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In this section you will find over 3.861 exciting and thrilling books about Horror. At Tales we have all types of good Horror books for each individual to enjoy, whether you want some of the classics, new or children’s horror books. We all need a little scare in our lives, to learn how to deal with the real world and acknowledge the fact that it is indeed okay to be scared. Scary stories also teach kids that Monsters are terrifying, but at the same time they’ll have an understanding of scary situations, and learn how to cope with them. Take a chance and let the mystery begin here.
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  • - Voodoo Thrills Presents
    by L Bailey
    £7.99

    Alana has always known that there is something a bit strange about her family but when Aunt Janine comes to stay her normal teenage life takes a sinister twist. She is running out of time to unravel the family secrets buried throughout generations and now the stakes are so much higher. Is there such a thing as Voodoo?

  • by José Héctor Buelna Martínez
    £11.99

    Novela de ficción (juvenil-adulto). Súbgéneros de suspenso, terror y aventura. En una casa apartada de las luces de la ciudad, un chico de diez años cree haber visto a un ser sobrenatural mientras su tío hurta una cabra. Aunque se ve obligado a callar lo que ha atestiguado, para él es el inicio de una pesadilla. Su inquietud lo lleva a sospechar que también le están sucediendo cosas anormales a sus hermanos, por ello se empecina en descubrir sus secretos leyendo sus diarios a escondidas. Las sorpresas que le aguardan en esas páginas serán mayores de lo que él imagina. Cuando él y su hermano entran al llamado "almacén tenebroso" ─un lugar lúgubre y abandonado─, descubre una silueta humanoide que supone pintada en una de sus oscuras paredes, pero se percata que aquella forma no es realmente una pintura. Pronto aceptará que para llevar a cabo su investigación clandestina en el almacén, requerirá de dos aliados. Juntos se convertirán en "El trío explorador" para aventurarse en lugares sombríos y prohibidos.

  • - Ghost Story
    by E K Bennett
    £14.49

    When a ghost attaches itself to Lydia, she has no idea how much her life is about to change. Lydia's life is normal. At first. But when she starts hearing voices and seeing things that aren't really there, she wonders if she might be insane. The spirit of a young girl shows up all the time. During school. At home. Or even at her side, appearing like everything is normal. Soon enough, its darker side shows itself and she sees the girl lying in a pool of blood on the side of the road.Lydia begins to doubt herself. Is she seeing things or does the spirit have a message for her? Is the girl reaching out beyond the grave for help?Or is Lydia suffering a mental breakdown? Lydia is no detective, but to save herself she needs to find out if what she's experiencing is real or just an elaborate hallucination. What Lydia doesn't know is this is no ordinary haunting. She's been chosen. And she has no idea why.

  • - Una historia de terror y suspenso que te sorprenderá...
    by Mj Rise
    £9.49

    La familia López nunca había imaginado que su nuevo hogar sería el epicentro de una maldición milenaria. Todo comenzó cuando se mudaron a la casa del lago, un lugar apacible y tranquilo en el que pensaban que podrían pasar una temporada relajante. Sin embargo, pronto descubrieron que habían caído en una trampa mortal.Desde el inicio, extrañas cosas comenzaron a suceder. Los objetos se movían por sí solos, se escuchaban ruidos sin explicación y la sensación de que alguien o algo los observaba desde las sombras se hacía cada vez más presente. Los López no entendían lo que estaba sucediendo, pero sabían que no era algo normal.La batalla entre lo oculto y lo terrenal desató una maldición que creó muchas situaciones inesperadas. Los López no sabían si podrían resistir el asedio de lo desconocido, pero estaban decididos a luchar hasta el final. Sin embargo, pronto descubrieron que no estaban solos en aquella lucha, y que la maldición que los había atrapado tenía una historia y un propósito que desconocían.Esta es la historia de la familia López y su enfrentamiento contra la oscuridad que acechaba en la Casa del Lago. Una historia de terror que los mantendrá en vilo hasta el último momento y que dejará en su mente la pregunta: ¿Estamos solos en este mundo o hay fuerzas ocultas que nos acechan en la oscuridad?

  • by Anna Del C Dye
    £6.99

    This is a poetic picture book of a danger of camping on Halloween night.

  • by Shane Bradley
    £6.99

    Karen and Caleb rent a VHS on Hallows' Eve called Mr. Jones' Halloween. It seems like a good choice...until the siblings realize that there's something strange and sinister about Mr. Jones and his creepy puppets. The Warner House on Hilltop Heights is a place that nobody should enter. The local kids know that. The house is haunted and dangerous .But the new kid, Dustin Wildwood, doesn't believe them...until he finds out the hard way. A girl is stalked by a creature on Halloween night. And two friends find themselves at the wrong end of Wicker Street. Four Halloween stories that you can sink your teeth into. Grab your candy and your flashlight, and climb under the covers. You're in for a howling good time. Perfect for fans of Mary Downing Hahn, K.R. Alexander and R.L. Stine.

  • - Cold Caller
    by Louise Smith
    £6.99

    It's the last day of school before the winter holidays. Rudy and Angus's parents are not home when school ends. Angus and Rudy are cold and hungry but have no money. They decide to go caroling to get a bit of money for hot food. There's a psyho Santa in town and the boys have got on the wrong side of him.

  • - Narraciones de misterio, terror y ficción
    by Homero Cerecedo
    £13.99

    Colección de cuentos de misterio, ficción y terror que narran historias independientes entre sí, además de que en conjunto van describiendo de alguna manera a este personaje denominado como "El loco".

  • - Histoires Vraies de Fantômes
    by Club Paranormal
    £9.49

    LIEUX HANTÉS - 05 Histoires Flippantes - Histoires Vraies de FantômesCe livre est un recueil d'histoires paranormales compilant cinq histoires flippantes de fantômes. Ce sont de véritables histoires vécues et racontées par les personnes victimes de ces incidents troublants.La première histoire relate une rencontre troublante, La deuxième parle d'un Monsieur sans-esprit, La troisième met en scène l'esprit d'un hôtel, La quatrième raconte l'histoire du fantôme d'un bureau, La cinquième histoire se déroule dans une prison abandonnée.Si vous êtes passionné par les histoires paranormales horribles et terrifiantes, ne cherchez plus, ce roman est fait pour vous. Ces cinq histoires de fantômes vont vous donner la chair de poule et vous plonger dans un monde de frissons extrêmes.Bonne lecture ! Avertissement: Pour conserver l'originalité de ce livre, le vocabulaire n'a pas été filtré. Il contient donc des expressions familières et un langage grossier.

  • by Alicia Rades
    £17.49

    Crystal Frost has known for a year that she's psychic, but a car accident leaves her sixth sense weaker than ever. When she begins sensing a ghost she can't seem to help, she turns to contacting him through a séance. That only leads to a grave warning. For the first time since discovering what she's capable of, things have become personal. Can she protect her family and friends and save her own life in the process, or will she have to trade her life for theirs?

  • - Mexican Legends
    by Luz Fero
    £8.99

    32 Legends and stories that will make your heart beat, will make you know life, will make you become for a moment a compatriot of a city, of a neighborhood of a world.They say that there is no place in the world that escapes having ghosts. Good or bad, they can always cause a scare, and even worse if they are little souls who did not go to the "beyond", because they are very naughty.

  • by Kiersten White
    £7.99

    The third book in the middle-grade series that's part Scooby-Doo, part A Series of Unfortunate Events, and entirely genius! Follow the Sinister-Winterbottoms on their most outrageous adventure yet, when they find themselves at a normal summer camp!After leaving the Sanguine Spa in pursuit of Edgaren't, the kids find themselves at a mysterious summer camp, Camp Creek. There are lake games and happy counselors, and there's even a tie-dye cabin. It's all very . . . normal.But if Theo and Alexander know one thing, it's that normal doesn't always mean good. When everyone around her starts acting strange, Theo wonders if maybe the fumes from the tie-dye cabin are seeping into their brains, and she resolves to investigate what's really going on at Camp Creek.   The third book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White's Sinister Summer series continues the adventures of the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their aunt, who never saw a discount vacation destination she didn’t love.

  • by Alicia Rades
    £17.49

    Crystal Frost recently discovered she can see ghosts and predict the future, yet the mystery of Hope Ross's abduction still haunts her dreams. While traveling to Florida for Thanksgiving, Crystal's visions of Hope only grow stronger. She enlists the help of her soon-to-be step-cousin, Robin, a decision that complicates the entire picture--and her feelings. Can she figure out what happened to Hope and learn why Robin is so guarded, or will her newfound abilities fail her?

  • by Alicia Rades
    £17.49

    The fire growing inside of her isn't the kind that killed this ghost. It's the kind that will save her.Crystal Frost tells herself she isn't crazy, but sane people don't see ghosts. As her psychic abilities manifest, Crystal discovers she can see into the future, witness the past, and speak with the dead. Add blackmail to the list of things she never thought would happen to her, and you basically have her sophomore year covered. After spotting her first ghost, secrets from her family, friends, and classmates begin to surface. Uncovering secrets can be dangerous, but giving up means someone will get hurt. Again.

  • - Real Haunted Stories Based On True Events
    by Nur Publishing House
    £6.99

    Book Features: If you enjoy true ghost stories and are looking for anything more than haunted houses, this book is for you. These sections contain true ghost stories based on true events from around the world. Some of these eyewitness reports date back hundreds of years, and the ghosts involved in some of them may date back even longer

  • by Randolph Lad
    £14.49

    A Teddy Bear who belonged to a little girl whom a drunken train engineer killed, received a part of her soul, a mad part who wants to punish anyone who drives drunk.

  • by J S Stephens
    £13.49

    With Christmas fast approaching, Addison Monroe struggles to accept the fact that, despite her misgivings, she can no longer deny that she's a gifted psychic. Just when she thinks things can't get any worse, she suddenly finds her younger sister's best friend Becca standing on the lawn outside her bedroom window. A girl who died two years before. As she struggles to understand what's happening, Addison uncovers a dirt encrusted doll in Kylie's bed - a doll that was placed in Becca's coffin on the day she was buried. Gathering together her friends and Aunt Juliette, Addison's mentor and another gifted psychic, they desperately race to find answers. Why is Becca back? What does she want? And worse - what is this dark creature that is now stalking Addison and Kylie?

  • by Charlie Keith
    £7.49

    People will always be drawn to tales of horror. In the old days, where bloodthirsty beasts roamed the lands and the gods were cruel to those who offended them, storytellers would speak without fear about heroes facing evil monsters, and mortals harshly punished for committing hubris. Tales of how Bellerophon slew the terrible fire-breathing Chimera or Erysichthon met his ghastly doom are told in this selection of dark stories. Ancient, sheer horror that survives to this day, awaits those who will dive into the pages of this bone-chilling book. Are you brave enough, dear reader, to turn the first page?

  • by Tey Kins
    £18.99

    Black werewolves? It's about time. Follow Damien Nichols, who finds out he's a werewolf years after he's attacked as a child. While searching for a cure and the one who bit him, he's Unable to. Damien, now accepting his fate, meets other werewolves like himself who form a pack to try to protect one another. Over time, Damien finds out about werewolf hunters known as Tailors and that there's a Werewolf's Council that strives to keep werewolves a secret from the rest of the world. This also causes an internal conflict between those who were born and those who were bitten. After fighting to save another werewolf's life, Damien becomes the Tremauré, the first werewolf, who tasks Damien with protecting every werewolf in existence. Now, Damien must find his purpose with this new power, and his pack behind him. Upon searching for answers, he finds more about his family's history and what he must do to protect all of werewolf kind.

  • - 24
    by Nicolò Borgosano
    £10.49

    Jack vagava, con la solita veste nera e logora, gli occhi cavi, lo sguardo cupo, e tra le dita nodose la solita rapa intagliata da troppo tempo, contenente l'unica cosa che lo guidasse verso l'infinito vagabondaggio secolare: la fiamma dell'inferno.

  • by Mike Evans
    £10.49 - 11.49

    When the flu season struck America it impaired the population crippling what the collected power of the people were capable of doing to fight the outbreak. Unfortunately, it was not the same for everyone. There were three types of people. The first had no diseases, the second had the flu, and the third were busy fostering a zombie virus that was going to bring the nation to its knees.This story isn't about heroes, there are no guarantees. This is a story about Mike and his family, and what they have to endure to survive. If they want to see another day they are going to need the help of their neighbors and friends.The situations leaving the main characters in the depths of hell are only outweighed by the comical situations that they get put in. There's no telling what or who is going to survive. Those that survive must fight or flight and in some cases do both. Civilization will be something new when dawn's light falls on the Earth for the second day of the apocalypse.

  • by Matti Charlton
    £14.99

    "Early Short Stories" is a collection of dark and haunting short stories by Madison Matti Charlton, a talented transgender author who wrote these stories at the age of 16. These stories captivate readers with their exploration of themes like horror, identity, and the human condition.

  • by Tehlor Kay Mejia
    £11.99

  • by Logan-Ashley Kisner
    £7.99

    Two messy transgender kids fighting back against otherworldly monsters and the literal ghosts of their pasts: OLD WOUNDS is the freshest YA horror thriller of 2024, perfect for fans of Darren Charlton and Aiden ThomasErin and Max are two trans kids, just trying to get to California. Max is desperate to finally be able to transition, and Erin is longing to understand why she's on this trip to begin with, after Max suddenly broke up with her two years earlier. But when they find themselves stranded - and eventually separated - in the creepy woods of rural middle-America, they suddenly have much bigger problems. First, there's the creature that, according to legend, feeds on girls, hunting them through the shadows. And then there are the locals, who are searching for a female sacrifice. If either of them hope to survive to see the sunrise, Erin and Max will have to come together and stop running: from their attackers, from each other, and, ultimately, from themselves."Wholly original, endlessly subversive and genuinely terrifying." Laura Steven

  • by Mary Cathleen Brown
    £7.99

    A magical and powerful time-slip adventure with a touch of horror. Meet the Tall Man, a beguiling and melancholy villain who will stop at nothing to enforce his will. Can Tom and Captain Rat save the boy in the cellar?

  • by Max Marshall
    £10.49

    In a peaceful farm nestled within a small town, a brave and mischievous pig named Mykola roamed in search of thrilling adventures. One fateful day, Mykola found himself in a ferocious encounter with a bear, and although he fought valiantly, the outcome was tragic. The lifeless body of Mykola was tenderly laid to rest in the animal cemetery, bringing an end to his earthly journey.Enter Rick, an intrepid explorer with an insatiable curiosity for the mystic and unknown. While venturing through the cemetery, Rick stumbles upon a hidden amulet, radiating with ancient magic. Unbeknownst to him, this amulet possesses the power to breathe life into the deceased. Intrigued by its mysterious aura, Rick places the amulet upon Mykola's grave, unwittingly unleashing a spell that resurrects the fearless pig as a lively zombie.Startled by his own reanimation, Mykola instinctively lunges towards Rick, causing the boy to flee in fear. Seizing this newfound freedom, Mykola embarks on an unexpected adventure, venturing into the city with mischievous intentions. As he traverses the streets, the shuffling and snorting pig leaves a trail of intrigue and bewilderment in his wake.

  • by Max Marshall
    £10.49

    In a small town, nestled in a farm, lived a small armadillo named Ruby. Like all armadillos, Ruby loved to scurry around and explore. One day, tragedy strikes when Ruby is hit by a car and dies. Grief-stricken, the townsfolk bury Ruby in the animal cemetery, never imagining that something magical was about to happen.Enter Milo, a curious and adventurous sorcerer's apprentice, who stumbles upon a magic feather in the cemetery. When he accidentally drops it on Ruby's grave, the armadillo comes back to life, but with a twist - Ruby has turned into a zombie! With a newfound thirst for adventure, Ruby runs off to the city, causing chaos and scaring little children on Halloween night.Milo, determined to fix his mistake, follows Ruby into the city to find a cure for her zombie curse. Along the way, they face a host of challenges, from spooky monsters to mischievous ghostly creatures. But with determination and courage, Milo and Ruby overcome each obstacle, learning the true meaning of friendship, compassion, and bravery.As they journey through the vibrant city, Milo and Ruby encounter a diverse cast of characters, including a wise old owl, a friendly bat, and a spunky cat, all of whom help them on their quest. Together, they navigate the twists and turns of this enchanting world, learning valuable lessons along the way.

  • by Max Marshall
    £10.49

    Join Unchika, a lively chicken residing in a quaint village, as she embarks on an unforgettable adventure filled with supernatural surprises and unexpected friendships.In a close-knit town, Unchika the cheerful chicken roams freely, spreading joy with her infectious clucks and colorful feathers. But one fateful day, disaster strikes when Unchika encounters a cunning fox. In a desperate attempt to escape, Unchika valiantly flees from the predator but succumbs to her injuries, laying lifeless on the ground. The villagers, saddened by Unchika's fate, lay her to rest in the animal cemetery.Meanwhile, in the same village, a curious and spirited girl named Anna stumbles upon an ancient recipe for a mysterious potion. Driven by her inquisitive nature, Anna decides to put the recipe to the test, choosing to revive the departed chicken in the cemetery. Little does she know the enchanting and spooky surprises that await her.To Anna's astonishment, the magic potion breathes new life into Unchika, transforming her into an immortal zombie chicken. Tasked with protecting the cemetery from any harm, Unchika embraces her newfound role as the guardian and becomes a beloved presence in the village.As Halloween draws near, Unchika sets out on a series of thrilling escapades, ensuring the safety of the cemetery and its inhabitants. With each encounter, she discovers the true meaning of courage, resilience, and the bonds of friendship.

  • by Max Marshall
    £10.49

    Nestled beside the swamp lies a bustling factory that recklessly pours its chemical waste into the once-vibrant habitat. The toxic surge floods the swamp, claiming the lives of its inhabitants, including the cheeky frog named Kiwi. Little did Kiwi know that his story was far from over.On the night of Halloween, when shadows loom large and the air crackles with supernatural energy, a witch named Sirena stumbles upon the desolate swamp. Moved by the tragic fate of the lost frogs, Sirena decides to use her mystical powers to resurrect one of them. With her ancient rites and whispered incantations, Sirena breathes new life into Kiwi.But there's a twist in this magical resurrection-Kiwi awakens not as his lively, amphibian self, but as a zombie frog! Now under the control of the witch Sirena, Kiwi becomes her loyal servant, set on fulfilling her sinister tasks to frighten the local townspeople.As Halloween night unfolds, Kiwi embarks on a series of hair-raising adventures, executing Sirena's commands with a mixture of reluctance and mischief. From eerie moonlit pranks to ghostly encounters, Kiwi's presence strikes fear into the hearts of unsuspecting villagers. However, beneath his decaying exterior beats a kind and compassionate heart yearning for freedom.

  • by Max Marshall
    £10.49

    In a small town shrouded in mystery, an evil lizard named Ziggy ruled with an iron claw. Known for her mischievous ways, Ziggy terrified the townsfolk until an unfortunate encounter with a venomous snake led to her untimely demise. Ziggy was laid to rest in the animal cemetery, where her story took an unexpected twist.Enter Rita, a spirited and inquisitive young girl who stumbles upon a talking tombstone while exploring the cemetery. Intrigued, she listens to the tombstone recount the tale of Ziggy the lizard, brought back from the beyond by a mysterious and ancient spell. Unable to resist the lure of magic and adventure, Rita bravely casts the spell, and Ziggy awakens as a lively zombie lizard.As fate would have it, Rita's spell is cast on Halloween night, when the boundary between the living and the supernatural is at its thinnest. As Ziggy sets foot in the town, chaos ensues, with frightened children and startled adults fleeing in every direction. However, beneath Ziggy's fearsome appearance lies a creature longing for acceptance and friendship.Together, Rita and Ziggy embark on a thrilling journey through the town, encountering quirky characters and overcoming challenges along the way. From encountering playful ghosts to solving riddles set by mischievous witches, their adventure is filled with excitement and surprises. Through their escapades, they learn the true meaning of empathy, bravery, and the importance of embracing differences.

The Horror Genre
Horror is a cultural genre that is meant to scare, shock and repulse its audience. An important thing to remember about this type of genre is that it elicits a dreadful sense in the reader through frightening and terrifying themes, situations and descriptive images. When we read a horror book, everything is important, such as the storyline, characters and the whole atmosphere. It is meant to provoke and shock the reader with its exploration of the unknown. The depreciating value that horror has, will help us understand why something is indeed scary. Look at it this way, once you see the monster come into the light, and you see it for what it truly is, it will help you to be less afraid. This genre also has several sub-genres, some of them consist of; Gothic, Science fiction, Survival, Occult, Dark fantasy, Paranormal, etc. Each has its own distinct characteristics. 

Classic Horror books
If we think about some of the popular classic horror books, the first author that will pop up is most likely the gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. The gothic novel is a subgenre under horror that specifically has a focus on death, originated in the 18th century and is mastered by him. In the 19th and 20th century the horror writers focused on something completely different, such as tales involving occult ideas, and the popular books Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Dracula by Bram Stoker came into the picture and still kept their relevance today. Frankenstein is a classic story about a scientist who accidentally creates a monster when his experiment goes horribly wrong. And Dracula is a gothic novel about a vampyre who has a desire to spread the undead curse to as many mortal humans as possible. These two popular stories are well known worldwide and they will never lose their relevance, no matter how old they get. That is the magic of being a classic.  

New Horror books
As for the newer horror books, 2019-2021 had been some epic years for horror fiction. It is an ever-evolving genre and so many new voices blossomed. Most of the popular horror stories today involve crime writing, especially serial killers, slashers, and the ghost of the past. Something about newly written gothic stories that take place in the Victorian-era is so thrilling to read about, here we find books like the Stalking Jack the Ripper series by Kerri Maniscalo. The author incorporates themes of equality and social justice which takes the mystery of the infamous murderer to a whole new level. The main character Audrey Rose, eschews polite society for the very scandalous pastime of learning burgeoning science of forensic medicine. While she spends her time being captivated by science, there’s a serial killer on the loose. There’s nothing more thrilling and entertaining than reading about an inspiring heroine who solves mystery crimes. 
Children’s horror books are also important to address. Here we find Nightmares by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, where the younger audience can explore dark territory but at the same time be comforted. It is a book that’ll reassure you how to overcome the power of fear. The main character Charlie’s and his friends’ adventure in the Netherworld is harrowing, because they’re in constant danger, but together they try to face their fears and conquer their nightmares. 

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