Witching You a Spooktacular Halloween
The time of year has arrived where dressing up as scary characters, walking the streets and asking strangers for sweets becomes acceptable and more than anything fun for all ages! Largely celebrated in the US, the mystery and excitement surrounding the holiday have rippled across the pond with an increasing amount of trick or treaters haunting the streets of the UK.
It is a period where creativity is celebrated, whether it’s planning your outfit to ensure you look the spookiest at the party, practising your apple bobbing skills or perfecting your scary voice to tell a horror story!
The question is, why are we so interested in the things which scare us the most?
The scientific reason is, when your brain recognises the danger and fear, it causes our bodies to produce a whole range of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. For some people, just making it the whole way through a scary movie or haunted house gives them an exciting confidence boost or sometimes you are just a thrill seeker in search of intense activities.
With COVID-19 putting a halt on some of the spooky spectaculars such as Halloween Horror nights this year, we have compiled a few of our scary stories which are designed to satisfy your scare and excitement needs.
Book: Thirstonfield Halt
Author: M.E. Ellington and Steven Ellington
The spine-tingling ‘based on a true story’ disclaimer should be used with this amazing ghost story. M.E Ellington, a best-selling author and his brother Steven Ellington, a professional spiritualist medium have collaborated to create this fictional tale based on a spirit that Steven encountered in Newport, Middlesbrough, North East England.
Book: The Black Willows
Author: Xaiver James
In a last-ditch desperate attempt to locate his younger brother Tommy, Jason decides to comb through the dense and dark forest in which Tommy was last seen. As they enter the forest, it soon becomes apparent that they are no longer alone; however, it is not Tommy keeping them company. Within the trees hide ancient evils that make Jason’s quest to find his brother a difficult one. Will the forest win the battle to claim Tommy? A nail-biting, page-turning, heart racing novel to really get the adrenaline running this Halloween!
Book: Jessica Monie
Author: Romina Betvardeh
A terrifying tale of Jessica, who is stalked by supernatural forces. This book tells of her struggles to confront and fight these terrifying extraordinary beings who will not allow her to live her life in peace. You will find yourself gripped to your seat whilst following Jessica on her chilling journey.
Book: The Lost Soul
Author: Adele Morris
Sondra Carstairs, the keeper of the dead, has the ability to see, hear and feel those that no longer are walking amongst the living. For years Sondra has fought against this ability and hidden from her own truth. However, when she receives an appeal from a lost soul, she feels compelled to accept her responsibilities in order to survive. Join Sondra as she faces the horror of Anona Island, the home of the keepers.
Book: Lithium
Author: Asina C
Chernobyl and its surrounding have been abandoned since the Chernobyl disaster; however, in a small shack within the depths of the Red Forest in the deserted town of Pripyat, twelve-year-old Zurin and her mother are living alone. Through fear of radiation, Zurin has not stepped foot outside their four walls before. One day this changes, Zurin disobeys her mother and ventures out into the forest, discovering a spooky truth which was never meant to be revealed and it is safe to say that they are no longer alone in Pripyat!
If these picks are a bit too spooky for you this Halloween, why not have a look at our thriller books, designed to give you a rush of adrenaline but will not keep you up at night.
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