Horror

Paranormal students Delores and Prudence are being hounded by inquisitors after they broke the rules. As Delores tries save her friends, she attracts the attention of a murderous Boçain, or evil spirit. Can she defeat her enemies, and maybe her own family too, to save everyone she loves at the Tolbooth?

Enjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of our Symbolised Classics' A Christmas Carol, featuring illustrations, sensory features and symbols to accompany the text to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility. Accompanied by a free signed and animated video of the story, this book strives to provide tools into reading in as many ways as possible.

Weird and Creepy Tales of Whitby. It's half term and the kids have nothing to do until they spot an advert to model vampire costumes. But there is something creepy about the shop and those Goth keyring charms looks weirdly real ...

Weird and Creepy Tales of Whitby. The girls are on a boat ride out of Whitby harbour to see the dolphins. But they sail straight into a thick fog. What is the wooden wall that appears by the boat and where does the sword that smashes down onto the deck come from?

Dr Jekyll faces awful consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that changes him into the disgustingly evil Mr Hyde.

All aboard for The Train of Dark Wonders! The second book in the magical must-read middle-grade series.

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumpsand Stranger Things.

A graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece is bought back to life with incredible illustrations!Mary Shelley's classic horror story is bought back to life in this contemporary graphic novel, featuring atmospheric illustrations and electrifying explorations of the cultural impact of Shelley's gothic masterpiece. The novel follows the obsessive scientist Victor Frankenstein as he robs graveyards and gathers body parts to build a monster of superhuman strength. But as he begins to develop his own mind, consciousness and agency, how will the creature react to being left alone in the world by his creator?Perfect for reluctant readers and visual learners, this faithful, fast-paced adaptation brings Frankenstein to vivid life with full-colour artwork and speech bubbles to enhance the retelling. Alongside the novel, this edition includes a biography of Mary Shelley, explorations of scientific discoveries at the time, a listing of Frankenstein in film, and footnotes to explain difficult words and ideas.

Welcome to SHIVER POINT, home of spooks, screams and small-town horror! And as the moon rises once again, will they even manage to get out alive?Packed with chills and thrills, SHIVER POINT is a hair-raising horror series for readers aged 9-12, perfect for fans of GOOSEBUMPS and DREAD WOOD.

The bloodthirsty Count Dracula has trapped you inside his castle! CAN YOU ESCAPE?Readers will be transported into the pages of 14 classic horror stories in their quest to escape from Count Dracula's castle.

A spirited series of "cosy gothic" ghostly mysteries set in the 1930s, starring supernatural sleuths, Lockett & Wilde. "This book has more shadowy mysteries than twelve graveyards and more delicious twists than my favorite pretzel. All hail Lockett & Wilde!"-Lemony SnicketMatilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna the Orphan on stage with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus - but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really can see ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor. Classic spooky mystery reimagined for fans of cosy crime. You'd have to be DEAD not to love it... "Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" -Andy Stanton

There is no gym here. And there is no pool. The rooms are small, old-fashioned and musty. The door creaks, the floor creaks, the bell on the front door does not work, and the chandelier in the restaurant gives no light. However it's not boring at all. But, in the end, where did the corpse come from in number 237?

As the giant Idris travels across Wales on a quest to collect stories we meet a vengeful house goblin, a ghost that steals life, dwarves living beneath a garden, a tea party of lady ghosts and many other fascinating and devious fairy folk, reimagined from Welsh legend.

When The Speaker posts, his followers must listen ... no matter the consequences. Influencer culture, cult dynamics, murder and obsession. Influencer is an addictive, page-turning, extremely dark psychological thriller perfect for fans of You.

The ghostly spirit of Jupiter has returned, more terrifying than before. Bent on revenge, he smothers the world in an eternal winter of snow and ice. The Deptford Mice are worried: the mystical bats have fled from the attic, and a new rat army is gathering strength. With food short and no sign of spring, the mice know there's a desperate struggle ahead. Who knows how many will survive and at what cost?

Join Marvel's fan-favourites Rocket and Groot in this delightfullyspooky graphic novel adventure!

Just in time for the 10th anniversary of Five Nights at Freddy's,return to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in this interactive novel in whichyou decide what happens!

Don't open the box, warned the old man. But Charlie can't help himself...

A ghostly stand-alone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Disney's Villain Tales series, that reimagines Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through the eyes of a modern teen ... Kat Van Tassel wants nothing to do with Sleepy Hollow's ghostly history. But when her mother gives her the original Katrina van Tassel's diary on the two-hundredth anniversary of the Headless Horseman's haunting, a new legend begins to take shape, weaving together the past and the present in eerie ways. When a new girl in town opens Kat's eyes to the possibility that ghosts are real, it makes her question who she truly wants to be... and be with. Can Kat uncover a two-hundred-year-old secret, and trace its shocking reverberations in her own life, in time to protect what she truly loves?

Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets Cynthia Murphy's Win Lose Kill Die in this explosive YA thriller from Danielle Valentine.Most people's births aren't immortalized in a police report.Olivia was born during the infamous Camp Lost Lake murders but, when she begins questioning the events surrounding her birth, she finds there's a lot more to that tragic night.Most people don't spend their childhood on the run.Reagan's mother might be considered guilty of murder, but Reagan knows she's innocent. Tired of running, she returns to Camp to clear her mother's name.Only, someone wants the past to remain buried - and will kill again to do so. If they're to stay alive, Olivia and Reagan must work together fast to uncover the truth. . .

Second in the Bella Bright series, this ghost story sees paranormally sensitive Bella travel back in time to England in the 1600s. There she must fight to end an ancient conflict between benevolent witches and an evil land owner - as well as try to get her and her friends home to their own time.

If you go down to the woods today . . . you're in for a scary surprise. Creepy and atmospheric, join Pippa as she battles to overcome the dark powers lurking in the forest around her Grandpa's cottage. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Sophie Anderson.

Happy Silverman loves learning about Ancient Egypt and can't waitto see real mummies. At the museum, Happy leans as close to themummy display as he possibly can-and something strange happens. His head spins and he hears an unfamiliar voice ringing insidehis mind. The mummy is inside Happy's brain and needs his help-orelse!

In my unique family, each of us is special in our own spooky way. Grandma enjoys her quiet time in an unusual spot, while Mom takes extra care of her appearance in a way you might not expect. My brother has a quirky habit at meal times, and Dad faces a daily challenge that's quite a head-scratcher. My sister reacts to surprises with a loudness that's hard to ignore, and Grandpa has a musical talent that's as distinctive as his aroma. Uncle has some very specific allergies that lead to fiery situations, and Aunt combines her hobbies in a way that's truly spellbinding.As for me, I have a job that's supposed to be a bit mischievous, but I prefer to take it easy instead. Together, we make up a family that's anything but ordinary, sharing our lives in a way that's full of surprises and laughter, without the typical family portrait.