Ready for a new terror?The internet has long been a hotbed of the creepy and unknown. Stories like Jeff the Killer or Slender Man that have enthralled the West for years, but how about in the East?Have you ever heard of Kunekune, the mysterious figure that drives people mad upon sight? How about the house they call Pandora, with its secrets so terrifying that generations have attempted to bury its truth? Who or what is the thing children call Hisaruki? What horrible truths hide behind the curse of the mummy known as Ryoumen Sukuna?Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories from around the internet: Origins features 26 of the best creepypastas from Japan. These tales are the cream of the crop when it comes to Japanese horror. Follow the history of Japan’s thriving creepypasta culture and experience a new type of terror, with many stories being translated into English for the first time right here.Click the buy now button to experience horror like you’ve never seen before.

A collection of horror stories, some based on ancient legends, from such places as Canada, Peru, Norway, Greece, China, and the United States

This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including Valentines Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, and illustrated by internally recognised artist Christopher Corr, this is a book that will be treasured by families and appeal to teachers and librarians around the world.

From Japan to Norway, Scotland to Sudan, Tatterhood brings readers twelve folk tales—and twelve women whose cunning, hard work, and physical strength are celebrated in each story. A family of three women teaches a burly man how to wrestle, a girl battles a fearsome bear, and a young mother rescues her village from an elephant's stomach.

You’ll never look at horror the same way again. They call her Hasshaku-sama, the eight-foot-tall woman. Once she sets her sights on you, it’s all over. Unless… A box called the kotoribako dooms all who come in contact with it. How do you deal with a curse that can’t be broken? There’s something in the rice fields. Something that sends all who look upon it mad. Could you resist the lure of sneaking a peek at the forbidden? Expanding upon the terrifying tales of the first Kowabana, Volume Two presents over 90 brand new stories of Japanese horror designed to keep you up at night. You’ve never seen creepypastas like this before. Yurei and yokai, vengeful gods and unbreakable curses, spirit mediums and mind-bending customs. Do you really know what’s lurking out there in the darkness? Are you sure you want to find out? Step inside. If you dare.

Tired of the same old creepypastas? Look no further.“This book left my spine tingling and had my heart racing for more.”Want to know how to open the demon’s gate, or reach a parallel universe?Think you can withstand the curse of a god hidden deep in a place that’s not supposed to exist?Would you play Kokkuri-san, knowing it might be the last game you ever play?In Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories from around the internet Vol. 1 you’ll find over 100 raw Japanese tales of terror. These tales, originally posted anonymously to the internet and translated for the first time right here, paint a picture of Japan that most don’t see, and a horror most have never experienced. These are the ‘true’ terrifying tales told around the internet campfire by everyday people; warts and all. You’ll find tales of vengeful ghosts and yurei, murder and suicide, cursed objects and haunted shrines, abandoned buildings and crowded city trains, yokai and much, much more.Praise for Kowabana“If you are looking for some creepy stories to make you jump at noises in the dark, this is a good book for you!” ★★★★★“Definitely a great read! There's something about this colle... [Read More]

Kuchisake-onna, the slit-mouthed woman. Hasshaku-sama, the eight-foot tall woman. Hanako-san of the toilet. Teke Teke. Aka Manto. Sukima-onna. For years Japan has thrilled and terrified us with its horror icons, making everything from toilets to gaps to wells to railway stations sites of terror. But that’s not all. That’s not even close. Who, or what, is Kankandara, and why is it hidden deep inside the forest in an off-limits area? Why are people dreaming of a teenage girl called Kanako-san and then disappearing shortly thereafter? How are a third-grade class going to defeat the spirit determined to kill them all before they graduate? Where is the mysterious Kisaragi Station, a station that exists on no map? What was really hiding in the memory card of an abandoned phone? In Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories from around the internet Vol. 3 you’ll find 81 carefully selected and translated tales from the people who know Japanese horror best; those who lived through it. From inescapable curses to haunted houses, vengeful ghosts to supernatural experiences, cities to shrines, rice fields to schools, the Kowabana series is dedicated to bringing you the best horror, thril... [Read More]

From the hidden depths they emerge.What would you do if you were watching a store-bought video and recognised your own house? How about if you noticed a crazed man with a weapon running towards it, and he was only a few streets away?Would you stop an elevator to help a screaming woman covered in blood outside, or would you turn away and try not to get involved? How about if a man suddenly appeared behind her? A man holding a knife…In Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories from around the internet Vol. 5 you’ll find over 100 brand new creepypastas from Japan. From inescapable curses to haunted houses, vengeful ghosts to supernatural experiences, cities to shrines, rice fields to schools, the Kowabana series is dedicated to bringing you the best horror, thriller, suspense and supernatural stories you’ve never seen before.Click the buy now button and discover the true horror for yourself right now.

In this second volume of folktales, a Punjabi woman outwits seven ruthless thieves, an Incan girl restores harmony to the empire, and a mischievous Norwegian lass thwarts her entitled landowner. Spanning centuries and continents, Kamala recalls how the dazzling courage, cleverness, and power of women have always held our world together.

The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. They play with the squirrels and frogs, and when fall comes, they collect and prepare food to see them through the long winter, until the warm spring breeze starts to blow. A mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story.

How do you make friends with a hungry troll? Can one boy scare away the ghost in the library? This collection of traditional tales goes spooky with scary stories from cultures around the

A collection of scary folktales from countries around the world including China, Russia, Spain, and the United

Vampires and Vampirism is part of the canon of works on the folklore of vampires. Inside these pages are many accounts of the presence of nocturnal creatures with an unnatural hunger. Readers will discover that tales of vampires are whispered not only in the sleepy villages of easternand central Europe but also in the Middle East, the Asian sub-continent, and the isles of Great