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Even more tales for the midnight hour
120 pages
A chilling collection of campfire-style scares designed to make you check under the bed.
What it feels like
This collection of thirteen short stories delivers a brisk, theatrical dose of classic horror aimed squarely at younger readers looking for a genuine fright. The mood is delightfully creepy, steeped in the shadowy atmosphere of midnight hours, unseen creatures, and sudden chills. Its prose is direct and sensory, leaning into the playful menace of a narrator daring you to turn the page. Rather than deep psychological dread, the emotional texture here is the sharp, sudden jolt of a campfire tale, the kind that makes you question every creak in the house. It is perfect for young adults and children who crave the thrill of being scared, offering a suspenseful, shivering experience that lingers long after the lights go out.
- Mood
- creepy
- shadowy
- suspenseful
- chilling
- Tone
- spooky
- theatrical
- menacing
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- fear of the dark · things that go bump in the night · the supernatural · childhood terrors
- The writing
- Direct, atmospheric, and highly sensory, relying on classic horror tropes to build immediate suspense.
- The arc
- Moves from a playful dare to read into a series of escalating, chilling frights designed to keep the reader awake.
- Who it's for
- Young readers seeking a safe but genuine scare before bedtime, or anyone nostalgic for classic campfire tales.
Content notes
- scary situations
- supernatural horror
- mild peril
About the book
A collection of horror stories to keep you awake and shivering with fear.
Midnight approaches. Creatures of darkness come alive, and danger lurks in the shadows. Did you hear someone screaming, or was it just your mind playing tricks on you? Suddenly there's a chill in the room, and you feel you're not alone. Icy fingers of fear grip your heart and you want to run--but it's too late. When the clock strikes twelve, terror rules the night. It's time for Even More Tales For The Midnight Hour, Thirteen bloodcurdling tales more terrifying than your worst nightmare. Go ahead, read them...you're not afraid, are you?
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