by Mark Ronson
First published 1981
This collection brings together spine-tingling stories designed to thrill young audiences. Ronson curates tales that balance genuine scares with age-appropriate content, creating an anthology that introduces readers to the horror genre without overwhelming them. The stories range from supernatural encounters to psychological thrills, each crafted to deliver maximum impact within shorter formats perfect for younger attention spans. Characters face mysterious phenomena, unexplained events, and creatures that lurk just beyond the ordinary world. The collection serves as a gateway into horror fiction, offering readers their first taste of the genre's signature blend of fear and fascination. These stories capture the excitement of being safely scared, delivering chills that linger after the final page while maintaining the accessible tone that made the Beaver Books series popular with its target audience.
Genres: short-stories, horror
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thrilling
Tropes: gateway-into-genre, safely-scared
160 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Beaver Books