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In *Nightmare Hour – Time for Terror*, Robert Lawrence Stine presents ten short horror stories that claim to be his scariest. Drawing inspiration from the eerie moments when the lights fade and reality slips into shadow, each tale follows a different protagonist—whether a boy trapped in a hospital for Halloween, a creature hunting the living, or a visitor to the ominously named Nightmare Inn. Stine offers brief insights into the genesis of each story, inviting readers into the mind behind the scares. The collection is a mix of spooky, occult, and supernatural narratives aimed at younger readers who enjoy Halloween chills and classic American horror themes.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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