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This all-new addition to the True Stories of the Paranormal series, which is not included in the complete collection, features true accounts of a converted barn that housed not only a young family, but also an unknown evil that would threaten their very existence, a place where the spirits of once captive animals roam free, an infamous serial killer whose ghost is said to haunt the prison where he received final justice, cursed ventriloquists' dummies, a young girl who could talk to the dead, an exorcism that captivated an entire community in the 1800s, one of the most well-documented cases...

This book explores real-life instances in which everyday people like you and me came face-to-face with danger they hadn't seen coming. While some lived to tell the tale, sadly, others did not. Included are true accounts of a power outage that put a young family in the crosshairs of a stranger with ill-intent, a teenager who found herself at the mercy of a pair of would-be kidnappers after being stranded in the middle of the night, a caregiver whose patient may have been more than she seemed, a young girl whose friends turned out to be her worst enemies, a case of mistaken identity that ...

This is a combined collection of the six previously released volumes in my series "True Stories of the Paranormal." The true tales featured in this tome range from the experiences people have had with the ghosts of loved ones who have passed on to the terrifying encounters others have endured at the hands of demons not of this world. Also included are stories of ghost animals, haunted houses, vengeful spirits, guardian angels and much, much more. Many of the stories you are about to read will warm your heart, while others will leave you in a cold sweat. Sit back and relax. Make sure you are...

This book explores cases in which the paranormal and true crime collided, forming a frighteningly imperfect union. Included are accounts of killers who confessed after being haunted by the spirits of their victims, a murder case that was solved with the aid of a psychic, a woman who brought her killer to justice from beyond the grave, a trial in which a Ouija board was used to communicate with the victims, teenage ghost hunters who found more than they bargained for at a purportedly haunted house, a newlywed who refused to let her death be swept under the rug, and more. If true crime with a...

If you are superstitious, or know someone who is, this is the book for you. These pages feature bits of lore--both conventional and somewhat unorthodox--centering around animals, money, romance, vampires, the human body, food, pregnancy, cemeteries, farm life, witches, and more. Running the gamut from the whimsical to the downright disturbing, this collection has something for everyone.

This book contains the combined volumes of my True Scares and Real-Life Nightmares series with a disturbing new tale added for good measure. Included in this collection are true accounts of haunted dwellings, possessed objects, ghost animals, a sinister entity that attached itself to an unsuspecting couple, zombie legends that may be closer to reality than we would like to believe, dreams that foretold the future, Halloween terror, a mysterious presence that stalked people while they slept, a madman who took his obsession with dolls to macabre extremes, a parasitic twin with a mind of its ...

This collection includes the frightening real-life accounts of a family whose chance for a new beginning would pit them against a force not of this world; a creature of unknown origin that terrorized a farming community in the 1950s; an unidentified presence captured on video; a woman who claimed to be the target of a systematic poltergeist attack; a stubborn family pet that refused to accept the finality of death; hotels where guests check-in for eternity; the victim of a horrific crime whose spirit reached out to her loved ones in her final moments; innocent looking objects that were not ...

If you've ever wondered if the fairy tales and nursery rhymes you grew up on have any connection to actual events, this book may hold the answers you seek. This exploration of twenty-five children's favorites and their possible origins takes a closer look at such classics as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Snow Queen, Jack Be Nimble, Little Jack Horner, Bluebeard and many others. While some of their histories are as pure as the driven snow, others are downright horrific. So, if you're ready to pull back the curtain on a world that is not ...

This book details true accounts of brushes that everyday people, like you and I, have had with that which cannot be easily explained. Some of the stories relate terrifying experiences with vengeful spirits who will stop at nothing to regain their place among the living. Others involve encounters with creatures whose origins are unknown and, quite possibly, otherworldly in nature. There are also tales of loved ones who have returned to those they left behind leaving little doubt that the ties that bind are not easily broken, even in death. These spine-tingling stories and much, much more are...

This book contains real-life accounts of haunted places, a modern-day vampire, a cellphone number that allegedly carries with it a curse, a demon that has terrorized the people of a remote African island for decades, a waking nightmare that occurred during a power outage, an unidentified species that once inhabited the Appalachian Mountains, a predator who used candy to lure victims into their lair, a suspected lycanthrope that gave an Ohio town a summer it would never forget, a hotel that never forgives or forgets past wrongdoings, a famed writer's uncanny window into the future and much, ...

This book is a collection of true tales of the supernatural and unexplained. Included are accounts of unknown entities that managed to find a portal into the land of the living, spine-tingling brushes with sinister creatures that dwell in the darkest of woodlands, encounters with extraterrestrials, terrifying tales of hauntings, parallel universes, angelic visitors and suspected reincarnation. These stories and more await the reader who settles in when darkness begins to creep for A Chilling Tale Before You Sleep.

Janie Sullivan's childhood nightmares are reawakened when she unexpectedly inherits the old homestead she thought had crumbled to the ground decades ago. Seeing the old house, nestled deep in the mountains of West Virginia, brings back a flood of memories. Joyous memories of a carefree childhood spent playing with her brother and sisters in the lush countryside are overshadowed by memories of one dark stormy night when their lives would be changed forever...a night that would pit them against an evil they didn't know existed on this earth. Will she be able to relive that dark night of ...

This disturbing collection includes real-life encounters with ghosts; demonic entities; disembodied heads; visitors from the outer reaches of the universe; nefarious witches; enigmas; premature burial; guardian angels; and much more. To illustrate that horror exists all around us, these pages will also take the reader on a trip into the dark web where the ultimate evil unfolds at the behest of the highest bidder. All this and more awaits those who are prepared to enter a world where fear rules the day and nightmares last forever.

This collection of tales of true hauntings is sure to chill the reader to the bone. Come along on a journey into places inhabited not only by the living, but also by those who once lived but live no more. Included in this book are true accounts of houses besieged by spirits who are unable, or unwilling, to rest. There are also stories of sanatoriums, long ago abandoned, that are alive with the ghosts of those who perished within their walls. Tales of phantom animals, cursed objects, psychic visions of murder, demons, a vengeful witch and much, much more are waiting inside these pages. So, ...

Dreams, we all have them, but for some people what should be a time for their bodies and minds to rest turns into a nightmare from which there seems to be no escape. These are their stories. Included are tales of shadow people; witches and demons that stalk their victims in the dark place that exists between dreams and reality; uplifting stories of dreams that foretold joyful events yet to come; sleepwalking incidents that are both amusing and frightening; dream interpretations and much more. Prepare yourself for these chilling accounts of what some people must endure in an attempt to get ...

This book is brimming with accounts of brushes with the paranormal and unexplained that are sure to please readers who are looking for stories with a bit of bite. Included in this collection are true tales of ghostly encounters, a haunted hotel, an arachnophobe's worst nightmare that became terrifyingly real, inanimate objects that are rumored to possess the power to come to life at will, a teenage girl's first taste of freedom that went horribly awry, run-ins with creatures of unknown origin, vengeful spirits that torment the living and much more. If it is a scare you seek, you just might ...

If you're a fan of all things spooky and unexplained, this collection is for you. These stories take the reader into a world where the dark things we dare not imagine become frighteningly real. Included are accounts of a mystical box said to house an evil spirit; a lucky find that proved to be anything but; a painting with a life of its own; ghostly entities that remain bound to the living; a teenager whose experiment with a Ouija board went horribly wrong; an unexpected communication from beyond the grave; an opportunistic demon; haunted toy stores; a very special teddy bear; encounters ...

This all-new anthology picks up where my previous offering: "True Stories of the Paranormal: The Complete Collection" left off. Included are true accounts of haunted dwellings, terrifying visitations from beyond, a poltergeist infestation, encounters with restless spirits, a cursed toy chest, entities thought to roam the Earth in search of souls to spirit away to the afterlife, a funeral train doomed to repeat history for eternity, ghostly hitchhikers and much, much more. If it's a journey into the unknown you seek, wait no further, your ride has arrived.

This book features true accounts of an evil presence that wreaked havoc on a single mother and her young family, a teenager whose experiment with the occult took a terrifying turn, a bar and grill so beloved by its former owners that even death couldn't keep them away, flying cryptids, a doll whose spite knew no bounds, a Midwestern town where apparitions lurk around every corner, a haunted high school whose ghostly resident was purportedly caught on tape, fairies with questionable intent, a spectral bride-to-be who remains bound to the last place she knew in life, a college campus that is ...

Urban legends are thought by most to be tall tales passed down through the ages. Some of the stories are obviously make believe, while others, as strange as they may seem, have their origins in actual events. Do alligators roam the dark tunnels deep beneath New York City? Do boogeymen who terrorize those afraid of the night really exist? Are killer clowns a myth born from our fear of the unknown or could such evil truly walk among us? These are just a few of the urban legends that are explored in this book.