Gretel and the Great War is a novel composed of twenty-six alphabetical chapters that delve into the grim atmosphere of early twentieth-century Vienna. Each chapter weaves a tale that not only portrays the dark historical period but also brings to life the rich cultural backdrop of the era. As readers traverse the alphabetic narrative, they are immersed in a world where each letter marks the beginning of a new, evocative journey through the complexities of war and the human condition.

Welsh’s sizzling new novel, Crime, is a thrilling journey into the bright glamour of the Sunshine State and a seething underworld of utter darkness.

Now bereft of both youth and ambition, Detective Inspector Ray Lennox is recovering from a mental breakdown induced by occupational stress and cocaine abuse, and a particularly horrifying child sex murder case back in Edinburgh. On vacation in Florida, his fiancée Trudi is only interested in planning their forthcoming wedding, and a bitter argument sees a deranged Lennox cast adrift in strip-mall Florida. In a seedy bar, Lennox meets two women, ending up at their apartment for a coke binge, which is interrupted by two menacing strangers. After the ensuing brawl, Lennox finds himself alone with Tianna, the terrified ten-year-old daughter of one of the women, and a sheet of instructions that make him responsible for her immediate safety.

Lennox takes the girl to an exclusive marina on the Gulf coast, and quickly suspects that he has stumbled into a hornet’s nest: a gang or organized paedophiles, every bit as threatening as the monster that haunted him back in Edinburgh. His priority is to protect the abused girl, but can the edgy Lennox trust his own instincts? And can he negotiate her inappropriate sexuality as well as his own mental fragility?

In Crime, Welsh has written a shocking and gripping story about the corruption and abuse of the human soul and the possibilities of redemption.

The Black Cat is one of Edgar Allan Poe's most memorable stories. This haunting tale centers around a black cat and the subsequent deterioration of a man. The story is often linked with The Tell-Tale Heart because of the profound psychological elements these two works share.

The narrative delves into the dark recesses of human psychology and explores themes of guilt, madness, and the supernatural. An unnamed narrator begins with a strong affection for pets but perversely turns to abusing them, particularly focusing on his favorite, the eponymous Black Cat. What will the cat do?

This classic horror short story combines elements of mystery and suspense, leaving readers with an eerie sense of dread and questioning the boundaries between reality and the supernatural.

Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse, an ordinary young couple, settle into a New York City apartment, unaware that the elderly neighbors and their bizarre group of friends have taken a disturbing interest in them. But by the time Rosemary discovers the horrifying truth, it may be far too late!

Full Dark, No Stars is a captivating collection of four novellas by the legendary Stephen King, each exploring the theme of retribution in its own unique way.

In "1922", Wilfred Leland James awakens the stranger within himself when his wife, Arlette, proposes selling the family homestead. This decision spirals into a gruesome tale of murder and madness.

In "Big Driver", Tess, a cozy-mystery writer, encounters a stranger on a back road in Massachusetts. After being violated and left for dead, Tess plots a chilling revenge, confronting the stranger within herself.

"Fair Extension", the shortest and perhaps the nastiest tale, involves Dave Streeter making a deal with the devil. This pact not only saves him from fatal cancer but also provides recompense for a lifetime of resentment.

Finally, in "A Good Marriage", Darcy Anderson makes a horrifying discovery about her husband while searching for batteries in the garage. This revelation, rendered with intense detail, ends a seemingly good marriage.

Stephen King's mastery of the long story form is evident in these tales, reminiscent of his previous works like Different Seasons and Four Past Midnight.

Lilith is a profound story concerning the nature of life, death, and salvation. After he followed the old man through the mirror, nothing in his life was ever right again. It was a special mirror and the man he followed was a special man - a man who led him to the things that underlie the fate of all creation.

In this dark fantasy, MacDonald explores a cosmic sleep that heals tortured souls, preceding the salvation of all. The story is considered among the darkest of MacDonald's works, and among the most profound.

Creepy
Heart Attack Inducing
Goosebumps worthy
Suspenseful
Deadly

Two friends in the graveyard... what could go wrong?

Meet the second book of Sinister Tales... where anything could go wrong. From Halloween terrors, a boy who just wants to fit in, a village where everyone's afraid of Santa Claus, a small town that may seem normal, and more goosebump-worthy stories that will make you wonder what actually goes bump in the night.

Add to that stories that will make you ponder who your relatives really are, and that stalkers may be more dangerous than you think. If Demented has tormented your mind with eerie echoes and haunting screams, then get ready for Twisted and its chilling silence that will make your skin positively prickle. Whisper your last goodbyes because Twisted is finally here.