Crazily Spooky Tales

Crazily Spooky Tales is an anthology written by Young Adult authors, fictionalising their terrific experiences from the past into a narrative of fun and frolic. This is an attempt to metamorphose individual experiences terror by embracing the spooky elements of life and turning it into episodes of mirth. The project is conceived by Pachyderm Tales and promoted by Pot Boiler App. The contributors are Delicia Prarthana, Avantika, Avyukth Bala, Apoorva Vishwanath, Smrithi Srinivasan, Aditya Rana.

Crazily Spooky Tales is an anthology written by Young Adult authors, fictionalising their terrific experiences from the past into a narrative of fun and frolic. This is an attempt to metamorphose individual experiences terror by embracing the spooky elements of life and turning it into episodes of mirth. The project is conceived by Pachyderm Tales and promoted by Pot Boiler App. The contributors are Delicia Prarthana, Avantika, Avyukth Bala, Apoorva Vishwanath, Smrithi Srinivasan, Aditya Rana.

This carefully crafted ebook: "MYSTERY & HORROR COLLECTION – Witch Wood & Other Dark-'N'-Spooky Tales” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "The Wind in the Portico” – a man decks up his house with remnants of pagan temples and gods but himself starts performing horrific ancient rituals... "The Green Wildebeest” – a man is cursed when he desecrates a sacred African grove... "No-man's-land” – a man comes face-to-face with a beast in wilderness who hunts cattle and murders people... "The Watcher by the Threshold” – An unmentionable creature piggybacks a man from his near-death experience... "Space” – A brilliant mathematician theorizes the existence of a new dimension but it is not uninhabited, something lurks there... "Tendebaunt Manus” – war affects two brothers, kills one and changes another... "Witch Wood” – ancient Scottish witchcraft practices make a comeback and must be stopped before more lives are endangered. "A Journey of Little Profit” – a shepherd is transformed into a nice person but why and how? "The Outgoing of the Tide” – jealousy and witchcraft never go well for anyone! "The Grove of Ashtaroth” – a home in African wilderness with an ancient temple in its vicinity affects its new occupant... "Basilissa” – a curious nightmare leads to a deadly countdown or is it a warning? "Fullcircle” – a haunted new-house and a doomed family ... "Magic-Walking Stick” – an old man gives Bill an enchanted walking-stick... "Skule Skerry” – an island for migratory birds attracts other unnatural creatures as well... "The Strange Adventure of Mr. Andrew Hawthorn” – after his disappearance, Hawthorne returns to narrate what happened to him... John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist and historian and also served as Canada's Governor General. His 100 works include nearly thirty novels, seven collections of short stories and biographies.

Ghoulies, ghosties, and long-leggedy beasties inhabit these 30 chilling tales gathered from around the world—perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Creepy classic and contemporary stories from Australia, Germany, India, El Salvador, and elsewhere--including a healthy helping of American apparitions--will keep readers and listeners scared stiff. Do you dare walk down the lane where "Crooker Waits"? Or would you rather shake "The Hairy Hands"? Twenty eerie illustrations highlight this companion to Robert D. San Souci's earlier collections of scary stories, which School Library Journal called "an absolute delight. . . . Young readers will gobble up these thirty thrilling snacks and beg for more." Savor this supernatural treat for spine-tingling fun!

Florida's famous swamps—from the Everglades to Mosquito Lagoon to Tate's Hell—serve as fitting backdrops for these chilling original stories. Maybe it's because they are often wet, shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes, alligators, black bears, wildcats, and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps, while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses; the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Mysterious things just happen in swamps. Maybe it's because they are often wet, shadowy places of wild beauty where few people dare to penetrate. They are havens for snakes, alligators, black bears, wildcats, and who knows what. People on the run have often hidden in swamps, while others have gotten lost in the watery expanses; the swamp can be a refuge or a nightmare. Where else can you find a ghost baby, or an angry specter, or a lost soul? How about a ghost who is obsessed with the ghost orchid, or an alluring snake woman? Throw in a skunk ape or two and you've got the ingredients for many entertaining hours sharing these stories around a campfire or reading them to yourself or out loud.

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world. Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you read about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the waterdwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night… This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked! Features stories from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia, India, UK, Canada, France, China, Ireland, Syria, Korea, Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Arabia, Spain, Tibet, Iran, Greece.

"Climb aboard and hold on tight for the scariest ride of your life! Travel through this spine-chilling collection and along the way you'll meet ghouls and ghosts, vampires and witches, mummies and monsters and a whole host of other unspeakable spooks! With tales to make your toes tingle, and rhymes to make you roar, this hilariously horrible book is just great when bedtime beckons ..."--Page 4 of cover