Horror- & Geistergeschichten

"Early Short Stories" is a collection of dark and haunting short stories by Madison Matti Charlton, a talented transgender author who wrote these stories at the age of 16. These stories captivate readers with their exploration of themes like horror, identity, and the human condition.

Two messy transgender kids fighting back against otherworldly monsters and the literal ghosts of their pasts: OLD WOUNDS is the freshest YA horror thriller of 2024, perfect for fans of Darren Charlton and Aiden ThomasErin and Max are two trans kids, just trying to get to California. Max is desperate to finally be able to transition, and Erin is longing to understand why she's on this trip to begin with, after Max suddenly broke up with her two years earlier. But when they find themselves stranded - and eventually separated - in the creepy woods of rural middle-America, they suddenly have much bigger problems. First, there's the creature that, according to legend, feeds on girls, hunting them through the shadows. And then there are the locals, who are searching for a female sacrifice. If either of them hope to survive to see the sunrise, Erin and Max will have to come together and stop running: from their attackers, from each other, and, ultimately, from themselves."Wholly original, endlessly subversive and genuinely terrifying." Laura Steven

When a ghost from the spirit world transforms her sister, Ruby Chen confronts the dark upheaval in Vancouver's Chinatown as she enters into an ancient battle over the gateway to the underworld as she attempts to save her sister and her community.

Als hätte Tom nicht schon genug an der Backe. Zuerst war er mit seiner Mutter in diesen langweiligen Ort namens Grünhausen gezogen. Den Tod seines Vaters hatte er auch noch nicht verarbeitet und zu allem Überfluss stand schon wieder Halloween vor der Tür. Tom hatte so gar keinen Bock auf diesen Tag. Dementsprechend unfreundlich empfing er die Kinder, die an der Tür klingelten und nach Süßigkeiten fragten. Er konnte zu diesem Zeitpunkt ja nicht ahnen, dass ihm drei Gestalten begegnen würden, die nicht nur zu seinen besten Freunden wurden, sondern mit denen er auch die Halloween-Bande gründete, die jedoch schon bald auf eine harte Probe gestellt wurde ¿Bereits seit vielen Jahren gab es in Grünhausen dieses eine verlassene Haus, das allseits als das Geisterhaus bekannt war. Dort fanden Tom und seine Freunde aber nicht nur den Grusel, der ihnen eine Gänsehaut bereitete, sondern auch Geheimnisse, die die Kinder niemals erwartet hätten.

Momokas Leben auf einem einfachen Bauernhof ändert sich schlagartig, als ihre einst beste Freundin Kyoko zurückkehrt. Doch das vermeintliche Wiedersehen birgt dunkle Geheimnisse. Ein böswilliges Geschenk verwandelt Momokas 16. Geburtstag in einen Albtraum. Eine mitreißende Reise voller Freundschaft, Verrat und übernatürlicher Kräfte. Kann Momoka das Rätsel um Kyoko lösen?

From USA Today bestselling author Leia Stone comes the first installment in her Wolf Girl series, an exciting fantasy romance packed with angst, betrayal, and devastating battles.When my parents were banished from Wolf City before I was born, I thought there was no way I would ever live in a pack again. Cuffed, with my shifter magic bound, I was forced to go to school with witches and vampires in order to keep my true nature from coming out.Then I met him. Sawyer Hudson.The Alpha's son was visiting the Delphi College for Magically Banished Youth and spotted me. He took one look at me, and an hour later, I was being pulled out of school, taken into Wolf City and leaving my parents and everything I knew behind.It's the Alpha's son's selection year, the year he must pick a mate, and every female aged 18-22 must be in attendance. I've landed myself in the middle of Werewolf Bachelor, and just when I think I've got a handle on things, Sawyer releases my cuffs, unbinds my magic, and sees what I really am.The problem is, I don't know what this creature is that I transform into. It's not an ordinary werewolf, that's for damn sure.

UPS NEWS SERVICE FLASH 7/10/2012 7:31 A.M.Local authorities in Cape May County New Jersey are "disturbed" after discovering what some people are calling a ZOMBIE BABY. The gruesome remains were found in an old farm house in the Dias Creek area of Middle Township. Authorities stress there is no cause for alarm and that further information will be released as it becomes available.

Dive back into the chilling world of childhood fears with "Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares 2." This spine-tingling collection amplifies the eerie tales that haunt the corners of every young imagination. Feel the terror of a boy left home alone, witness a little girl's nightmarish fate in the haunted house of a Halloween store, and join two boys as they stumble upon a spine-chilling stranger while using their radio. Each short story in this collection is crafted to resonate with the deepest, darkest fears of children. Dare to read, but remember: some stories have a way of sticking with you.

Athena Gray is strange. Dead butterflies flutter to life with just a wish, and once she saved her dying grandfather by willing him to live. The only person who doesn't think she's weird is Dan, a popular boy on Omega High School's baseball team. But who can have friends when a dark spirit watches your every move? Dan can't understand the reason Athena acts haunted until her paranormal stalker turns to blackmail and forces her to come clean about her gift. Manipulated into using her powers for terrible things, Athena must stand up to the darkest force she's ever encountered before someone she cares about gets hurt. This book is an inspirational paranormal young adult romance. Don't miss Cheated, the second book in the Death Cheater series.

Twelve-year-old Edie embarks on an exciting and chilling adventure as she searches for a long-lost Viking hoard. But there are ghosts around Edie who want the past to stay buried, and will stop at nothing to keep secrets hidden. An emotional and spine-tingling adventure perfect for fans of The House with Chicken Legs, A Girl Called Owl and A Pocketful of Stars. It's October half term and twelve-year-old Edie and her younger brother Pip are forced to spend their holiday at Fortune Farm, high in the Irish mountains, with their estranged grandmother Lolly. Edie has been dreading it for months - not only is Lolly's isolated cottage on the shores of Lough Ivarr, the bleakest and most boring place on Earth, it's also the place where they spent all their holidays when Dad was alive. And Edie doesn't like thinking about Dad - the memories hurt too much.When Edie uncovers a clue that could lead her to a long-lost Viking hoard, it's just the adventure she needs to take her mind off of Dad. But the adventure soon takes an unnerving and dangerous turn, as Edie discovers that Fortune Farm has more secrets, ghosts and forgotten treasures than she had ever dared to dream. Not only must Edie protect Pip from the restless and vengeful spirit of a long-dead Viking chief, she must confront the painful memories she has tried so hard to bury deep within herself. As Edie races against time to follow the clues that will lead her to the long-lost Viking treasure, she must journey into her grief, her family's tragic and secretive history and the truth about Coco, Edie's mysterious new friend who is so much more than she seems.

Skates on. Fangs out. Let¿s roll.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory¿that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself ¿recruited¿ by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team¿just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team?Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?

Der zwölfjährige David Eliot wurde gerade wegen »übermäßiger Kameradschaft« seiner Schule verwiesen, und das gefällt seinem spießigen Vater gar nicht. Doch direkt nach dem Rauswurf kommt unerwartet ein Brief hereingeflattert, der David einlädt, ins Internat »Groosham Grange« einzutreten. Davids Vater ist begeistert, und ein paar Stunden später sitzt David schon im Zug nach Norfolk, wo das Internat auf der einsamen »Schädelinsel« liegt. Im Zug freundet er sich mit Jill und Jeffrey an, die auch nach Groosham Grange eingeladen wurden, und zwar unter ebenso mysteriösen Umständen. Ihr Verdacht, dass Groosham Grange alles andere als eine normale Schule ist, wird schnell zur Gewissheit...Neun Jahre bevor ein gewisser Zauberlehrling mit Blitznarbe das Licht der Welt erblickte, verfasste der bekannte Jugendbuchautor Anthony Horowitz seine Romane über »David Eliot« und Groosham Grange, die rätselhafte Schule für Monster und Magie. Diese Comic-Adaption fängt die mysteriöse und mitunter wohlig gruselige Atmosphäre der Vorlage dank der wunderschönen Zeichenkunst von Clément Lefèvre (»Epiphanie Schreck«) mühelos ein.

Band 3 - und der atemberaubende Abschluss - der fantastischen Reihe von Bestsellerautor Timo Parvela Ein Junge gibt für die Erfüllung seines Herzenswunschs seinen Schatten her. Aber der Preis, den er bezahlt, ist hoch. Ein spannender und mitreißender Roman für Kinder und ein ideales Geschenk für alle Graphic-Novel-Fans. Band 3 der fantastischen Reihe von Bestsellerautor Timo Parvela für Jungs und Mädchen ab 10 Jahren. Übernehmen die Schatten die Welt? Pete und Sara kehren aus Auroria in die Menschenwelt zurück. Dort hat sich alles verändert. Fast alle Menschen haben ihre Schatten verkauft. Aber ein Mensch ohne Schatten hat auch seine Seele verloren. Die Welt ist zu einem Ort geworden, an dem sich jeder nur um sich selbst kümmert. Krampus, der Herr der Finsternis, schürt dort Hass und Wut. Doch Pete und Sara geben die Hoffnung nicht auf. Sie wollen nicht nur ihre eigene Welt, sondern auch das Königreich Auroria retten. Doch welche Gestalt hat Krampus in der Menschenwelt angenommen und wie kann er besiegt werden?  Mitreißende Geschichte: Atemlose Spannung für Kinder Tolle Optik: Viele fantastische bunte Bilder schaffen Atmosphäre Kurze Kapitel: Auch geeignet für widerwillige Leser und Lesemuffel Extra-Motivation: Zu diesem Buch gibt es ein Quiz bei Antolin Über das Buch: Von einem der beliebtesten finnischen Bestsellerautoren und einem vielfach preisgekrönten Illustrator. Ein ungewöhnliches Lesevergnügen für Jungen und Mädchen ab der 4. Klasse. Der Abschlussband einer atemberaubend spannenden Abenteuertrilogie mit farbigen atmosphärischen Bildern - ein ideales Geschenk auch für Graphic-Novel-Fans. In "Schatten" greift Timo Parvela die berühmtesten nordischen Mythen auf und nimmt Leser:innen ab 10 Jahren mit auf ein Abenteuer, das einem das Blut in den Adern gefrieren lässt (auf die wohlige Art!) ... Alle Bände der Reihe:  Band 1: Schatten - Der Pakt Band 2: Schatten - Das Portal Band 3: Schatten - Die Macht des Lichts

You'd better not tickle the ghost... because it might just go "woooo!" if you do! Each page of this delightful book has a soft patch to touch, and along with the ghost you can hear a witch, a werewolf and a bat come to life. With fun sounds and adorable artwork, this is a perfect gift for babies and toddlers in the spooky season.

Schockierende Morde halten die Stadt Oldenburg in Atem. Frauen werden auf offener Straße blutleer aufgefunden. Der sogenannte Vampirkiller geht um. Die Polizei steht vor einem Rätsel, da der Täter nie Spuren hinterlässt.Auch die 21 jährige Vanessa ist verängstigt. Als sie eines Abends dem Vampir Lukas begegnet, ist klar, dass Vampire existieren. Allerdings behauptet er nicht der Killer zu sein, sondern diesen zu verfolgen. Doch kann man einem Vampir wirklich trauen?Düster, melancholisch und romantisch.Egal, ob man auf Krimis, Liebesgeschichten oder Vampirgeschichten steht - Hier ist für jeden was dabei.

Ein kleines Gespenst hat im Süßwarenladen "Süßer Drops" ein tolles Buch entdeckt und will es mit nach Hause nehmen. Doch das scheint kompliziert zu sein! Während das Gespenst durch die Wand entschwindet, fliegt das Buch dagegen und bleibt dort liegen. Die Ladenbesitzerin findet es am nächsten Tag und ist besorgt. Eines Nachts ertappt sie den verhinderten Bücherdieb, doch der entkommt, wieder ohne Buch. Jetzt weiß sie, dass es im "Süßen Drops" spukt. Wie wird sie den Spuk wieder los? Und wie kann das Gespenst das Buch doch noch durch die Wand mitnehmen?Ein fröhlich-spukiger Lesespaß für Klein und Groß von Frank Kreisler, den Anke Hartmann farbenfroh illustriert hat.

"You're dangerous and addicting; every part of you screams insanity... but you're like a ghost; something that I want to touch, but my hand goes right through you." Selene: I'm not normal. No, I'm definitely not normal. Most of the world doesn't know that werewolves exist, but I do. He thinks I don't know what he is, and he thinks I don't notice his eyes on me while I do my homework at the coffee shop, but I do. Bane Johnathan is the most dreaded, attractive, dangerous alpha in the entire nation; girls swoon over him like millions of little night dancers. But his eyes are always on me. Something about me interests him, and I've noticed through the years that he feels some power over ignoring me when I come up to him, but I'm the one with the power. He watches me, he can't stop; something about me captivates him, and I choose to ignore his stares even when it angers him. I don't care if little old Bane is angry. Right now? There's something else on my mind. There's a new pack out there; a pack of corrupted werewolves lingering through the woods and killing humans, and I know Bane knows something about it, and I can tell they're plotting something. I need to put down my book. It's time to go up and question him. And boy did I regret it.

A search for buried treasure unearths more than the kids bargained for when an infamous pirate's curse unleashes its deadly wrath.When a friendly shopkeeper spins a sordid tale of pirate legend on their first day of vacation, Noah dismisses it as nothing more than a thrilling tale. Yet, following his souvenir treasure map through the Caribbean rain forest in pursuit of the elusive "X" sounds like a fun way to spend a day in paradise.Little does he know the pursuit could change his life forever.Because as he and his sister and best friend inch closer to the treasure, the unimaginable might just become reality.And if it does, can the kids defy the odds and escape with their lives?Follow this unforgettable adventure of three unlikely sleuths, filled with fast-paced thrills and tropical island fun.Recommended for ages 9-12.No graphic violence or language. For fans of Nancy Drew and Scooby Doo.

The stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful. Now in paperback.The Sylvan Vale and the Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends in New Orleans to come to their aid.Meanwhile, under protection alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate.But when Celine’s rivals learn Bastien has joined forces with friends in the mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him.

Georgie would do anything to help his father - even learn the dying art of necromancy.Twelve-year-old Georgie works hard to care for his grieving father while keeping his nosy younger cousin out of trouble. But when his father begins to decline even further, Georgie decides to bring back the one person who could do it all, his deceased mother.The local Necromancer is an awkward and solitary man with an ancient black cat and a literal skeleton in his closet. With a few words, he can cause a dead sparrow to fly, stop an animated skeleton in its place, and even speak to the dead themselves. Georgie is quickly swept away into a world of skeletal horrors, abandoned graves, and wizard duels where woodland creatures arm themselves against the undead. But can he convince the Necromancer to resurrect his mother in time? Perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones and T. Kingfisher, THE NECROMANCER'S APPRENTICE is a whimsical take on the process of grieving and learning to live again.

From Ryan La Sala, author of the tantalizingly twisted The Honeys and riotously imaginative Reverie, comes a chilling new contemporary fable about art, aesthetic obsession, and the gaze that peers back at us from behind our reflections.No one survived the party at the penthouse. Except Athan.Athanasios "Athan" Bakirtzis has made it far in life relying on his charm and good looks, even securing an invitation to a mysterious penthouse soiree for New York City's artsy elite. But when he sneaks off to the bathroom, he hears a slam, followed by a scream. Athan peers outside, only to be pushed back in by a boy his age. The boy gravely tells him not to open the door, then closes Athan in.Outside the door, the party descends into chaos. Through hours of howls, laughter, and sobs, Athan stays hidden. When he finally emerges, he discovers a massacre where the corpses appear to have arranged themselves into a disturbingly elegant sculpture-and Athan's mysterious savior is nowhere to be found. Athan-the only known survivor-is now the primary suspect.In a race to prove his innocence, Athan is swept up in a supernatural mystery, one of secret occult societies and deadly eldritch horrors with rather distinctive taste. Something evil is waking up in the walls of New York City, and it's compelling victims toward violence, chaos, and self-destruction. Bound to him by a mysterious hereditary power, Athan has felt this evil hiding behind his reflection his entire life, watching him. Waiting. Now, it's taking over.

WENN DIE ERDE NICHT MEHR SO EXISTIERT, WIE WIR SIE KENNENDie Erde teilte sich. Erdbeben zerstörten das Land. Überflutungen spülten Inseln fort, Vulkane brachen aus und die heiße Lava ergoss sich auf ihrem Weg über Mensch, Tier und die Natur. Die Kontinentalplatten verschoben sich und es verschwanden ganze Kontinente, während neue entstanden. Nur wenige überlebten die vernichtenden Naturkatastrophen.Hundertsechzig Sommer nach ihrer Teilung ist die Erde unbarmherzig und gnadenlos zu den Menschen. Nur wer sich der Herrschaft des Sir O unterordnet und ihm dient, hat eine Chance zu überleben. So auch Sava. Sie ist die erbittertste Soldatin der Herrschaft und mit ihrer Mannschaft durchkämmt sie die Erdhälfte auf der Suche nach Relikten. Doch was passiert, wenn sie sich völlig allein und dem Tod ausgeliefert in der Ödnis wiederfindet?

Ages 8 - 12. Interactive Adventures. More than 10 different endings!A salty adventure of Ghastly proportions!When you find yourself in the forgotten town of Spine Cliff Bay, the last thing you want is to go in search of the elusive mermaid's grotto. Unfortunately, your sister has other ideas.Does the mermaid really exist? And can she really grant you one wish? Or is it the sea witch that resides deep down in that ghastly grotto?Pick the right trail and you might escape with more than just your own lives.Of course, terror and electrocution are far more likely outcomes...But who knows? In the end, you, and you alone, will determine how twisted your trail becomes.