Horror

Horror

Do creaks in your house send chills rattling up and down your spine?  Are there shadows around your house that you think may be looking back at you?  (Okay, if that's the case, you may want to see a physician).  When you need true, deep fright, check out our Horror ebooks.  All of our authors are masters of horror, and they want you to read their ebooks for free or a very discounted price.

 

Definition of the "Horror Genre": Your primal fears are what authors in the Horror genre seek to evoke.  And, not just evoke, but to make you feel emotions after arousing those fears.  Masters of this genre can even make you feel psychological and physical responses to their stories.  Horror may be getting more difficult to create, because for centuries authors in the Horror genre used fear of the unknown to move their readers.  The unknown, to a certain extent, does not exist anymore.  Our authors in this genre are therefore always seeking the next unknown and the next way to elicit your basest fears.

 

Some examples of bestselling Horror ebooks are Stephen King (The Shining), J.D. Horn (The Line), Anne Rice (Prince Lestat) and Edgar Allen Poe (The Raven,, The Tell-Tale Heart).  As an aside, we could have listed all Stephen King ebooks.  His prolific backlog of bestselling horror ebooks is mind boggling.

Craven Manor

by Darcy Coates


Daniel is desperate for a fresh start. So when a mysterious figure slides a note under his door offering the position of groundskeeper at an ancient estate, he leaps at the chance, even though it seems too good to be true. Alarm bells start ringing when he arrives at Craven Manor. The abandoned mansion is straight out of those old gothic mysteries: the front door hangs open, and leaves and cobwebs coat the marble foyer. It's clear no one has lived here in a long time... but he has nowhere else to go.


Against his better judgment, he moves into the groundskeeper's cottage tucked away behind the old family crypt. But when a candle flickers to life in the abandoned tower window, Daniel realizes he isn't alone after all. Something awful happened here long ago, and it's a paranormal mystery Daniel is afraid to solve. Because Craven Manor is hiding a terrible secret...

One that threatens to bury him with it.

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The Nightmare Machine: An Action-Packed Horror-Thriller (Soulaerium Trilogy Book 1)

by Tim White


***Paperback and Audible versions will be available on or shortly after February 20, 2024***

What is The Nightmare Machine? Think Silent Hill meets Inception and Monster Hunter International.

Five millennia of suffering. A pilgrimage steeped in terror. Will her quest bring redemption or only a false promise of salvation?

Bangor, Maine. Sara Holcomb knows what she must do. Raised within a secret order devoted to protecting humanity from a malevolent god, the dutiful seventeen-year-old prepares for a terrifying expedition through a world of nightmares. So when the time comes, she convinces three close friends to escort her on a perilous journey to an otherworldly cathedral of bone and blood.

Transported to a land of chaos and horror while they sleep, Sara wrestles with guilt at bringing people she holds dear to this hell from which they may not escape. And as vicious traps and pitiless creatures tear at their bodies and minds, the honor-bound young woman fears they won’t be strong enough to complete the mission that will preserve mankind.

Will Sara succeed in staving off annihilation?

The Nightmare Machine is the thought-provoking first book in the Soulaerium horror-thriller trilogy. If you like flawed but resolute heroes, deep themes of self-determination, and plenty of action, then you’ll love Tim White’s terrifying tale of good versus evil.

Buy The Nightmare Machine to confront evil today!

CONTENT WARNING: This book is intended for mature readers and contains adult subject matter, including graphic violence, profanity, indirect references to sexuality and childbirth, drug and alcohol use, and scary situations. Reader discretion is advised.

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What Feasts at Night

by T. Kingfisher

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What Feasts at Night

by T. Kingfisher

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Kaleidoscopic Shades: Within Black Eternity

by David A. Neuman


Reality is an illusion...


Kaleidoscopic Shades - Within Black Eternity - now a multi-award winner and bestseller at Online Book Club for the past two months, is described as a hellish Alice in Wonderland and reminiscent of Stranger Things as well as a merging of Twin Peaks and The Twilight Zone.

Joshua Triplow is just your average kid living in what he believes is the best place on Earth: Corona, California. Only a recurring nightmare begins to plague him - and all the other kids in the best place on Earth. A nightmare of a man in black... the very same who haunts his father's tortured childhood.

And Joshua's father, Bob, begins to understand that what has been left behind half a world away in another lifetime has found a way to thrive... He learns there are no colors but black in a place far over the rainbow and that it continues to hoard the most vulnerable in a wrenching existence.

It is here that Bob will fight for his sanity and Joshua will confront countless lost souls... and a menagerie of clocks maddeningly ticking away the hour to nowhere. To the endless plains of Black Eternity.

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Necrosis

by C. L. Schneider


How far would you go to survive—when every breath could be your last?


Amidst the chaos and fear of an apocalyptic virus, a mother fights to protect her daughter from the rotting remains of society. Navigating a frightening new world where survival is paramount and trust is a gamble, infection is only a misstep away. Despite her doubts and imperfections, Amy’s love and resolve are without question. But are they enough? Can she shield her daughter from the violence and savagery, and keep them both alive another day? For, at the end of the world, there’s no second chance. With a single bite, necrosis will set in.


Sink your teeth into this zombie survival story with a twist ending you won't see coming!

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Rave (Terrors of the Macrocosm)

by Konn Lavery


A 24-hour slasher tale of angst and survival.

One night in 1999 sends four ravers into a living hell when they carelessly get their DNA on an unexplainable beheading.
There’s no liberation for Seth as he and his friends fight for their lives in the night woods. The RCMP will completely believe that these drugged-out kids at an illegal festival saw a horned man-beast decapitating people—right?
Even as the head-chopper closes in, Seth is fixated on his consumptions and love conundrums between the Rave King Dimitri and his friend April. Oh, and his older cousin Floyd shows up to shed light on the tenth anniversary of his brutal crime. These four kids are in for the rave of a lifetime.


Recognition:

  • A B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
  • eLit Awards, Bronze in the Horror Category 2022
  • Book Excellence Awards, Finalist 2022
  • Kindle Book Awards, Semi Finalist Horror/Suspense 2022


Praise for Rave:
“Filled with murder, mayhem, and uncanny, the award-winning Lavery’s unsettling latest takes readers on a thrilling journey into grit and horror.”
★★★★★ The Prairies Book Review

Lavery handles all of the staples like the harbinger, misdirects, and false safety scares with a loving grace that could only come from a true horror fan.”
★★★★★ Amanja Reads

“Unforgettable novel that features heavily on its 
characters and themes.”
★★★★★ Redheaded Book Lover

“Rave is a 
disturbing and foreboding story that has all the makings of a new cult-classic.”
★★★★ Indies Today

"He doesn’t just write an 
engaging horror thriller, but he also adds lots of humor."
★★★★ Curiosity Bought the Book

"I both loved “Rave” and hated it, because 
Lavery made me feel really uncomfortable as I followed along. This made it a perfect horror novel, because I am looking to be unsettled."
★★★★★ Reader Views

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Space Hysteria

by Ava Lock


In space no one can hear you slay.

Captain Ruby Harlow and her father get a killer deal on a pre-owned spaceship with a dark past. Desperate to leave a dying earth for the final frontier, they overlook the ship's lousy attitude and nasty bat infestation. But then a bloody ghost starts tormenting their fembot, and the harassment goes unreported. Despite all these spooky problems, the captain leads a glorious launch into the cosmos.

Later, with the entire crew in cryo, the haunted spaceship strays off course, then suddenly wakes everyone. Trapped without the possibility of returning to hypersleep, Ruby and her crew face the chilling realization that their journey will stretch across many years, with only a mysterious comet as their potential destination.

Soon, the endless isolation of deep space starts taking a toll on Ruby’s father. After a severe seizure, Bob becomes increasingly hostile and paranoid. Before long, he starts believing the ship’s doctor is Dracula. He might be right, but proving it will drive him to the brink of madness.

Are they really trapped in deep space with vampires?
Was Bob chosen to be the slayer?
Or will he succumb to his own inner demons, becoming the monster he fears most?

Experience a modern fusion of science fiction and horror in Space Hysteria, a gripping tale of survival, suspense, and the struggle against the unknown. Get your copy today and embark on a cosmic adventure that will leave you breathless.

 

 

 

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The Bound Woman

by Charles Welch


Adrian and Delanie Michaels need a new beginning in their marriage.

Old grievances have almost buried them. To begin again, they need new scenery. They need a new environment for themselves and their young son, Trey.

They never imagined they would be able to afford a home the size of the two-story Victorian they find in an older, upscale Colorado neighborhood.

They know the home is newer than those around it, and they know this is because the original home on the site burned to the ground.

They don’t know, though, what caused that fire. They don’t know the history behind the young couple that previously lived in the original home, and they don’t know that the couple burned to death in the fire.

They also have no idea of the thing that dwells inside of their new home. The restless thing that waits on them.
Only their elderly next-door neighbor, Elise Hollings, knows the extent of the burning hatred that emanates from within their new home.

Elise has seen the dark shape in the window next door for years. It’s always there, watching and waiting. It waits on its opportunity for revenge. It has been waiting years for Adrian and Delanie’s arrival.
Only Elise has the knowledge Adrian and Delanie need to survive the anger and venom of - 
The Bound Woman.

- A thrill ride for fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz!!!

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Small Magic: Short Fiction, 1977-2020

by Terry Brooks


Escape to worlds full of adventure and magic in the first-ever Terry Brooks short-story collection, featuring both new and fan-favorite stories from all three of his major literary worlds: Shannara, Magic Kingdom, and The Word and the Void.


Here are heroes fighting new battles and struggling to conquer the ghosts of the past. Here are quests both small and far reaching; heroism both intimate and vast. Here we learn of Garet Jax’s childhood, see how Allanon first located Shea Ohmsford, and follow an old wing-rider at the end of his life. Here we see Knights of the Word fighting demons within and without, and witness Ben Holiday and his daughter each trying to overcome the unique challenges that Landover offers.

This collection of eleven tales is a must-have addition to the Terry Brooks canon—a delightful way to spend time with favorite characters, and a wonderful reminder of what makes a Brooks story such a timeless classic.

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FLOATING HAIR

by ETHAN KOIL


If you loved the early Stephen King stories (you know, the ones with sharp teeth) you’ll loved this…


Lucy was dead: to begin with. Burned to conceal his crime. Ashes dumped. Gone forever. No-one cared.

Resurrected. Hungry for revenge. So very hungry…






Floating Hair is a bleak, brutal, and unsettling horror novel which includes doomed romances.

Okay, so you’ve clicked on “Read more” and want to know further details about my novel:

Floating Hair is a gothic horror novel, with a female perspective, set in north-eastern United States.

David, grieving for his lost wife, returns to Malsham: finding new love, and a town filled with romantic, sexual, and criminal lives.

And some bad men. Especially one…

In 1692, Lucy was burned as a witch to conceal his crime: the ravaging fire destroying every aspect of her identity. In the centuries that follow, no-one is held responsible. But now she is given a chance of retribution…

On a cold October night, there is a light in the sky. The population of Malsham watches its blazing progress, before it crashes into the lake. In that moment before impact, some become psychically bound: their lives forever linked.

The explosion resurrects Lucy as a relentless fire vampire. Initially unable to leave the waters, she births small dragons which feed upon those who will not be missed: the homeless, the friendless, the outsiders… She gains sustenance from their endeavours.

Rain deluges the region. Hauling herself from the lake, the rainwater coats her skin: churning from transparent into disparate dark colours. Allowing her to hunt.

Then, when she is strong enough, she summons the fearsome winter and…

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Trigger warning: This book features dragons. If you survived the burning of King’s Landing, please give this one a miss...

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You Belong To Me

by Mary Higgins Clark


“The mistress of high tension” (
The New Yorker) and undisputed Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark brings us another New York Times bestselling novel that USA TODAY calls “her page-turning best” about a killer who targets lonely women on cruise ships,a masterful combination of page-turning suspense and classic mystery.

When Dr. Susan Chandler decides to use her daily radio talk show to explore the phenomenon of women who disappear and are later found to have become victims of killers who prey on the lonely and insecure, she has no idea that she is exposing herself—and those closest to her—to the very terror that she hopes to warn others against.

Susan sets out to determine who is responsible for an attempt on the life of a woman who called in to the show offering information on the mysterious disappearance from a cruise ship, years before, of Regina Clausen, a wealthy investment advisor. Soon Susan finds herself in a race against time, for not only does the killer stalk these lonely women, but he seems intent on eliminating anyone who can possibly further Susan’s investigation.

As her search intensifies, Susan finds herself confronted with the realization that one of the men who have become important figures in her life might actually be the killer. And as she gets closer to uncovering his identity, she realizes almost too late that the hunter has become the hunted. Is she the next one marked for murder?

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Safe Haven (The Outbreak Series Book 1)

by Thomas Baker


When the tide of the undead floods the world, you can not run and you can not fight back. You can only find Safe Haven.


Reports of a virulent virus are downplayed until it is to late. The zombie apocalypse happens in the blink of an eye. Now the ordinary, everyday people who survived the first wave must put their differences aside and ban together if they are to survive the zombie hordes. All the while, another monster lurks amongst their midst, waiting for the right opportunity the chaos has afforded it. It was a day of death and a night of terror. The Outbreak begins and the known world ends.

A nail-biting zombie apocalypse tale!

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Fortune's Call: A Gold Rush Odyssey

by Frank Nissen


What begins as a high-spirited jaunt west to claim easy riches becomes a grim race for survival. Pegg is only 13 when he and his father set off for the gold fields of California. But by the standards of the 1840's, he's on the verge of manhood. Unfortunately, the third person in their party, Fred Hoyt, is a city slicker who is of little help on the trail. Worse, he proves to be unreliable, with a dangerous habit of making rash decisions.


Even as Pegg struggles to fulfill his father's dream of a better life for their family, Hoyt's every move jeopardizes his chances. Can Pegg muster the courage and perseverance to not just survive, but to succeed in the lawless frontier?

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Vampires and Villains: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 2

by Elizabeth Pantley


Paige and her joyful Aunt Glo have learned that the home they inherited comes with a magical library. They put together a book club group of loveable kooks to explore the magic. They’ve recovered from their first book journey, and they all agree on their next book which takes place on a cruise ship bound for Hawaii. Problem is, they were so excited about the cruising idea that they didn’t read the entire blurb on the back of the book. (“It was entirely too long,” explains Zell.) Once on the ship, they meet a charming and likeable man who blends seamlessly into their motley group. Too bad they don’t know why he’s so scarce during the day but shows up to join them every evening for dinner, drinks, and a show. When a dead body shows up on board, their new friend is labeled a suspect. Can they help him out by finding the real murderer? Or is he the real murderer? The book club will need to solve the case to get off the ship, out of the book, and back to their home.

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The Legacy of a Vampire Witch: The Complete Urban Fantasy Boxset

by Theophilus Monroe


5 books and 1200+ pages of vampires, witches, and New Orleans Voodoo fill this complete urban fantasy boxset.

My name's Mercy Brown-but don't let my name fool you. I'm merciless.

Book 1: Bloody Hell 

It had been almost a century and a half since I last encountered anyone from the Order of the Morning Dawn. They were religious fundamentalists with the dual goal of eliminating vampires and witches.

Being both a vampire and a witch I was the embodiment of everything the Order hates. Their first attempt to eliminate me failed. Thanks to the fact that my mentor in the Craft was also a necromancer.

When they burned my heart they didn’t kill me. They unwittingly completed a spell that tied my existence to the soul of one who took my place in hell.

Now I’m heartless, literally.

Not having a heart has some advantages. It means I’m pretty resilient, especially when it comes to wooden stakes.

So long as the soul bound to my existence remained in hell, I was virtually invincible.

But the Order figured it out. They hope to redeem the soul who was damned in my stead. If they do that, I’ll meet the true death for sure.  I have to capture the one damned in my place before the Order manages to liberate him from perdition. If they free him, I will die.

I have to go to bloody hell.

Also included...

Book 2: Bloody Mad:   A Vampire in an asylum? Like that's going to end well...

Book 3: Bloody Wicked: Taking on a horde of demon possessed vampires? Time to get wicked!

Book 4: Bloody Devils: We were the terrors of New Orleans. And humanity's only hope.

Book 5: Bloody Gods: I've always been the hunter... now I'm the hunted.

What are readers saying about The Legacy of a Vampire Witch? 

★★★★★ It gets better with each book!! Loved Mercy in this one. She has her humanity that most vampires don’t have yet she can be crazy devil could care less persona with her new power she got. I just love her. She is so complex...High recommed if you want a different take on vampires and witches. (Amazon Reviewer)

★★★★★ I absolutely love Mercy! She is tricked into becoming an immortal vampire, and her heart ripped from her. From the 1st book I was captivated by her inner demons and her determination to be totally heartless. Yet she loves and feels compelled to rid the world of demons and evil, so not in line with what a vampire should be! She finds friends and long lost family and together they save humanity. From werewolves to witches, to demons hellbent on taking over the world, Mercy and company are a delight to follow! Well written, highly recommended. (Amazon Reviewer)

★★★★★ This awesome box set was such a thrill to read...I highly recommend this awesome box set to everyone who loves reading about witches and vampires.

 

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Ghost Stories VOL II

by H.J. Tidy


Behind every haunted house, there's a true story... and for every true story, there are countless eye witness accounts…

What’s better than a good ghost story?

A true ghost story!

We’ve been telling ghost stories for centuries, with evidence of them seen as far back as ancient Roman writing… and all of those stories were based on people’s true experiences.

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to read a ghost story…

Perhaps you’ve had a supernatural experience and you’re looking for accounts from other people who’ve witnessed a similar thing…

Perhaps you’ve always believed in ghosts but you’ve never had firsthand experience of one…

Or maybe you just love them for entertainment and you’re not fully convinced of the truth behind them.

Whichever camp you fall into, true tales of supernatural encounters are powerful. They bring people together in a shared narrative: The idea that there might be more to the world than science can account for.

And every story brings us one step closer to understanding what might really be out there…

Ghost Stories vol II is packed with accounts of real-life encounters with the supernatural. Inside, you’ll discover:

  • 8 unique stories of paranormal encounters – peppered with evidence that’s difficult to ignore
  • The single greatest ghost story in American history
  • The unfortunate events of one of the most famous true crime stories of the 20th century
  • The most unusual tale of a haunted ship (a ship you can still visit to this day)
  • The real place that inspired the hotel in The Shining – with the eye-witness accounts that cemented it firmly into cultural significance
  • The Halloween attraction that was once home to America’s most dangerous criminals – and exactly what made it the perfect place for a spooky tourist venue
  • The #1 most haunted location in the US – and the full story behind it
  • The chilling tale of Sallie… Was this little girl ever real at all?
  • The true stories behind the ghost stories – supernatural encounters are even more terrifying when you hear of the horrors that happened in the physical realm
  • Inconsistencies in the stories and alternative theories for every ghostly tale – delve in and make up your own mind!

And much more.

Behind every ghost story is a chilling truth… and whether you believe in the supernatural or not, you can’t fail to be moved by the realities that paved the way for the stories.

Whether you’re a supernatural skeptic or a firm believer, this collection of ghost stories will leave you transfixed, giving you all the theories and angles you need to get down to the truth.

Curl up and get cozy… and then prepare to be chilled to the bone: scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.

 
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Black Rock

by David Odle


“There is darkness, cruelty, rage, violence and surprises. Overall, a great horror read. I'd suggest you read it in the day, with all the lights on, otherwise, you may never get to sleep.” –John Hunt, Bestselling author of Doll House

We all possess secrets. We lock them away. We bury them into the deep recesses of our mind. We go about our day and pretend they aren't there.

That's exactly what Thomas Loggins was doing. Going about his days. The head pastor of a small church in a small town. A family man, with a loving wife and a wonderful daughter.

Until one day, that all changed. It began as a typical meeting with a new member of the congregation. But Thomas soon realized this was anything but typical. This man knew things. Things that nobody should know. And he was making impossible demands.

Thomas's simple life crumbles when a stranger utters, "I know your secrets, pastor, and it's time to pay the price..."

 

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Within The Fog

by Charles Welch


The same ancient evil that killed 115 people at Roanoke, Virginia in the late 1500’s has arrived in a small eastern Colorado town. A fog covers the small town and closes in on Tom Benton and his family. The evil that lurks within the fog feeds on humanity but has special plans for those with anger deep inside. Tom Benton’s son Bobby has seen the face of evil outside his bedroom window in the darkest hours of the night. The man who appears at his window offers a veil of redemption to those holding onto anger and rage. As the fog wraps around the Benton family home there will only be a narrow chance at survival. Can Tom Benton and his family escape the issues of their past in time to save themselves from Croatoan?

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The Suicide Killer

by Zach Lamb


One soul for another. Two deadly secrets. A game begins.

Bobby Cotton’s mundane life is interrupted when he finds a dead body in Rusted Lakes Park. He is drawn to the girl for reasons he doesn’t understand and decides to hide his discovery from everybody.

When the dead girl speaks to Bobby, he sees it as his responsibility to protect her but ends up in an unusual love triangle. As she deteriorates, he must find new vessels for her to inhabit – or risk losing her forever.

Detective Gregory Burns wakes to a routine murder investigation, but when the killer contacts him, promising there will be other victims, Greg realizes there’s nothing routine about it. Burns’ home and work life blur as he tries to catch the killer and keep the secret phone calls from his wife and his colleagues.

Bobby’s descent into madness and Greg’s quest to solve the case no matter the consequences collide in a game only one can win.

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