book reviews

Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.

The phantom ambulance lights
In the small town of Raven's Hollow, nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, a series of mysterious events unfolded, captivating the community in an eerie and unsettling atmosphere. The tale of the phantom ambulance lights began as whispers in hushed tones, gradually escalating into a town-wide obsession.
By Anand2 years ago in Horror
The haunted ventriloquist doll
In a small, forgotten town nestled between rolling hills and dense woods, there stood an old, dilapidated mansion. This mansion had long been abandoned, its windows shattered and doors hanging off their hinges. Local legends spoke of a cursed ventriloquist doll named Storie, said to be possessed by the spirit of a tormented soul.
By Anand2 years ago in Horror
The kidnapping ghost
On "Monsters Among Us," a caller named Joe tells of moving to Georgia from California in the late 1990s. Soon after, he says his brother followed him to the Peach State and rented an old house built in the 1800s.
By Anand2 years ago in Horror
The ghosts of Stone’s Public House
Stone's Public House stood at the heart of the small town, its timeworn facade a testament to centuries of stories etched into its walls. As dusk settled, and the last rays of sunlight painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, the ghosts of Stone's Public House began to stir.
By Anand2 years ago in Horror
The imaginary 'friend'
Jacqueline from Oklahoma says that while her memories have faded over the years, she recalls having an imaginary friend when she was young.
By Anand2 years ago in Horror
"The Ebon Shroud"
1. **Introduction In the small town of Ravenshade, an ominous fog known as "The Ebon Shroud" descends, bringing with it an eerie silence. The protagonist, Alex, returns to the town after years, only to find it veiled in a supernatural darkness that awakens long-buried memories.
By J.Balakrishnan2 years ago in Horror
"Eternal Echoes of Fear"
In a desolate town, "Eternal Echoes of Fear" unfolds as the first whispers of a long-forgotten curse resurface. The story begins with the protagonist, Emily, discovering an ancient journal in her deceased grandmother's attic. The yellowed pages recount eerie tales of unexplained phenomena that plagued the town for generations.
By J.Balakrishnan2 years ago in Horror
The real ghost story
Before Reddit.com user Digsdaws got down to recounting their scariest of ghost stories—about living in a place that was obviously teaming with honest-to-goodness members of the spiritual world—they pointed out the irony of ghost stories that begin with the phrase, “I don’t believe in ghosts, but …” After all, no matter how a ghost story begins, it always hinges on the notion that, come on, of course we believe in ghosts!
By Shazee Tahir2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting Allure of Ghostly Places
I. Introduction: The Haunting Allure of Ghostly Places The world is filled with places that evoke a sense of mystery, fear, and fascin
By Steve St2 years ago in Horror
Ghost stories
A fascinating part of tradition and culture all around the world are ghost stories. Every culture has its own stories and beliefs around ghosts, apparitions, and paranormal activity. The following are a few ghost stories from throughout the globe:
By Vijay Kumar2 years ago in Horror
13 Chilling Real-Life Horror Stories Featured in News Reports. Content Warning.
Horror movies aim to elicit fear, but the power of a well-told ghost story can be equally chilling. Suspense, often reliant on timing and the willingness of the audience to believe, can create a truly gripping narrative. However, when the boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred, the result is a narrative that transcends the screen or page.
By JANE SMITH2 years ago in Horror
Real Time Ghost. Content Warning.
Once upon a time, in the mystical village of Kanchipuram, nestled 147 kilometers away from the bustling city of Chennai, a series of inexplicable events unfolded, shaking the lives of its unsuspecting residents. The tale begins with a young woman named Amuda, who found herself entangled in the web of the paranormal.
By GUNASEELAN Saravanan2 years ago in Horror