horror fiction

"In the Brothers Grimm's story of 'The White Snake,' a servant marries the King's daughter to live happily ever after. Will that be the case in this cursed retelling of a doomed dinner?"--Provided by publisher.

"When three soldiers leave the battle to hide in a field, a dragon rescues them . . . but it comes with consequences. Dragon offers them safety only if they serve him for seven years. To be set free they must answer a riddle. Will the soldiers gain their freedom, or will they be servants of the Dragon forever? This is a grim retelling of 'The Devil and His Grandmother,' an 1800's English tale adapted by the Brothers Grimm"--Back cover.

"In this updated retelling of Brother Grimm's 'Jorinda and Joringel' a shape-changing witch protects her privacy at all costs. When the engaged couple Jorinda and Jacob stumble into the witch's part of the forest, she takes them captive. The hateful witch changes Jorinda into a singing bird. Will her fiance save her or will the witch keep her singing bird caged forever?"--Provided by publisher.

"Often thought to be a fairy tale from India about the practice of arranged marriage, this creepy retelling of 'The Snake Prince' highlights the dangers of jealousy and greed"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of horror stories by Shirley Jackson.

Rumors abound that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a ghost. Nobody has ever seen it, but it makes itself known through malevolent acts. First published in book form in 1911, this gothic novel by Gaston Leroux has been fascinating readers for more than a century and is the inspiration for the long-running hit musical. This elegant, unabridged edition includes an introduction by literary critic Susan Bal(c)e and a timeline of the authorEU(tm)s life at the back. Join the generations of fans seduced by this enthralling story of mystery and romance.

A collection of ten scary stories with brief introductions by the author.

When Hannah and her friends play a Ouija-style game in their school attic, they unleash an evil spirit that curses Hannah and communicates with her through her diary.

A collection of fiften horror stories centering on Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, face down death, and survive.

"Told in alternating narratives, two kids from two different worlds form an unexpected friendship in this lens into the interworking of empathy"--Amazon.