Vibrantly painted illustrations lead three children through the house, where new creatures await in each room. Readers can count along as they see Pa goblin and his wee goblins four and witches and ghosts, and so many more. Just the right blend of spooky fun, this book is a can't-miss treat for Halloween.

    But when a young man is killed after spending the night in the house, and the mannequins in the attic start to come to life, it’s clear that this is serious paranormal activity. Maybe this time, a real witch is needed.Recommended by a mutual friend, vintage clothes expert Lily Ivory arrives to offer her help with the mannequins. Armed with Lily’s spells and Mel’s know-how, the two women must figure out the cause of all of the ghostly commotion—before Mel’s renovation project turns into even more of a deadly haunt…Includes a preview of the Haunted Home Renovation Mystery, Keeper of the Castle.

    What is the mystery of Samantha's parents? Who is the sinister Mr Higgins? And the even more frightening Great Aunt Dorothy who lurks on the top floor? When Matt finds his life in danger he tries to escape, and there is only one route. And so begins the most terrifying experience of Matt's life. (Warning to readers: Do not try this at home.) Suitable for boys and girls aged 9 to 13.

    Just in time for Halloween, a super special edition!Kenny Manzetti was the new kid in town. His family moved back in to an old house to help take care of his grandfather. Everyone in his new neighborhood is obsessed with zombies--even Grandpa Mo. But then a new family moves in next door and there choice in furniture is...interesting.Kenny is convinced that there is something strange about the new neighbors but his parents won't listen to him. So Kenny and his friends go in for a closer look. A bad idea on any day but definitely the wrong choice around Halloween. Will Kenny survive long enough to go trick or treating?With an extended page count this special edition is a scream!

    A love spell. What could go wrong?Better The Devil You Know by Belle Aurora When you know, you know.Mystery, Mazto Balls, and Moxie by Z.B. HellerA mystery weekend gets steamy and stuffed... with food.Spandex is for Superheros by Ruth ClampettBeware of the terror of your Halloween costume not fitting.A Halloween Hook-up by Jennie MartsA sexy physic and a private eye solve a ghostly murder.Macabre Magic by L.H. CoswayHalloween, a bet, one spooky magic trick.Candy, Dentures, and Way Too Much Spandex by R.S. GreyHe stole my heart in between gyrating geriatrics.Peckers by Liv MorrisA hot cop with handcuffs and a dimpled smile can be frighteningly sexy.One Little Bite by C.C. WoodEven the big, bad wolf can fall in love.Double Dare (continued as Truth or Beard) by Penny ReidNever play truth or dare with identical twins.Red Rum by Ashley PulloTrick o' treat, a girl to meet, blood sangria wicked sweet.Lights Out by Jodie BeauA single mom, a single dad, a common enemy. Will their feelings come to light on Halloween?Nightmare in Night Court by N.M. Silber When lusty lawyers meet creepy criminals.100% of the proceeds go to St. Jude's Children's hospital!

    They have to collect five hundred pieces of candy before the last jack-o’-melon goes out…or else! Can Dipper and Mabel collect enough candy to save their souls, or will they run out of time and become the Trickster’s treat?

    They serve to honor those who have passed and to celebrate death as a natural part of life and an opportunity to welcome in a new beginning. During Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival from which Halloween originates, the veil between this world and the next was believed to be at its thinnest and so since the very beginning, Halloween has been an occasion for effective and potent divination--a chance to connect with the other side or get a glimpse into your future.Now you can harness the eerie power of Halloween every night of year, encountering black cats, vampires, zombies, witches, werewolves, jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, mummies and characters from the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition (including Lady de los Muertos), exquisite candy skulls, and more! Each of the 36 richly illustrated cards has an accompanying meaning in the guidebook featuring rhyming couplets like those used in ancient storytelling as well as a message of divination for you based on an aspect of Halloween tradition.

    Linus’s proselytizing that on Halloween, the Great Pumpkin rises from the pumpkin patch and travels the world bringing presents to good little girls and boys are derided by his sister Lucy, laughed at by Charlie Brown, met with skepticism by baby Sally, and even causes “denominational squabbling” over who’s better, the Great Pumpkin or Santa Claus. Year after year, Linus faces his persecution and inevitable disappointment with either blind faith or Quixotic perseverance. Charles M. Schulz’s homage to the power of idealism and belief makes these some of the most beloved comic strips of all time.

    Some Like It Hexed by Angie Fox Potions, parties and more. Demon Slayer Lizzie Brown expects the biker witches Halloween celebration to be crazy, but she doesn’t count on a recruitment event at the local senior center. Or dark forces brewing under the surface. When a witch is struck with a mysterious curse, Lizzie fears the party may be over for her and her friends. Ghosts in the Graveyard by Liz Schulte Katrina has been feeling a little lost lately. Her coven is falling apart, the guy she likes is more distant than ever, and she doesn’t feel overly connected with her magic anymore. With Halloween coming up, she desperately needs her friends, sans men, plus some direction in her life. Gathering the remaining coven members (with one addition), she is determined that they will forget their troubles, honor those that they have lost, and look to the future, but an uninvited guest has a different plan—one that could kill those she holds most dear. With the help of a handsome stranger dressed as Jack the Ripper, she will do everything in her power to save her friends and this night from ruin. Spirits of Bourbon Street by Deanna Chase From New York Times bestselling author Deanna Chase, Spirits of Bourbon Street. It’s Halloween on Bourbon Street, and white witch Jade Calhoun is ready to party. But when a sexy spirit traps everyone in the past, she’s forced to forgo the cocktails in order to save those she loves...again Charmed and Dangerous by Rose Pressey Halloween LaVeau hopes that she can finally relax and have a good time at The Bubbling Cauldron's annual Halloween bash. Being the leader of the Underworld isn't as easy as Hallie thought. All the Enchantment Pointe witches have gathered for a night of treats, but no tricks. When Hallie's best friend Annabelle is accused of messing with another witch's magic, Hallie must conjure up her sleuthing skills before all of Enchantment Pointe falls under a spell gone wrong.

    In Poe-Land, J. W. Ocker explores the physical aspects of Poe's legacy across the East Coast and beyond, touring Poe s homes, examining artifacts from his life locks of his hair, pieces of his coffin, original manuscripts, his boyhood bed and visiting the many memorials dedicated to him.Along the way, Ocker meets people from a range of backgrounds and professions actors, museum managers, collectors, historians who have dedicated some part of their lives to Poe and his legacy. Poe-Land is a unique travelogue of the afterlife of the poet who invented detective fiction, advanced the emerging genre of science fiction, and elevated the horror genre with a mastery over the macabre that is arguably still unrivaled today."

    A giant black bat takes candy from bullies on Halloween and delivers it to good little boys and girls on Christmas in this anti-bullying tale for children of all ages.

    Together, this playful girl and her loving mom are a perfect twosome, whether they are mixing potions, growing magical plants, or dreaming of wild broomstick rides under a full moon.For each dazzling spread, author-illustrator Harriet Muncaster handcrafted three-dimensional scenes out of paper and mixed media, then photographed them for a truly distinctive look. With each turn of the page, parents and kids will love discovering all the rich details in the miniature world Muncaster has created.With plenty of witchy magic and sparkle, this warm story is sure to become a Halloween treat that will be enjoyed throughout the year.

    A little pumpkin is trying to find his way back home! And with a little help from a friendly witch, he is soon safe and sound, back on his porch—where there are no spiders to be seen! Little ones will love this fresh fall spin on a classic nursery rhyme!

    A gaggle of witches, a hoard of black cats, Count Dracula, werewolves, trick-or-treaters, and a flock of ghosts all chase after the Pumpkin Pie Man. Everyone tries, but no one can catch this holiday sweet until he slams smack dab into a mini-van! Playful and fun, this fall-themed book is sure to satisfy your Halloween sweet tooth. Adorable illustrations bring the Pumpkin Pie Man to life, complete with whipped cream eyebrows! The humorous details added to the characters will have the reader flying through the pages after a delicious runaway treat!

    Suddenly, he hears someone knocking at his castle door, but when he goes to open the door, nobody's there! Is something spooky going on? A monster, a pumpkin, a ghost, and a cat. Pirates, a robot, a witch in a hat! From the great minds at Sesame Workshop comes an all-new Halloween Sesame Scribbles adventure. Based loosely on a spooky Edgar Allen Poe classic, kids never know who will show up to trick or treat next in this festive Elmo Halloween book!

    Finding work after college has been hard, and with no one to help her and a pile of bills to be paid, Kat is feeling the pressure. So, coming across a career opening in her field at the historic and infamous Bixby Estate seems too good to be true, but Kat has never looked a rare gift horse in the mouth… and there’s no way she’s passing up the opportunity to hostess there full-time. With room and board provided, Kat moves into the estate’s prestigious manor, rumors and urban legends aside, and she soon comes to know the formidable and attractive caretaker all too well. There is no way anyone could ever be truly prepared to meet Tobias Grimm.Tobias’ family has worked at the manor for generations, and he seems to know all the secrets… some of which he’s not keen on sharing. He knows what his father taught him, and what his grandmother taught his father before him. He knows the rhythm of the seasons and the forces of time and tide. He knows the way of signs and symbols, and he is aware that bones are representative of the eternal. He has learned how to make a way where there might appear to be none. And, Tobias is a man set on getting what he wants most out of life. Of course, his mysteries and charms are deeply alluring to Kat, and she soon finds herself swayed by them. Kat gets in deep with Sheriff Tanner, too, a real ladies’ man. But, Tobias has his own special ways, and Kat isn’t his only lover, either. For loose on the grounds, and even within the grand old manor house itself, is someone who died almost a decade ago. It is someone with distinct powers of her own. Her name is Victoria. And, Victoria is not, under any circumstances, to be denied.Get ready to enter a world where the magical and the macabre are interwoven, where life and death are bound one to another by wax seals, gathered bones, dried herbs, voodoo veves, and hidden rooms. Get ready to enter the Bixby Estate… and to meet The Bone Gatherer.

    When Gargoy goes missing, Baby Zom enlists her siblings to help in the search. Follow along with Gothina, the critter loving goth zombie, Broheimer, the nerdy zombie, and Kamper, the messy zombie who enjoys camping. Who, or what, is Gargoy? Read on to find out!!

    It isn’t long before the boys figure out why no one has ever lasted the entire night in the terrifying place. Peter and his pals can only hope they’ll live to regret their decision. NA M/M Romance

    No candy for them, instead she offers spiders, smelly dead fish, or a handful of worms. She’s scary and grumpy. Her frustration stems from the fact that not one of the trick-or-treaters has the gumption to trick her ,except for one kindly skunk. A tub of bobbing apples does the trick. How he does it is for you to find out. Full of amusing rhyme and whimsical illustrations that will delight even the most outrageous Halloween characters in your household. If this sounds like something you would like, scroll up to download your copy. Be sure to take a peek at THE VERY HELPFUL MONSTERS another very funny book by Sally Huss.

    It is inoculated into our very being at an early age and there it remains. As we grow old, it grows dormant… but it is still there. For the lucky ones, such as us, it emerges every year, like a reanimated corpse digging its way out of graveyard earth to shamble across our souls. And we rejoice… oh, if we are the fortunate ones, we most certainly rejoice.So turn these pages and celebrate our heritage. Blow the dust off the rubber mask in the attic and hang the glow-in-the-dark skeleton upon the door. Light the hollowed head of the butchered pumpkin and string the faux cobweb from every corner and eave.It’s Halloween once again. Shed your adult skin with serpentine glee and walk the blustery, October streets of long years past. And, most of all, watch out for misplaced steps in the darkness and the things that lurk, unseen, in the shadows in-between.Stories included in this collection:Mister Glow-BonesThe OuthouseBilly’s MaskPins & NeedlesBlack HarvestPelingrad’s PitMister Mack & the Monster MobileThe Halloween TrainThe Candy in the Ditch GangHalloweens: Past & PresentMonsters in a Box

    When the official coroner's report rules the cause of death to be accidental and the community accepts the judgement, Kay decides to uncover the truth for herself. Through her personal investigations, Kay exposes a complex conspiracy, woven deep within the thriving local ginseng industry, that involves some of the more prominent figures and families of Sudbury Falls. With her new friends, the free-spirited herbalist Deirdre and the untamed modern woman Elizabeth, Kay discusses new clues over tea and pastries at Sweet Marissa's Patisserie, their crime-fighting headquarters. As Kay gets closer to the heart of the conspiracy, additional murders happen in quick succession. Before long, Kay learns that the villains are gunning for her, too. Phil, her musically talented but preoccupied husband, determined to keep her safe, withholds from her the one thing she needs most: the truth.

    While the deaths are tragic, the real horror lies in what drew the children to the ocean in the first place...Former Special Agent Cooper M. Reid's work has taken him to some odd places…researching time vortexes in Kansas, demons in Norway, and UFOs in Jerusalem. Now, hiding from the people he once worked for, he is driven to help those tormented by the paranormal. Motivated to help others rather than advance his career, he's finding the stakes much higher...and that the events taking place in this small beach town may be his most chilling experience yet.

     A small, sleepy town cut off from the hardships and the horrors of the modern world - Blackhaven has enjoyed a fruitful, peaceful history in it's 300 years. That's all about to change... Something is coming. Something unspeakable. Something evil. 300 years ago to the day, the founders of Blackhaven made a deal with an outside force in order to secure their comfort and safety. A deal that now, centuries later, requires payment. A deal that will see the quiet streets run red, and the fires rise. The people of Blackhaven are about to learn the true cost of sacrifice, for Hell is coming to claim what's owed. And the Devil will have his day....

    Dinnertime, cleanup-time, and bedtime are all met with one word: NEVERMORE! But as the evening winds to a close, Edgar's mom knows just what to do to get her son into bed—a bedtime story.

     Luckily, Grandfather was able to find the source and stop the plague. But now the zombies are back. And it's going to take one of the worst villains in Peter's past to help stop them this time... 25,000 words. This book is a sequel to the following: PETER AND THE NEW BEST FRIEND (Story #27) PETER AND THE ELVES (Story #26) PETER AND THE GHOST (Volume Seven) PETER AND THE NINJA (Volume Six) PETER AND THE WITCHES (Volume Five) PETER AND THE MUMMY (Volume Four) PETER AND THE FRANKENSTEIN (Volume Three) PETER AND THE WEREWOLVES (Volume Two) PETER AND THE VAMPIRES (Volume One)

     Ever since the car accident that claimed her parents’ lives Grace Abrahams has been able to see ghosts. She meets them at storage locker auctions that she goes to with her brother, Frankie. In this story Grace meets the ghost of a middle aged business man – Charlie Ford. It’s soon clear that he has been poisoned. Charlie’s wife, Amy, seems to be the number one suspect but as Grace delves deeper into the mystery she discovers that other people had motives to kill Charlie too. Charlie was murdered in an old house, the house not only hides the murderer’s identity but also a deadly secret from the past.

    Featuring a cast of delightful characters with amusing expressions and beautifully illustrated with memorable scenes, you’ll love reciting “Diddle-dee-doo! Oh, what shall I do?”  together with your little pumpkin.It’s perfect for teaching sequencing to preschool and kindergarten children, and it’s a fun way to introduce your little one to nostalgic characters such as the farmer, the baker, the milkman, and so on. Older preschoolers or kindergarteners may enjoy retelling the story. Try asking your little one who’s running after the pumpkin and to guess what will happen next!There’s more: This adorable little story is a celebration of pumpkins and all vegetables during the fall harvest season. With the townsfolk dressing up as vegetables, this picture book will get kids excited about Halloween! The book is exquisitely illustrated by award-winning Italian illustrator Daniela Volpari. Every page is a beautiful work of art, making this one of those picture books whose images will linger long after you've turned the page.Get your copy of this book now and inspire your kids to share and to help others. This book would make the ideal gift for your child to get ready for the fall or autumn season, Halloween, and Thanksgiving—all perfect opportunities to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of pumpkins. The Roll-Away Pumpkin is: • recommended for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2 to 5 years. • a delightful and whimsical children’s picture book for early and beginner readers.  • written with repeating sentence structures to capture young listeners’ attention and give early readers confidence. • beautifully illustrated with exquisite autumn hues, brimming with expression and humor that small children will love. • a charming little story that teaches the joy of helping one another and sharing. • entertaining—the book is full of funny situations that are sure to elicit plenty of giggles.  • perfect for teaching sequencing to preschool and kindergarten children at home or in the classroom.

     Wandering the world, she seeks redemption and vengeance in equal measure. Discovering love in its many forms and loss in its deepest agony, her life circles around two others who return to her again and again, until their fates are set right. "The ancient game is played out as three souls, born together in the lost pages of time, are as they were meant to be. But to tell that story, my story, I must go back to the beginning. To the time before I came to be. Before any of us had come to be."

    And now here comes a whole army of monsters, on broomsticks, buses, and bikes, all clamoring in the darkness. What is it they want? Are they coming for you?This humorous, creative story is the perfect Halloween adventure for children and parents to share.

    Lovecraft's tale of unspeakable dread, The Dunwich Horror, in this fully illustrated adaptation.Follow the strange and peculiar Whateleys of Dunwich as they try to unleash unworldly horrors on the unsuspecting Miskatonic Valley.Recommended for ages 9+ due to scary/monster imagery and vocabulary.

    No matter what. It was a risky experiment, but Greg and Sheila wanted a baby. Unable to conceive, they signed up for the project. Their prayers were answered when they were selected for the experiment. And it worked. All of the chosen families conceived. Then came the mutations—followed by the men with guns, killing everyone, and the fire that burned the place to ashes, erasing its failure from existence. But it didn’t eliminate them all. Six years later, Greg and Sheila are still on the run with their son, Gabe, moving from small town to small town, just wanting a life to call their own. Gabe’s getting worse, his appetite is voracious, and his temper is untamable. And now Gabe is changing…again.

    With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar’s Alison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent’s nursery library.

    But he just keeps finding more things to stay awake for! It isn’t until Monster admits he is afraid of the dark that he finds a glowing solution to his nighttime problem.In this playful, rhyming story, Monster shows young readers that, with a little help from a friend, the dark isn’t that scary after all.

     After George gets ill, the dreams begin. Suppressed memories surface, allowing him to see ghosts, and a deeply buried instinct emerges. George finds out he can kill these monsters, and heal their victims. The ability to save lives is something George cannot ignore, but it soon becomes an obsession and begins to eat away at his sanity. His quest for understanding leads him to new friends and allies, and exposes him to enemies he could have never imagined. But in the end, can you ever kill something that’s already dead?

    Here the wealthy, the diabolical and the curious get to bid on items from the darker side of history: antique spell-books, knives used by famous murderers, hands of glory. It's not the kind of place for those with a weak constitution and it's certainly not the kind of place for a twelve-year old boy, no matter how brave he might think he is … Tony Lott lives with his uncle in a dusty antiques shop in London, England. Joseph Martell—said uncle—is an old man harboring a terrible secret. When the pair are lured to the grandest midnight auction of all, they find themselves caught up in a frightening conspiracy. At the center of the puzzle lies Marshwood, the House of Many Doors. But what does its owner want with Tony? And why is a teenage witch with a short temper the key to unraveling the whole mystery?

    A thing with the potential to kill men. 2. A dead branch caught precariously high in a tree which may fall on a person below. 3. A dark fiction anthology of prodigious size; large enough to use as a doorstop... or crush a man's skull. A few months ago one of our own, James Newman, was severely injured in a freak accident. He's known universally in the horror fiction community as a truly great guy, and, when the news broke of the incident there was no shortage of people who wanted to help. Inside the pages of this collection, you will find tales that are lighthearted mixed in with stories that will fuel your nightmares, each one with the potential to be a WIDOWMAKER. The following 47 fellow authors and poets have contributed their words to this benefit anthology and 100% of the proceeds will go to help the Newman family. Enjoy this massive collection and thank you for your aid. Blake Burkhead Bracken MacLeod Brandon Ford Brett Williams Brian Hodge Brian Keene Charles R Rutledge Donn Gash Ed Kurtz Elizabeth Massie Evans Light Gary A. Braunbeck Gary Fry Glen Krisch J.F. Gonzalez Jack Bantry James A. Moore Jeff Strand Jenny Orosel Joe Miles John Palisano Kit Power Mark Allan Gunnells Mary Genevieve Fortier Maurice Broaddus Mercedes Murdock Yardley Michelle Garza & Melissa Lason Mir Plemmons Norman Prentiss Patrick Lacey Paul Anderson Pete Kahle Peter Giglio Ray Garton Robert Essig Ronald Kelly Rose Blackthorn Shane McKenzie Shawna L. Bernard Sheri White TG Arsenault Tim Marquitz Tim Waggoner Todd Kiesling Tom Martin Tracy L. Carbone Usman Tanveer Malik

    When the expressive pup tries to get it back, colorful chaos ensues as the house next door might not be exactly what he thought. From authors Mark Newgarden and Megan Montague Cash comes Bow-Wow's Nightmare Neighbors. “This is a mysterious and perfectly-crafted little book, full of surprises and profundities and infused throughout with an uncanny sensitivity to the current state of canine-feline relations.” —Dan Clowes “Bow-Wow is like Bee-Bop; you can read it quick or spend your time with it. Either way, it swings.” —Mo Willems A Neal Porter Book

    . . and the teenagers become trapped by ghosts! Dipper confronts the ghosts and dances his way to freedom, but will his dance moves be enough to save his teenage friends—or will they be trapped forever?

    They are powerful and important. On October 31st when the sun goes down, the werewolves must howl into the night sky to awaken the moon and signal Halloween to begin. If this doesn't happen, it will not get dark. And you know what that means...there will be no Halloween since no one goes trick-or-treating in the daylight. * * * * * * * * It is All Hallows' Eve and Sebella, Drac, Prudence, Kendall and Grandma are having their annual dinner at the Black Cat Caf�. All the magical creatures from Skullvilla are there. The Fangs, Frankie and Francesca Stein and their little monsters, the Invisible Man and his curvy mummy date and of course, Bones. Nothing out of the ordinary... until a hairy paw appears and grabs Grandma! Could the hairy paw belong to one of Three Little Werewolves? Is the Legend of Halloween true? Can they find Grandma? Will there be a Halloween this year?

    He was lumpy and grumpy and suitably hairy, but Marcel had a problem...He just wasn't scary.But one day, Marcel discovers that his cooking can give kids a real fright. Has he finally found the perfect job... a Monster Chef?

    The man is in town to look for a 70 year old treasure. When he is unable to continue the journey into the past himself, Zoe and Charlie take over the quest with the help of Pappy and a few of his friends.Appears to have been found in anniversary edition of Halloween Hijinks.

    In this his FIRST book, TRUE GHOST STORIES: Jim Harold's Campfire, Jim shares 73 of the best stories ever featured on the program. You'll read REAL PEOPLE's experiences with ghosts plus some UFO and monster stories added for flavor. Real World Paranormal Activity If you like The Conjuring, or The Exorcist you'll love the real thing! BUY TRUE GHOST STORIES: Jim Harold's Campfire TODAY!NOTE: PREVIOUSLY RELEASED AS "Jim Harold's Campfire: True Ghost Stories" by another publisher in 2011. If you have that book, this is virtually identical except it is now published via re-acquired rights by Jim Harold Media LLC with a new cover and minor corrections.

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    Stanley Hotel...find out what happened to Author Stephen King during his stay that inspired him to write THE SHINING...and why the hotel has a resident psychic. Battery Carriage House Inn...is haunted by a GENTLEMAN GHOST (who likes to get in bed with female guests) and a TORSO GHOST (a scary-looking ghost in a Civil War uniform who appears at the foot of the bed). St. James Hotel...learn why no one is allowed in Room 18 , including why it had to be boarded up and padlocked. Chateau Marmont...is a favorite haunt for celebrities--both alive and dead. ...and much more! In addition to detailing paranormal activity, this book discusses the intriguing history of each place and includes lots of photos and visitor information.

    

    And now here comes a whole army of monsters, on broomsticks, buses, and bikes, all clamoring in the darkness. What is it they want? Are they coming for you?This humorous, creative story is the perfect Halloween adventure for children and parents to share.

    This is a farm for the dead. Naddie and a team of doctors study death and decay in order to help police investigations and in the understanding of how we change in death. But something is wrong at the farm. A new body has been brought in and defies all previous notions of what happens once a person dies. What happens is enough to make Naddie not only question her beliefs, but her sanity as well.

    And now here comes a whole army of monsters, on broomsticks, buses, and bikes, all clamoring in the darkness. What is it they want? Are they coming for you?This humorous, creative story is the perfect Halloween adventure for children and parents to share.

    A brother and sister creep out of the darkness with bags full of deadly tricks in Gregor Xane's THE RIGGLE TWINS, a short story selection from Bad Apples: Five Slices of Halloween Horror.

    

    A single dad. Two first-graders. A Halloween scavenger hunt. And a pack of Twat Moms. A little bit sexy, a little bit spooky, and a whole lot of funny. If you enjoy romantic comedies and quick reads, spend a night with Ben and Cora as they battle a common enemy at a Halloween party. They spent a hot twenty minutes together in a dark room back in high school. Now they are paired up again fifteen years later. Will their feelings come to light on Halloween?*** This is a novella of 15,000 words ****** This was previously released as part of the Shiver Anthology in the fall of 2014 ***

    It isn't until the company's Halloween party fundraiser that their desire explodes its tight bonds.LIFEBLOOD AND STONE by Breena Wilde ~ Amanda works at the prestigious law firm, Lifeblood and Stone. During their annual Halloween Masquerade she meets the elusive Mr. Lifeblood and the sex is to die for - literally.UNTAMED by June Gray ~ People said he didn't exist, that the tale of the savage forest man was only dreamed up around a campfire, but when Chloe Jane rents a cabin for the weekend she discovers firsthand that the lore is very real--and that he takes what he wants.OH, COME ALL YE FRIGHTFUL by Reina Stowe ~ At the annual Upton Swingers Club Saints and Sinners Halloween party, Tania and her husband make new friends.SAME TIME NEXT YEAR by Madison Stone ~ Life as a secret witch is a lonely one. Except on Halloween when Savi Knox's powers - and desires - are the strongest. Will one night of passion with the man of her dreams be enough?SWEET BEGINNINGS by Magan Vernon ~ Being locked on the rooftop during a friend's Halloween party should be Brick's worst nightmare, but since he's with Paige in a sexy costume, it's more like his biggest fantasy.THE POSSESSION OF ROSEWOOD CIRCLE by Natasha Kingston ~ Sandra Marshall and her friends don't believe in ghosts, but when they decide to use a summoning spell on Samhain Eve they realize that some forces are all too real- and nothing can protect from their touch.DARK ANGEL by Angela Corbett ~ Tess and Jace have wanted each other for years, but it will take a legend of seduction, and a little Samhain magic to make their fantasies finally come true.

    That's what the other kids think Rachel and Marta are. Witches. Two teenage outcasts who don't fit in anywhere. Then Rachel reveals her strange gift: she can reanimate the dead with her thoughts alone. It begins innocently enough: she can bring back snuffed house pets, rejuvenate dead flowers, and even whip up the bodies in the morgue to join her in an impromptu dance party. It becomes less innocent when Rachel sends a walking corpse after the bullies who have terrorized the two girls at school. Less innocent still when she brings back the wrong body. A body buried with plenty of secrets that most people in town don't want unearthed. Secrets far darker than Rachel's own, that threaten to plunge the town of Winston into the deadliest Halloween it's ever known...

    BOO TO YOU! Get ready for 12 spook-tacular adventures featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters! Wreck-it-Ralph and Vanellope meet a marshmallow ghost; Mickey throws an unforgettable costume party; Rapunzel makes up her very own scary holiday; and more!Each of these stories is the ideal length for reading aloud in five minutes—making this a perfect choice for bedtime, storytime, or anytime!

    It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

    A special section at the back of the book includes relevant info on subjects like social studies and science, and there’s even a fun quiz so you can test yourself to see what you’ve learned!

    On each spread, a monster gets pushed out on to the floor, where readers can press them to hear the fun sounds they make, for example: snoring, scratching, burping, slurping, sniffing and farting.

    And now here comes a whole army of monsters, on broomsticks, buses, and bikes, all clamoring in the darkness. What is it they want? Are they coming for you?This humorous, creative story is the perfect Halloween adventure for children and parents to share.

    Pumpkin Cinema recommends over 100 titles that are guaranteed to make your Halloween fun and frightening! Halloween only comes once a year, so you can't afford to waste precious thrill time on a lousy movie! However, a great horror movie doesn't necessarily translate into a great Halloween flick, and Pumpkin Cinema uses a simple set of guidelines to help you avoid the boo! blues: the films included here are fast paced, have essences of autumn (if they aren't set on Halloween itself!), and have a trim run time (under two hours). Avoiding the mean-spirited and cruel movies more typical of horror offerings, Pumpkin Cinema also includes Halloween treats from multiple genres, in addition to horror: comedy, animation, science fiction, silent era, and foreign films, all ranging in popularity from blockbusters to the obscure. The films included are, above all, fun to watch and share with others! In addition to descriptive film reviews, you'll also find plenty of quirky trivia, various top 5 lists, and a special chapter devoted to the greatest Halloween television episodes of all time.

     HELLNOTES raves: "Thrilling and chilling and nostalgic in all the right places...these stories are excellent across the board. Bad Apples is a welcome addition to the genre, and one that you can come back to year after year when autumnal darkness descends. Recommended." Full review: hellnotes.com/bad-apples-five-slices-...

    Shes a witch who loves to count things in her creepy castle. Unfortunately, its not always so easy to find the things shes looking for. In this enchanting new counting book, kids count along with Belinda as they search for spooky items hidden throughout her castle. The Wheres Waldo format is sure to delight children as it reinforces their reading and math skills. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The rhyming text, colorful design, and spooky art will excite and engage emergent readers.

    When Matt also sees a girl standing at the window of the old mansion, they spend Halloween night on a ghost hunt, with some spooky and hilarious results. Taking place after The Velvet Sea but before The Tender Shore, A Matt Ransom Halloween is a fun treat for fans of this unique series. It includes a brief scene of intimacy not suitable for younger audiences. *** The lovely novella, Passage to Tomorrow, is included as a bonus in the paperback edition.

    Doc soon realizes that Sebastian is stuck in his pumpkin, and he is scared of Halloween! Will Doc be able to fix Sebastian and convince the timid little ghost to join in the Halloween festivities?

    From the dark fantastic to the brutal depths of the imagination you’ll find just the classic tone you’re looking for from authors like: Andy Bove, Roy C. Booth, Christina Engela, Dona Fox, Samantha Gregory, Jim Goforth, Sharon L. Higa, Stuart Keane, Axel Kohagen, Michael Noe, Essel Pratt, Samuel Reese, Aghori Shiavite, R. J. Spears, and Brian Woods.

    But when she is visited at work by a strange man with unearthly features it seems only Cara can perceive, she begins questioning everything…including her sanity. As a string of bad events occur, beginning with the disappearance of a co-worker, she begins to uncover secrets she was never meant to know, including a realm of demons and her unexpected affiliation with them…

    In this enchanting new book, kids help sort piles of pumpkins, spiders, and other spooky objects to help the vampire figure out which groups have more or less. The text is sure to delight children as it reinforces their reading and math skills. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The rhyming text, colorful design, and spooky art will excite and engage emergent readers.

    He's a vampire! He sneaks around at night. He likes to drink blood! But don't scream. Drake's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about vampires. Find out what turns people into vampires. Meet the different kinds of vampires around the world. And learn how to stop these creepy creatures. You'll have a chilling time with this monster buddy!

    Assisted by intelligence officer Commander Ian Fleming--the future author of the James Bond novels--and flamboyant MI-5 astrologer Captain Louis de Wohl, the Eldon family becomes the magical force behind the Miracle of Dunkirk. Based on historical people and events, this thrilling tale of courage and forbidden love reveals the secret world of history's unsung heroes.This novella, originally published in the Witch Hunt: Of The Blood anthology, is based on Devin O'Branagan's bestselling paranormal thriller, Witch Hunt. No familiarity with the Witch Hunt series is required to enjoy this exciting story.

    With a distribution exceeding 100,000+ since its 2010 debut, the Sunset Vampire series has grown to become a favorite among vampire and paranormal romance readers. *READER BEWARE - WARNING!* If you're easily offended or turned off by: dominant or assertive female figures, primary love-interest characters that are beta males, or non-traditional relationships between men and women, then you should NOT read the Sunset Vampire Series! Everyone Else: You're in for a real treat that's edgy, unique, and highly satisfying. Welcome to the Sunset Vampire Series! When is a bloodthirsty predator the best protection against a psychotic killer? When the predator is both a vampire...and the woman you love. Caleb is bravely overcoming a dark past while having no memory of the beautiful vampire that saved him. Despite a promise to stay away, Katrina is compelled to return to him. However, a vengeful rival from her past has dire plans for both of them. Can one woman’s love triumph over another’s thirst for revenge? This collectible and enhanced second edition is a content-enriched version of the original novel that includes a foreword and insightful interview with Jaz Primo, as well as a special bonus chapter containing new, never seen before material.

    In this enchanting new book, kids will tour a creepy castle with a ghostly guide and learn to count by twos, fives, and even tens. Children will skip count bat wings, scary flowers that bite, and spotted, black beetles! The text is sure to delight children as it reinforces their reading and math skills. Each 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The rhyming text, colorful design, and spooky art will excite and engage emergent readers.

    It doesn't help that the two other guys in the sales department have alienated the whole office with their boorish behavior and overbearing personalities.When Andrea discovers that Tracy and Kelly have begun feminizing one of the loudmouthed salesmen, she decides to give the other one the same treatment. Using trickery, seduction, blackmail, bondage, and an old fashioned ass kicking, Andrea forcibly feminizes her coworker just in time for the office Halloween party.Will the women of the office finally put these two arrogant males in their place or will the salesmen avoid the ultimate Halloween humiliation?This 8,700 word short story features the feminization and humiliation of two sissies in an office setting. The story contains female domination, forced feminization, humiliation, bondage, forced bisexuality, and an attractive woman thoroughly defeating her male coworker in a fight.

    But he doesn't scare anyone . . . not the snowflakes in winter, not the bees in spring, not even the watering can!The wind tells him to be patient—he'll be scary soon enough. But waiting is hard. Will the little seed ever be really, truly scary?This simple story is more than a fun Halloween read—it is a heartwarming tale perfect for any child who can't wait to grow up.

    An unseen, seductive presence both terrifies and excites her with promises of fulfilling her every forbidden fantasy.

    He's waited all year for that one special night when the souls of the departed come home, hoping his candle will summon back one in particular to heal his broken heart. But the forbidden knowledge he's learned could call something far worse, and put more than his own soul at risk...A Paranormal Romance short story

    The five freshest voices in horror will make you reconsider leaving the house on October 31st with these all-new Halloween tales:• A brother and sister creep out of the darkness with bags full of deadly tricks in Gregor Xane’s THE RIGGLE TWINS.• A boy with a misshapen skull just wants to be normal in Evans Light’s PUMPKINHEAD TED.• A group of thrill seekers learn that looking for terror is a whole lot more fun than finding it in Adam Light’s GHOST LIGHT ROAD.• Two bullies go looking for trouble but instead find a young boy and his imaginary friend in Jason Parent’s EASY PICKINGS.• When a mysterious, Halloween-themed attraction comes to the town of Bay’s End, everyone is dying to pay a visit in Edward Lorn’s THE SCARE ROWS.Available in eBook beginning September 7, 2014.Paperback available beginning September 14, 2014.

    Keep your holy water ready to douse yourself before reading as each tale is hotter than the next. The Succubus – Wealthy and handsome Dr. Pincher thought a vacation in rural Romania would be the trip of a lifetime. Finding an ancient book of arcane spells, and summoning the Succubus to service his carnal needs, he wishes now he had read the fine print before performing the ceremony. Snowed In – When the worst blizzard in a hundred years hit the state, Steve thought the weekend was shot. Thinking he would be cooped up and bored, things turned quite hot when one of his three gorgeous roommates broke out the wine and suggested a game of strip monopoly. Finding himself the loser when he lands on boardwalk with two hotels, he further discovers that their evening of fun has awoken some dark desires in his roomies as they administer his penalty for losing. Panty Raid Gone Bad – A simple raid on the freshman girl’s dorm goes horribly awry as young track star, and rushing pledge Carl gets captured. Tied, stripped, shaved and milked he pays a high price for his attempted theft. Why I hate Colonial Williamsburg – Tri-corner hats, cheesy touristy t-shirts and the obligatory staged photo, Colonial Williamsburg has something for everyone. When the handsome, yet perpetual dog, Ted plays a game of truth or dare with some college hotties in the middle of the night, he thought for sure he was heading for a threesome. When he finds himself helpless and naked in public in the stockade he realizes he might just end up the most popular new attraction in the Old Town square. The Big Game – Jordan Baker was a star. Handsome, hung and Captain of the football team, he had everything a college boy could hope for. Drowning in endless tail, he was living the dream. When he learns that if he wins the big game he will be given the opposing teams cheerleaders as his own personal sex slaves for the summer, he thought life could not get any better. He should have thought about what would happen if he lost, as his summer dreams turn into an embarrassing and very frustrating nightmare.

    With simple stories, repeated refrains, and a host of faces to spot and name, they are the perfect books to engage and entertain the very young.

    Yet somehow she has been chosen by the Muse of Horror to collect the horrifying true stories of her hometown, Centerville. These stories included a haunted drive thru, why vampires should never ever ever drink animal's blood, in addition to the town's inhabits of Hellions, Bronies, and spiritual leaders. As Xarissa writes more stories she is slowly noticing just how messed up her home really is, and what happens when evil is allowed to roam unopposed. She is going to have to find courage or all will be lost.

      It is Halloween and Lulu must decide on a costume. Should she be Ladybug Girl or something new? She tries many different costumes, but nothing seems right. Maybe she'll think of the perfect costume as she enjoys the autumn day with her family by pumpkin picking and going on a hayride. But it isn't until Lulu and Bingo help a little girl who is lost that Lulu discovers who she was meant to be for Halloween–Ladybug Girl, of course! After all, she is Ladybug Girl and it is important to be true to yourself.