Scary Thriller

Thirty-two-year-old Dylan Reynolds has devoted himself completely to his family. He's tried to put his past behind him, climbing the corporate ladder at a prominent Chicago newspaper. But when his daughter, Hunter, begins speaking of a new and mysterious friend, Dylan can't help but fear that his past has come back to haunt him.

Kyle Ashfeld has escaped to his hometown of Kent, Connecticut, in search for peace. He is battling his demons, fighting memories of his family’s tragedy, and drowning in nightmares of flames and destruction. His only sanctuary is the library where he works. But that sanctuary is quickly tainted when Connor Fegan appears and warns of the prophecy of the witching hour. Every century, six demons escape hell and set in motion a cataclysmic sequence of events that lead to disasters on a global scale.

Sherlock Holmes bekommt einen sonderbaren Brief. Der Name des Absenders ist Daniel Drake. Er bittet Holmes um Hilfe. Jedoch geht aus dem wirren Schreiben nicht hervor, in welcher Angelegenheit. Wie Holmes herausfindet, ist Drake der Autor eines Schauerromans. Die Geschichte spielt in dem Ort, in dem der Brief abgestempelt wurde. Es geht um einen Schriftsteller, der aufgrund von Einsamkeit den Verstand verliert. Holmes entschließt sich, der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen.

A young man’s attempts at breaking parole end in a night of horror. A child realizes that his Christmas gift might be a lot more sinister than he originally thought. An editor unveils his client’s sinister plan to cleanse the world of all evil. And a woman’s walk home is accompanied by a strange presence that promises a gruesome end. Scare Street’s authors Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Sara Clancy, and A. I. Nasser come together to bring you some of the most horrifying short stories in a single collection.

Let's do a spell. Just for kicks. What could go wrong? Billy Cheston, an outstanding business consultant, has his eye on a golden promotion. With high-achieving friends to look up to and a child on the way, the pressure weighs heavily on his shoulders. He would do anything to live up to his friends' standards and give his family the life they deserve. But when Billy's close friend, Kevin James, brings a spell book to their group weekend retreat, his life turns upside down. What starts as laughs and gags turns to death and terror. A deal was struck with a devil, and the terms are clear: ...

After discovering the existence of the monstrous Interlopers, reporter Denny Purcell’s life has become a living hell. She has been hunted, tortured, and experimented on. Her flesh has been fused to an alien symbiont, and every day is a struggle to keep her humanity. But her nightmare has only just begun.

Two years ago, Sarah’s husband was jailed for her murder; her body was never found. Now, her grieving mother, Claire, spends her sleepless nights running a helpline for vulnerable women. Claire takes many calls, but one caller isn’t like the rest. She isn’t calling for help – she’s calling because she claims to know what happened to Sarah. But when Claire hears the terrifying news that her daughter’s killer has escaped from prison, she realises her nightmare is far from over – and her family are in danger yet again.

After barely escaping Driftwood Harbor and the wrath of the town, twins Beacon and Everleigh McCullough are on the run with their father and their friend and resident genius Arthur. Only, there's something strange going on with their dad. As they start to unravel what's wrong, Beacon quickly realizes they have much bigger problems on their hands, as the group is drawn back to the very same place they left, in order to prevent a terrifying plot from unfolding. Because this time it's not just their family or the town that's in danger - this time, it's the planet.

Tracy is still floating on cloud nine after getting married to the handsome detective in her small town. Her joy overflows when he surprises her with the destination of their honeymoon...Alaska!

Eight tales of terror and a novella to thrill you and chill you with surprises you may not see coming. Table of Contents: LORD OF DARKNESS Fred finds a large box on his doorstep with a horrific looking ebony statue inside that terrifies him. He abhors scary things and takes it to the city dump for disposal. JACK IN THE BOX Harold fixes up old houses and sells them for a nice profit. That is, until he bought the dreaded house on Elm Street. FORTUNE COOKIES Mr. Ryder receives two fortune cookies with his Chinese food this time. One says he'll be rich; the other says he'll be dead by midnight....

“It began with a Carter, and it must end with a Carter”. Six months have passed since Alan Carter woke up from the coma Copper Tibet had put him in, and much has changed in Melington: a new Chairman, a power hungry Sheriff, a spineless son who struggles with the absence of his father. And children are still going missing while the monster taking them roams free and unrestrained.

Finn's not at all sure about the Salt House. Overlooking Westwater Bay, it brings back all her nightmare fears of drowning. Of the ghosts of the dead reaching for her. And Westwater is dangerous. Countless seafarers have drowned here, their ships lost - broken on the vicious Viper Rocks. Lured by the wrecker's false lights, summoned by the dark enchantments of cunning men - masters of storms and tides. Or so the legends say.

Twelve-year-old Arlo is afraid of fire, creepy TV shows, and even his own shadow—but most of all, he’s afraid of losing his mother to the disease that nearly claimed her life a year ago. During a Thanksgiving road trip, a sudden collision with a strange beast in the middle of the road totals the family’s car, and Arlo, his mom, and his sister end up stranded in a small town called Livermore. But there’s something off about this place.

Fleeting Chills is a series of 33 weird, creepy, short, and scary horror stories by authors Joseph C. Gioconda, Grace Elizabeth, Amy Yun Yu, Isabel Rincón, Petar Vrbich and others.

Twelve-year-old Emma is excited to spend a weekend away at best friend Samantha's house for an epic sleepover with Sam and her out-of-town cousins. But things take a turn for the spooky when Emma's peculiar new book, Tales from the Scaremaster, shows it has a mind of its own - and weaves a story starring Emma and some cousins hiding a very creepy secret!

Four marine biologists plan a deep ocean expedition. Equipped with state-of-the-art submersibles and a mix of skepticism and excitement, the team begins their descent into the intriguing waters. As they travel deeper, the vibrant colors of the shallows gradually fade into an inky darkness, revealing eerie bioluminescent organisms that dance in the deep. Initially, their findings appear to align with expected phenomena—strange fish, deep-ocean coral structures, and colorful jellyfish, all of which fill them with wonder. However, as they continue their exploration, they encounter unexpected...

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Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything – including giant mutant spiders or snake-like parasites that burrow into your brain. But when a terrifying new enemy attacks from above it seems they have met their ultimate match...how can they defeat giant vampire birds With summer term in full force – and sports day and prom night on the horizon – the whole school is in danger. The gang need a plan to bring safety to the skies once more.

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a razor-sharp, high-stakes thriller where family loyalty is a weapon—and betrayal is just another part of the job. Nineteen-year-old Sophie Jones was raised to be a killer. Trained under her mother's lethal guidance, she's spent her life mastering the fine art of murder, deception, and keeping a straight face during completely inappropriate situations. Their mother-daughter bond is built on blood and brutality, but when a mission goes sideways and Sophie makes the wrong choice, the cracks begin to show. Back home, Charlotte's ...

Scare Factory is a collection of 20 stories for readers who love horror and appreciate a good scare. If you are fans of Twilight Zone, Tales From the Crypt, Night Gallery, Outer Limits, One Step Beyond, and horror stories with a plot and a twist ending, look no further. Billy Wells Horror is your ticket to a journey into the macabre if you dare. The nightmares include: DESECRATIONS: An after-hours intruder pulverizes the heads of two corpses with a sledgehammer at a local funeral parlor. THE METEOR A meteor crashes into Newt's home carrying a tiny alien who loves to sing and dance. ...