It's the First Word on Horror.

Your guide to the ghosts behind the Christmas classic that still haunts us today. 

These scary story anthologies prove Christmas isn't always merry…

Short and definitely not sweet. 

She's shaking things up—and we're shaking in our boots.

We do indeed like it darker. 

These collections may be short, but their impact is immortal. 

What's lurking in the static…?

Bite-sized horror with teeth.

Fantasy is not always rainbows and unicorns.  

Experience the macabre magic of Ray Bradbury.

Enjoy an excerpt from this World Fantasy Award finalist. 

Short fiction to haunt you.

In a deep dark wood…

Well-structured scares aim straight for the heart—via poetry.

Stories that encapsulate the bizarre, celestial, and supernatural.

Your fear is justified.

No matter the length of the story, Stephen King can still terrify us…

Short stories with teeth.

Because good horror stories come in all shapes and sizes.