By Jackie Vivelo
"They'll
come back, I thought. They can't leave me. Dave can't go home without me. I stopped
hitting the door and sobbed." Mickey is terrified when he finds himself alone
in a haunted house, but soon discovers that he's not really alone. Nine bone-chilling
stories that are perfect for a dark and stormy night. >From ghosts and creatures
to murderers these scary stories will send a chill down your spine. (Ages 9-12)Cirque Du Freak: A Living Nightmare
By Darren Shan
When
the Cirque Du Freak (Circus of Freaks) comes to town Darren and his friend Steve
will do anything to go. But something happens at the show that has Darren a little
freaked out, and it only gets worse! Darren shares his story about the frightening
events that happened that night and how things just got worse from there, until
Darren is face to face with a vampire and has to make the toughest decision of
his life to save his friend. This frightful and intriguing story will have you
on the edge of your seat! (Ages 9-12) 
In
a small German town strange events were taking place, and they all came together
like the gears of a clock. Karl, who has failed as an apprentice clockmaker, Fritz,
a writer who doesn't know how his story will end, Prince Otto whose mechanical
heart is failing, an evil doctor, and Gretl, the little girl who will prove her
kindness - their stories come together in a very unusual way. (Ages 9-12)