Horror- & Geistergeschichten

Award-winning Kill Karma is the first book in an exciting, action-packed YA urban fantasy series with an engaging mystery at its core. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Pepper Li Bell has a high aptitude and talent that, in the past, she used exclusively to get into trouble. Despite the terms of her probation, she decided to use that knowledge and prowess to become an entrepreneur of sorts, beginning a karma-for-hire business. Pepper can't stand to see karma go unserved, so when oppressors dodge justice, she's ready to uncover their dirty little secrets-for a fee, of course. But on her latest job, Pepper is in way over her head when she uncovers an insidious plot that's been brewing for a decade, and now it's on the verge of fruition. Demons have set up shop in her small Florida town, peddling soul contracts and possessing her neighbors. They await orders set for doomsday-All Hallows' Eve-when the nefarious Syndicate will be unleashed from Hell, turning the forces of darkness loose and declaring war on Earth. The only thing standing in their way is goddess Karma, who wields the Scales of Justice, ensuring balance throughout the realms, and her assassins. After unearthing secrets from her past, Pepper realizes she just might hold the key to bringing the demonic regime to its knees and saving everyone she knows and loves. The fate of Karma, every magical being, and all of humanity rest on her young shoulders. But can she rise to the challenge in time?

For this teen reaper, collecting souls is effortless, but when she's forced to play human, it becomes dangerous. Maggie is the best Collector in the After, and she knows it. But she's more interested in moving up to a coveted position on the elite Guard-the protectors of humanity. When she accepts an important mission with the Guard, it's an opportunity to show off her skills. But the mission goes awry, and Maggie finds herself stuck inside a human body with no way out. It should be a relatively simple fix: find the displaced soul, return to her normal afterlife. But Maggie only has a week before the body inherits an ancestral line of powers that will lock Maggie into the body...forever. Memories from a forgotten past assail her as she frantically searches for the soul, making her doubt her abilities. It's not long before she uncovers a shocking secret, linking her to a terrifying enemy who wants Maggie to recall her corrupt past. Maggie always thought she was on the good side, humanity's side. But what if she's the bad guy?

It's ten years since the 'Brig' girls saved the world from Emilino's evil plan. Busy adults now, they still meet when they can. We find the girls discussing the high number of tsunamis that seemed to be occurring. They each receive a postcard from an unknown source and the girls immediately question whether their old foe Emilino is at the root of what is going on.This means that our Brig girls will begin a quest to get to bottom of the issue. Will the girls be able to find out the cause and put and put an end to it?Read on intrepid adventure seekers.

Prepare yourself for a bone-chilling collection of tales that will send shivers down your spine and keep you up at night. The Girl in Room Thirteen and Other Scary Stories is a must-read for brave souls aged 13 and older who seek thrills, suspense, and the delicious fright of the unknown.Within the pages of this gripping collection, you'll encounter three haunting stories that will leave you questioning the reality of the world around you. Dive into the depths of darkness as ordinary people find themselves entangled in extraordinary circumstances where nothing is as it seems.The Invisible Girl in Room Thirteen will unravel the enigmatic secrets hidden within the confines of a mysterious girl's room. What darkness lurks behind closed doors? Can you handle the spine-tingling suspense that awaits?In Murder Gone Viral, Richard's insatiable desire for internet fame drives him to make a sinister bargain. But what happens when the pursuit of popularity leads to a soul-shattering price? Brace yourself for a chilling tale of vanity, consequences, and the terrifying power of the online world.As for Chain Letter, Marlene dismisses the seemingly innocuous email that lands in her inbox as mere spam. Little does she know that her decision will set off a chain of events more sinister than she could ever imagine. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as the horrors of a seemingly harmless message unfold before your eyes.The Girl in Room Thirteen and Other Scary Stories will transport you to a realm where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Similar to the spine-tingling tales of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by Alvin Schwartz, this collection will leave you with goosebumps and a lingering sense of unease.So, gather your courage, turn on the nightlight, and dive into these tales of terror. Just remember to keep your wits about you as you navigate the treacherous twists and turns of each story. The Girl in Room Thirteen and Other Scary Stories is an unforgettable journey into the realm of the macabre, where ordinary lives collide with extraordinary horrors.

Heathers meets Midsommar in this highly original, brilliantly written, queer YA horror.

Isabel Wixon is weird. Not only does she see dead things, but her list of friends consists of a talkative ventriloquist's dummy and the gentlemanly spider that lives in her hair. Real friends? Too hard. Inventing friends is much easier. Inventing the Boatmana terrible monster that lures kids into a strange sleeping sickness and never lets them goprobably wasn't one of her better ideas though.