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Terrors of the Forest: 13 Tales from the Campfire
My girlfriend went on a hike. Her texts don't sound like her.
As a search-and-rescue officer, I went out to find a missing boy. The voice I heard, crying for help... wasn't him.
We found a tunnel in the woods. It went deeper than physically possible.
If you find a Lost Camper at Camp Golden Oak, you'd better run--and never look back.
TERRORS OF THE FOREST brings you 13 tales of horrific camping trips, stalked hikers, dangerous summer camps, and what lurks in the forest. Read... if you dare.
Praise for Terrors of the Forest
"As soon as I read the first story, I was hooked."
"I do not recommend reading this book in your sleeping bag while in a tent in the woods."
"If you’re looking to lose a few hours while you promise yourself, ‘just this next story and then I’ll load the dishwasher/ go to bed/ grab some lunch’ - this is the book you need."
About Black Widow Press
We're passionate about scares, thrills, and all things that go bump in the night. Stay tuned for more books this year to keep you up all night! Don't Scream and other Black Widow books contain mild to moderate violence and sexual content not suitable for those under 18 years of age.
As a search-and-rescue officer, I went out to find a missing boy. The voice I heard, crying for help... wasn't him.
We found a tunnel in the woods. It went deeper than physically possible.
If you find a Lost Camper at Camp Golden Oak, you'd better run--and never look back.
TERRORS OF THE FOREST brings you 13 tales of horrific camping trips, stalked hikers, dangerous summer camps, and what lurks in the forest. Read... if you dare.
Praise for Terrors of the Forest
"As soon as I read the first story, I was hooked."
"I do not recommend reading this book in your sleeping bag while in a tent in the woods."
"If you’re looking to lose a few hours while you promise yourself, ‘just this next story and then I’ll load the dishwasher/ go to bed/ grab some lunch’ - this is the book you need."
About Black Widow Press
We're passionate about scares, thrills, and all things that go bump in the night. Stay tuned for more books this year to keep you up all night! Don't Scream and other Black Widow books contain mild to moderate violence and sexual content not suitable for those under 18 years of age.
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Published June 15, 2023
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December 18, 2024
Oh, this was a good one! I loved all of these stories, and I've been thinking about them nonstop for the past two days. I'm going to be recommending this to my fellow horror lovers!
October 21, 2025
A bunch of very creepy stories, in the familiar Reddit/NoSleep style, revolving around forests, camps, hikes, tunnels, urban legends, and trails in the woods. The opening story, "My First Search and Rescue" by John Beardify, is really good, goes quite fast, and I found it the best choice to open the anthology with. Blair Daniels' short tale, "My girlfriend's texts don’t sound like her," is chilling and twisty enough to keep any reader's interest till the end. I think the best story by far was "The Long Tunnel" by Mr. Michael Squid: it has everything I want from a short creepy story and then some! The camp stories are good but nothing to write home about - with the exception, perhaps, of Kitty Olsen's "Rules of Camp Golden Oak," which shows nothing and tells everything, and still managed to creep me out!
November 5, 2025
I really enjoyed the mix of stories in this anthology, they dare to play with some time old horror tropes and bend the rules making this a refreshing read.
June 18, 2023
As I've said before, Blair Daniels is a go-to author for fun, creepy stories reminiscent of the campfire tales. She rarely disappoints in her short work, and this collection is no different. I read an early version, so there was some confusion on which stories were written by her and which came from other contributors. That said, the caliber of writing often made it obvious whether I was reading a Daniels story or not. There were more errors than I anticipated, but again, I was reading an early release that may have seen edits since then. The collection as a whole is a solid one, with an overall rating of 3.5 or possibly 4. Although the other contributors do not stack up to Blair Daniels, I'd still recommend this collection if you're looking for something quick and creepy.
September 24, 2025
this one was a lot of fun to read!!
June 3, 2023
Each story was unique with a setting sure to arouse interest, and best of all the plots were incredibly thrilling! If anything, I only wish that I could see more from these fantastic authors. Five stars!.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 6, 2024
It’s not often that you are able to find a short-story horror novel that is good from front to back, but this is one of those rare instances. I was hooked from the first story and finished the novel in a couple of days. I love everything Daniels writes!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2023
"Terrors of the Forest: 13 Tales for the Campfire" is a bone-chilling horror anthology compiled by Blair Daniels and a talented group of authors. This collection takes readers on a harrowing journey into the heart of the forest, where the tranquility of nature conceals unimaginable terrors.
The anthology kicks off with a story about a girlfriend who goes on a hike, but her texts take an eerie turn that leaves her loved ones unsettled. From there, readers are plunged into the gripping world of a search-and-rescue officer searching for a missing boy, only to encounter something far more sinister lurking in the depths of the woods.
With each tale, the anthology peels back the layers of horror that can be found within the forest. From the unnerving revelations about the counselors at Green Meadows Summer Camp to the unknown entities that haunt the wilderness, these stories are bound to send shivers down your spine.
The diverse group of authors brings their unique styles and perspectives to the anthology, crafting tales that are both haunting and captivating. The vivid descriptions and skillful storytelling immerse readers in a realm where the line between reality and nightmare blurs.
"Terrors of the Forest" taps into our primal fears of the unknown, the darkness, and the things that lurk just beyond our perception. The stories capture the essence of camping, hiking, and summer camps, taking familiar settings and infusing them with a sense of dread and foreboding.
Whether you're a horror enthusiast or a fan of chilling tales around the campfire, this anthology is sure to satisfy your cravings for spine-tingling suspense and macabre twists. So gather around, brave readers, and venture into the forest... if you dare.
The anthology kicks off with a story about a girlfriend who goes on a hike, but her texts take an eerie turn that leaves her loved ones unsettled. From there, readers are plunged into the gripping world of a search-and-rescue officer searching for a missing boy, only to encounter something far more sinister lurking in the depths of the woods.
With each tale, the anthology peels back the layers of horror that can be found within the forest. From the unnerving revelations about the counselors at Green Meadows Summer Camp to the unknown entities that haunt the wilderness, these stories are bound to send shivers down your spine.
The diverse group of authors brings their unique styles and perspectives to the anthology, crafting tales that are both haunting and captivating. The vivid descriptions and skillful storytelling immerse readers in a realm where the line between reality and nightmare blurs.
"Terrors of the Forest" taps into our primal fears of the unknown, the darkness, and the things that lurk just beyond our perception. The stories capture the essence of camping, hiking, and summer camps, taking familiar settings and infusing them with a sense of dread and foreboding.
Whether you're a horror enthusiast or a fan of chilling tales around the campfire, this anthology is sure to satisfy your cravings for spine-tingling suspense and macabre twists. So gather around, brave readers, and venture into the forest... if you dare.
June 8, 2023
Terrors Of The Forest: 13 Tales From The Campfire by Blair Daniels is a book you need to take with you on your next camping trip-- but only if you're brave enough! If not, then this definitely is not the book for you. The anticipation and uncertainty of what's going to happen next fill your head with so much dread and worst-possible-case scenarios that it's enough to drive you crazy! In fact, it guarantees to drive you crazy...with fear...
My favourites were My Girlfriend's Texts Don't Sound Like Her, The Long Tunnel, Blizzard Warning and Rules of Camp Golden Oak, to name just a few. Give Terrors Of The Forest: 13 Tales From The Campfire a chance, Blair and her crew know how to tell a good scary story, although I'm not so sure they're all just stories...
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My favourites were My Girlfriend's Texts Don't Sound Like Her, The Long Tunnel, Blizzard Warning and Rules of Camp Golden Oak, to name just a few. Give Terrors Of The Forest: 13 Tales From The Campfire a chance, Blair and her crew know how to tell a good scary story, although I'm not so sure they're all just stories...
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June 20, 2023
My girlfriend went on a hike. Her texts don't sound like her.
As a search-and-rescue officer, I went out to find a missing boy. The voice I heard in the forest... wasn't him.
There's something terribly wrong with the counselors at Green Meadows Summer Camp.
TERRORS FROM THE FOREST includes 13 tales from the campfire, including horrific tales of camping, hiking, summer camps, and what lurks in the forest. Read... if you dare.
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
As a search-and-rescue officer, I went out to find a missing boy. The voice I heard in the forest... wasn't him.
There's something terribly wrong with the counselors at Green Meadows Summer Camp.
TERRORS FROM THE FOREST includes 13 tales from the campfire, including horrific tales of camping, hiking, summer camps, and what lurks in the forest. Read... if you dare.
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
June 18, 2023
I was only familiar with one of the authors prior to this collection, and I was pleasantly surprised by how strong the quality was on most of them. Like any story collection there were a few misses, but for the most part I found these to be well-written, entertaining, and sufficiently interesting. The stories were a mix of lengths which helped with the overall balance, and I thought their takes on the theme of the forest was good. Overall I’d recommend this if you like this genre of short story!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 3, 2023
You get what you pay for
As a child my English Literature Teacher encouraged my writing and said I should pursue writing in some form as a career, it was at a time when working class children from low income families attending real garbage schools were expected to do nothing more than leave school and get some low income job, so I did what I was obliged to do. The stories here are with a couple of exceptions, beyond mediocre and more than one story had a good premise but the authors bottled out because they didn't have the imagination to take their stories anywhere worthwhile. A very substandard group of short stories with maybe a couple of exceptions. I think Stephen King and Dean Koontz have very little to worry about if this is the modern standard. To categorize this as a horror series is misleading and I should sue under the trade descriptions act.
As a child my English Literature Teacher encouraged my writing and said I should pursue writing in some form as a career, it was at a time when working class children from low income families attending real garbage schools were expected to do nothing more than leave school and get some low income job, so I did what I was obliged to do. The stories here are with a couple of exceptions, beyond mediocre and more than one story had a good premise but the authors bottled out because they didn't have the imagination to take their stories anywhere worthwhile. A very substandard group of short stories with maybe a couple of exceptions. I think Stephen King and Dean Koontz have very little to worry about if this is the modern standard. To categorize this as a horror series is misleading and I should sue under the trade descriptions act.
October 9, 2025
❤️😱💀A découvrir absolument !!
Voici un excellent recueil d’histoires effrayantes sur le thème du plein air, de la nature, de la forêt ET des choses inexplicables qui s’y passent ou qui vous observent dans le noir...
Vous ne regarderez plus un bosquet d’arbre de la même manière après avoir lu ce florilège d’excellentes histoires !
A découvrir absolument pour les amateurs du genre !
PS : note de 5/5 pour toutes les 13 histoires.
J’aurai bien du mal à choisir une préférée tellement elles sont toutes excellentes ❤
Voici un excellent recueil d’histoires effrayantes sur le thème du plein air, de la nature, de la forêt ET des choses inexplicables qui s’y passent ou qui vous observent dans le noir...
Vous ne regarderez plus un bosquet d’arbre de la même manière après avoir lu ce florilège d’excellentes histoires !
A découvrir absolument pour les amateurs du genre !
PS : note de 5/5 pour toutes les 13 histoires.
J’aurai bien du mal à choisir une préférée tellement elles sont toutes excellentes ❤
June 18, 2023
This is a book filled with thirteen scary stories each one more terrifying than the one before it. My favorite story is the one about search and rescue. They are searching for a lost little boy named Bryce. The ending is not what I expected it to be. They are all page turners and very unsettling. I kept reading long past my bedtime. I couldn't take my eyes off the pages.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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June 9, 2023This book was a definite page turner. I didn't want to put it down! If you want a book that will keep you thinking about the stories after your done reading this is the one. I am happy to have found a new author to follow!.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 16, 2023
An absolute page turner! I would read these stories before bedtime, and some
of the scarier stories would leave me too spooked to go pee when I needed to. Even the less scary stories are really well written, so they’re still enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
of the scarier stories would leave me too spooked to go pee when I needed to. Even the less scary stories are really well written, so they’re still enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 17, 2023
5 stars for Blair Daniels, although I've read all or most of these stories in earlier publications. The other writers lost me, with typos and or meandering... I lost interest about 3/4 through the anthology, I'll still pick it up again on a sleepless night. Free review copy from BookSprout though, Yay!
June 18, 2023
The book is really good, as soon as I saw it was by Blair Daniels I wanted it immediately. She's a great author and is one of my faves, I really liked the first 4 stories as they were really creepy. I definitely recommend.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2023
Treacherous Forests
Forests are beautiful but there are hidden dangers. A collection of stories which are captivating with all the ingredients to terrify horror buffs. I like most of the stories especially Green Meadow Camp and Victorias Road.
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Forests are beautiful but there are hidden dangers. A collection of stories which are captivating with all the ingredients to terrify horror buffs. I like most of the stories especially Green Meadow Camp and Victorias Road.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 22, 2023
This was a very enjoyable and quick read. All of the stories are well written and with so many of them, there is something for everyone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 5, 2024
Blair Daniels has knocked it out of the park with another thrilling collection of spooky stories! She manages to build a whole world and make me care about the main character of each story without any unnecessary words. I can’t wait for the next book!.
August 17, 2024
Hit or miss.
These stories were just okay. I liked the ones centered around camp, and the one about Grandpas wall, but otherwise most of these were a miss for me. I'm sure others will really enjoy them, however they just weren't for me.
These stories were just okay. I liked the ones centered around camp, and the one about Grandpas wall, but otherwise most of these were a miss for me. I'm sure others will really enjoy them, however they just weren't for me.
June 26, 2023
No much terror. Only two stories merit mention: The long runner by Michael Squid and John was here by Matt Richardson. Good atmosphere and build up.
July 5, 2023
These weren't that great. Not terrible, but I feel like I've read variations of these a thousand times.
August 18, 2023
Fantastic
I loves this collections. It induced chill and a little fear. I'm craving more stories and can't wait to read mor
I loves this collections. It induced chill and a little fear. I'm craving more stories and can't wait to read mor
January 14, 2024
This book of short stories doesn't offer much... A couple of above average shorts but the rest are uninspiring.
March 22, 2024
Not a bad anthology of short (horror) stories. Some better than others…Overall, the book is a solid 3 stars.
April 29, 2025
It Was Over Too Soon!
As usual, my reddit favs leave me wanting more! I devoured this book as I've devoured the others, and I'm still hungry for more!
As usual, my reddit favs leave me wanting more! I devoured this book as I've devoured the others, and I'm still hungry for more!
September 24, 2025
Excellent
Another great set of stories by blair daniels and other authors, creepy stuff some of the best and most terrifying I've read.
Another great set of stories by blair daniels and other authors, creepy stuff some of the best and most terrifying I've read.
July 22, 2023
These are tales to keep you out of the woods, away from hikes, suspicious of trailside encounters, avoiding the beauty of nature entirely, and at all costs. My First Search and Rescue had a perfect twist at the end that I didn't see coming. Just the idea of body snatchers or doppelgangers or whatever it was hiding in the woods ready to your identity was creepy enough, but the twist was a lot of fun. I also thought My Girlfriend's Texts Don't Sound Like Her had a really cool sort of vibe and a good cliffhanger. Don't Stop on Route 33 is one of my driving nightmares and freaked me out. Welcome to Green Meadows Camp had a few moments that weirded me out in the best ways. Maybe it's the constant smiles. This story also had a great twist at the end, and I thought its... purgatory, perhaps, was a clever idea. There was another much different camp-based story, too, Rules of Camp Golden Oak, that perfectly reminds me why I never want to be sequestered in the woods. Who knows what lurks behind the trees in the darkness, ready to strike. The Body in the Woods was a proper supernatural thriller crammed into a few pages. I think it was definitely one of my favorites. Victoria's Road reminded me of those local legends that all places have-- ours was Crawford Road. But what happens when those teenage urban legends turn out to be real? All in all, this was a very solid short story collection that focused on a great theme.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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