Horror and supernatural gifts

The Shining by Stephen King is a spine-chilling masterpiece that delves into the horrifying and supernatural. The story revolves around the Torrance family: Jack, Wendy, and their five-year-old son, Danny, who possesses an extraordinary psychic ability, referred to by the hotel's cook, Mr Hallorann, as "shining". This gift allows Danny to see the horrific past and foreboding future of the...

Pet Sematary by Stephen King is a haunting tale that explores the darkest corners of grief, family, and the boundaries of life and death. When Dr Louis Creed and his family move to the quaint town of Ludlow, Maine, they believe they have found an idyllic new beginning. The house is rambling and old, offering comfort and a sense of...

The cult classic. Discover the nightmarish tale of a house that is bigger on the inside than the outside, a story that still inspires devotion among an army of fans. Experimental in terms of design, typography, structure, and content, this is a fully immersive and novel reading experience you won't be able to forget. Perfect for fans of Twin Peaks,...

In a darkened room, a young man sits telling the macabre and eerie story of his life—the story of a vampire, gifted with eternal life, cursed with an exquisite craving for human blood. Anne Rice's compulsively readable novel, Interview With The Vampire, is arguably the most celebrated work of vampire fiction since Bram Stoker's Dracula was published in 1897. As...

From the New York Times bestselling author and creator of the hit MrBallen Podcast and YouTube channel comes a vividly illustrated graphic novel featuring nine spine-chilling stories, based on real events, of the horror that lurks within the unknown. In MrBallen Presents: Where Nightmares Live, John Allen, known popularly as MrBallen, returns with another heart-stopping collection of strange and mysterious...

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is an unparalleled classic in the genre of horror literature, weaving an atmosphere of dread and suspense that continues to captivate readers. The story follows four distinct characters brought together by a shared curiosity about the supernatural phenomena reported at the infamous Hill House. Dr. Montague, a determined and scholarly investigator of...

The 100th title in the phenomenally successful and much-loved Penguin Clothbound Classics series. This selection of Poe's stories, poetry, and other writing demonstrates the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. The Fall of the House of Usher describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of...

Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition) by Junji Ito is a renowned masterpiece of horror manga, now encapsulated in a deluxe hardcover edition that combines all three volumes into one. This chilling tale transports readers to Kurouzu-cho, a small, fogbound town on the coast of Japan, where a sinister curse has gripped the community. In this eerie town, teenager Kirie Goshima and...

Inspired by a true story, Dan Simmons' devastating historical adventure has chilled and thrilled readers the world over and has become a classic of its kind—a masterpiece of historical horror. Hailed by Stephen King as 'a brilliant, massive combination of history and supernatural horror'. And made into an acclaimed, chilling 10-part Ridley Scott-produced BBC TV series. Hailed as the most...

A ruthless assassin. A chance at vengeance. A deadly secret… The slow-burn epic fantasy romance sensation that has gripped readers on Booktok! 'A great plot, perfect tension, and sweet betrayal' ★★★★★ Reader review A cage Owned by a ruthless assassin lord, Scarlett Monrhoe and her two sisters are the most feared trio on the continent. They are wild and unpredictable,...

The Bachman Books is a compelling collection authored by Richard Bachman, a pseudonym for the world-renowned writer Stephen King. This volume brings together three gripping novellas that delve into dystopian futures, human resilience, and chilling socio-political commentaries, showcasing King's masterful storytelling ability. The Long Walk envisions an ultra-conservative America, where an annual event known as "The Long Walk" is the...

In The Stand by Stephen King, humanity is brought to its knees by an unstoppable plague, an influenza strain known as "Captain Trips," which devastates the globe, wiping out nearly the entire population. As civilisation collapses, survivors are haunted by vivid dreams that pull them towards two opposing figures: the benevolent, elderly Mother Abagail and the sinister Randall Flagg, the...

A chilling collection of Henry James's finest ghost stories, now in a wonderful Clothbound Classics edition. In The Turn of the Screw, one of the most famous ghost stories of all time, a governess becomes obsessed with the belief that malevolent forces are stalking the children in her care. But are the children really in danger—and if so, from whom?...

From master storyteller Stephen King comes a thrilling new novel with intertwining storylines—one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker—featuring the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters. When the Buckeye City Police Department receives a disturbing letter from a person threatening to 'kill thirteen innocents...

A chilling new collection of Henry James's short stories exploring the uncanny, edited by Susie Boyt. In The Turn of the Screw, one of the most famous ghost stories of all time, a governess becomes obsessed with the belief that malevolent forces are stalking the children in her care. But are the children really in danger - and if so,...

Misery by Stephen King is a gripping psychological thriller that pulls the reader into a world of fear, obsession, and survival. Renowned author Paul Sheldon has enjoyed great success with his popular romance series, featuring the beloved character Misery Chastain. After deciding to finally end the series and pursue more serious literary ambitions, he pens what he believes to be...

Frankenstein: Popular Penguins by Mary Shelley is a timeless tale of science, ambition, and the consequences of playing God. A fascinating fusion of Gothic horror and early science fiction, this gripping narrative explores the ambitious endeavours of Victor Frankenstein, a young and idealistic scientist fixated on unleashing the secrets of life. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Victor's experiments...

'Turn off the television – in fact, why don't you turn off all the lights except for the one over your favourite chair – and we'll talk about vampires here in the dim. I think I can make you believe in them.' Salem's Lot is a small, seemingly tranquil town in New England, home to the usual assortment of gossips,...

A spellbinding tale of sisterhood, betrayal, and reclamation revolving around three 18th-century wax models of women, known as Anatomical Venuses or 'slashed beauties'. Legend has it, these beauties are bewitched, coming to life to murder men who have wronged them. Finally, these men will get what they deserve. We will make sure of it. Together. Seoul, present day: Antiques dealer...

Carrie, Stephen King's electrifying debut novel, delves deep into the harrowing high school experience of Carrie White, an outcast teenager who discovers she holds a terrifying and powerful gift. This compelling narrative of despair and revenge established King as a master of horror and continues to grip readers with its intense and vividly depicted storyline. At the core of Carrie...

A deluxe illustrated edition of Mary Shelley’s horror classic – the first story in a bold new direction for the MinaLima Classics, the best-selling series from the renowned design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise – featuring original full-colour artwork and interactive elements. Frankenstein has terrified and delighted readers since its initial publication in 1818. Victor...

The Turn of the Key meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit—soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house's previous residents unexpectedly visit. You let them back in. You shouldn't have... Young couple Charlie and Eve can't believe the killer deal they got on...

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's dark work of genius with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories is a profound exploration of identity and morality. Dr Jekyll has been experimenting with his identity, developing a drug that separates the two sides...

The Green Mile takes readers on a hauntingly atmospheric journey into the depths of Cold Mountain Penitentiary, an oppressive place where hope is scarce and despair is omnipresent. Set in 1932, this poignant narrative centres around the lives of the guards and inmates on E Block, the death row where those doomed to walk "the Green Mile" face their inevitable...

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. Navigating the Arctic, the captain of a ship rescues a man wandering near death across the ice caps. How the man got there reveals itself in a story of ambition, murder and revenge. As a...

The Turn of the Key meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit—soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house's previous residents unexpectedly visit. You let them back in.You shouldn't have... Young couple Charlie and Eve can't believe the killer deal they got on an...

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Poe's most macabre and irresistible stories with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper, and finished with a silk ribbon. The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories offers a window into Edgar Allan Poe's stories, uncovering the deeply unnerving strangeness lurking within us all. His genius for horror and suspense...

A stunning new clothbound edition of Mary Shelley's infamous work of horror fiction. Obsessed by creating life itself, Victor Frankenstein plunders graveyards for the material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life by electricity. But his botched creature, rejected by Frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear....

SCARE YOURSELF SILLY WITH THIS SPECIAL EDITION OF THE #1 BESTSELLER! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world ofRowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley’s spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware—you could end up sleeping with the lights on!

A collection of tales from the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things! Prepare to visit the darkest and most chilling corners of Hawkins. Dustin, Lucas, Max, and their friends want to rent videos one night. But when a blackout changes their plans, they swap seven twisted tales based on their hometown. What secrets lurk in an old asylum?...

The complete classic horror series, now available in a single deluxe volume. Murdered again and again, one girl always comes back for more... Tomie: Complete Deluxe Edition by Junji Ito is a masterful and chilling collection of stories revolving around the enigmatic and deadly Tomie Kawakami. Tomie is a mesmerising and enigmatic young woman with long black hair and a...

The deliciously dark and dangerously addictive New York Times bestseller, from the author of the sensational The Boy Who Steals Houses. Wilder Girls meets A Deadly Education in this queer dark academia YA horror, filled with twisted fairy tales and monsters that will keep you up at night. 'No one would want a heart like his. But he'd still cut...

With a bonus story for the paperback edition. You Like It Darker? Fine, so do I,' writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of stories that delve into the darker part of life - both metaphorical and literal. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. In 'Danny Coughlin's Bad...

AN AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER! Who am I? I've forgotten the answer to that question long ago. Ever since I ran from that house, so desperate to escape, I left with only the clothes on my back and socks on my feet. After that day, I've only ever walked in stolen shoes. Could I be a girl who is searching...

"I want you to believe... to believe in things you cannot." Bram Stoker's Dracula, one of literature's most frightening vampire horror novels, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition. Featuring a striking foil-accented cover and distinctive interior design elements, it is ideal for fiction lovers, horror fans, and book collectors. This collectible volume is the ideal addition to any...

Indulge in the spine-chilling and hair-raising tales of Goosebumps: The Creepy Classic 20-Book Collection. This collection invites you to explore a world filled with twists, turns, and terrifying tales. Each book presents a uniquely thrilling story that captivates readers of all ages. Discover the eeriness that only R.L. Stine can deliver. Relive your childhood nightmares or introduce the next generation...

Sharpen those colour pencils and take a stab at colouring detail-packed pages that bring the possessed, homicidal doll to maniacal life in Chucky: The Official Coloring Book. With more than 60 pages of detailed, terrifying illustrations that bring the horror of the haunted Good Guy doll to life, Chucky: The Official Coloring Book offers hours of scary fun within this...

In the heart of Transylvania, Count Dracula's ancient and eerie castle serves as a realm where night triumphs over day, and sinister pleasures intertwine with deep pain. The blood of the innocent is a highly esteemed treasure within these shadowy walls. Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor, ventures through the gloomy gates of this foreboding fortress entirely unaware of the horror...

A brand new 25th anniversary edition of the international bestselling phenomenon! Darren is just your average schoolboy – or was, at least – until he and his friend Steve buy tickets to the outlawed, magical and macabre Cirque Du Freak. Packed with wonderfully grotesque characters – including a snake-boy, a wolf-man and, most exciting of all, an enormous performing spider...

It's been ten years since the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza tore the town of Hurricane, Utah, apart. Charlie, whose father owned the pizzeria, reunites with her childhood friends on the anniversary of the tragedy and together they revisit the abandoned pizza place. After they discover a way inside, they realise that things are not as they used to...

Join Zoe, Meera, and Lily on Halloween as they set out to investigate the spooky mystery at Creaky Castle. A fun, spooky title in the Sticker Dolly Story fiction series, inspired by the best-selling Sticker Dolly Dressing - complete with a page of stickers to dress the Dolls. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb. It's Halloween and there's trouble on...

Set in the eerie backdrop of Okinawa, Gyo (2-in-1 Deluxe Edition) by Junji Ito transports readers into a world where the unimaginable becomes a terrifying reality. Tadashi and his girlfriend Kaori are on what seems to be a peaceful getaway, until a strange, nightmarish discovery changes everything. An awful stench fills the air, heralding the arrival of grotesque fish with...

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Bram Stoker's haunting masterpiece with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. A young lawyer on an assignment finds himself imprisoned in a Transylvanian castle by his mysterious host. Back at home his fiancée and friends are menaced by a malevolent force which seems intent on imposing...

Everyone has a dark side. Dr Jekyll has discovered the ultimate drug — a chemical that can turn him into something else. Suddenly, he can unleash his deepest cruelties in the guise of the sinister Hyde. Transforming himself at will, he roams the streets of fog-bound London as his monstrous alter-ego. It seems he is master of his fate. It...

It's a classic old-fashioned haunted house story - set in a big box Swedish furniture superstore. Designed like a retail catalog, Horrorstor offers a creepy read with mass appeal—perfect for Halloween tables! From the New York Times best-selling author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires comes a hilarious and terrifying haunted house story in a thoroughly contemporary...

No man will call your house his home. And if they try, they will not have peace... So goes the family curse, long handed down from generation to generation, ruining families and breaking hearts. And now it's Eniiyi's turn - who, due to her uncanny resemblance to her dead aunt, Monife, is already used to her family's strange beliefs, as...

A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his “family jewel,” so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?! Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they’ll believe in and what they won’t. Their quest to prove each...

When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a London house, he makes a series of horrific discoveries about his client. Soon afterwards, various bizarre incidents unfold in England: an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby; a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck; and the inmate of a...

Roland, the Last Gunslinger, is moving ever closer to the Dark Tower, which haunts his dreams and nightmares. Pursued by the Ageless Stranger, he and his friends follow the perilous path to Lud, an urban wasteland. Crossing a desert of damnation in this macabre new world, revelations begin to unfold about who—and what—is driving him forward. A blend of riveting...

From the beloved and legendary gothic horror author, Anne Rice, comes this spellbinding New York Times bestselling series, perfect for fans of Interview With The Vampire and A Discovery of Witches. Rowan Mayfair is special. A brilliant neurosurgeon with a hidden legacy, she's unaware that she's a descendent of an ancient witch bloodline. Michael Curry was dead. When a drowned...

The Dark Tower II: The Drawing Of The Three follows Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger, as he encounters three doors that open to 1980s America. Here, he joins forces with the defiant Eddie Dean and the courageous, volatile Odetta Holmes, confronting the deadly serial killer Jack Mort. As titanic forces gather, a savage struggle between underworld evil and otherworldly...

Inheritance is the first in a brand new gothic trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts—a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. Book 2 in the Lost Bride trilogy - The Mirror - is available for pre-order now! After finding her fiancé in a compromising position with her cousin, Sonya MacTavish needs...

Venture into a macabre world with this stunning edition of The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft. The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft collects one of the author's most popular novellas and six of his most famous short stories: At the Mountains of Madness The Call of Cthulhu The Colour Out of Space The Dunwich Horror The Shadow Out of Time...

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a mesmerising and atmospheric novel that plunges readers into a heady blend of mystery, horror, and Gothic romance, set against the lush backdrop of 1950s Mexico. After receiving a frantic letter from her newlywed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, glamorous socialite Noemi Taboada sets off for High Place,...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘The rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open…’ Victor Frankenstein’s monster is stitched together...

Thinner, by Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman, is a chilling tale of one man's descent into a nightmarish curse. Billy Halleck is a successful attorney living in Connecticut with his loving wife and daughter. Overweight but content, Billy's life takes a horrifying turn after a chance encounter with an old Romani woman. Driving through town, Billy accidentally hits her...

In this classic collection of four novellas, the grand master takes you on irresistible journeys into the far reaches of horror, heartache, and hope. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is the story of two men convicted of murder—one guilty, one innocent—who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison. In Apt Pupil, a golden...

In the quiet and seemingly idyllic town of Castle Rock, Maine, a new shop opens, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. This shop, with the enigmatic name of Needful Things, is run by a stranger who captivates the curiosity of the townspeople. As whispers and gossip ripple through the community, everyone is eagerly awaiting the shop's grand opening. The very first...

At midnight comes the point of balance. Of danger. The instant of utter stillness when between two beats of the heart, an alternative reality can slip through, like a blade between the ribs, and switch you into a new and terrifying world. Four Past Midnight: four heart-stopping accounts of that moment when the familiar world fractures beyond sense, the fragments...

'I was enticed from the first line' — OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE, author of My Sister, the Serial Killer SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE 'An outstanding debut' — NEW YORK TIMES This feminist howl-of-a-debut is going to crawl right under your skin... Shortlisted for the Goodreads Choice Awards New York Times Best Horror of 2024 TIME Top 100 Book of...

Although it's difficult to believe, the sixties are not fictional; they actually happened (Author's Afterword). Stephen King, whose first novel, Carrie, was published in 1974, the year before the last US troops withdrew from Vietnam, is the first hugely popular writer of the TV generation. Images from that war — and the protests against it — had flooded America's living...

ONE BESTSELLING BOOK, TWO MAJOR MOTION PICTURES: the blockbusting film of It (2017) will be followed by IT CHAPTER TWO in 2019! Welcome to Derry, Maine. At first glance, this quaint town is just like any other: familiar, well-ordered, and seemingly a pleasant place to raise a family. But beneath the surface lies an ancient, shape-shifting horror that has haunted...

Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth... but he is not alone. Every other man, woman, and child on the planet has become a vampire, and they are hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the undead through the ruins of civilisation. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for the...

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Do you not know that tonight, when the clock strikes midnight, all the evil things in the world will have full sway?’ When solicitor Jonathan Harker arrives in Transylvania to organise the estate of a mysterious client, his growing uneasiness quickly turns into terror. Count Dracula has something...

Doctor Sleep by Stephen King is an enthralling battle between good and evil, continuing the haunting saga for the millions of devoted readers of The Shining. This gripping narrative also stands on its own, welcoming newcomers to Stephen King's extraordinary world. The story centres on Dan Torrance, the once-young boy from The Shining, now a middle-aged man still haunted by...

Hold tight. We are going into a number of dark places, but I think I know the way. Just don't let go of my arm . . . Unrivalled master of suspense Stephen King takes the unsuspecting reader on a fantastic journey through the dark shadows of our innermost fears. Do the dead sing? In this bumper collection of chilling...

For the bicentennial of its first publication, Mary Shelley's original 1818 text, introduced by National Book Critics Circle award-winner Charlotte Gordon. Mary Shelley's classic novel, presented in its original 1818 text, with an introduction from National Book Critics Circle award-winner Charlotte Gordon. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. The original 1818 text of...

In a world where the dead can wake and walk among us, what is truly real? If the dead can wake and walk among us, how can we know what is truly real? Roos Beckman has a spirit companion only she can see. Ruth—strange, corpse-like, and dead for centuries—is the light of Roos' life. That is, until the wealthy young...

Creating George Stark was easy. Getting rid of him won't be . . . The sparrows are flying again. The idea—unbidden, inexplicable—haunts the edge of Thad Beaumont's mind. Thad should be happy. For years now, it is his secret persona George Stark, author of super-violent pulp thrillers, who has paid the family bills. But now, Thad is writing seriously again...

A collection of tales to invade and paralyse the mind as the safe light of day is infiltrated by the shadows of the night. As you read, the clutching fingers of terror brush lightly across the nape of the neck, reach round from behind to clutch and lock themselves, white-knuckled, around the throat. This is the horror of ordinary people...

There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described in the Daily Express as 'a fabulous teller of stories', Stephen King writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down. Everything is familiar. But everything has changed. Coming back to the little community is like walking into a...

To the children, the town was their whole world. To the adults, knowing better, Derry, Maine was just their home town: familiar, well-ordered for the most part. A good place to live. It was the children who saw and felt what made Derry so horribly different. In the storm drains, in the sewers, It lurked, taking on the shape of...

An explosive story from the mad genius behind Chainsaw Man and Look Back! Young filmmaker Yuta contemplates suicide after the death of his mother, but a chance meeting with a mysterious girl will alter his life in an explosive way. From the mad genius behind Chainsaw Man and Look Back comes a new story about coping with loss. Yuta’s moviemaking...

A beautiful hardback classic edition of King's first published novel, CARRIE, produced for the fiftieth anniversary, with a new introduction by Margaret Atwood. Carrie White is no ordinary girl. Carrie White has the gift of telekinesis. To be invited to Prom Night by Tommy Ross is a dream come true for Carrie—the first step towards social acceptance by her high...

In 2018, a young forensic scientist, homesick and adrift in the North of England, is heading to a coroner's office to identify a body. But this body, found in a moss-layered bog, is not like any Agnes has ever seen: its bones prove it was buried more than two thousand years ago, yet it is almost completely preserved. The body...

I cannot forget Carcosa where black stars hang in the heavens; where the shadows of men's thoughts lengthen in the afternoon... I pray God will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in its truth - a world which now trembles before the King in Yellow. The...

THE FOLK HORROR NOVEL CRAWLING UNDER YOUR SKIN FOR HALLOWEEN 2025 Something moves on the forest floor . . . Josie is at rock bottom. Burned out, heartbroken and recovering from an abusive relationship, she lives a haunted existence after returning to her isolated hometown on the edge of the Forest of Dean. But the tall, dense pine trees are...

Where does my sister end and She begin? Gothic horror for the ages...Combining shiver-inducing horror with sharp-fanged social commentary, this more that merits comparison to Dracula and other genre titans. - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "I'm in your blood, and you are in mine..." The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy's twin sister, Sarah, is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and...