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Horror explores our deepest fears — the thing in the dark, the rot beneath the ordinary, the slow unravelling of what we thought was safe. If it unsettles, disturbs, or makes you sleep with the lights on, you're in the right place.
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IN THE CARDS
by Sara Lea
<p><strong>Welcome to In The Cards, a twenty-two author collection of standalone thriller and horror short stories. In this series, you’ll find stories inspired by the meaning of a specific Tarot Card, thoughtfully written with that thread woven through. Whether you’re a Tarot Card lover or not, you’ll find thrillers and horrors that will creep under your skin and into your thoughts. <em>Knowledge of Tarot Cards is not necessary to read or enjoy these stories.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Download our FREE read-along booklet for fun activities, author intros, and more!</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10Ur_0OaMpnWHnhtLzM-6kgKfe8XJxXeU">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10Ur_0OaMpnWHnhtLzM-6kgKfe8XJxXeU</a></p><p><strong>Also, come join our reading group on Facebook! </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17yKV1CukZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/groups/grimcreepersreaders </a></p>
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Deadly Silence
by Sara Lea
<p>Collection of 14 stories by 14 authors with the theme "deadly silence"</p>
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Jessica Huntley Books Challenge
by Jessica Huntley
<p>Fancy a challenge? Use this to keep track of all my books as you read them. Can you read them all?</p>
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Horror Reading Challenges
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Author Spotlight
AnnaMarie Gardner
I write clean PNR, romance, fantasy. I have dabbled with horror and many other genres thanks to anthologies.
What Readers Are Saying
Recent reviews from Inside Story readers on horror books

★ 3.7
6 ratings
The Unbegotten
Sarah P. Blanchard
“<p>I’ll be honest this one took a little while to pull me in. The beginning felt slow, but once the story found its pace, I was much more invested.The setting really worked for me. There’s something about a secluded place, the woods, and that eerie atmosphere that immediately makes a story feel more unsettling. I also liked that the characters felt flawed and human. It made the darker parts of the story more interesting because you’re never quite sure what to expect from them.By the second half, I was properly intrigued, and the creepy, unsettling feeling stayed right until the end.Not a perfect read for me, but definitely an atmospheric one that got better as it went.</p>”
— Shadow Library

★ 5
1 rating
The Curse of Blackshore
Tamara Rector
“<p>Stepping back into Blackshore was like coming back to my hometown after being away for a long time. This place and these characters felt so much like home. It was like no time had passed at all. </p><p>This book will pull you in and drag you through all of your emotions. You will fight in the caves beside the whole team and have your heart ripped out with Jesse, Jaime, and Autumn all over again. You will laugh and cry and hold your breath.</p><p>This is the perfect finale to the Blackshore trilogy. </p>”
— tanya kolb

★ 4.3
9 ratings
The Legend of Blackshore
Tamara Rector
“<p>Wow. That was so good! It's like Goonies meets Stranger Things with evil pirates!!! </p><p>I loved all of the characters!!! Their journey to finding their little found family was beautiful. </p><p>Theres so much lore and haunting moments!!! I can't wait to keep reading this series!!!</p>”
— bombshellbookbestie

★ 3.7
6 ratings
The Unbegotten
Sarah P. Blanchard
“<p>I really liked the setup and premise of this story. Susannah is a sympathetic protagonist, and her journey through the story is an interesting one. I thought the group of scary cleaner women were interesting antagonists, but I thought some of the reveals about them towards the end weren't as satisfying as I wanted them to be. Still, the very end was a nice wrap up. The Unbegotten is a solid, short scary story. I received a free copy of this story and write this review voluntarily.</p>”
— Serena Munoz

★ 4.6
16 ratings
What Secrets the Walls Keep
Rachel Graham
“<p>I love a good short story!! This one is perfect for spooky season! Creepy, spooky, full of suspense! </p>”
— Kim McFall

★ 5
2 ratings
When The Century Knocks: : A Halloween Anthology
Tamara Rector
“<p>This was such an interesting take on a short story collection, and not one that I have seen done previously. Throughout all the stories, there is one central tree that is woven into each individual story. Some stories pull on folklore, while in others there are spooky creatures, but all of it comes together in an exceptional collection.<br><br>You have my vote for a Christmas Anthology now!</p>”
— Kerri Dix-Peek
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