Books like Scare Care by Graham Masterton

Bod is the lone living child in a graveyard, raised by ghosts, werewolves and other spectral inhabitants. As he learns their ancient customs and the ability to Fade, he confronts the mysteries of both living and dead worlds.

Shirley Jackson’s classic psychological horror, *The Haunting of Hill House*, follows a lonely woman drawn into an abandoned mansion whose malevolent presence ultimately consumes her.

The story of two boys and their dark journey through a haunted carnival

A chilling anthology of nineteen Stephen King short stories, Night Shift turns everyday settings—high schools, factories, truck stops—into realms of horror, where monsters, demons, and uncanny dread lurk in the night.

A spooky anthology of ghost, witch, and modern horror tales that rattles the imagination, perfect for an adventurous child’s night‑time reading.

A collection of 19 short horror stories by Ray Bradbury, an American science fiction and fantasy author.

A collection of ten short stories and five poems by Edgar Allan Poe, featuring mystery, horror, and suspense elements.

Gothic horror tales by Ray Russell, featuring hauntingly frightening characters and masterful storytelling.

Nightmares is a horror anthology of 24 short stories by authors such as Garth Nix, Livia Llewellyn, Richard Kadrey, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Laird Barron, Margo Lanagan, and Gene Wolfe, edited by Ellen Datlow.

Kit Reed’s "Revision" offers a concise, step‑by‑step guide for writers to hone editing skills and cultivate the discipline needed for effective correction and appreciation of their work in progress.

A compilation of classic short fiction from American, English, and European writers, featuring tales such as Hawthorne’s "Young Goodman Brown" and Poe’s "Masque of the Red Death" that explore themes of morality, death, and society.

Darren Shan is een gewone schooljongen - tot hij de Grote Freakshow bezoekt...tot hij Madame Octa ontmoet...tot hij oog in oog staat met een nachtwezen... Binnen de korste keren zitten Darren en zijn vriend Steve gevangen in een dodelijke val. Darren moet een deal maken met de enige die Steve kan redden. Maar voor die persoon telt maar één ding: BLOED...

An anthology of classic and contemporary horror short stories, featuring tales by Poe, Le Fanu, Bierce, Chambers, Jacobs, Blackwood, M.R. James, Henry Kuttner, Howard, Sturgeon, Leiber, Bloch, Bradbury, Ellison, Campbell, Grant and King.

An anthology of 100 unsettling short tales by Stefan R. Dziemianowicz, each centering on a different eerie creature—from mountain lions to mythic beasts—blending classic American and English horror with uncanny inquests and supernatural intrigue.

An anthology of classic horror and suspense short stories, featuring tales by Balzac, Benson, Bierce, Dickens, Conan Doyle, Poe, Hawthorne, and many others that delight and terrify readers.

A curated anthology of 25 years of American horror short stories, showcasing top masters and emerging voices.

A handpicked anthology of 21 classic short stories ranging from horror and mystery to Civil War drama and detective tales, showcasing a diverse array of voices and themes.

CONTENTS: Introduction. What hath light wrought? / by Isaac Asimov Visitation. The midnight embrace / by Matthew Lewis The Frankenstein theme. The transformation / by Mary Shelley Dream state. The bold dragoon / by Washington Irving Drug addiction. Levana and our ladies of sorrow / by Thomas de Quincey Sorcery. The magician / by Lord Lytton Morphia influence. [Berenice](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15645808W) / by Edgar Allan Poe Schizophrenia. The drunkard's dream / by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Claustrophobia. The man in the reservoir / by C.F. Hoffman The blood drinker. Haceldama / by Lafcadio Hearn Hallucination. The ensouled violin / by Madame Blavatsky Morbidity. Visions of the night / by Ambrose Bierce The legendary dream. The soldier's rest / by Arthur Machen A trauma of war. The bureau d'échange de Maux / by Lord Dunsany Psychic experience. The silver mirror / by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The occultist. The testament of Magdalen Blair / by Aleister Crowley Visionary. A dream of Armageddon / by H.G. Wells Ghostly visitation. A school story / by M.R. James Obsession. The grimoire / by Montague Summers Recluse. The evil clergyman / by H.P. Lovecraft Nightmare. The slayers and the slain / by August Derleth Fear of illness. The shifting growth / by John Gawsworth Arachnophobia. Along came a spider / by Algernon Blackwood Night fantasy. The head hunter / by Robert Bloch A waking dream. The haunting of the new / by Ray Bradbury The future. The curse / by Arthur C. Clarke

A playful collection of spooky tales, poems, riddles, tricks, and tongue‑twisters that delights children with a touch of supernatural fun.

Nightfrights is a collection of short horror and mystery tales for young readers.