Can you escape from an evil wizard? Can you outrun a corpse? Can you learn secrets from a severed head? These terrifying questions, and many more, enliven twenty-two tales collected from around the world and retold. From China to Egypt, and Spain to Hawaii, people have gathered for generations to listen to spooky stories that make the backs of their necks prickle. You can share their nightmares of monstrous sea ghosts with sharp green teeth, women...

More traditional and modern-day stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, "jump" stories, and scary songs.

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