magick-slinging Shiloh Saintcrow has been tasked with protecting the sacred Charmed Chronicles, she’s being hunted by the deadliest spawns of Hell. And with vampires skulking in Ravenwood, Shiloh’s not only battling the undead, but also her extreme attraction to the gorgeous Trent Donovan and the smoking hot Raze. Except, she ...

An old house blemished with the putrid stench of past shame, an historic murder that was never satisfactorily solved, and a truth that is determined to show itself. Rob and his wife Julie are aware of their new house's unsavory past when they buy the property, but the place is a bargain that's too good to pass up. Located a short distance from the nearest town and in a prime position offering spectacular sea views, it's the perfect place for the couple to care for their foster children. However, it isn't long before the shadow of their new home's terrible past begins to taint their day-to-...

Dirk Buckingham thinks the world is his oyster, but he is about to experience a day like no other. With his good looks and charm, he is confident that he can manipulate any woman he meets. When he takes a summer job as a deckhand on the Webster family's yacht, he meets Mr. Webster's two lovely daughters. Both of whom seem to have eyes for Dirk. But what Dirk doesn't realize and couldn't possibly fathom is that he is destined to have a date with another woman who lives beneath the turbulent waters of Lake Michigan, just off the shoreline of the ghost town of Sinagpore. Who is the woman? And ...

She was all my eye and Betty Martin. The whole of his world… Meet Martin Sloan. Bestselling children's author. When success came, it took his breath away. His book is a runaway hit. Hollywood wants him. Had life ever felt so good? Only behind his triumph, lurks a terrifying secret. Life wasn’t always so. He had fled from the agonies of his past, finding refuge with his wife and daughter. And for a time, he lived in peace. But the toasters are flying again, and he will soon return to his childhood home. Once more, he must brave the horror that lies at the heart of The Legend of the ...

Fire is never a gentle master… An unknown woman steps into the central lane of a busy motorway in mid-January, and unleashes a terrifying chain of events. Patrolling the back roads with his hound-from-Hell, comes the death-dealing Postman. With a score to settle, and devouring all the children, the Postman's diabolical hunger leads him to seek out one special girl in particular… Half-wolf and half-raven, she is the girl who fell to earth. The Girl Who Fell to Earth is book two of The Legend of the Firebird. This edge-of-the-seat page-turner is guaranteed to give you goosebumps. Grab ...

Be careful who you upset. Tom, Julie, Marc, and Chris head out for a weekend escape to Cape Cod to do some holiday shopping and check out Marc’s new condo. Julie keeps everyone entertained by reading a book of local urban legends. The stories seem humorous until events begin to spiral out of control. As a blizzard approaches, Julie tries to convince everyone that they’re wrapped up in one of the stories from her book. Is the legend real? Or is everything happening to them just a coincidence? Will anyone make it out alive? A slow burn-thriller that builds tension until a terrifying climax.

During an upturn in the economy, faced with a downturn in the soul buying business, The Devil resorts to telemarketing.

While kings and queens quake with fear in the presence of the Brotherhood, there are still those who dare to resist them. Sillavana—half human, half ixolae—was just a child when they came and slaughtered her people. The Brotherhood considered her to be an abomination. How could such a thing be left to live? There was just one problem. She escaped unnoticed... Now alone in the world, she must do anything she can to survive. Jemaex had a perfect life. The son of a rich merchant, his life should have been easy. Swindling coin from common folk was fine for his father, but he dreamed of a ...

Ever since mankind first stepped forth from Paradise to inhabit the earth there were evil spirits who were already scattered to the four winds. Whether Jinn or some other form of extra-dimensional species, those spirits were so adept at avoiding the gods that Zeus laid out a plan for capturing them. He assigned Pandora, a demigod, with a special task. She was given a magical box which, when opened, would capture evil spirits and trap them inside for eternity. Few believe the story to be true. Archaeological detective and relic hunter, Danna Sharma, isn’t one of them. After all, she has a ...

Great Horror Stories is a vintage collection of some of the finest ghost tales, horror stories, and supernatural legends ever written, by the best writers the genre has to offer.

“The next Realm Walker will bring with them a storm. Lightning must fight the Crimson Shadow, or the lands will be cast into eternal darkness”. When she was a child, Esther was plagued with vivid nightmares. Now they have returned to haunt her. Bloodthirsty monsters chase her through a forest of dead trees while a mysterious hooded figure stalks her. After waking with fresh wounds from her dreams, Esther searches for the truth about who she is and the Hidden Realm she is destined to save. Join Esther on her journey of self-discovery as she travels into a world long forgotten.

Are you looking for some scary stories to tell at your next sleepover? Look no further than A Web of Tragedy( a book of short stories). Nothing is what it seems! This book has mysterious spine-tinglers that will make the hair stand up on your arms. Packed with spooky tales of weird monsters, unusual disappearances, dream demons and so much more .This book will have you sleeping with a nightlight for sure. Read if you dare, but don't say I didn't warn you!

Beneath the red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and declarations of love lies a shadowy history of Valentine's Day that few are brave enough to explore. In a journey that spans from ancient Roman festivals to medieval legends, this book uncovers the sinister roots of this holiday—from tales of forbidden love to spectral visitations and mysterious rituals.

The Hollow sisters—Vivi, Grey and Iris—are as seductively glamorous as they are mysterious. They have black eyes and hair as white as milk. The Hollow sisters don't have friends—they don't need them. They move through the corridors like sharks, the other little fish parting around them, whispering behind their backs. And everyone knows who the Hollow sisters are. Because one day the three Hollow sisters simply disappeared. And when they came back, one month later, with no memory of where they had been, it was as if nothing had changed.

In the late 16th century, King James the VI, the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, captures an entire family who have been terrorizing the Scottish countryside with acts against God and man. The family pays the ultimate price for their crimes. So says the legend. But what if King James had not captured all family members? What if two had been missed? Survived? A brother and sister who then began to renew the family and keep the bloodline intact. And what if, forty years later, the descendants of the slain patriarch come to the new world, bringing with them the old ways of the family. The ...

Seductive, powerful Lamia DuLaine is used to getting what she wants - and she wants Julian Talbot. From the moment she sees him in the hedonistic atmosphere of 1814 Brussels, she knows she must have the roguishly handsome lord, and nothing as inconsequential as an innocent chit of a fiancee will stand in her way. After all, Lamia has more than just beauty in her arsenal; a thousand years of living have given the DuLaine unparalleled expertise at manipulating humans, especially men.

It’s the 1980s and Imogene Ryan, a romantic, is in search of her soul mate in the great city of Manhattan. She thinks she may have found that soul mate when she meets Christopher McDowell, but there’s one complication. Christopher is a vampire.

Nestled in the lush, green Rhondda Valley of southern Wales lies the small mining village of Cymer. The life of a collier was arduous but it put food on the table and was an accepted way of life at the time. Toiling such long hours in often difficult situations was bad enough, so the addition of something sinister brought about great fear and apprehension for the men who worked in the deep depths of the earth. The people in the village harboured many superstitions, and legends flowed freely around the fire on winter nights. Talk of night creatures and demons caused shadows from the fires to...

The Hike: Spear Me, Baby By Valdean Pouncie Love. Lust. Legend. Something in the woods wants all three. When opposites-attract couple Nick and Robin set out for a weekend hike in the Great Smoky Mountains, they’re hoping to reignite their passion and patch their unraveling relationship. But the forest has other plans. Robin, a Cherokee rock singer with a wild streak and a past steeped in tribal folklore, knows these woods. Nick, a brass-knuckled welder with a dirty mind and a deep mistrust of nature, only knows how badly he wants to watch her walk in those shorts. What starts as a ...