Download or read book Unsettling Legends written by C. J. Sampera and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creepy Urban Legends written by Tim O'Shei and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes scary urban legends, including The Vanishing Hitchhiker and The Babysitter on the Phone"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Top 15 Creepy Legends from Different Cultures A Historical Look at The Supernatural written by Jade Summers and published by Jade Summers. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🕵️‍♂️ Explore the Dark Side of Folklore! 🌍 Dive into the spine-chilling world of supernatural legends from around the globe with "Top 15 Creepy Legends from Different Cultures: A Historical Look at The Supernatural". From the misty mountains of Scotland to the sunburned vistas of Australia, uncover the eerie tales that have both terrified and fascinated humanity for centuries. Each story is meticulously crafted with historical context and cultural significance, offering not just a scare but a deep understanding of the cultures they originate from. Highlights: Historical Context: Each legend is rooted in its cultural and historical background. Global Journey: Stories from various cultures, including Latin America, Japan, and Europe. Creepy Illustrations: Visuals that bring the eerie tales to life. Cultural Insights: Learn about the societal impacts and historical origins of each legend. For Everyone: Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or just love a good story, this book is for you! 🌌 Prepare to encounter ghosts, ghouls, and otherworldly beings! 🕯️
Download or read book Creepy Urban Legends written by Blake Hoena and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern ghost stories are created from truly creepy myths and rumors. Read this book to discover some urban legends that will make your skin crawl.
Download or read book 12 Creepy Urban Legends written by Kenya McCullum and published by Scary and Spooky. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines 12 of the creepiest urban legends. Each spread provides information about a spooky story and its origins and variations paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider.
Download or read book Haunting Urban Legends written by Megan Cooley Peterson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spooky retellings of well-known urban legends"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Be Afraid Be Very Afraid written by Harold Jan Brunvand and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004-10-05 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of over ninety frightening urban legends, arranged by theme.
Download or read book Terrifying Tales to Tell at Night written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, here comes a new illustrated children's horror anthology. You have been warned! The stories in this book are scary. Real scary! After reading these horrible tales and staring at the creepy drawings, don’t complain that you couldn’t sleep or they started haunting your dreams—we warned you! If you love ghosts and monsters and enjoy getting goosebumps, this spine-chilling book is for you! Inside, you will find a creature that lives in the dark and feeds on those who do not pay attention . . . a monster created by the descendant of Doctor Frankenstein . . . a haunted house at Halloween . . . a big cat that snacks on schoolteachers . . . a boy who is afraid of what will come down the chimney at Christmas . . . a school with very strange pupils . . . a decidedly odd zombie costume . . . a puzzle set by a ghost . . . a drawing that comes to life . . . and a babysitter who likes to play terrifying games . . . . Compiled by award-winning horror editor Stephen Jones and featuring the authors Ramsey Campbell, R. Chetwynd-Hayes, Neil Gaiman, Charles L. Grant, Stephen King, Lisa Morton, Lynda E. Rucker, Robert Shearman, Michael Marshall Smith, and Manly Wade Wellman, this book is filled with nightmarish illustrations by acclaimed artist Randy Broecker. So, whether you’re reading this book alone or with friends, get ready to be afraid. Very afraid!
Download or read book Spine Tingling Urban Legends written by Karen Latchana Kenney and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever hear a scary story and wonder if it really happened? Your friend's cousin swears it's true. But are there actually alligators lurking in the sewers? Or ghostly hitchhikers haunting lonely roads at night? Read on to learn about more creepy urban legends—from Bigfoot to Bloody Mary—and find out the truth!
Download or read book Corpse Cold New American Folklore written by Joseph Sullivan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-11-12 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They take place on desolate highways, in a dark and lonely wood, in ordinary neighborhoods just like your own. Tales of everyday people caught up in indomitable situations. Dread-inducing moments with an air of plausibility-while you hope to god they aren't actually true. Urban legends, modern folklore, or creepypasta. Whatever you call them, they represent shards of our deepest anxieties as individuals, as a society. CORPSE COLD: NEW AMERICAN FOLKLORE evokes the spirit of the campfire tales you heard as a kid. This 20-story anthology offers refreshing, mature reinterpretations of time-tested stories, and wholly original legends that explore the twisted labyrinth of modern myth. Each tale is brought to life and made all the more unsettling by the striking, grisly illustrations of artist Chad Wehrle.
Download or read book Haunted Legends written by Ellen Datlow and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2010 Bram Stoker Award for Best Anthology! Darkly thrilling, these twenty new ghost stories have all the chills and power of traditional ghost stories, but each tale is a unique retelling of an urban legend from the world over. Multiple award-winning editor Ellen Datlow and award-nominated author and editor Nick Mamatas recruited Jeffrey Ford, Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlin Kiernan, Catherynne M. Valente, Kit Reed, Ekaterina Sedia, and thirteen other fine writers to create stories unlike any they've written before. Tales to make readers shiver with fear, jump at noises in the night, keep the lights on. These twenty nightmares, brought together by two renowned editors of the dark fantastic, are delightful visions sure to send shivers down the spines of horror readers. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Eerie Legends written by Ricardo Diseño and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and frightening collection of folk tale monsters, ghosts, and other scary things that dwell in the dark. Our world is a strange place. This hauntingly illustrated book peers into the dark spaces that lie somewhere between belief and imagination, and into the weird stories we tell to make sense of where and who we are. Here are tales of vengeful ghosts, bloodthirsty monsters, internet-conjured nightmares, lost souls, cryptid curiosities, demons, aliens, the undead, and the inexplicable, including: Enfield Poltergeist Jersey Devil Mothman Krampus El Silbón Betty and Barney Hill Abduction Headless Horseman Skunk Ape Onryō Loab Isla de las Muñecas Slender Man La Llorona Loch Ness Monster And many more... Acclaimed artist Ricardo Diseño brings a lifelong fascination with eerie folklore to electrify the artwork depicting each spooky subject, accompanied by evocative descriptions and history and a flash-fiction story in which readers encounter the dark presences themselves. FEARFUL WONDERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Stalking these pages are Brazilian sleep paralysis ghouls, Japanese spider-women, a shape-shifting Slavic forest guardian, and creepy North American cryptids. Pay a visit to Madagascar’s human-eating tree, the Mexican island of haunted dolls, a ghost-cursed California mansion, and the spooky darkness of the tombs beneath the streets of Paris. FAVORITES OLD AND NEW: Including the first reported alien abduction (and the folklore root of the alien “greys”) as well as the first phantom believed to be conjured by AI, this collection brings horror, occult, and classic campfire story vibes in equal measure. Entries end with a shock-fiction encounter with the monster itself or a tale told from its perspective. GORGEOUSLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK: Ricardo Diseño’s signature style brings each of the more than 30 entries to frightening life with a knockout full-page image, hand-illustrated border design elements, and a vivid spot illustration. TURN OUT THE LIGHTS: The cover art glows in the dark. Perfect for: Readers who enjoy folklore, fairy tales, and ghost stories Horror and horror movie fans Fans of Ricardo Diseño’s Classic Horror Oracle Deck Gift-giving for Halloween or any occasion that celebrates the macabre and mysterious
Download or read book Halloween Ghost Stories A Paranormal Journey written by Robert Manton and published by Varton Publications. This book was released on 2024-09-14 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the eerie and enigmatic world of Halloween Ghost Stories A Paranormal Journey. This captivating anthology beckons you to embark on a spine-tingling adventure, where the line between the living and the supernatural blurs, inviting you into the heart of the most mystifying and enduring enigmas that have haunted human history. Our journey begins within the ancient walls of Denmark's Dragsholm Castle, where the echoes of centuries past still resonate, and the Mermaid Inn in England whispers with ghostly secrets. As we traverse the ominous Château de Brissac in France, we'll delve deep into history, where specters have etched their haunting marks. Explore the chilling annals of the Tower of London, the enigmatic Hampton Court Palace, and other haunted palaces and castles that come to life on Halloween night. But it's not just grandeur and history that hold these dark secrets. Even the most unassuming places have concealed extraordinary mysteries. The Ostrich Inn, Ballygally Castle, Hotel Provincial, and others unveil spine-tingling tales that will send shivers down your spine. Prepare to be captivated, disturbed, and awestruck as you journey through the realms of the paranormal. This gripping anthology is a voyage through time and space, where the unknown becomes your constant companion. Beware—once you open this book, you may find that the inexplicable has entered your life. Welcome to a world where the supernatural thrives, the unexplained awaits, and restless spirits bridge the past and present. Halloween Ghost Stories A Paranormal Journey awaits, where Halloween's spectral magic comes to life.
Download or read book Top 15 Urban Legends and Myths written by Jade Summers and published by Jade Summers. This book was released on 2024-06-20 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 📚 Top 15 Urban Legends and Myths 📚 Dive into the spine-chilling world of urban legends and myths that have terrified generations. From haunted hotel rooms to mysterious creatures lurking in the shadows, this book uncovers the eerie tales that continue to captivate our imaginations. Highlights: 🏨 The Haunting of Room 13: Discover the mystery behind the vanishing guests and cursed mirrors. 🪞 The Legend of Bloody Mary: Explore the origins and encounters of this terrifying ritual. 🦇 The Hook-Handed Man: Unearth the terrifying stories of this infamous urban legend. 👻 The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs: A chilling tale that will make you double-check your locks. 🚗 The Vanishing Hitchhiker: Stories of ghostly passengers that disappear without a trace. 🖼️ The Curse of the Crying Boy Painting: Learn about the cursed artwork that survived numerous fires. 🦎 The Chupacabra: Investigate the myth of this blood-sucking creature. 🌉 The Mothman Prophecies: Unravel the mystery behind the sightings and the tragic bridge collapse. 🪆 The Haunted Doll: Understand the terrifying antics of a possessed plaything. 🦇 The Jersey Devil: Encounter the creature that haunts the Pine Barrens. 🖤 The Black-Eyed Children: Beware the children with haunting black eyes. 🌊 The Legend of La Llorona: Hear the weeping woman's cries near the water. 🚪 The Slender Man: Delve into the unnerving abductions linked to this faceless entity. 🏚️ The House of the Seven Gables: Enter a house plagued by curses and shadowy figures. Get ready to be thrilled and chilled by tales that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Perfect for fans of horror and folklore, this collection is sure to keep you up at night.
Download or read book Thin Air written by Kellie M. Parker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-10-08 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight hours. Twelve contestants. A flight none of them might survive. A flight to Paris full of teenagers seeking opportunity turns deadly in this suspenseful, locked-door YA thriller. Perfect for fans of Diana Urban, Karen McManus, and Jessica Goodman. Seventeen-year-old boarding school student Emily Walters is selected for an opportunity of a lifetime—she’ll compete abroad for a cash prize that will cover not only tuition to the college of her choice, but will lift her mother and her out of poverty. But almost from the moment she and 11 other contestants board a private jet to Europe, Emily realizes somebody is willing to do anything to win. Between keeping an eye on her best friend’s flirty boyfriend and hiding her own dark secrets, she’s not sure how she’ll survive the contest, much less the flight. Especially when people start dying… As loyalties shift and secrets are revealed, Emily must figure out who to trust, and who’s trying to kill them all, before she becomes the next victim.
Download or read book Kickle Snifters and Other Fearsome Critters written by Alvin Schwartz and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief text and illustrations introduce such strange creatures from American folklore as the snawfus, billdad, lufferlang, and tripodero.
Download or read book Urban Legends written by Thomas J. Craughwell and published by . This book was released on 2004-09-17 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
