Horror
April 2026

Recent Releases
A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
A Box Full of Darkness
by Simone St. James

Eighteen years after the sudden disappearance of their six-year-old brother, Ben, the Esmie siblings return to their childhood home in upstate New York at the urging of Ben's ghost, hoping to find answers. For fans of: Model Home by Rivers Solomon.
Dead First
by Johnny Compton

Texas PI Shyla Sinclair is tasked by immortal billionaire Saxton Braith to find out why he can't die -- an endeavor that could reveal dangerous secrets, including a few of Shyla's own. This supernatural mystery from Bram Stoker Award-winning author Johnny Compton will appeal to fans of The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth and You Should Have Been Nicer to My Mom by Vincent Tirado.
She Made Herself a Monster
by Anna Kovatcheva

In a 19th-century Bulgarian village beset by misfortune, ostracized orphan Anka teams up with Yana, a self-proclaimed vampire slayer, to escape the clutches of her lecherous guardian who intends to marry her. This atmospheric tale of man-made monsters and feminine rage will appeal to fans of the Slavic folklore-inspired novels of Naomi Novik and Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh.
Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra
Warning Signs
by Tracy Sierra

A backcountry ski trip meant to impress investors becomes a deadly ordeal for twelve‑year‑old Zach. As storms worsen and a strange creature stalks the group, he realizes the men with him may be just as dangerous. To survive, Zach must rely on his training—and his instincts—before the mountains claim them all.
Mother Is Watching by Karma Brown
Mother Is Watching
by Karma Brown

Art conservator Tilly Crewson is tasked with restoring The Mother, a fire‑scarred painting by a surgeon‑turned‑artist linked to personal tragedy. After taking it home, she learns she’s unexpectedly pregnant—and terrifying phenomena begin: swarming insects, visions of her dead mother, and sinister whispers. As the supernatural pressure grows, Tilly realizes she must destroy the painting to break its grip. But The Mother has its own dark intentions, and freeing herself may cost Tilly her sanity—or her life.
Hollow: A Fun, Spooky Horror Novel from a Tiktok Sensation by Celina Myers
Hollow
by Celina Myers

Mia Adair, once known for speaking with the dead, feels her life has stalled—until she dies in a car crash and awakens as a vampire. Forced to join one of two rival clans, each with a tangled history of power and betrayal, she’s drawn into new traditions and forbidden loves. As her long‑dormant gift returns stronger than ever, Mia must use it to protect innocent lives and the only family she has left.
Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity
Weavingshaw
by Heba Al-Wasity

Leena Al‑Sayer has spent three years hiding her ability to see the dead, knowing discovery means an asylum. When her brother Rami becomes fatally ill, she bargains her secret to the feared Saint of Silence for the medicine he needs. In return, she must find the ghost of Percival Avon, last lord of Weavingshaw. But the estate and moors are alive with sinister hunger, and the dead refuse to stay quiet. As Leena searches with the enigmatic Saint—drawn to him despite his mysteries—the house begins to trap them. She soon realizes that some secrets at Weavingshaw are deadly, and time is running out to escape its grasp.
Nowhere Burning
by Catriona Ward

Abused siblings Riley and Oliver flee their home for Nowhere, a refuge for runaway children in the Colorado Rockies. But soon they learn that their newfound sanctuary comes at a terrible price -- one they're not sure they're willing to pay. Try this next: Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo; One of Us by Dan Chaon.
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