Doll Bones

The fire is crackling and marshmallows are roasting when—crack—the sound of a stick being broken by something unseen comes out of the darkness. Everyone huddles closer and spooky storytime begins. Summertime is the best time to share a little fright in the dark. Those inexplicable sounds, shadows lurking around the corner, and mysterious creaks seem […]

With everyone giddy about costumes and candy this October, there are a lot kids who are also seeking a good Halloween scare. Beyond the haunted house specials and horror movie marathons in the tv lineup, books are often the best place to find that perfect story to send shivers down your spine. These ghosts of […]

You can often spot a young Stephen King fan in the making. She’s the young reader who has always gravitated to the macabre, the fantastical, the almost-too-scary-but-not-quite books and stories. He’s the kid who is always pushing the limits when it comes to watching scary movies; the most enthusiastic ghost story teller on the camping […]

Have some burgeoning horror fans in your house? Middle grade readers may not be ready for truly terrifying tales just yet, but we’ve rounded up some totally creepy, spooky, and downright eerie stories sure to scare them silly. Check out our picks from favorite authors like Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Tahareh Mafi, and more. What […]