13 Tales Of Weirdness And Woe

Welcome to a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where unimaginable occurrences defy logic, and where tales of weirdness and woe come to life. In this collection of 13 chilling stories, prepare to be captivated, entranced, and haunted by the eerie events that have left their mark on the world.

Tale 1: The Haunting Melody

In a sleepy town nestled within the hills, the locals have long been haunted by an eerie melody that drifts in the air. Legend has it that those who hear the tune are cursed to eternal sorrow. Enter the lives of the townsfolk as they unravel the mystery and attempt to break free from its clutches.

Tale 2: The Clockwork Nightmare

Deep within a forgotten mansion, a clockwork creature stands guard, wielding a power beyond comprehension. As unsuspecting visitors stumble upon this mechanical nightmare, its gears begin to turn, trapping them in a seemingly never-ending loop of terror. Can they find a way to escape before the clock strikes midnight?

Out to Get You: 13 Tales of Weirdness and Woe

by Josh Allen (Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	32845 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	176 pages

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Tale 3: The Phantom in the Mirror

When a young girl discovers an antique mirror, she unwittingly releases a vengeful spirit intent on wreaking havoc in her life. As the phantom's influence grows, the girl must delve into the mirror's dark history to uncover its secrets and find a way to send the malevolent spirit back to where it came from.

Tale 4: The Whispers in the Woods

Nature holds its own secrets, and within the depths of an ancient forest, eerie whispers echo through the trees. Join a group of friends as they embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind these spectral voices. But beware, for the woods have an uncanny way of ensnaring all who dare to venture too deep.

Tale 5: The Sinister Carnival

Step right up! The carnival has arrived in town, but behind its colorful façade lies a dark secret. Follow the adventures of a young girl as she becomes entangled in the malevolent machinations of a twisted ringmaster. Will she escape the clutches of this nightmarish circus before becoming just another exhibit?

Tale 6: The Curse of the Forgotten Manuscript

Deep within the dusty archives of an old library lies a forgotten manuscript, filled with dark magic and occult knowledge. When an unsuspecting researcher stumbles upon its pages, a curse is awakened, threatening to consume everything in its path. Can anyone break free from the vile grasp of this cursed text?

Tale 7: The Haunted Dollhouse

A miniature world holds immense power when a dollhouse becomes a vessel for supernatural entities. As a family moves into a new home, their daughter's fascination with the dollhouse becomes an obsession with dire consequences. Will they be able to rescue their child from the clutches of the haunted abode before it's too late?

Tale 8: The Phantom Passenger

There's something sinister lurking on a train that travels through the night, a mysterious figure who boards but never disembarks. Follow the journey of a curious traveler as they unravel the enigma of the phantom passenger and the dark secrets that lie within the carriages. Will they uncover the truth before succumbing to the train's eternal curse?

Tale 9: The Cryptic Labyrinth

Beneath an ancient graveyard lies a labyrinth of catacombs, its intricate paths leading to unspeakable horrors. Join a group of treasure hunters as they navigate the maze's deadly traps and encounter malevolent forces eager to claim their souls. Will they find the treasure they seek or become mere entombed relics of the past?

Tale 10: The Abandoned Asylum

Once a place of healing, an abandoned asylum now houses the tormented spirits of its past occupants. Explore the decaying halls as a paranormal investigator and witness firsthand the horrors that unfold within its walls. But beware – in this asylum, madness is contagious, and escape may not be possible.

Tale 11: The Cursed Painting

Within a forbidden art gallery hangs a cursed painting, its dark energy seeping into the souls of those who gaze upon it. Journey into the minds of the unfortunate art enthusiasts who fall under its spell and bear witness to the chaos that ensues. Can anyone break free from the unyielding grip of this malevolent masterpiece?

Tale 12: The Spectral Shipwreck

On a desolate island, the remnants of a shipwreck hold more than just memories. Venture into the maritime abyss as a group of explorers uncover the truth behind the ghostly apparitions that haunt the shoreline. But with each step closer to the answers, they risk becoming permanent residents in this watery graveyard.

Tale 13: The Forbidden Bookshop

Within the recesses of a hidden alley lies a bookshop tucked away from prying eyes. The books within hold ancient secrets and forbidden knowledge, tempting those who dare enter. Discover the consequences that befall those who delve too deep into the mystical tomes, as reality blurs with fiction, and nightmares become all too real.

Enter a realm where reality is twisted, where darkness lurks behind every corner, and where the 13 tales of weirdness and woe await. Brace yourself for a journey into a world that defies explanation, where the line between fact and fiction blurs, and where the unimaginable becomes a chilling reality.

Out to Get You: 13 Tales of Weirdness and Woe

by Josh Allen (Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	32845 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	176 pages

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Thirteen ordinary kids. Thirteen ordinary towns. Danger lurks around every corner!

"Wonderful and weird, compelling and unsettling." - Gary Schmidt, two-time Newbery Honor author

Get ready for a collection of thirteen short stories that will chill your bones, tingle your spine, and scare your pants off. Debut author Josh Allen masterfully concocts horror in the most innocent places, like R.L. Stine meets a modern Edgar Allan Poe. A stray kitten turns into a threatening follower. The street sign down the block starts taunting you. Even your own shadow is out to get you! Spooky things love hiding in plain sight.

The everyday world is full of sinister secrets and these page-turning stories show that there's darkness even where you least expect it. Readers will sleep with one eye open. . . .

A glow-in-the-dark cover and thirteen eerie full-page illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah J. Coleman accompany the tales in this frightful mashup that reads like a contemporary Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

A Junior Library Guild SelectionAn ILA-CBC Children's Choice!