The Haunted Hour: An Anthology

The Haunted Hour: An Anthology

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-22

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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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.


The Mammoth Book of Haunted House Stories

The Mammoth Book of Haunted House Stories

Author: Peter Haining

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1780333641

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Expanded and with great new stories, this is the biggest and best anthology of ghostly hauntings ever. Over 40 tales of visitation by the undead - from vengeful and violent spirits, set on causing harm to innocent people tucked up in their homes, to rarer and more kindly ghosts, returning from the grave to reach out across the other side. Yet others entertain desires of a more sinister bent, including the erotic. This new edition includes a selection of favourite haunted house tales chosen by famous screen stars Boris Karloff, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Plus a top ranking list of contributors that includes Stephen King, Bram Stoker, Ruth Rendell, and James Herbert - all brought together by an anthologist who himself lives in a haunted house. Stories include: Something unspeakable lurks in a Connecticut apartment closet, in Stephen King's 'The Boogeyman'; An Irish castle holds something truly horrifying in wait, in 'The Whistling Room' by William Hope Hodgson; The lecherous old ghost of a Georgian country house eyes up his latest tenant, in Norah Lofts' 'Mr Edward'; An ancient mansion on a shelf of rock previously occupied by a doomed castle, in 'In Letters of Fire' by Gaston Le Roux; The hunter is hunted in James Herbert's tale of nineteenth-century country mansion, 'The Ghost Hunter'; Psychic phenomena and poltergeists, avenging spirits and phantom lovers - curl up and read on, but never imagine you are safe from a visit...


The Haunting Hour

The Haunting Hour

Author: R.L. Stine

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-06-16

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 0061903213

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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.


Nightmare Hour TV Tie-in Edition

Nightmare Hour TV Tie-in Edition

Author: R.L. Stine

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2011-08-30

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 0062107682

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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?


House of Fear

House of Fear

Author: Jonathan Oliver

Publisher: Solaris

Published: 2011-09-27

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 1849972974

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The tread on the landing outside the door, when you know you are the only one in the house. The wind whistling through the eves, carrying the voices of the dead. The figure glimpsed briefly through the cracked window of a derelict house. Editor Jonathan Oliver brings horror home with a collection of haunted house stories by some of the finest writers working in the horror genre, including Joe R. Lansdale, Sarah Pinborough, Lisa Tuttle, Christopher Priest, Adam L. G. Nevill, Nicholas Royle, Chaz Brenchley, Christopher Fowler, Gary Kilworth, Weston Ochse, Eric Brown, Tim Lebbon, Nina Allan, Stephen Volk, Paul Meloy and more.


The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares

The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares

Author: Jason Blum

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2015-07-07

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0385540000

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Original and terrifying fiction presented by Jason Blum, the award-winning producer behind the groundbreaking Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Insidious, and Sinister franchises. Jason Blum invited sixteen cutting-edge collaborators, filmmakers, and writers to envision a city of their choosing, and let their demons run wild. The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City brings together all-new, boundary-breaking stories from such artists as Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), Eli Roth (Hostel), Scott Derrickson (Sinister), C. Robert Cargill (Sinister), James DeMonaco (The Purge), and many others. “Geist” by Les Bohem…“Procedure” by James DeMonaco…“Hellhole” by Christopher Denham…“A Clean White Room” by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill…“Novel Fifteen” by Steve Faber…“Eyes” by George Gallo…“1987” by Ethan Hawke…“Donations” by William Joselyn…“The Old Jail” by Sarah Langan…“The Darkish Man” by Nissar Modi…“Meat Maker” by Mark Neveldine…“Dreamland” by Michael Olson…“Valdivia” by Eli Roth…“Golden Hour” by Jeremy Slater…“The Leap” by Dana Stevens…“The Words” by Scott Stewart…“Gentholme” by Simon Kurt Unsworth


Haunted House Short Stories

Haunted House Short Stories

Author:

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-03-23

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 1787557448

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Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy deluxe edition short story compilations, Supernatural Horror, Murder Mayhem, Lost Souls and many others, this latest title takes housebound trapped spirits and creepy gothic mansions as its chilling subject. Contains a potent mix of classic and brand new writing, with authors from the US, Canada, and the UK. Oh, what is that sound within the walls? The creaking floorboards, the children hiding in the mirror, the spirits that rake across the flesh of the mind – all find a home in this anthology of spine-tingling tales. New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Rebecca Buchanan, Ramsey Campbell, H.B. Diaz, Tom English, John Everson, Marina Favila, Shannon Fay, Adele Gardner, Gwendolyn Kiste, Bill Kte'pi, John M. McIlveen, Kurt Newton, M. Regan, Zandra Renwick, Zach Shephard, Morgan Sylvia, and Mikal Trimm. Classic authors include E.F. Benson, Sheridan Le Fanu, Elizabeth Gaskell, W.W. Jacobs, M.R. James, Edith Wharton and more.


Haunted Houses

Haunted Houses

Author: Robert D. San Souci

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2010-07-20

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1429943009

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Scare-master Robert San Souci serves up ten chilling tales about untraditional haunted houses: a mansion full of pirate treasure, a ghost trapped in a mysterious dollhouse, a boy whose vacation house comes complete with people-eating spiders, and many more. But beware because not all of the protagonists in these stories get out alive.