For months, a sinister phenomenon has been unfolding beyond the borders of the United States, a looming terror whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. The global contagion, an enigmatic virus, has cast its relentless shadow over the entire world, yet Americans had, for a time, embraced a false sense of security under the reassurance of their government. Little did they know that this illusion would be shattered, as the virus breached their homeland, sweeping rapidly from the Eastern seaboard to the Western horizon.Caught in the throes of this cataclysmic upheaval are Aiden and Skylar, two hapless college students thrust together by the cruel hand of fate. Bound by circumstance, they face a harrowing choice: can two individuals, hitherto strangers, truly place their trust in one another amid the chaos that engulfs them? Will their nascent alliance withstand the relentless onslaught of this unforgiving scourge, or will they, too, succumb to the relentless ravages of an unrelenting nightmare? In this gripping tale of survival, the bonds of trust and the resilience of the human spirit are put to the ultimate test as Aiden and Skylar navigate the treacherous terrain of a world on the brink of collapse.
Don't. Make. A. Sound.Rory Hush (12) takes a part-time job with a curious old cobbler who works inside a cramped, dusty workshop on a dead-end road, surrounded by acres of thick forest. After learning much about shoe repair and the art of hand-stitching, the old man disappears, leaving behind a strange note...and an even stranger box, perched high on the back shelf, holding an ancient secret inside.Read THE QUIET MAN PREQUEL to find out how a cursed young boy becomes a legend...for all the wrong reasons.The creepy adventures start here!This complete series includes:The Quiet Man (bonus novella)Inaudible UnspeakableIncurable
Revenge is a dish best pecked cold.After 150 years, emus have returned to Tasmania.Brought in to combat a mysterious creature attacking livestock, emus now roam the farms of Lithgow.Everyone loves them, but Eli thinks they're creepy.Their heads are creepy.Their eyes are creepy.Even the way they walk is creepy.But if they can stop the creature from attacking their livestock, then he can live with it.Except the attacks aren't stopping and now a strange man is hanging around Eli's farm.What does he want and what does he have to do with the attacks?Strange things are happening in Lithgow. Scary, frightening things...
Everyone Is Afraid Of Something.Jane Gracey hates having panic attacks. Not knowing how to stop them, she, along with her identical twin sister Catie, the friendly witch Mrs. Macabre, and their spooky found family go searching for the mysterious Fear King, hoping he will have a cure. But first they must venture through the wild and dangerous Nightmare Jungle, a place few have dared to explore. Will Jane finally face her fears or will she let them consume her forever?This is the third book in The Mrs. Macabre Chronicles and can be read in order or as an individual volume.
Two young teens decided to go on an adventure... They have decided to investigate their local haunted house ... Together, they sneaked out into the night ... The Weimer estates sits on the outskirts of town. It has been there for well over a hundred years. The old manor is surrounded by a crumbling stone wall. Between the house and the foreboding gate, there lies a lone grave that is surrounded by an iron cage that serves as a warning for whomever may be foolish enough to trespass. The two friends think they are prepared for whatever could possibly happen between those four walls, but can they survive what lies beneath?
Zaina never meant to get involved. The plan was to focus on her exams,make her dad proud. But Chanelle never made it to the exam;Nero something last night and Ysla can't stop crying. As Zaina scratchesthe surface of secrets which desperately want to stay hiddenshe begins to wonder ... how far will they go to keep her fromthe truth?
The first novel in an spellbinding new fantasy adventure series from the author of The Huntress trilogy. Perfect for readers 8-12 and fans of Philip Pullman, Abi Elphinstone and Katherine Rundell.
In this second story in The Adventures of Elodie and Guber the Ghost series, Guber flies Elodie to the North Pole to play with polar bears. These Polar Bears are extraordinary polar bears that have special talents they want to show the world.
Whoosh, whoosh! Who is that skating on Elodie's pond? Read along to join the magic in this first book of The Adventures of Elodie and Guber the Ghost series. Elodie Meets Guber the Ghost introduces 8 year old Elodie who lives in an idyllic rural setting with her parents and two brothers. One night she befriends a Ghost named Guber igniting a series of adventures that include a recurring cast of engaging and humorous characters. Laugh and float along with these two unexpected and inspiring friends as they go on their first wintry adventure together.
In a town with vampires, werewolves, witches, and necromancers, Hanna falls in love with the ghost.As a Seer, everybody seems to want something from Hanna, especially dead people. She tries to ignore their overwhelming pleas for help and live a normal life, but when she starts high school she can't avoid the ghost haunting her history class. He lectures so loudly, he makes focus impossible and passing the class even more difficult.Then she meets Brandon, a charming skater kid from the 90s who only seems to want companionship. The difference is refreshing, but she wonders what he's hiding about his past.Despite her best efforts, the unusual behavior while trying to ignore the spectral distractions doesn't go unnoticed, attracting the attention of two good-looking boys from school. They start asking odd questions and seem to know more than "normal" people should, causing Hanna to wonder if maybe she's not as weird as she thought, and if ghosts aren't the only supernatural beings who want her help.
We all know what human children do when it's a dark and stormy night. But what do young monsters do when the lights go off, the door shuts, and the dark and scary things creep out? They have a party!Bring home a book that demystifies the dark, and shows a child's imagination in the best of ways!
Cemetery Boys meets The Haunting of Bly Manor in this spellbinding queer paranormal romance!"A slow, ominous creep of a book." —New York Times bestselling author Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys and The Sunbearer TrialsFor Jaime, returning to Saint Juniper means returning to a past he’s spent eight years trying to forget. But every gossip in town already knows his business, so he seeks out solitude into the nearby woods—Saint Juniper’s Folly—and does not return.For Theo, Saint Juniper means being stuck. His senior year is going to be like all the rest, dull and claustrophobic. That is until he wanders into the Folly and stumbles on a haunted house with an acerbic yet handsome boy trapped—as in physically trapped—inside.For Taylor, Saint Juniper is a mystery. She struggles to practice the magic her dad banned from the house after her mom, an accomplished witch, suddenly died. Then a wide-eyed teenager barges into her life, rambling about a haunted house and a trapped boy. He needs a witch.The Folly and its ghosts will draw these three teenagers together. But can they each face their demons to forge a bond strong enough to escape the Folly's shadows?Alex Crespo’s queer haunted house mystery is equal parts spine-tingling thrills, a celebration of found family, and must-read for paranormal romance fans.
Halloween hi-jinks!Instead of going trick-or-treating this year, Trix, Darren, and Darby are headed to the local children's hospital to help out. The Boggartys are putting on a Halloween theater show for the kids! A hilarious new re-telling of the classic "Legend of Sleepy Hollow," with Mr. Boggarty starring as the strange and terrifying...Headless Ballerina.All the young patients, grownups, doctors and nurses enjoy the funny spoof...until a strange green mist covers the stage and the elderly actors mysteriously disappear. After the nurses have evacuated the room...Trix, Darren, Darby-and their new friends Laurel and Jonesy-are accidentally left behind.Shadows appears! Creatures growl and hiss! Glowing heads fill the rooms! And Darby's greatest fear-the mythical Australian bunyip-suddenly shows up to ruin their night.Will Trix and her friends make it out of the haunted hospital? Or will the Boy Named Hoo take them away to the 27th dimension?Get ready for a thrilling (and haunted) Halloween mystery!The spooky adventure starts here - order now!A perfect fit for fans of: Dan Gutman, Roald Dahl, Magic Tree House, Zoey and Sassafras, Legend of the Star Runner, Isadora Moon, Harriet the Spy, Nate the Great, Case Closed, A to Z Mysteries, Dory Fantasmagory, The Princess in Black, Dragon Masters, or Junkyard Adventures book series.
Some siblings are best friends. These sisters are not. They prefer to fight with each other instead of playing together. When one sister creates a spooky snowman spell, the other sister is left with a frosty night of terror! Will this scary situation bring the sisters together or pull them apart even more?With short chapters, easy-to-read text and enhanced back matter, this Boo Book delivers just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.
Never go into the forest at night Only trust a map written by your own handAnd, above all, do not show the trees your fear ...A mysterious letter containing ominous hints and strange silver charms of a howling wolf and a malevolent fairy leads Tig and Elsa deep into Grimhart Hollow, an enchanted ancient forest of powerful secrets and creatures unknown. They must stray far from the forest path to uncover the mystery of their grandfather's disappearance, seek out the First Creature and outwit those who wish them harm. But bad power will never be good, even in good hands. Can Tig resist the lure of the ice wolf or will his newfound courage become his destruction?
Gabby travels to a haunted bookstore with the ghost crew. She loves being around books. Other than science, reading is one of her favourite things. But when Gabby sneaks out to debunk one of the mysteries on her own, Dad isn¿t happy. And as Gabby finds herself accepting that one of the hauntings might just be real, she wonders if she¿s a full skeptic after all.
When Dad¿s podcast crew stops at a haunted inn, Gabby is eager to investigate. People claim to hear voices, and a young ghost supposedly moves toys and plays with guests. Gabby sets out to debunk the haunting. When her observations are ignored, she becomes determined to prove herself. And although science can explain one noise, it can''t quite explain another...
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest spirit of them all? Bloody Mary, the gruesome ghost who haunts those who dare to play a ghoulish game. It is said that repeating her name in front of a looking glass will bring this blood-soaked spectre to your bathroom mirror! Who could Bloody Mary be? And what happens when she is called forth from the great beyond? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!
In 1817, a terrifying specter began haunting John Bell and his family in Tennessee, USA. At first, the spooky spiritâ¿s knocking and scratching sounds seemed harmless. But soon, the phantomâ¿s antics became more sinister, and even deadly! Who was the Bell Witch? And why did she torment John and his family? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!
An anthology of terrifically terrifying zombie stories for young horror fans!Hold on to your socks¿ and BRAINS!! Is a new video game turning everyone into zombies? Will zombie frogs transform the science lesson into a deadly experiment? Can anyone escape Dr Frankenstein¿s purr-fectly petrifying cat?! Discover the answers to these creepy questions and more in this collection of eight zombie stories that¿ll have you scared stiff. Featuring four scream-worthy horror writers, including bestselling author Michael Dahl, this anthology is an absolute must-have for young horror lovers, including fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and R.L. Stine¿s Goosebumps series. The perfect Halloween, or anytime, gift!Other Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Ghost Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Monster Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Sorcery Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!
A spine-chilling anthology of ghost stories for young horror fans!BEWARE¿ The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Will a changing room ghost give a football team the ultimate fright? Is an evil spirit haunting the lake at summer camp? Will a boy¿s eye transplant be a ghostly gift or a ghastly curse? Discover the answers to all these questions and more (or die trying) in this terrifying collection of eight ghost stories. Featuring four scream-worthy horror writers, including bestselling author Michael Dahl, this anthology is a must-have for fans of genre classics, like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and R.L. Stine¿s Goosebumps series, and any seeker of nightmare-fuel. The perfect gift for Halloween or to read at campouts, sleepovers or anytime you don¿t want to sleep!Other Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Monster Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Sorcery Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Zombie Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!
Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses in this brand new Horrible Histories book. From Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London, HORRIBLE HISTORIES: GRUESOME GREAT HOUSES covers the history of Britain and Ireland from the time of the savage Stone Age right up until the present day. Full of dark mysteries, gruesome ghost stories and terrible tales of betrayal and revenge, it's a seriously horrible read with all the gore and more.
'And we're going to live here, happily ever after, just like a fairy tale.'When Dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that they're moving to live in a real tower, it's almost like they've stepped inside a fairytale.But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up, Dad still doesn't have a job and they're not even allowed in the room up at the very top.When it's time to start at their new school, Luna quickly finds a friend, but six-year-old Aurora absolutely hates the children in her class. She prefers to spend her time with her imaginary friend Tansy. Aurora's make-belief life causes problems for them all - and it seems like Aurora really believes Tansy exists...Is there really a curse on the tower - and will Luna be able to break it?A spine-tingling tale from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.
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