This House Is Haunted: The Cursed Villa of Maisons-Laffitte
The restless spirit of an emperor's mistress refused to leave her sprawling mansion...
4 Eerie Olde Christmas Ghost Stories to Give You the Chills This Holiday Season
These ghostly tales of yesteryear will bring a chill to your holidays.
A Recipe for Madness
Author Ray Garton cooks up a grotesque collection of terrifying tales that delves into human nature’s dark side.
9 Famous Witches Throughout History
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble...
Resurrection Mary: The Eerie Tale of Chicago's Most Famous Ghost
They say her spirit dances past the cemetery at night, dressed entirely in white.
The Hand of Glory's Sinister Magic
According to legend, the dried and pickled hand of a hanged man possesses dark powers.
9 Horror Short Story Collections to Keep You up at Night
Prepare for visions that can never be unseen.
Peer Into The Mammoth Book of Nightmare Stories...If You Dare
You'll be sleeping with the light on after reading this nightmarish collection.
What Is a Pukwudgie? If You See One, It’s Best to Stay Away
Pukwudgies were known to Native Americans, who gave them a wide berth.
Cropsey: The Terrifying Urban Legend Brought to Life
“Cropsey” haunted the children of Staten Island in their nightmares. Andre Rand hunted them in real life.
Beware the Doll-Master and His Terrifying Collection
One boy's obsession takes a sinister turn in Joyce Carol Oates’s award-winning short story collection.
19 Real, Scary Ghost Stories That Will Haunt Your Dreams
These scary ghost stories will leave you too terrified to close your eyes.
Holiday Hex: A Winter Solstice Primer
In celebration of the winter solstice, author Liz Williams provides a few tips on how to hex those on your naughty list ... if you dare.
Grýla and The Yule Lads: Iceland’s Terrifying Christmas Tradition
13 evil Yule Lads and their hideous, ogre mother descend from the mountains to snack on tiny humans every holiday season.
Ghost on the Staircase: The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
She turned to him with a glowing face ... but where her eyes should have been, there were only empty sockets.
8 Books of Horror Short Stories That'll Freak You Out
They may be short—but they're definitely not sweet.
