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Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?

It wants revenge

When Dr Emma Lloyd relocates to the quaint English parish of Hagley, she hopes to leave her painful past behind and reinvent herself as a forensic investigator. But her fresh start takes a sinister twist when she’s drawn into the parish’s most infamous cold case: the mysterious 80-year-old murder of a Jane Doe found discarded in a tree’s hollow. A woman the locals have come to know as Bella. As Emma digs deeper and secrets come to light, she faces unexpected resistance—from her superiors to Bella herself. Haunted by Bella’s vengeful ghost, Emma begins to suspect the case is far more dangerous—and personal—than she ever imagined. To uncover the truth, Emma must navigate a tangle of lies and confront the dark secrets buried in Hagley’s past. But some mysteries refuse to be answered, and as Bella’s restless spirit grows increasingly violent, Emma will have to decide how far she’s willing to go to lay her and the town’s ghosts to rest.Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? is a spine-chilling tale of obsession, betrayal, and the deadly consequences of secrets left too long in the dark.

Osgood As Dead

The detective can talk to ghosts

Like a bad habit you just can’t quit, your favorite queer as hell alcoholic hunter of the supernatural is back … just in time for the end of the world. Osgood is in a pretty sorry state after the events of Osgood as She Gets, but watching your girlfriend get bisected by flying glass and then being hurled from a crashed subway train car yourself, well it isn’t pretty. She’s spent a lot of time in the hospital in the past, but now she’s got Locked-In Syndrome. She can see, she can feel, she can experience all around her but is paralyzed and cannot communicate, and while this is happening, something inside her is desperate to make a deal to wear her like clothing. When she gets back to work (you knew she would, right?) she’ll have to up her game. That very subway crash that tried to kill Osgood managed to kill 844 other Chicagoans, ushering in an opportunity for someone or something to bring forth the end of the world. With Chicago besieged by spectral forces, Osgood and her stalwart Spectral Inspectors find themselves face to face with a body-hopping force who may just be the avatar of a god.

Osgood Riddance

The detective can talk to ghosts

Prudence Osgood returns from her perplexing disappearance in the highly-anticipated sequel to Osgood as Gone, dragging along more baggage than ever before. Her friends Zack and Audrey, the makeshift Spectral Inspector crew in her absence, don't quickly believe that things are back to normal. But when they realize that a monstrous being from the space between worlds has hitched a ride back to their realm, Osgood and her team must stand together against the emergent evil that threatens to destroy them all, putting their sanity and lives on the line. Featuring Cooper S. Beckett's trademark dark humor and masterfully vulnerable storytelling, Osgood Riddance is a thrilling 21st Century horror story that is sexier, funnier, gorier, and more action-packed than the first book. Fans of the series will delight in Osgood's snarky wit and the well-written LGBTQ+ characters that add depth and complexity to the story. This sequel pulls no punches and surpasses the original, delivering an even more intense and emotionally gripping tale of supernatural horror.

What Waits in the Glass

It haunts a cursed item

When his uncle vanishes without a trace, twenty two year old Harry returns to a lonely cottage in the Scottish Highlands. The house at Loch Glen is just as he remembers-quiet, cold and filled with dust. But the mirrors don't behave as they should. They don't just reflect. They remember. Faces appear where none should be. Smiles stretch too wide. And in the attic lies a staircase that shouldn't exist, leading somewhere no light has touched. As Harry searches for answers in his uncle's notebooks, he discovers the truth: the house doesn't want his body, or even his soul. It wants his doubt. And once you hear your name in the glass, there is no way back.

Phantasmagoria

It haunts your dreams

A slow burn psychological horror novel, Josh White’s Phantasmagoria tells the story of Anna, Miguel, Corentine, and Stephen—four sufferers of terrifying sleeping disorders who find themselves at a remote wellness retreat. But Aeron Hall, a bloodcurdling mansion nestled in the mountains of old coal country, is an unusual location to gather the sleep deprived. From the stained glass windows that watch the patients like eyes to the harrowing wail erupting from the caverns underneath, the mansion is chiseled from the essence of nightmares. Then new, increasingly personal horrors begin. Thunderous knocks erupt from bedroom mirrors. A statue moves in the moonlight. Mattresses ooze blood. Threatening messages are scrawled on paintings. Shadowy figures beckon and unleash tormented screams in the night. Is a sinister presence demanding penance for the patients’ sins, or is the house playing tricks on their exhausted minds? Combining the surrealism of Jac Jemc’s The Grip of It with the tortured psychological horror of Daniel Kehlmann’s You Should Have Left, Phantasmagoria offers a haunting exploration of loss, grief, and atonement told through the alternating point-of-views of the novel’s four main characters. The novel questions the nature of hauntings and poses that houses—no matter how horrific their past—can never truly be as haunted as people.

The Hotel Genovie

It haunts a building

Welcome to the Hotel Genovie, where perfection is the standard—and the past never seems to stay buried. Lawrence Erlik, the meticulous and anxious manager, prides himself on running a flawless establishment. But when a guest checks in with a tragic story and an unsettling plan, Lawrence’s world spirals into chaos. Roman Pavlovich Kosorukov claims his wife’s ghost has haunted him for decades and confesses his intent to rid himself of her haunt once and for all. When Roman’s plan unfolds, Lawrence finds himself entangled in a chilling mystery that goes far beyond a single death. As visions of Roman’s wife, Sonya Ivanovna, torment him, the hotel’s other guests bring their own secrets and tragedies into the fold. From the ravings of a haunted old man to the chaining of his wife’s ghost. From the stalking of the raven to death knocking at the door, Hotel Genovie becomes a crucible of grief, guilt, and madness. As Lawrence struggles to unravel the truth, he’s forced to confront haunting memories of his own—ones that reveal he may not be the upstanding manager he prides himself in being. As for you, our esteemed guest, it is the pleasure of the manager, and of all the staff here at the Genovie to welcome you to our beloved hotel. We do hope you accept the extension of the ownership’s regards when we ask that you do your best to enjoy your stay.

What Lies Within

It haunts a house

The first book in The Thirteenth Hour duology follows Lily Harbor, a grieving mother desperate to escape the memories of her lost daughter. Driving in the middle of the night, she takes a shortcut that leads her into a waking nightmare: a creature with eyes like burning coals stalks her through the woods, forcing her to seek refuge in a dilapidated Victorian mansion. Inside, a seemingly kind old woman offers sanctuary, but Lily soon realizes she's stepped into a trap. Bound to a centuries-old curse, Lily awakens a malevolent entity that feeds on despair. Trapped in an endless night, she faces a horrifying onslaught: hallucinations of loved ones twisted into monstrous forms, and her deepest fears given gruesome life. But as the entity preys on her grief, Lily discovers a hidden strength and a connection to a long-forgotten power. Meanwhile, her husband Victor, consumed by his own grief, desperately searches for his missing wife, unaware of the supernatural evil she has become entangled with. Lily must confront the darkness within the house and herself if she hopes to escape. But freedom may require a devastating sacrifice, one that could shatter her soul and destroy the lives of those she loves. As the clock ticks down on the Thirteenth Hour, Lily must choose between her own salvation and the lives of everyone she holds dear. What price is she willing to pay to break free from the curse?

Terror Zone

It haunts the TV

No parents. No rules. Just five friends, pizza, and a horror movie night that promises thrills and chills. What starts as a fun-filled night takes a frightening turn when the sinister terror THE BEING reaches beyond the screen. Trapped in a twisted, nightmarish version of the world they know, the friends must confront their deepest fears to survive. Can they find a way back to their reality before it's too late, or will they be consumed by Terror Zone forever?

Welcome to Cemetery

The police can't figure out what's killing people

Stephen King has Castle Rock. Josh Malerman has Goblin. E. Reyes has Devil’s Hill. Now C. J. Daley welcomes you to Cemetery. A strange town with a strange name, Cemetery, NY is filled with crime and secrets. When a car accident one fateful night leads to a search for two missing bodies, detectives Abby Williams – an almost-thirty year old with something to prove – and Ed Reyes – a jaded, senior officer with a career as long as his partner is old – set out to solve the latest mystery. Before long, a string of missing persons becomes a collection of bloodless bodies that has even the police pathologist stumped. As the bloodshed continues, it becomes clear that the gruesome killings plaguing the town of Cemetery may not be the handiwork of some shadowy figure but of something even more sinister.

Osgood As Gone

The detective can talk to ghosts

Once, Osgood and Frost were the up-and-coming stars of the burgeoning paranormal investigation TV show craze before a hoax put an end to their friendship, partnership, and television careers. Now, over a decade later, Osgood is a barely-functioning alcoholic ghosthunter for hire. But when she receives a cryptic, untraceable email, her yearning for mystery and adventure is reignited. Embark on a dangerous investigation with Osgood as she follows threads winding through a sinister series of disappearances, including her former partner’s long missing sister, a once improbably popular band, and a traumatic event from her past. With masterfully vulnerable and relatable storytelling, Osgood as Gone is a gripping 21st Century horror story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. This horror story is perfect for lovers of teen horror who are all grown up, exploring themes of loneliness, regret, and missing people. Osgood's character as an antihero and deeply flawed adds complexity and depth to the story. The well-written LGBT+ characters add even more depth and complexity to this gripping and mature story.

What Comes from Between

It haunts a building

Calliope Johannsson has her hands and her plate full. She goes to school, cares for her ailing grandfather, and works nearly full-time cleaning buildings, including one that is probably haunted. Her friends who are interested in the paranormal think it’s exciting… until one of them goes missing. When mundane tragedy strikes, a freakishly bizarre explanation is revealed that turns the world upside down, and nothing will ever be the same. A chilling blend of supernatural and sci-fi horror with X-files themes and the emotional punch of Stranger Things and Us, this book is a dive into the depths of terror.

House of God

It haunts a house

You swore you'd never go back. Not to Carver. Not to that house. But when your sister texts that your mother is dying, you find yourself returning to Carver House, a decaying relic of your haunted childhood. Inside, memories rot in the shadows, time twists, and something is waiting. As you move through its halls, you begin to unravel not just the truth about your family but the dark machinations of life itself - a horror stitched into the past, present, and future. Evil isn't coming. It's always been her. Welcome home

It Ate Us: The Haunting of Burrow Estate

It haunts a house

DEEP WITHIN THE MINES SOMETHING SINISTER STIRS— AND IT'S HUNGRY. After a horrific car accident leaves their daughter paraplegic, Sarah and her family move to the isolated town of Aditville, known for its ancient underground mines. The Burrow Estate, the first manor built in Aditville during the 1800s, is offered at a price too good to resist. Despite the warnings, Sarah believes this quiet town is just what they need— she is gravely mistaken. The Burrow Estate, with its dark history and unexplained phenomena, seems to hold a terrible secret, and Sarah is determined to uncover the truth. The deeper she digs, the more disturbing the revelations, leading her into the town’s forgotten past, where something sinister lurks in the darkness. But as the line between reality and madness blurs, Sarah must decide: is the manor hiding a dark secret, or is it her mind that’s slowly unraveling? And if the truth is as terrifying as she fears, will her family be able to survive it?

The Restless Dark

It haunts your dreams

Sometimes the nightmares never end. Dive into five bedtime stories of horror that will continue to haunt you long after the book is done. A collaboration from Tracey King and T.D. Lawler.

In the Bone

It haunts your mind

Fear doesn’t always scream. Sometimes it whispers - through bloodlines, through memory, through the quiet spaces we dare not name. In this collection of five unsettling tales, Tracey explores the fragile boundary between mind and monster. Each story peels back the skin of reality to expose what festers beneath: grief that mutates, love that haunts, and legacies that refuse to die. In the Bone is a study in dread - intimate, atmospheric, and unflinchingly human. These are not just horrors to be escaped. They are truths to be reckoned with.

BestGhost: A Novelette

It haunts a house

The Old Mayor’s Mansion sits just a few miles outside the town of Cemetery. When best friends Sean and Devon want to increase views on their ghost investigation channel, they know the mansion is the perfect spot to film. Armed with a slew of new equipment, the buddies set out to capture the paranormal hotspot that will make them famous—just maybe not in the way they were hoping.

Osgood As She Gets

The detective can talk to ghosts

Within the mysterious confines of Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, Prudence Osgood, 45, queer AF, tormented by chronic pain, opioid addiction, and a tempestuous relationship with alcohol, captains The Spectral Inspectors—an ensemble of ghost hunters, each wrestling with their inner ghosts. In "Osgood as She Gets," the third installment of The Spectral Inspector series, a sinister phenomenon known as The Graveyard Game emerges, drawing in fearless teenagers who dare to confront their own mortality by gazing into the hooded statue's eyes. As suicides surge, a chilling question arises: Is this disturbing game to blame, or does it have a connection to the elusive North Side Slasher? With time running out, The Spectral Inspectors must unravel the mystery that threatens their beloved city. "Osgood as She Gets" delves deep into themes of regret, survivor's guilt, the relentless fight for survival, and the haunting art of letting go. With a tone that balances moments of light-heartedness and warmth with periods of profound introspection and spine-tingling terror, this novel invites you to join Osgood, Audrey, and Zack as they navigate the twisted realms of the supernatural. Can they unearth the truth before the shadows swallow them whole?

Midnight Mother

It haunts a house

Dragged unwillingly back to her childhood home by the death of her estranged mother, Leda must endure strange visions, family secrets, and terrifying occurrences that lead her deep into her family's history. Forced to confront the childhood memories of her mother's frightening possession, her brother’s tragic death, and the unexplainable horrors happening during her return 15 years later, she is led down into the depths of a dark and dangerous place she may never escape from. The perfect read for fans of "The Haunting of Hill House” and “Wishmaster.”

They Come When You Sleep

It haunts your dreams

Don’t answer the invitation of slumber… Your eyelids grow heavy. The bedside lamp flickers. That sound—was it just the house settling? Let author Jack Finn regale you with chilling tales to keep you awake just a bit longer. A haunted doll’s warning heralds a monstrous feast on Puritan flesh. A cursed gemstone continues a centuries-old cycle of obsession and violence. A desperate night of survival for a family hunted in their home reveals a shocking truth. A ghostly serial killer’s apprentice learns the true price of devotion. Perhaps you should check under the bed one last time… Perhaps you shouldn’t sleep at all.

The House on Dogwood Court

It haunts a house

Fleeing their shameful past, the Puller family has just moved into a new home in a cozy little subdivision. Their neighbors are friendly, the house is beautiful, but their new home harbors a deadly secret. Soon after they move in, a child suffers a debilitating injury. Night time brings terrifying events with no logical explanation. As the strange activity surrounding the house ramps up, the weight of the Puller’s past threatens to tear the family apart. Why did their house cost so much less than all the other houses in the subdivision? Who is the mysterious figure lurking in the woods beyond the Puller’s back yard? Who or what is stalking the family? The Pullers need to find the answers to their questions fast because the family is fracturing, and an unknown evil lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to spill innocent blood.

Into the Void of Darkness

It haunts your mind

Shadows lengthen, whispers echo, and the line between reality and nightmare blurs in this collection of haunting short stories. Journey into the depths of human depravity, confront family secrets, and witness the terrifying consequences of a single wrong turn. These stories will crawl under your skin and stay with you long after the lights go out.

The Corpse in the Cold Room

Something is undead

How long can you keep something dead… before it starts waking up? When a trembling officer delivers a frozen corpse, mortician Hank Blevins assumes it’s just another favor for the sheriff. Secure the body. Lock the door. Don’t ask questions. Don’t let it thaw. But when the sheriff arrives acting like a stranger, the night turns violent. What follows is a descent into madness as Hank and his assistant uncover a horror that won’t stay buried. The truth behind the body—what it is, where it came from, and who sent it—threatens to consume them both. Something has escaped the cold. And it’s evolving.

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