An anthology of spine-chilling stories for readers aged 8+
From menacing manors to spooky schools, chrysalis curses to sinister sisters, these ten terrifying tales are only for the bravest bookworms. Can Olly escape before the headmaster makes him sing the oath? Should Fin venture into the Spiral Field at night? And is it too late for Krish to stop turning into a vampire?
Dare to read, and find out…
Perfect for fans of Jennifer Killick, Phil Hickes and Darren Simpson.
This project is a collaboration between Southbank Writers, Twixt Books and a diverse range of authors and illustrators from across the UK. Contributors: Gunja Bhatt, Arti Braude, Marie Day, Emma Finlayson-Palmer, Zoe FitzGibbon, Zeena Gosrani, Natasha Holmes, Rosie Jon, Philip Kavvadias, Farrah Riaz, Emma Rouillard, Rebecca Rouillard, Jo Verrill and Lorna White.
‘Packed with bite-sized morsels of deliciously creepy fun, this short story collection has serious range. Perfect reading as the nights draw in.’ Clare Harlow, author of the Tidemagic series
‘Ten spine-tingling tales that will terrify and delight. This collection gave me thrills, giggles and kept me up way after my bedtime.’ Alex Atkinson, author of the Spooksmiths Investigate series
‘Beware This Book is a terrifying treat, packed with ten deliciously spooky stories. Perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy eerie, ghostly or strange tales.’ Liz Flanagan, author of The Wildsmith series
‘A fantastic collection of spine-tingling storytelling. Read it with the lights on! Funny, scary, playful and often thought-provoking, there’s a story here for every reader.’ Claire Fayers, author of Welsh Giants, Ghosts and Goblins
‘I could barely breathe reading this thrilling and unsettling collection of unique tales, packed with supernatural twists. The chills lingered with me long after the final page closed. This is scary fun for spooky kids!’ Alexandra Dawe, author of The Stitchwort Curse
‘A fantastic collection of ten creep-you-out stories – perfect for Halloween! Beware – not every story has a happy ending…’ Savita Kalhan, author of The Long Weekend
‘Wow! What a brilliant collection of creepy stories for young readers. From genuinely scary cautionary tales to blackly comic horror gems, this book is packed full of ghastly frights and bursting at the seams with original supernatural goings on that will have you in genuine suspense and send a shiver down your spine.’ Maggie Womersley
