It's a long story that I'm going to tell you. Stories are made of legends, myths, beliefs, mine started on the internet. I was looking for ideas to write stories for my two grandchildren. I don't remember how I came across this forum where children were writing stories. I read them all, I found some interesting, others eccentric. And then he had this budding writer whose pseudonym was Creddy. In fact, that kid's real name was Matthew Corns. This kid had written his first story when he was eight years old, and the others that I have had the good fortune (or should I say the bad luck) to read afterwards span several years of his life. I was amazed by the maturity of his stories, just as I was caught up in their narrative. It all felt so right, so touching at first, so scary later. His first texts were clear, fluid, I lived his stories as I read them. Then, one day when the child was bored, everything became more complicated to understand, darker, more… scary. The scary tales of child are not recommended for children under twelve.

A game of tag turns monstrous one night in the forested village of Pine Bluff. When little Mateo goes missing, the kids begin to worry who the next victim will be.

Ghost stories have played a prominent role in childhood. Circulated around playgrounds and whispered in slumber parties, their history in American literature is little known and seldom discussed by scholars. This book explores the fascinating origins and development of these tales, focusing on the social and historical factors that shaped them and gave birth to the genre. Ghost stories have existed for centuries but have been published specifically for children for only about 200 years. Early on, supernatural ghost stories were rare--authors and publishers, fearing they might adversely affect young minds, presented stories in which the ghost was always revealed as a fraud. These tales dominated children's publishing in the 19th century but the 20th century saw a change in perspective and the supernatural ghost story flourished.

"Short Scary Stories for Kids Age 9-12" is a thrilling collection of spine-tingling tales perfect for young readers seeking an exhilarating dose of spooky fun. Within the pages of this gripping book, children will embark on haunting adventures, exploring eerie settings and encountering ghostly figures that will send shivers down their spines. Each story is carefully crafted to captivate young imaginations and keep them on the edge of their seats.

Родоначальник “литературы ужасов”, известнейший американский автор мистических детективов, Эдгар Аллан По широко известен именно своими короткими рассказами, в которых проявилась вся многогранность его таланта. Увлекающие, ужасающие и неповторимые истории ждут вас на страницах этой книги! Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A collection of scary urban legends and other modern-day horror tales preserved by oral tradition, including "Hook-arm," "The Call from the Downstairs Phone," and "Give Me Back My Guts!"

This fourth book in the New York Times bestselling You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series features spine-tingling tales designed to read aloud—perfect for Halloween or any time you want a fright! Do you like your mind all jumpy? Do you like your skin all bumpy? If you do, then take a look At the stories in this book! You've never met witches, zombies, ghosts, or ghouls like these before! With clear, color-coded type and clever illustrations, this fourth You Read to Me, I'll Read to You book from former children's poet laureate Mary Ann Hoberman and award-winning illustrator Michael Emberley is a scary lot of fun, using traditional teaching techniques to invite young children to read along with the text.

Children's publishing is a huge international industry and there is ever-growing interest from researchers and students in the genre as cultural object of study and tool for education and socialization.