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Horror

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Creepy books to send shivers down your spine. Of interest to teens in grades 6-12.

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Small Spaces

Small Spaces

by Arden, Katherine

eBook - 2018

On the way home from a field trip, the school bus breaks down, their teacher goes back farm for help. But the strange bus driver has some advice for the k...Show more On the way home from a field trip, the school bus breaks down, their teacher goes back farm for help. But the strange bus driver has some advice for the kids left behind in his care: "Best get moving. At nightfall they'll come for the rest of you." Show less

On the way home from a field trip, the school bus breaks down, their teacher goes back farm for help. But the strange bus driver has some advice for the k...Show more On the way home from a field trip, the school bus breaks down, their teacher goes back farm for help. But the strange bus driver has some advice for the kids left behind in his care: "Best get moving. At nightfall they'll come for the rest of you." Show less

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Here There Are Monsters

Here There Are Monsters

by Bérubé, Amelinda

eBook - 2019

After becoming fixated on building monstrous sculptures in the swampy woods behind their house, Deidre is now missing. To bring her sister home, Skye must undergo several grueling tasks required by the inhuman creations, which have come to life. After becoming fixated on building monstrous sculptures in the swampy woods behind their house, Deidre is now missing. To bring her sister home, Skye must undergo several grueling tasks required by the inhuman creations, which have come to life. Show less

After becoming fixated on building monstrous sculptures in the swampy woods behind their house, Deidre is now missing. To bring her sister home, Skye must undergo several grueling tasks required by the inhuman creations, which have come to life. After becoming fixated on building monstrous sculptures in the swampy woods behind their house, Deidre is now missing. To bring her sister home, Skye must undergo several grueling tasks required by the inhuman creations, which have come to life. Show less

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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

by Black, Holly

eBook - 2013

When seventeen-year-old Tana wakes up after a party in the aftermath of a violent vampire attack, she travels to Coldtown, a quarantined Massachusetts city full of vampires, with her ex-boyfriend and a mysterious vampire boy in tow. When seventeen-year-old Tana wakes up after a party in the aftermath of a violent vampire attack, she travels to Coldtown, a quarantined Massachusetts city full of vampires, with her ex-boyfriend and a mysterious vampire boy in tow. Show less

When seventeen-year-old Tana wakes up after a party in the aftermath of a violent vampire attack, she travels to Coldtown, a quarantined Massachusetts city full of vampires, with her ex-boyfriend and a mysterious vampire boy in tow. When seventeen-year-old Tana wakes up after a party in the aftermath of a violent vampire attack, she travels to Coldtown, a quarantined Massachusetts city full of vampires, with her ex-boyfriend and a mysterious vampire boy in tow. Show less

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The Lost Coast

The Lost Coast

by Capetta, Amy Rose

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Danny finds herself drawn to a sleepy California town and meets a group of witches called the Grays. They help her uncover her own witchy powers, but this newfound magic may be even more dangerous than she thought. Danny finds herself drawn to a sleepy California town and meets a group of witches called the Grays. They help her uncover her own witchy powers, but this newfound magic may be even more dangerous than she thought. Show less

Danny finds herself drawn to a sleepy California town and meets a group of witches called the Grays. They help her uncover her own witchy powers, but this newfound magic may be even more dangerous than she thought. Danny finds herself drawn to a sleepy California town and meets a group of witches called the Grays. They help her uncover her own witchy powers, but this newfound magic may be even more dangerous than she thought. Show less

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Clown in A Cornfield

Clown in A Cornfield

by Cesare, Adam

Book - 2020

As a new kid in school, Quinn Maybrook is just trying to figure out where she fits in the social scene, when a killer clown targets teenagers in an attempt to restore the town to its former glory. As a new kid in school, Quinn Maybrook is just trying to figure out where she fits in the social scene, when a killer clown targets teenagers in an attempt to restore the town to its former glory. Show less

As a new kid in school, Quinn Maybrook is just trying to figure out where she fits in the social scene, when a killer clown targets teenagers in an attempt to restore the town to its former glory. As a new kid in school, Quinn Maybrook is just trying to figure out where she fits in the social scene, when a killer clown targets teenagers in an attempt to restore the town to its former glory. Show less

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Grimoire Noir

Grimoire Noir

by Greentea, Vera

Book - 2019

When Bucky’s little sister is kidnapped because of her extraordinary power, he must go on a strange journey to investigate and in the process, he uncovers the town’s painful history and a conspiracy that will change it forever. When Bucky’s little sister is kidnapped because of her extraordinary power, he must go on a strange journey to investigate and in the process, he uncovers the town’s painful history and a conspiracy that will change it forever. Show less

When Bucky’s little sister is kidnapped because of her extraordinary power, he must go on a strange journey to investigate and in the process, he uncovers the town’s painful history and a conspiracy that will change it forever. When Bucky’s little sister is kidnapped because of her extraordinary power, he must go on a strange journey to investigate and in the process, he uncovers the town’s painful history and a conspiracy that will change it forever. Show less

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The Haunting of Hill House

The Haunting of Hill House

by Jackson, Shirley

eBook - 2013

The fours visitors at Hill House-some there for knowledge, others for adventure-are unaware that the old mansion will soon choose one of them to make its own. The fours visitors at Hill House-some there for knowledge, others for adventure-are unaware that the old mansion will soon choose one of them to make its own. Show less

The fours visitors at Hill House-some there for knowledge, others for adventure-are unaware that the old mansion will soon choose one of them to make its own. The fours visitors at Hill House-some there for knowledge, others for adventure-are unaware that the old mansion will soon choose one of them to make its own. Show less

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Family Tree

Family Tree

Volume 1, Issue 1-4, Sapling

by Lemire, Jeff

eBook - 2020

When a young girl begins to transform into a tree, her single Mom, troubled brother, and possibly insane grandfather embark on a bizarre odyssey across America, searching for a way to cure her horrifying transformation before it's too late. When a young girl begins to transform into a tree, her single Mom, troubled brother, and possibly insane grandfather embark on a bizarre odyssey across America, searching for a way to cure her horrifying transformation before it's too late. Show less

When a young girl begins to transform into a tree, her single Mom, troubled brother, and possibly insane grandfather embark on a bizarre odyssey across America, searching for a way to cure her horrifying transformation before it's too late. When a young girl begins to transform into a tree, her single Mom, troubled brother, and possibly insane grandfather embark on a bizarre odyssey across America, searching for a way to cure her horrifying transformation before it's too late. Show less

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Horrid

Horrid

by Leno, Katrina

eBook - 2020

After unexpectedly moving to her mother’s creepy childhood home in Maine, Jane discovers that the "storage room" her mom keeps locked isn't stor...Show more After unexpectedly moving to her mother’s creepy childhood home in Maine, Jane discovers that the "storage room" her mom keeps locked isn't storage at all. It's a little girl's bedroom, untouched for years and not quite as uninhabited as it appears. Show less

After unexpectedly moving to her mother’s creepy childhood home in Maine, Jane discovers that the "storage room" her mom keeps locked isn't stor...Show more After unexpectedly moving to her mother’s creepy childhood home in Maine, Jane discovers that the "storage room" her mom keeps locked isn't storage at all. It's a little girl's bedroom, untouched for years and not quite as uninhabited as it appears. Show less

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Fractured Tide

Fractured Tide

by Lutz, Leslie Karen

eBook - 2020

Sia practically grew up scuba diving, and wreck dives are run of the mill. Take the tourists out. Explore the reef. Uncover the secrets locked in the sunken craft. But this time? A terrifying creature causes the dive to go terribly wrong. Sia practically grew up scuba diving, and wreck dives are run of the mill. Take the tourists out. Explore the reef. Uncover the secrets locked in the sunken craft. But this time? A terrifying creature causes the dive to go terribly wrong. Show less

Sia practically grew up scuba diving, and wreck dives are run of the mill. Take the tourists out. Explore the reef. Uncover the secrets locked in the sunken craft. But this time? A terrifying creature causes the dive to go terribly wrong. Sia practically grew up scuba diving, and wreck dives are run of the mill. Take the tourists out. Explore the reef. Uncover the secrets locked in the sunken craft. But this time? A terrifying creature causes the dive to go terribly wrong. Show less

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The Nest

The Nest

by Oppel, Kenneth

Book - 2015

When wasps come to Steve in a dream offering to fix his sick baby brother, he thinks all he has to do is say yes. But yes may not mean what Steve thinks it means. When wasps come to Steve in a dream offering to fix his sick baby brother, he thinks all he has to do is say yes. But yes may not mean what Steve thinks it means. Show less

When wasps come to Steve in a dream offering to fix his sick baby brother, he thinks all he has to do is say yes. But yes may not mean what Steve thinks it means. When wasps come to Steve in a dream offering to fix his sick baby brother, he thinks all he has to do is say yes. But yes may not mean what Steve thinks it means. Show less

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There's Someone Inside your House

There's Someone Inside your House

by Perkins, Stephanie

Downloadable Audiobook - 2017

Hawaii-born Makani Young's new life in Nebraska is thrown into chaos when a killer begins to target her fellow high school students in a series of gruesome murders. As the terror grows closer, Makani will be forced to confront her own dark secrets. Hawaii-born Makani Young's new life in Nebraska is thrown into chaos when a killer begins to target her fellow high school students in a series of gruesome murders. As the terror grows closer, Makani will be forced to confront her own dark secrets. Show less

Hawaii-born Makani Young's new life in Nebraska is thrown into chaos when a killer begins to target her fellow high school students in a series of gruesome murders. As the terror grows closer, Makani will be forced to confront her own dark secrets. Hawaii-born Makani Young's new life in Nebraska is thrown into chaos when a killer begins to target her fellow high school students in a series of gruesome murders. As the terror grows closer, Makani will be forced to confront her own dark secrets. Show less

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His Hideous Heart

His Hideous Heart

Thirteen of Edgar Allan Poe's Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined

by Poe, Edgar Allan

Book - 2019

Thirteen of Poe's terrifying works are reimagined in new and unexpected ways for modern readers. Poe's own stories are included, so readers can compare. Thirteen of Poe's terrifying works are reimagined in new and unexpected ways for modern readers. Poe's own stories are included, so readers can compare. Show less

Thirteen of Poe's terrifying works are reimagined in new and unexpected ways for modern readers. Poe's own stories are included, so readers can compare. Thirteen of Poe's terrifying works are reimagined in new and unexpected ways for modern readers. Poe's own stories are included, so readers can compare. Show less

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Wilder Girls

Wilder Girls

by Power, Rory

Book - 2019

It's been eighteen months since the Raxter School for Girls was put under quarantine due to a mysterious disease that is twisting and maiming their bodies. When Byatt suddenly disappears, Hetty will do anything to have her back. It's been eighteen months since the Raxter School for Girls was put under quarantine due to a mysterious disease that is twisting and maiming their bodies. When Byatt suddenly disappears, Hetty will do anything to have her back. Show less

It's been eighteen months since the Raxter School for Girls was put under quarantine due to a mysterious disease that is twisting and maiming their bodies. When Byatt suddenly disappears, Hetty will do anything to have her back. It's been eighteen months since the Raxter School for Girls was put under quarantine due to a mysterious disease that is twisting and maiming their bodies. When Byatt suddenly disappears, Hetty will do anything to have her back. Show less

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Animus

Animus

by Revoy, Antoine J. D.

Book - 2018

The residents of a quiet Japanese neighborhood have slowly come to realize that inauspicious, paranormal forces are at play in the most unlikely of places: the local playground. Two friends, resolve to exorcise the evil that inhabit it. The residents of a quiet Japanese neighborhood have slowly come to realize that inauspicious, paranormal forces are at play in the most unlikely of places: the local playground. Two friends, resolve to exorcise the evil that inhabit it. Show less

The residents of a quiet Japanese neighborhood have slowly come to realize that inauspicious, paranormal forces are at play in the most unlikely of places: the local playground. Two friends, resolve to exorcise the evil that inhabit it. The residents of a quiet Japanese neighborhood have slowly come to realize that inauspicious, paranormal forces are at play in the most unlikely of places: the local playground. Two friends, resolve to exorcise the evil that inhabit it. Show less

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Campfire

Campfire

by Sarles, Shawn

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

While camping in a remote location, Maddie Davenport gathers around the fire with her friends and family to tell scary stories. The next day, the stories begin to come true. While camping in a remote location, Maddie Davenport gathers around the fire with her friends and family to tell scary stories. The next day, the stories begin to come true. Show less

While camping in a remote location, Maddie Davenport gathers around the fire with her friends and family to tell scary stories. The next day, the stories begin to come true. While camping in a remote location, Maddie Davenport gathers around the fire with her friends and family to tell scary stories. The next day, the stories begin to come true. Show less

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City of Ghosts

City of Ghosts

by Schwab, Victoria

eBook - 2018

Cassidy Blake can see ghosts, ever since a near-death experience the year before. With the help of a ghostly friend, she has to deal with a not-so-friendly spirit on her parents' ghost-hunting trip to Scotland. Cassidy Blake can see ghosts, ever since a near-death experience the year before. With the help of a ghostly friend, she has to deal with a not-so-friendly spirit on her parents' ghost-hunting trip to Scotland. Show less

Cassidy Blake can see ghosts, ever since a near-death experience the year before. With the help of a ghostly friend, she has to deal with a not-so-friendly spirit on her parents' ghost-hunting trip to Scotland. Cassidy Blake can see ghosts, ever since a near-death experience the year before. With the help of a ghostly friend, she has to deal with a not-so-friendly spirit on her parents' ghost-hunting trip to Scotland. Show less

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The Haunted

The Haunted

by Vega, Danielle

Book - 2019

Disembodied voices whisper to sixteen-year-old Hendricks. Doors lock on their own. Then things take a violent turn. With help from the mysterious boy next door, Hendricks makes it her mission to take down the ghosts... if they don't take her first. Disembodied voices whisper to sixteen-year-old Hendricks. Doors lock on their own. Then things take a violent turn. With help from the mysterious boy next door, Hendricks makes it her mission to take down the ghosts... if they don't take her first. Show less

Disembodied voices whisper to sixteen-year-old Hendricks. Doors lock on their own. Then things take a violent turn. With help from the mysterious boy next door, Hendricks makes it her mission to take down the ghosts... if they don't take her first. Disembodied voices whisper to sixteen-year-old Hendricks. Doors lock on their own. Then things take a violent turn. With help from the mysterious boy next door, Hendricks makes it her mission to take down the ghosts... if they don't take her first. Show less

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Mooncakes

Mooncakes

by Walker, Suzanne

eBook - 2020

Nova knows more about magic than your average teen witch. Tam, a werewolf, has been wandering the world for years. Pursued by dark forces, and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help, in this story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. Nova knows more about magic than your average teen witch. Tam, a werewolf, has been wandering the world for years. Pursued by dark forces, and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help, in this story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. Show less

Nova knows more about magic than your average teen witch. Tam, a werewolf, has been wandering the world for years. Pursued by dark forces, and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help, in this story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. Nova knows more about magic than your average teen witch. Tam, a werewolf, has been wandering the world for years. Pursued by dark forces, and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help, in this story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. Show less

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The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

by White, Kiersten

eBook - 2018

The events of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein unfold from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, who is adopted as a child by the Frankensteins as a companion for their volatile son Victor. Madness, obsession, and murder ensues. The events of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein unfold from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, who is adopted as a child by the Frankensteins as a companion for their volatile son Victor. Madness, obsession, and murder ensues. Show less

The events of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein unfold from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, who is adopted as a child by the Frankensteins as a companion for their volatile son Victor. Madness, obsession, and murder ensues. The events of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein unfold from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, who is adopted as a child by the Frankensteins as a companion for their volatile son Victor. Madness, obsession, and murder ensues. Show less

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The Babysitters Coven

The Babysitters Coven

by Williams, Kate

Book - 2019

Cassandra joins Esme’s babysitters club, and they're about to discover what being a babysitter really means: a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from seriously terrifying evil. And all before the parents get home. Cassandra joins Esme’s babysitters club, and they're about to discover what being a babysitter really means: a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from seriously terrifying evil. And all before the parents get home. Show less

Cassandra joins Esme’s babysitters club, and they're about to discover what being a babysitter really means: a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from seriously terrifying evil. And all before the parents get home. Cassandra joins Esme’s babysitters club, and they're about to discover what being a babysitter really means: a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from seriously terrifying evil. And all before the parents get home. Show less

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How We Became Wicked

How We Became Wicked

by Yates, Alex

Book - 2019

In a world where people live in isolated communities to hide themselves from infected people called "the wicked," two teenagers who are immune explore the true nature of the disease. In a world where people live in isolated communities to hide themselves from infected people called "the wicked," two teenagers who are immune explore the true nature of the disease. Show less

In a world where people live in isolated communities to hide themselves from infected people called "the wicked," two teenagers who are immune explore the true nature of the disease. In a world where people live in isolated communities to hide themselves from infected people called "the wicked," two teenagers who are immune explore the true nature of the disease. Show less

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