First published 2018
This collection brings together twenty original horror stories from popular authors including R.L. Stine, Chris Grabenstein, and other bestselling writers. Each tale shares one trait: it starts or finishes with a scream. The stories explore diverse frightening scenarios, from malevolent ice cream trucks prowling neighborhoods to time travelers facing supernatural dangers. Witches and warlocks cast dark spells while haunted houses trap their victims. The anthology delivers unexpected plot reversals, shadowy settings, and vengeful characters seeking retribution. Compiled with the Mystery Writers of America, these previously unpublished works showcase the contributors' skills in creating fear and suspense. Writers like Wendy Corsi Staub, Heather Graham, Peter Lerangis, Bruce Hale, and Emmy Laybourne join forces to produce stories designed to unnerve readers. The collection promises to satisfy horror fans seeking fresh scares from established voices in the genre.
Genres: short-stories, mystery, horror
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: unexpected-plot-twists, vengeful-characters
416 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins