Horror

This collection brings together three bone-chilling stories of terror from the 41st Millennium – ideal for spreading some spine-tingling ambience. Test your will with three tales of terror set in the grim darkness of the far future. Each offers a different lens through which to view the horror of life in this frightful galaxy.

A mesmerizing tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is one of Stephen King’s most beloved and iconic stories, and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers and listeners would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, this iconic King novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge.

Newlyweds Randy and Amalia work at her brother’s sugarcane plantation in Veracruz, Mexico—where they are both doing their best to put as much distance as they can between themselves and their shadowy pasts. But it is precisely their ill-gotten reputations that makes Amalia’s brother turn to them for help when his son, 14-year-old Quique, is kidnapped.

Randy y Amalia, recién casados, trabajan en la plantación de caña de azúcar del hermano de ella en Veracruz, México, donde ambos hacen todo lo posible por poner la mayor distancia posible entre ellos y sus oscuros pasados. Pero es precisamente su mala reputación lo que hace que el hermano de Amalia acuda a ellos en busca de ayuda cuando secuestran a su hijo.

Martin Lorensen is a twenty-three-year-old counselor for disturbed teenagers. He’s bright, compassionate, attractive, and outgoing. He’s also—and this is the most interesting thing—not dead. Martin has improbably survived not one but two deadly disasters that claimed dozens of lives. The kid is riding one hell of a lucky streak. Two federal agents think there is something darker at play. Now that they’ve arranged to interview Martin, they want answers. Martin is ready to share everything he knows. One thing is for certain: when it comes to escaping death, luck doesn’t figure into it at all.

Tommy and Tuppence, a young pair short of cash and restless for entertainment, embark on a bold new business scheme – Young Adventurers Ltd. Their advert states that they are ‘willing to do anything, go anywhere’. But their first assignment, for the unnerving Mr Whittington, throws them into more danger than they had ever imagined.

In the darkest part of the solar system lies a wormhole. Nether. Astrophysicist Cammie Skoura has joined the first research team traveling to the Nether anomaly, eager to understand the mechanics of the wormhole and to explore its possibilities as a shortcut to Alpha Centauri. But another race of ancient beings has already been here—an impossibly long time ago—leaving remnants of their vast complexes and gigantic temples built for horrific beings beyond comprehension.

Yorkshire. 1649. Caragh has hidden her true name and her Irish identity, and since her family fled Ireland in secret they have been proud to own land of their own in England. But one morning, Caragh’s father tells her that they must leave their beloved home as it is no longer safe for them to stay. That morning, Caragh hears shots fired. When she returns to the cottage, she finds her family murdered by Lemuel Lane, a wealthy Protestant who has taken it upon himself to rid the area of anyone with Catholic sympathies.

After the horrors of World War One, disillusioned army chaplain John Elliot arrives at Hern Hall, an isolated estate in the mist-shrouded English countryside. The mystery of the estate's tragic past seems to linger in the shadows when John catches a glimpse of a drowned child's face beneath the dark waters of the lake.

Setting out on a peaceful journey through the mystical hills of Hind Head, the protagonist is unprepared for an encounter that will forever alter his view of reality. What begins as a moment of solitude and reflection transforms into a series of unsettling events, culminating in a strange meeting with three enigmatic children whose actions seem almost supernatural. In Gibbet Hill by Bram Stoker, beauty and dread intertwine as nature's grandeur meets the darkest corners of the human spirit, leaving no one untouched.

Danny n’a que cinq ans, mais il possède le " shining ", un don qui le fait rayonner d’une énergie psychique. Lorsque son père devient le gardien d’un vieil hôtel, les visions de Danny deviennent incontrôlables. Isolé du reste du monde par le blizzard, l’hôtel semble développer une force maléfique. Et qui sont ces mystérieux clients qui hantent ce lieu prétendument désert ?

"Crooken Sands" is a short story by Bram Stoker. It was first published in the UK in the December 1, 1894 issue of Holly Leaves the Christmas Number of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, London. Mr Arthur Fernlee Markam, who took what was known as the Red House above the Mains of Crooken, was a London merchant, and being essentially a cockney, thought it necessary when he went for the summer holidays to Scotland to provide an entire rig-out as a Highland chieftain, as manifested in chromolithographs and on the music-hall stage.

In The Fall of the House of Usher, Edgar Allan Poe masterfully weaves a gothic tale of psychological horror and supernatural dread. The story follows an unnamed narrator who visits the decaying mansion of his childhood friend, Roderick Usher. As the story unfolds, the narrator uncovers the deep mental and physical decay of the Usher family, mirrored by the eerie and crumbling house itself. As tensions rise, the line between reality and madness blurs, leading to a terrifying and tragic conclusion.

In The Tell-Tale Heart, Edgar Allan Poe delves into the dark depths of guilt and madness. The story follows an unnamed narrator who becomes obsessed with the eye of an old man he lives with, ultimately leading to a horrifying act of murder. As the narrator tries to convince the reader of his sanity, he becomes haunted by the relentless beating of the old man's heart, driving him deeper into madness.

In The Masque of the Red Death, Edgar Allan Poe presents a haunting tale of terror, isolation, and inevitable doom. Set in a luxurious abbey, Prince Prospero and his wealthy guests attempt to escape a deadly plague known as the Red Death by locking themselves away in decadent seclusion. However, as the clock strikes midnight during a grand masquerade ball, a mysterious, masked figure enters the room, bringing with it a chilling reminder that death is inescapable.

In The Body Snatcher, Robert Louis Stevenson delves into the dark and chilling world of grave robbing in 19th-century Scotland. The story follows Fettes, a medical student, and his involvement in the gruesome practice of exhuming bodies for anatomical study. As Fettes becomes increasingly entangled in the sinister deeds of his associate, Mr. Macfarlane, the tale takes a suspenseful turn that explores guilt, fear, and the horrors of conscience.

Perfect for fans of gothic literature and classic horror, Metzengerstein delves into the themes of doom, obsession, and the unrelenting power of fate. Prepare to be captivated by this dark tale that showcases Poe’s unparalleled ability to evoke fear and wonder in equal measure.

Les Territoires sont peuplés de chimères, de bonnes fées et de démons. Nul n'y entre, pas même un enfant, sans risquer de perdre sa vie et son âme... Une plage déserte, quelque part sur la côte Est des États-unis. Jack Sawyer, douze ans, scrute l'horizon, tourmenté... Sa mère se meurt d'un mal inconnu, et Jack désespère de pouvoir l'aider.

Des Buick, il y en a partout... Celle-ci sera votre pire cauchemar. Faut-il avoir peur d'une banale voiture ? Sûrement quand c'est Stephen King qui conduit ! Stephen King a écrit plus de 50 romans, autant de best-sellers, et plus de 200 nouvelles. Couronné de nombreux prix littéraires, il est devenu un mythe vivant de la littérature américaine (médaille de la National Book Foundation en 2003 pour sa contribution aux lettres américaines, Grand Master Award en 2007 pour l'ensemble de son oeuvre).

In these stories, dear student, retribution visits a lothario lecturer; the sinister truth is revealed about a missing professor; a forsaken lover uses a séance for revenge; an obsession blooms about a possible illicit affair; two graduates exhume the secrets of a reclusive scholar; horrors are uncovered in an obscure academic department; five hopeful initiates must complete a murderous task and much more!

Retired Marine Shane Ryan has been waging a one-man war against evil for as long as he can remember. But when an old comrade is killed under mysterious circumstances, Shane's investigation leads him to Vakovia, a country teeming with restless spirits and dangerous secrets. In a war-torn city of the dead, Shane crosses paths with Reaper Company, an elite mercenary unit who fight with ghostly partners known as Spectral Assets. But can these supernatural soldiers be trusted? Or are they pawns in a darker conspiracy?

In The Haunted House, Charles Dickens weaves a captivating tale of mystery and the supernatural, set in a remote, abandoned mansion. The story is part of a collection that features a group of people coming together to recount ghostly encounters and eerie experiences in the haunted house. With each chapter revealing a new chilling narrative, Dickens expertly explores themes of fear, the unknown, and the darker side of human imagination.

Connie can't deny she's nervous about meeting her boyfriend's family. Spending the weekend at their ritzy woodland summer home, Evan's already given her fair warning that his parents are cold, snobbish, and especially unpleasant toward those outside their usual social circles. So when Evan's mother warmly greets them with open arms, Connie is as confused as he is. They're so friendly, in fact, Evan himself can hardly believe they're real. Then, while helping Evan's mother with dinner, Connie overhears strange noises coming from the basement—what almost sounds like voices calling out for help.

Enter the shadowy depths of the North American wilderness in Algernon Blackwood’s classic horror story, The Wendigo. When a group of men ventures into the dense Canadian forest on a hunting trip, they soon find themselves confronted by an ancient and terrifying presence lurking just beyond their campfires. As eerie sounds and strange footprints appear, they come to realize that they are not alone—and something inhuman is watching them.

"A Gipsy Prophecy" is a short story by Bram Stoker. It was first published in the December 26, 1885 issue of the Saturday newspaper The Spirit of the Times, New York. Due to the Christmas holiday this issue was released on Wednesday December 23, 1885 as "The Christmas Spirit." It was a lovely evening in the summer; the very air was full of rest and quiet happiness, as though an outward type of the peacefulness and joy which made a heaven of the home of the young married folk.