Horror- & Geistergeschichten

Die EXIT®-Bücher bieten eine einzigartige Kombination aus Rätselspaß und Lesevergnügen und sorgen für spannendes Live-Escape-Feeling für zu Hause. Löst knifflige Rätsel und versucht, so schnell wie möglich zu entkommen! Weihnachten steht vor der Tür und der Weihnachtsmann versucht unauffällig die geheimsten Wünsche der Menschen zu erfahren. Doch die 17-jährige Anna erwischt ihn am Kamin. Kurzerhand nimmt er das Mädchen mit in die magische Welt des Geschenkesacks. Hier sind sie gefangen! Währenddessen verwandelt sich die Heimat des Weihnachtsmanns in einen dunklen Ort. Um Weihnachten zu retten, muss er bestimmte Gegenstände aufspüren und entfernen. Hilft Anna ihm? Die verschlossenen Seiten öffnen, ein weiteres Kapitel lesen und Rätsel lösen. 24 Tage interaktive Hochspannung in der Adventszeit. Hier wird das Buch selbst zum Rätselelement.Hinweise können überall im Buch versteckt sein, kreative Lösungen sind gefragt, ausschneiden, zeichnen, knicken - alles ist erlaubt.

In this second story in The Adventures of Elodie and Guber the Ghost series, Guber flies Elodie to the North Pole to play with polar bears. These Polar Bears are extraordinary polar bears that have special talents they want to show the world.

Whoosh, whoosh! Who is that skating on Elodie's pond? Read along to join the magic in this first book of The Adventures of Elodie and Guber the Ghost series. Elodie Meets Guber the Ghost introduces 8 year old Elodie who lives in an idyllic rural setting with her parents and two brothers. One night she befriends a Ghost named Guber igniting a series of adventures that include a recurring cast of engaging and humorous characters. Laugh and float along with these two unexpected and inspiring friends as they go on their first wintry adventure together.

In a town with vampires, werewolves, witches, and necromancers, Hanna falls in love with the ghost.As a Seer, everybody seems to want something from Hanna, especially dead people. She tries to ignore their overwhelming pleas for help and live a normal life, but when she starts high school she can't avoid the ghost haunting her history class. He lectures so loudly, he makes focus impossible and passing the class even more difficult.Then she meets Brandon, a charming skater kid from the 90s who only seems to want companionship. The difference is refreshing, but she wonders what he's hiding about his past.Despite her best efforts, the unusual behavior while trying to ignore the spectral distractions doesn't go unnoticed, attracting the attention of two good-looking boys from school. They start asking odd questions and seem to know more than "normal" people should, causing Hanna to wonder if maybe she's not as weird as she thought, and if ghosts aren't the only supernatural beings who want her help.

We all know what human children do when it's a dark and stormy night. But what do young monsters do when the lights go off, the door shuts, and the dark and scary things creep out? They have a party!Bring home a book that demystifies the dark, and shows a child's imagination in the best of ways!

Zeit der Handlung: SonnwendTagNacht, 23. Juni, Sommersolstizium, Namenstag von Janko, Janez, Ivan, Jan, Vanja, Johann, Zan, Giovanin: alle mit Johannes, dem Täufer als Namenspatron.Ort der Handlung: Devin / Duino, alte Burg bei San Giovanni di Duino (St. Johann), an Quelle und Mündung des Sickerflusses Timavo. Die Burg steht auf einem steilen Felsen. Auf einer Seite das Meer, das blaue Meer, auf der anderen grüne Weiden. In der Ferne kann man Hügel mit Kiefern sehen. In dem lebendigen Felsen unter dem Schloss ist eine Höhle voller Echos und Tropfsteinen. Dies ist die mächtige Burg Devin.

Halloween hi-jinks!Instead of going trick-or-treating this year, Trix, Darren, and Darby are headed to the local children's hospital to help out. The Boggartys are putting on a Halloween theater show for the kids! A hilarious new re-telling of the classic "Legend of Sleepy Hollow," with Mr. Boggarty starring as the strange and terrifying...Headless Ballerina.All the young patients, grownups, doctors and nurses enjoy the funny spoof...until a strange green mist covers the stage and the elderly actors mysteriously disappear. After the nurses have evacuated the room...Trix, Darren, Darby-and their new friends Laurel and Jonesy-are accidentally left behind.Shadows appears! Creatures growl and hiss! Glowing heads fill the rooms! And Darby's greatest fear-the mythical Australian bunyip-suddenly shows up to ruin their night.Will Trix and her friends make it out of the haunted hospital? Or will the Boy Named Hoo take them away to the 27th dimension?Get ready for a thrilling (and haunted) Halloween mystery!The spooky adventure starts here - order now!A perfect fit for fans of: Dan Gutman, Roald Dahl, Magic Tree House, Zoey and Sassafras, Legend of the Star Runner, Isadora Moon, Harriet the Spy, Nate the Great, Case Closed, A to Z Mysteries, Dory Fantasmagory, The Princess in Black, Dragon Masters, or Junkyard Adventures book series.

'And we're going to live here, happily ever after, just like a fairy tale.'When Dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that they're moving to live in a real tower, it's almost like they've stepped inside a fairytale.But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up, Dad still doesn't have a job and they're not even allowed in the room up at the very top.When it's time to start at their new school, Luna quickly finds a friend, but six-year-old Aurora absolutely hates the children in her class. She prefers to spend her time with her imaginary friend Tansy. Aurora's make-belief life causes problems for them all - and it seems like Aurora really believes Tansy exists...Is there really a curse on the tower - and will Luna be able to break it?A spine-tingling tale from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Bryn Halbrook had always seen the glow on the people around her. And she knows all too well what psychiatrists do to people who claim impossible powers. She's always stayed below the radar, but when she discovers the meaning of the beautiful auras, she's not sure why she was cursed with the ability to see the soon-to-be-dead and be unable to do anything about it.But Bryn is on the brink of the unbelievable truth - she is a creature from myth. Valkyrie - a warrior maiden of the God Odin. And a Collector of Souls. But Bryn lucks out when the Trickster god Loki sets his sights on her. Can Bryn hold her own against the charmingly manipulative god long enough to discover what he's really planning?

En las páginas de 'Melodías Malditas', se despliega un intrigante y terrorífico tapiz de historias entrelazadas que te sumergirá en un mundo donde la oscuridad y el misterio convergen. En el corazón de esta novela de horror se encuentran una serie de chicas, aparentemente sin relación alguna, cada una única en su individualidad y experiencia. Sus vidas se cruzan de manera inesperada, llevándolas a un destino aterrador y compartido.Henry, un médico inglés con una mente corrompida y un título de nobleza mancillado, se convierte en el perturbador hilo conductor que une sus destinos. Su presencia es una sombra ominosa que se cierne sobre estas mujeres, y su influencia retorcida se extiende como una plaga.A medida que avanzas en esta oscura narrativa, serás testigo de cómo cada una de estas mujeres es arrastrada inexorablemente hacia el mundo siniestro de Henry. Sus caminos se entrecruzan, sus destinos se mezclan, y sus almas se ven atrapadas en una telaraña de secretos y perversión. El lector se verá inmerso en un abismo de terror psicológico y sobrenatural donde las melodías malévolas que dan nombre a la obra resuenan en cada página, como susurros inquietantes en la noche.Viktor A. King, maestro del horror, teje con maestría una narrativa donde la locura y el horror se entrelazan de maneras perturbadoras. Prepárate para adentrarte en un mundo donde los límites entre lo real y lo sobrenatural se difuminan, y donde las consecuencias de los encuentros con Henry, un lord de mente corrompida, son más terribles de lo que nadie podría imaginar. ¿Estás dispuesto a enfrentar tus peores pesadillas mientras exploras los oscuros misterios de 'Melodías Malditas'?VIKTOR A. KINGOriginario de la vibrante ciudad de Nueva York, este talentoso escritor ha cautivado a lectores de todo el mundo con su maestría en el género del horror.Con ocho intrigantes publicaciones en su haber, Viktor A. King ha demostrado ser un autor prolífico y versátil. Lo que hace que su obra sea aún más impresionante es su alcance multilingüe. No solo ha dejado una huella imborrable en la literatura en inglés, sino que también ha conquistado audiencias internacionales, siendo traducido a varios idiomas, incluyendo el japonés.Sus obras son un testimonio de su capacidad para sumergir a los lectores en mundos oscuros y llenos de suspenso, donde lo paranormal y lo terrorífico se entrelazan de manera magistral. Con una prosa cautivadora y giros inesperados, Viktor A. King es conocido por mantener a sus lectores al borde de sus asientos, ansiosos por descubrir qué horrores acechan en las sombras de sus historias.Desde las calles de Nueva York hasta los rincones más remotos del mundo, las palabras de Viktor A. King han llevado el terror a lugares inesperados. Su habilidad para tejer narrativas llenas de atmósfera y horror psicológico le ha ganado una base de seguidores leales en todo el globo.En resumen, Viktor A. King es un autor que no solo ha conquistado la escena literaria de Nueva York, sino que también ha trascendido fronteras y barreras lingüísticas para deleitar a lectores de diferentes culturas con su escalofriante genialidad. Si aún no has explorado su mundo de pesadillas, te invitamos a sumergirte en sus obras y descubrir por qué es considerado un maestro del terror en la literatura contemporánea.PublicationsLiquid BalanceVeil Of Shadows serialized novelStay WokeTacit ResonancesBlack Red White BloodRitmo AcuaticoLos fantasmas Hab

Ghosts aren't real... except, maybe they are. Lanie Gilbert, aka Riley Miller, is living a lie. She is the lie. She's adrift, run away from home and losing her mind. Or so she thinks. Living out of her car, with winter looming, her time in Salvation Hills is almost up. But then she meets them. Ghost hunters-Mason, Bethy, and Conrad. They draw her into their strange world where floorboards creak and spirits threaten her life. And then there's Nat, their psychic friend who sees something in her, besides the truth. Will a dark night in a haunted house be just what Lanie needs? Or will it be her undoing? House on Highland Road is a YA cozy horror novel filled with bumps in the night, apparitions, and found family. This series will appeal to all ages, including fans of the paranormal and shows like Ghost Whisperer.

Tommy Riley is your average 6th grader, but not for long. He's thrust into a darkness that his small town of Pittsboro has never seen the likes of before. He hears frightening whispers, his sister is missing, his parents are acting strangely, and the new shop owner in town gives him the creeps! Searching for answers, Tommy and his friends must determine what is real and who to trust, and what they find will chill them to the bone. Tommy must find the courage to escape this nightmare and the shadows that lurk within . . .

A blackout. A bloodthirsty beast. The Bronx.This is not how Tom pictured his 17th birthday...His plan was far more bleak.When Manhattanite Tom Walton wakes up from a suicide attempt, he finds himself in a Bronx hospital being attacked by an ancient, savage creature that thrives in the darkness of a summer blackout. Tom, the son of a rich and racist New York politician, teams up with his fellow patients - a diverse group of Bronx natives - in an attempt to fight back. As Tom falls helplessly in love with Kiki, a badass teenage patient, he gains a deeper understanding of the source of his pain and reconsiders his stance on life. But when Tom's true identity is revealed to the crew, he must work to unify the group and escape the hospital... or be eaten alive.***NO POWER is the electrifying first book of BRONXLAND, a YA social horror anthology series that examines modern society's ongoing fight against evil, set in one of the toughest places on earth:The Bronx, New York.Perfect for fans of FEAR STREET who are looking for a little more fear - and a lot more street.

Los geht die Fahrt mit der Geisterbahn in eine Welt voller echter Hexen, Vampire und Flaschengeister tief unter unserer! Alle anschnallen! Lorenzo kribbelt es vor Grusel im Bauch, Dina vor Freude, als der Waggon der Geisterbahn sich in Bewegung setzt. Aber das Lachen vergeht ihr, als in der Geisterbahn auf einmal ein richtiger Geist auftaucht. Und mit ihm ein gruseliger Teufel, der  schwapp  und  schwupp  mit Wassereimer und Schwamm alles auslöscht, was ihm in den Weg kommt - ein waschechter Putzteufel eben! Im allerletzten Moment zieht der Geist Lorenzo und Dina durch eine verborgene Luke in das Land unter der Geisterbahn - eine Welt voller Magie, Hexen, Vampire, Flaschengeister und rotziger Riesen, die immerzu niesen. Doch auch hier in Gravalon treiben die Putzteufel ihr Unwesen. Es sind viele. Und sie sind eifrig. Wird es den beiden gelingen, die magische Welt vor dem Untergang zu retten? Erfolgsautorin Isabel Abedi entführt uns in eine fantastisch-witzige, schaurig-schöne, wild-witzige, genial-gespenstische Welt unter der Geisterbahn. Zum Selberlesen und auch toll für lange Familien-Vorleseabende - ein Gespenster-Spaß der Extraklasse für alle zwischen 9 und 99!

Step into New York City's disturbing core in The Survivor Chronicles, where Braden, our gay protagonist, and his diverse classmates confront a nightmarish world. Amidst infected assailants and desperate locals, they forge an unusual alliance to find their way home.Braden channels his father's survival wisdom, unveiling hidden skills to face the new reality. Navigating darkness within and around him, he grasps that humanity's sinister traits aren't exclusive to the infected.Discover The Survivor Chronicles, an unyielding journey through the initial 30 days of the Zombie Apocalypse. Witness the lethal virus's emergence to society's collapse while exploring resilience and survival with a diverse, vividly rendered cast.

Experience a world turned upside down in the blink of an eye with "The Infected". Bella's ordinary life as an emergency room nurse is shattered when she witnesses a horrifying attack at a gas station-the chilling sight of a man feasting on another's flesh.But this isn't your run-of-the-mill zombie outbreak. No, these aren't the walking dead. The majority of the population has fallen prey to an unknown airborne virus that transforms them into ravenous, mindless creatures. Foaming at the mouth, bleeding from the eyes-they hunger for human flesh.Bella's own world collapses when her beloved family succumbs to the infection. As one of the rare immune survivors, she finds herself whisked away to a secure military base, joining others who have miraculously evaded the virus's clutches. Among them is a stern soldier with whom Bella constantly clashes, yet finds herself strangely drawn to his captivating eyes.United by their immunity, the Immune must forge an alliance to navigate the treacherous path of survival. Can they uncover a cure amidst the chaos that threatens their very existence? What sacrifices will they make to ensure their safety in this merciless new reality? With tensions mounting, will they tear each other apart before the infected can claim them all?Prepare for a heart-pounding tale of resilience, suspense, and the unbreakable spirit of humanity. "The Infected" will leave you questioning how far you would go to survive and who you can trust when the world teeters on the edge of darkness.

Silly Shenanigans: Wacky Stories of Kids and Their Animal Friends is a collection of hilarious and heartwarming short stories perfect for kids aged 9-11. Each story follows the adventures of kids and their animal friends as they get into all sorts of wild and wacky situations.In one story, a boy and his dog accidentally swap bodies, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and misadventures. In another, a family adopts a pet skunk, mistaking it for a cat, and must figure out how to keep their stinky secret hidden from the neighbors.Other stories in the collection feature a boy with a useless superpower, a group of friends who accidentally shrink themselves, and a girl who gets stuck in a tree with her mischievous cat.Throughout each story, readers will laugh, gasp, and cheer on the kids and animals as they navigate the ups and downs of their crazy situations. And in the end, they'll come away with a greater appreciation for the power of friendship, family, and a good sense of humor.With its witty dialogue, lovable characters, and off-the-wall scenarios, Silly Shenanigans: Wacky Stories of Kids and Their Animal Friends is sure to delight young readers who love to laugh and enjoy a good adventure.

Get ready for a thrilling journey into the unknown with our new collection of spooky stories for kids aged 9-11. From a mysterious figure lurking in the woods, to ghostly apparitions appearing in mirrors, to haunted playgrounds and ghost trains, these tales will keep you on the edge of your seat. Each story is carefully crafted to be age-appropriate, but still filled with just the right amount of suspense and intrigue to keep young readers engaged.With unexpected twists and turns, these stories will keep you guessing until the very end. Whether you're a brave adventurer or a scaredy-cat, you won't be able to put this book down!

Olive has been kept under the radar for her whole life. On her eighteenth birthday life as she knows it changes. Olive has a dark past. Something that has been hidden from her. They're coming for her and she doesn't even know!Who are they and what do they want?When Olive meets her mate, will he be able to keep her safe from her past?Will their passion and love for each other be enough to save her?What deep dark secrets will Olive uncover? Will Olive ever be safe again?This book is written in Australian English, which differs vastly from US and UK English. This book contains sexual content, violence and is not suitable for people under the age of sixteen.

In this third book of a paranormal series, Liberty discovers the last of the sky dwellers. She brings them to the Castle, because she has been away and has returned with doubts about what she has seen and been told by those closest to her. Through a series of events, she is helped by Mother Nature, and discovers that the world is not what it seems. Liberty is threatened and forced to spend time on the Lower Levels, where her perspective is further broadened. Liberty's life partner, David, is the adopted son of the ruling Emperor. He resides on the Upper Levels and is a vampire. Elathan is the ruler of the Lower Levels and Liberty feels a strong attraction to him. David and Elathan are the leaders of the two factions that will go to war, with Liberty as the prize. They have both manipulated her from a young age. They are the ones she is running from when she escapes the Castle. Her journey then starts to find her true beginnings and discover who she really is. She needs Clarity.(About the Author)Rita Chapman grew up in Romford, Essex. "I spent a lot of time in Ireland. My mother told us magical stories from a young age. Growing up, I believed in the things you cannot see," including the little people and fairies. She now lives in Devon, which is quite rural, and "I tell my grandchildren stories similar to the ones my mother told me."

Ever since Lacey and Cal's adventure through the Neitherswarth, the two stepsisters have never been closer. But when Cal comes to visit Lacey at St. Agatha's Boarding School for Girls, Lacey can't help but feel nervous. She wants to embrace her new family, but would doing so betray her late mother's memory? Cal convinces Lacey to explore Warble Hall, a-long abandoned dorm on St. Aggie's campus, before it's torn down. Little do they suspect that the spirts of the building's former residents still roam the halls, ruled over by an evil housemother who's determined to make Lacey and Cal her newest wards.With the help of a spirited new friend-who just might have a surprising connection to Lacey's past-the Berge sisters will have to avoid the housemother's clutches, outsmart a mad wraith, and face down a clique of ghostly mean girls, all before the building's demolished at dawn.Can Lacey and Cal escape, or will they become permanent residents of Warble Hall?

WHO WANTS TO GO TO A ZOMBIE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY?IT TURNS OUT NOBODY...Morty Graves made it through the zombie apocalypse. He's even gone back to school. Still, his so-called life is anything but easy. To start with, when he tries to talk, the sounds that come out of his mouth terrify people. To keep from going crazy, he has to eat animal brains. And in case you were wondering, brains taste disgusting. Now some people want to not only kick him out of school but out of town. Others want to do even worse. Morty saved the lives of the other kids at school, but their parents still don't want the undead kid at their parties. As for anybody coming to Morty's birthday party, let's just say it doesn't look good. Morty is going to show everyone that even though he's undead, he's still a kid and deserves to be treated like one.

What do you do when you hear this strange voice in your head that keeps saying, "I'm hungry"? Melissa is like every other girl her age, but when her parents decide to go camping for the weekend unexpectedly, she immediately begins to suspect that something is afoot. However, when she goes along with the charade and they camp in the woods, does she end up with more on her plate then just what her mother cooks? "Alright, you got to quit that." I murmur under my breath because I have read way too many scary stories about the image in the mirror coming to life.However, when I start to turn away from it, I could swear that it stays in one place just for a split second, but still. Stay tuned to find out in The Hunger the third book of Mr. Creeper's Chillers.

An ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program-but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water?It should have been the trip of a lifetime.When Liv lands an all-expenses-paid opportunity to study aboard the luxury cruise ship The Eos for a semester, she can't believe her luck. Especially since it will offer her the chance to spend time with Will, her ex-best friend, who's barely spoken to her since the night their relationship changed forever. But as soon as she steps on board, Liv realizes just how out of her depth she is. With Will, with the rest of the Seamester students - including the brittle and beautiful Constantine, who may be hiding his own ties to the Eos - and most of all, with the Sirens, three glamorous and mysterious influencers who seem to have the run of the ship.Liv quickly discovers that the only reason she was invited to join the trip is because another girl disappeared shortly after enrolling-and no one seems to know what happened to her. When further disappearances rock the ship and strange creatures begin haunting Liv's dreams, she wonders: Is the Eos hiding a dark secret within its shadowy decks?The truth will come at a price . . . only, how much is Liv willing to pay?

"The Fearless Chronicles" is an exciting collection of short stories for late elementary children (ages 9-11) that will captivate and inspire young readers. The book takes readers on a journey of adventure and self-discovery as a group of friends must confront the truth about the urban legend of a monster who lives in the local woods, a girl must save her town from a vengeful ghost, and a boy discovers a cursed object that causes everyone who touches it to turn into monsters. Each story is filled with thrilling action, heart-pumping suspense, and valuable lessons on facing one's fears and the importance of friendship. With relatable characters and relatable situations, this book will help young readers build the courage and confidence they need to face their own challenges. "The Fearless Chronicles" is a must-read for any young reader looking to expand their imagination and learn valuable life lessons.

Get ready to embark on a spine-tingling journey into the world of childhood fears and chilling tales. In this eerie collection of short stories, young readers will experience the thrill of the unknown and the delight of a good scare.You'll read about a haunted school bus, a figure known only as The Grinner, a farmer with a sinister secret, and mysterious old towns where the line between reality and imagination blurs. "Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares" offers a diverse range of hair-raising adventures that are perfect for campfire storytelling or sleepovers. But beware, for within these pages lurk the kind of stories that might just give you nightmares.

Twelve-year-old Henry Jenkins has really done it this time. He's been getting into scuffles with Bradley Thorpe, the biggest and meanest bully in school. Nothing new, but now they've both been suspended--for a whole week! In Henry's defence, if Bradley would stop calling him and his best friend Kate "rejects" simply because neither of them live with their parents, he wouldn't keep losing control of his temper. It's a good defence, but when all three of them (Henry, Bradley, and even Kate) mysteriously wake up the next morning behind bars in a whole other dark and dismal world, it becomes painfully clear that his defence is not nearly good enough.Readers looking for an adventurous, action-packed (verging on slightly scary!) story, this is the one for you. If you are a fan of books like Coraline, Holes, or the hit series Wednesday, you will love this book!¿

Mira Falling wants to be a star, with her name up in lights and a horde of fans who adore her. But achieving fame and fortune can be difficult when you're stuck in a small, backwater town like Harvest Bay and have a brilliant brother who overshadows your every move. Jack Falling is the golden boy of the Bay but Mira suspects he has a darker side especially when she starts receiving messages from long-dead, infamous murderers, which appear to incite her to commit unthinkable crimes against those who stand in the way of her dream. One such person is Lily Holborn, the twin sister of Sebastian Holborn, whose wealthy family moves into the house across the street. Handsome and edgy, Mira sees in Sebastian an opportunity to escape Harvest Bay and pursue her dream of stardom. But Lily and Jack, and perhaps the whole town, have other plans for Mira.

Abandoned at St Mary's Boarding School for Girls, Heather thought life couldn't get much worse. She was wrong. Waiting for her is the malevolent Sister Merce. As the danger to Heather increases, hope arrives with Amy, a spirited girl whose physic abilities reveal a mystery involving two long-dead 'fallen' girls, Jennifer and Rachel. Using a diary and an amulet, and assisted by the sweet-hearted Patrick and self-destructive Caleb, the four girls are drawn into a liminal space where they must stand together and use the power within themselves to destroy the Sisterhood.