Ten terrifying tales that will give you shivers...from the master of horror, R.L. Stine Read the spine-tingling story of a babysitter who loves evil tricks...the terrifying tale of a boy who dared to lie down in the tomb of an ancient mummy...the ghastly story of two boys just dying to have the scariest Halloween ever—and more. These are the original stories that inspired the hit TV show R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour. This bone-chilling collection of ten of the author’s most frightful tales is guaranteed to give you chills in the night and turn any dream into a nightmare.
Enter the most terrifying place of all...the mind of R.L. Stine! The Nightmare Hour...the time when the lights fade, the real world slips into shadow, and the cold, moonlit world of evil dreams takes over your mind. What horror awaits a boy who has to spend Halloween in a darkened hospital? How do you outwit a ghost who wants your skin? What makes Nightmare Inn the most frightening place to visit? In this spine-tingling collection of stories that inspired the hit TV show R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, bestselling author R.L. Stine spins a web of terror that will trap you in the world of nightmares. And there’s more... In Nightmare Hour, the author shares the secrets behind his twisted tales. Where did the idea for each bone-chilling story come from?
In 'The Haunted Hour: An Anthology,' readers are treated to an evocative exploration of themes ranging from the supernatural to the deeply human, woven through a rich tapestry of literary styles. This collection showcases the remarkable diversity and significance of works by a distinguished group of authors, known for their contributions to various literary movements. The anthology presents an array of narratives that embody the essence of the haunting hour, capturing moments of mystery, the ineffable, and the spectral in language that moves and terrifies in equal measure. The calibre of the pieces within highlights the collection's ability to transcend the mere notion of genre, offering standout pieces that enrich the reader's experience with their depth and emotional resonance. The contributing authors and editors, coming from varied backgrounds, bring to 'The Haunted Hour' a wealth of literary, cultural, and personal histories. Figures such as William Butler Yeats, who is synonymous with the Irish Literary Revival, and Rudyard Kipling, a lodestar of British colonial literature, contribute their unique voices to a symphony of storytelling that spans the globe. This anthology aligns with significant literary and cultural movements, from Romanticism to Modernism, and elevates the collective understanding of the theme through the lens of their diverse experiences and stylistic approaches. 'The Haunted Hour: An Anthology' offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a confluence of perspectives, themes, and literary styles, curated from the minds of some of the most influential authors of their times. It beckons the reader to delve into its pages for both its educational value and the sheer breadth of insights into the human condition and the natural world. This collection not only serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of the supernatural in literature but also fosters a dialogue between the works of different authors, encouraging a deeper appreciation of their collective talent and vision. For anyone seeking to explore the myriad ways in which the theme of haunting has been interpreted across time and cultures, this anthology is an indispensable resource.
Varla Ventura, Coast to Coast favorite, Weird News blogger on Huffington Post, and author of The Book of the Bizarre and Beyond Bizarre, introduces Weiser Books’ new Collection of forgotten occult classics. Paranormal Parlor is an eerie assemblage of affordable digital editions, curated with Varla’s sixth sense for tales of the weird and unusual. In the 1859 Christmas edition of his regular publication, All Year Round, Charles Dickens solicited his favorite authors to take up residence in his Haunted House. With an introductory story by Dickens (The Mortals in the House) each author writes from the point of view of the ghost residing in a room. On the Twelfth Night of Christmas, a night believed to hold supernatural powers, the ghost begin to speak. Adelaide Anne Procter, who was Queen Victoria’s favorite poet, delivers the tale of “The Ghost in the Picture Room” entirely in rhyming verse. Wilkie Collins, a lifelong friend of Dickens and a well known author and playwright, delights with his nautical story of “The Ghost in the Cupboard Room.” And Elizabeth Gaskell, in the longest of the stories in the collection, paints a vivid portrait of the ghost of a judge in “The Ghost in the Garden Room.” For any lover of Dickens, Gaskell, or even just a good ghost story, this unique collection will warm the heart and chill the bones.
The Haunted House is a story published in 1859 for the weekly periodical 'All the Year Round'. It was "Conducted by Charles Dickens", with contributions from other writers. It is a portmanteau story, with Dickens writing the opening and closing stories, framing stories by Dickens himself and five other authors: The Mortals in the House (Charles Dickens); The Ghost in the Clock Room (Hesba Stretton); The Ghost in the Double Room (George Augustus Sala); The Ghost in the Picture Room (Adelaide Anne Procter); The Ghost in the Cupboard Room (Wilkie Collins); The Ghost in Master B's Room (Charles Dickens); The Ghost in the Garden Room (Elizabeth Gaskell); and, The Ghost in the Corner Room (Charles Dickens).
Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. This volume contains two novels, including The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the final unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. Edwin Drood is contracted to marry orphan Rosa Bud when he comes of age, but when they find that duty has gradually replaced affection, they agree to break off the engagement. Shortly afterwards, in the middle of a storm on Christmas Eve, Edwin disappears, leaving nothing behind but some personal belongings. The Haunted House is a collection of ghost tales by Dickens, who wrote the opening and closing stories, framing them, and five other authors: Hesba Stretton, George Augustus Sala, Adelaide Anne Procter, Wilkie Collins and Elizabeth Gaskell.
