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20th Century Ghosts
Joe Hill
Ghost stories ranging from the mundane to the surreal cause thrills and shivers -- and will leave you stunned.
The Abandoned
Clegg Douglas
The story of a village gone mad and of unspeakable terror on an unforgettable night when nightmares come alive.
A Choir of Ill Children
Tom Piccirilli
Thomas, the wealthiest inhabitant of the swamp-infested county of Kingdom Come, lives with his brothers, conjoined triplets sharing a single brain who act as a sort of Delphic oracle.
Duma Key
Stephen King
This is the story of Edgar Freemantle and his recovery from the terrible nightmare-inducing accident that stole his arm and ended his marriage -- and the lingering physical and psychological effects of that accident.
Fears Unnamed
Tim Lebbon
Four nightmarish stories involving the end of the world and the survivors torment.
Ghosts (BF1461.S855)
Gail B. Stewart
Examines the world of spirits and poltergeists while investigating ghosts posing the question, “Should they stay or should they go?”
The Host
Stephenie Meyer
A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but feisty Melanie Stryder won't surrender her mind to the alien soul called Wanderer.
Infected
Scott Sigler
Alien seeds from outer space infect a number of unlucky humans, who develop some unusual symptoms—itchy, blue triangular growths on their skin—that eventually result in the carriers becoming screaming, homicidal maniacs.
Our Haunted Lives: True Life Ghost Stories (BF1461.B385)
Jeff Belanger
Ghost encounters are happening everyday to people everywhere, and the events prove that we are not alone. Stories of dozens of people who have witnessed the supernatural firsthand in their homes, at work, and in numerous other locations.
Sharp Teeth
Toby Barlow
A horror thriller in verse follows three packs of feral dogs in East L.A., except these creatures are in fact werewolves, men and women who can change into canine form at will.
The Thirteenth Tale
Diane Setterfield
A plain girl gets wrapped up in a dark, haunted ruin of a house, which guards family secrets that are not hers and that she must discover at her peril.