Horror

When a ghost from the spirit world transforms her sister, Ruby Chen confronts the dark upheaval in Vancouver's Chinatown as she enters into an ancient battle over the gateway to the underworld as she attempts to save her sister and her community.

A spine-tingling contemporary horror-comedy novel that follows a scary-movie buff as she hosts an elaborate Halloween bash but soon finds the festivities upended when she and her guests are forced to test their survival skills in a deadly game, from debut author Lisa Springer.Seventeen-year-old Noelle Layne knows horror. Every trope, every warning sign, every survival tactic. She even leads a successful movie club dedicated to the genre. Who better to throw the ultimate, most exclusive Halloween party on all of Long Island?With some of the top influencers in her school on the guest list, including gorgeous singer-songwriter Archer Mitchell, her popularity is bound to spike. She could really use the social boost for an upcoming brand expansion. Nothing is going to ruin this party.Except…maybe the low budget It clown she hired for a stirring round of tag. He axes one of her classmates. From the looks of his devilish grin and bag full of killer tricks, he's just getting started.A murderous clown is out for blood, but Noelle has been waiting her entire life to prove that she’s a Final Girl.

A new locked room scary story about thirteen-year-old Avery, who plans a séance at a deserted theater to bond with her friends, only to realize they’re locked inside with someone—or something—else. This spine tingling read is perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Lindsay Currie!When Avery returns to her hometown after moving away a year earlier, she is hoping to jump back into her friend group as if nothing’s changed.Unfortunately, new interests, secret crushes, and changing dynamics get in her way. To reunite her BFFs, she suggests they host a séance at an abandoned theater that was the site of a horrible tragedy.What starts as a fun outing, soon becomes a fight for survival after the group gets locked in…and discovers they’re not alone.

Join Bella, a spirited girl with a heart full of curiosity, in this enchanting children's fairy tale that weaves magic, adventure, and a touch of Halloween spookiness. In the small town of Whimsyville, there once lived a cheerful fox named Felix. Unfortunately, one fateful day, Felix's joyous life takes a dark turn when he is struck by a car and meets an untimely end. Little did anyone know, this was just the beginning of an extraordinary adventure.As Felix is laid to rest in the serene animal cemetery, Bella stumbles upon an ancient recipe for a mysterious magic potion. Driven by her adventurous spirit and the desire to bring a touch of magic to her town, Bella decides to try the potion on the recently departed Felix, not realizing the consequences that will follow.To everyone's surprise, Felix the fox comes back to life, but he is no ordinary fox. He becomes Felix, the immortal zombie fox, with a mischievous and eerie demeanor. Unbeknownst to Bella, the potion has unleashed an unexpected evil within Felix, and he sets out on a mission to scare the citizens of Whimsyville on Halloween night.

When Alice's sister falls deathly ill, she turns to the shadowy vampire underworld, willing to sacrifice anything to save her sibling. But after an explosive encounter with the darkly handsome Caspian, Alice finds herself drawn into a enticing game of cat and mouse. Caspian knows things about Alice's family that she doesn't, secrets that could unlock dangerous powers within her. As their passions ignite, Alice is torn between her distrust of Caspian and her undeniable longing. But Caspian has plans for Alice's newly turned vampire sister, and Alice must fight to protect her, even as a mysterious organization known only as the Council begins hunting them down. With blood bonds and danger binding them together, Alice will risk awakening her own latent vampire abilities to fight for those she loves. But can she trust Caspian when his kisses leave her breathless? The stakes are life or death, and Alice must decide who to give her heart to...before it's too late.

In the cozy home of Chloe and her family, Bella the guinea pig was a beloved member of the household. However, one fateful day, tragedy strikes when Bella is bitten by a neighbor's mischievous cat, leading to a heartbreaking loss. Determined to bring her beloved pet back to life, Chloe seeks the assistance of Luna, her fairy godmother, whose magical powers hold the key to their extraordinary journey.But fate takes an unexpected turn when Luna, the clumsy fairy godmother, inadvertently fulfills the wrong wish. Instead of reviving Bella, she transforms the gentle guinea pig into a lovable but mischievous zombie! Now, Bella is a towering figure, roaming the streets and startling the townsfolk with her innocent yet disconcerting presence.With chaos ensuing and the city residents in a state of confusion, Chloe, along with Luna, embarks on a daring adventure to undo the spell and correct the fairy godmother's mistake. As they delve deeper into a vibrant world filled with magical creatures and wondrous landscapes, Chloe and Luna encounter an array of peculiar characters who join them in their quest.From a wise owl with ancient knowledge to misfit creatures yearning for friendship, Chloe and Luna's journey unveils the true power of determination, friendship, and the acceptance of differences. Along the way, Bella the zombie guinea pig discovers her own unexpected talents, reminding us all that even the most unconventional beings can have a place in our hearts.

From USA Today bestselling author Leia Stone comes the first installment in her Wolf Girl series, an exciting fantasy romance packed with angst, betrayal, and devastating battles.When my parents were banished from Wolf City before I was born, I thought there was no way I would ever live in a pack again. Cuffed, with my shifter magic bound, I was forced to go to school with witches and vampires in order to keep my true nature from coming out.Then I met him. Sawyer Hudson.The Alpha's son was visiting the Delphi College for Magically Banished Youth and spotted me. He took one look at me, and an hour later, I was being pulled out of school, taken into Wolf City and leaving my parents and everything I knew behind.It's the Alpha's son's selection year, the year he must pick a mate, and every female aged 18-22 must be in attendance. I've landed myself in the middle of Werewolf Bachelor, and just when I think I've got a handle on things, Sawyer releases my cuffs, unbinds my magic, and sees what I really am.The problem is, I don't know what this creature is that I transform into. It's not an ordinary werewolf, that's for damn sure.

Spooky Poems Aloud is a collection of Halloween-themed poems to help children build confidence reading out loud and improve their speech and drama skills.

UPS NEWS SERVICE FLASH 7/10/2012 7:31 A.M.Local authorities in Cape May County New Jersey are "disturbed" after discovering what some people are calling a ZOMBIE BABY. The gruesome remains were found in an old farm house in the Dias Creek area of Middle Township. Authorities stress there is no cause for alarm and that further information will be released as it becomes available.

Dive back into the chilling world of childhood fears with "Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares 2." This spine-tingling collection amplifies the eerie tales that haunt the corners of every young imagination. Feel the terror of a boy left home alone, witness a little girl's nightmarish fate in the haunted house of a Halloween store, and join two boys as they stumble upon a spine-chilling stranger while using their radio. Each short story in this collection is crafted to resonate with the deepest, darkest fears of children. Dare to read, but remember: some stories have a way of sticking with you.

"Clara loves rules. Rules are what have kept her and her sister, Molly, alive-or, rather, undead-for over a century. Work their historic movie theater by day. Shift into an owl under the cover of night. Feed on men in secret. And never fall in love. Molly is in love. And she's tired of keeping her girlfriend, Anat, a secret. If Clara won't agree to bend their rules a little, then she will bend them herself. Boaz is cursed. He can't walk two city blocks without being cornered by something undead. At least at work at the theater, he gets to flirt with Clara, wishing she would like him back. When Anat vanishes, and New York's monstrous underworld emerges from the shadows, Clara suspects Boaz, their annoyingly cute box office attendant, might be behind it all"--

Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city's chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange.

Athena Gray is strange. Dead butterflies flutter to life with just a wish, and once she saved her dying grandfather by willing him to live. The only person who doesn't think she's weird is Dan, a popular boy on Omega High School's baseball team. But who can have friends when a dark spirit watches your every move? Dan can't understand the reason Athena acts haunted until her paranormal stalker turns to blackmail and forces her to come clean about her gift. Manipulated into using her powers for terrible things, Athena must stand up to the darkest force she's ever encountered before someone she cares about gets hurt. This book is an inspirational paranormal young adult romance. Don't miss Cheated, the second book in the Death Cheater series.

When fifteen-year-old clairvoyant Quinn enters the dark halls of an abandoned hotel with his friends, he accidentally unleashes a ruthless entity that threatens to wipe out his small Texas town.

Frankie Rosenberg, the world's first slayer-witch, has hordes of demons--both of the real and the metaphorical variety--to contend with when a rebooted Hellmouth begins luring evil back to Sunnydale.

Twelve-year-old Edie embarks on an exciting and chilling adventure as she searches for a long-lost Viking hoard. But there are ghosts around Edie who want the past to stay buried, and will stop at nothing to keep secrets hidden. An emotional and spine-tingling adventure perfect for fans of The House with Chicken Legs, A Girl Called Owl and A Pocketful of Stars. It's October half term and twelve-year-old Edie and her younger brother Pip are forced to spend their holiday at Fortune Farm, high in the Irish mountains, with their estranged grandmother Lolly. Edie has been dreading it for months - not only is Lolly's isolated cottage on the shores of Lough Ivarr, the bleakest and most boring place on Earth, it's also the place where they spent all their holidays when Dad was alive. And Edie doesn't like thinking about Dad - the memories hurt too much.When Edie uncovers a clue that could lead her to a long-lost Viking hoard, it's just the adventure she needs to take her mind off of Dad. But the adventure soon takes an unnerving and dangerous turn, as Edie discovers that Fortune Farm has more secrets, ghosts and forgotten treasures than she had ever dared to dream. Not only must Edie protect Pip from the restless and vengeful spirit of a long-dead Viking chief, she must confront the painful memories she has tried so hard to bury deep within herself. As Edie races against time to follow the clues that will lead her to the long-lost Viking treasure, she must journey into her grief, her family's tragic and secretive history and the truth about Coco, Edie's mysterious new friend who is so much more than she seems.

Get ready for a thrilling artistic adventure with the "Zombie Coloring Book for Kids"! This exciting book brings together 30 unique zombie-themed images, designed to provide hours of coloring fun for children who love a touch of the spooky and the fantastical.Each page of this book is filled with a variety of zombie illustrations, crafted to be kid-friendly and engaging. With cartoon-style zombies in playful scenarios, the designs are both amusing and mildly spooky, perfect for young fans of the genre. The images are simple enough for younger children to enjoy, yet detailed enough to keep older kids entertained as well.The "Zombie Coloring Book for Kids" is an ideal gift for any child who loves zombies, Halloween, or just enjoys a bit of creative coloring. It's a fantastic way to keep kids engaged and entertained, especially during long car rides, rainy days, or quiet evenings at home.Book Specifications:30 designsSingle sidedSize 8.5" x 11"

Skates on. Fangs out. Let¿s roll.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory¿that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself ¿recruited¿ by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team¿just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team?Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?

Come one, come all! Come and see some of the greatest fears known to humanity! Explore fears associated with the places we call home. Featuring fears of falling, echoes, empty homes, what's in the closet and more. Make yourself at home in The Greatest Fears on Earth.

The Puzzler, a cunning enemy of the Library of Doom, has caught a group of students in his latest trap. Now the kids must navigate a maze-like park full of tricky riddles and twisted storybook creatures. Will they be lost forever, or can the Librarian help them escape the fairy-tale terror? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

Students at a secret school are training to become Pages, helpers in the dangerous Library of Doom. But an enemy has snuck into the class with a wicked assignment: Destroy the school and all its knowledge. Will help from the powerful Librarian and some unlikely friends be enough to stop the traitor? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

The Wing Warriors work for the Library of Doom, circling the world in a floating fortress as they search for dangerous books. But when a new book is brought aboard, monsters come flying after it. Can the Warriors and the mighty Librarian keep the gargoyle horde from getting their claws on the book's deadly pages? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

One hundred years ago, a Librarian used all her power to trap the Grim Reader, the greatest enemy of the Library of Doom, beneath a mountain of ice. But now the villain is free and stronger than ever before. Can the current Librarian alone fight off this giant foe? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

When a young girl visits her favourite bookshop one rainy day, something isn't right. The building is dark and cold. Rats skitter past the door. Soft chewing and scratching sounds echo up from the basement. Can the mighty Librarian help the girl defeat the horrors lurking within the bookshop? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

You'd better not tickle the ghost... because it might just go "woooo!" if you do! Each page of this delightful book has a soft patch to touch, and along with the ghost you can hear a witch, a werewolf and a bat come to life. With fun sounds and adorable artwork, this is a perfect gift for babies and toddlers in the spooky season.

Eight spooky stories to bring you out in goosebumps. A haunted castle, a spooky diary, a creepy treehouse and a ghostly mummy are all waiting to send shivers down your spine. Curl up in your favourite spot and begin. Just remember: things are not always what they seem...