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Behind You: 20 Tales of Terror
Has anyone seen the 'Upside-Down Woman'?
My local playground installed a Time-Out Doll. It's starting to freak me out.
AI keeps tagging my dead friend.
I work at a nursing home for monsters.
BEHIND YOU is full of terrifying tales that delve into the darkest depths of your imagination. Tales of horrific doppelgängers, haunted lake cabins, vengeful spirits, and more fill the pages. Read... if you dare.
Praise for the Tales of Terror series
"Wonderfully chilling tales which bring to mind old Stephen King."
"Blair Daniels is an amazing storyteller."
"Genuine creepypasta vibes, disturbing moments hitting all the right spots, even if you read the book in one sitting!"
"Blair Daniels' work needs to be translated to the screen. Goosebumps for grown-ups. Think Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, even a little M.R. James (especially in this volume), with a distinctly modern woman's voice."
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.
My local playground installed a Time-Out Doll. It's starting to freak me out.
AI keeps tagging my dead friend.
I work at a nursing home for monsters.
BEHIND YOU is full of terrifying tales that delve into the darkest depths of your imagination. Tales of horrific doppelgängers, haunted lake cabins, vengeful spirits, and more fill the pages. Read... if you dare.
Praise for the Tales of Terror series
"Wonderfully chilling tales which bring to mind old Stephen King."
"Blair Daniels is an amazing storyteller."
"Genuine creepypasta vibes, disturbing moments hitting all the right spots, even if you read the book in one sitting!"
"Blair Daniels' work needs to be translated to the screen. Goosebumps for grown-ups. Think Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, even a little M.R. James (especially in this volume), with a distinctly modern woman's voice."
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 October 17, 2024
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October 8, 2024
Blair Daniels' new creepypasta collection is a terrific, easy read, perfect for Halloween and a sheer delight for horror fans who prefer to read during the night hours! My favorite stories were: "Has Anyone Seen The 'Upside-Down Woman'?", a tale with strong urban legend vibes and a nice ending; "I Work At A Nursing Home For Monsters," very creepy, full of dread and suspense; "There Is Something Horrible In The Biohazard Waste Bags At My Workplace," an excellent ghost story that gave me chills; "My Grandma Isn’t My Grandma," a wild tale about a girl visiting grandma and being forbidden to go in the basement; "Postpartum Decay," a heart-breaking story of a mum who finds herself losing herself (pun intended); "Ouija Board" - a familiar story gets a fantastic twist; "STAY ALERT: Children Walking On Roadway," a man goes walking and he notices signs warning him of the neighborhood children; and the brilliant "White Noise, Black Screen," about a YT video with a mysterious "most replayed" section! I eagerly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys getting creeped out!
October 22, 2024
Another good one
Read all of them and love them...been waiting for this one to come out...glad I was able to read this...love anthologies and this one was good...like river son quote spoilers...5 anthologies out of 5
Read all of them and love them...been waiting for this one to come out...glad I was able to read this...love anthologies and this one was good...like river son quote spoilers...5 anthologies out of 5
November 1, 2025
love a spooky Blair Daniel’s read
These books always have spooky stories I’m always unsure of how they will go!
This one didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the blockbuster one the most!
These books always have spooky stories I’m always unsure of how they will go!
This one didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the blockbuster one the most!
January 19, 2025
behind you
Not good to me. I hate to not finish a book so I kept on reading and wasted my time
Not good to me. I hate to not finish a book so I kept on reading and wasted my time
October 18, 2024
This collection of 20 short to very-short horror and unsettling fantasy tales in Blair Daniel’s first book “Behind You” is generally very enjoyable. The atmosphere each tale conjures is noticeable and engaging. Because I read the whole book in two sittings, it felt surprisingly short; I would have happily read twice that.
The stories range from claustrophobic to gory to pitiful and emotional to satisfying to surprising to sometimes even tender. I don’t personally mind gore in horror books, although I would caution others that many of the stories feature body-horror ranging from mild to somewhat extreme. I appreciated the lack of described sexual acts, although there is implied or referenced sexual violence in at least one. The language was on the milder side of PG-13, from what I noticed, which I again personally appreciate.
Here are the stories in the order they appear at the time of this review:
-The Time Out Doll - Read first on Reddit; a nice, creepy start to the book
-Has Anyone Seen The Upside-Down Woman? - A creative take on the “persistent monster” idea
-I Work At A Nursing Home For Monsters - One of my very favorites; this one built slowly and effectively, and I wish it was the first chapter of a full-length novel
-There’s Something Wrong With My Husband’s Paintings - Very unique idea in this one, I thought; made me want to go squint at modern art pieces…
-There Are Strange Footprints In The Snow - This one was almost too short; creative, but felt more like a set-up to a punchline
-AI Keeps Tagging My Dead Friend In Photos - Saw first on Reddit; a haunting for the modern age
-I’m The Custodian For An Elementary School - I really liked this one; the narrator was likable, and the characters and descriptive details were emotionally effective (I would also love to read more about this one)
-The Head In My Fridge - Odd, bloody, strangely funny?
-There’s Something Horrible In The Biohazard Waste Bags At My Workplace - This one definitely has both gore and SA trigger warnings, but it was also both satisfying and thoughtful
-My Grandma Isn’t My Grandma - I liked this one! Fun take on things, and I’d read more about these ladies
-Postpartum Decay - Yikes; this one I think will hit many mothers hard, both in terms of the mounting terror but also feeling seen in what they sacrifice for their children
-Lake Serenity - Also high up there for me in terms of feel, execution, length, and action; if you have a fear of deep water, this will not help that
-Ouija Board - Very short; I normally avoid this topic, but I saw the end first and then read back; actually very thoughtful
-STAY ALERT: Children Walking On Roadway - The final “new” sign the walker sees was hilarious and should absolutely be posted on the road to every abandoned cabin, creepy asylum, haunted forest and so forth in every film from now on
-A Thousand Deaths - Creative, though it felt like only the pilot episode of a new show
-I’m An Animal Control Officer - I loved this one, and I would absolutely watch (or just read) a series
-White Noise, Black Screen - Time for this guy to just get a box fan…
-I Got Lost In A Corn Maze - While I have absolutely seen at least two films with this basic premise, I enjoyed the build-up and unique character details, and the ending was nicely done
-I Work At The Last Blockbuster In The World - Great atmosphere! One of my favorites, not in small part because I worked at a Blockbuster in its last days under a manager named Bob, and late night shifts and overnight inventory definitely could feel like the start of something otherworldly; I must point out, though, that the carpets were navy blue ;)
-I Let My Son Use The Copier - I had previously read this one on Reddit, as well; it’s bizarre, but let’s be honest, we all already knew the copiers and printers of the world were up to something…
I really did love reading these stories; they remind me of the kinds of things kids used to tell each other at camp late at night, whispering in the dark of an unfamiliar bunkhouse, or sitting around a flickering campfire, avoiding sleep. The only thing I found myself liking less about this compilation as a book, rather than a series of posts on Reddit (the source of many, but not all, of these tales) is that the rapid repetition of the author’s signature style became less and less impactful as I went along. I think because the stories are so short, and all told in a first person narration style, if you read them too quickly one right after the other, they lose most of their uniqueness. You can pick out the 3-4 “types” of plot hook, and can guess at the endings without meaning to do it. I think a better way to fully enjoy it might be to only read one or two at a time—maybe just before bed, perhaps—and let the feel and ambiance really engulf you. Every one of these could have been part of the “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” sort of book that gives such delicious nostalgia, or even feature in a modernized “Hundred Stories” party. If you like creepy fairytales, dark tales of twisted justice, otherworldly things overtaking the everyday—I recommend this!
I have definitely enjoyed this author’s content online, and I’m delighted that he’s continuing into the publication realm, and I will happily continue reading both!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The stories range from claustrophobic to gory to pitiful and emotional to satisfying to surprising to sometimes even tender. I don’t personally mind gore in horror books, although I would caution others that many of the stories feature body-horror ranging from mild to somewhat extreme. I appreciated the lack of described sexual acts, although there is implied or referenced sexual violence in at least one. The language was on the milder side of PG-13, from what I noticed, which I again personally appreciate.
Here are the stories in the order they appear at the time of this review:
-The Time Out Doll - Read first on Reddit; a nice, creepy start to the book
-Has Anyone Seen The Upside-Down Woman? - A creative take on the “persistent monster” idea
-I Work At A Nursing Home For Monsters - One of my very favorites; this one built slowly and effectively, and I wish it was the first chapter of a full-length novel
-There’s Something Wrong With My Husband’s Paintings - Very unique idea in this one, I thought; made me want to go squint at modern art pieces…
-There Are Strange Footprints In The Snow - This one was almost too short; creative, but felt more like a set-up to a punchline
-AI Keeps Tagging My Dead Friend In Photos - Saw first on Reddit; a haunting for the modern age
-I’m The Custodian For An Elementary School - I really liked this one; the narrator was likable, and the characters and descriptive details were emotionally effective (I would also love to read more about this one)
-The Head In My Fridge - Odd, bloody, strangely funny?
-There’s Something Horrible In The Biohazard Waste Bags At My Workplace - This one definitely has both gore and SA trigger warnings, but it was also both satisfying and thoughtful
-My Grandma Isn’t My Grandma - I liked this one! Fun take on things, and I’d read more about these ladies
-Postpartum Decay - Yikes; this one I think will hit many mothers hard, both in terms of the mounting terror but also feeling seen in what they sacrifice for their children
-Lake Serenity - Also high up there for me in terms of feel, execution, length, and action; if you have a fear of deep water, this will not help that
-Ouija Board - Very short; I normally avoid this topic, but I saw the end first and then read back; actually very thoughtful
-STAY ALERT: Children Walking On Roadway - The final “new” sign the walker sees was hilarious and should absolutely be posted on the road to every abandoned cabin, creepy asylum, haunted forest and so forth in every film from now on
-A Thousand Deaths - Creative, though it felt like only the pilot episode of a new show
-I’m An Animal Control Officer - I loved this one, and I would absolutely watch (or just read) a series
-White Noise, Black Screen - Time for this guy to just get a box fan…
-I Got Lost In A Corn Maze - While I have absolutely seen at least two films with this basic premise, I enjoyed the build-up and unique character details, and the ending was nicely done
-I Work At The Last Blockbuster In The World - Great atmosphere! One of my favorites, not in small part because I worked at a Blockbuster in its last days under a manager named Bob, and late night shifts and overnight inventory definitely could feel like the start of something otherworldly; I must point out, though, that the carpets were navy blue ;)
-I Let My Son Use The Copier - I had previously read this one on Reddit, as well; it’s bizarre, but let’s be honest, we all already knew the copiers and printers of the world were up to something…
I really did love reading these stories; they remind me of the kinds of things kids used to tell each other at camp late at night, whispering in the dark of an unfamiliar bunkhouse, or sitting around a flickering campfire, avoiding sleep. The only thing I found myself liking less about this compilation as a book, rather than a series of posts on Reddit (the source of many, but not all, of these tales) is that the rapid repetition of the author’s signature style became less and less impactful as I went along. I think because the stories are so short, and all told in a first person narration style, if you read them too quickly one right after the other, they lose most of their uniqueness. You can pick out the 3-4 “types” of plot hook, and can guess at the endings without meaning to do it. I think a better way to fully enjoy it might be to only read one or two at a time—maybe just before bed, perhaps—and let the feel and ambiance really engulf you. Every one of these could have been part of the “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” sort of book that gives such delicious nostalgia, or even feature in a modernized “Hundred Stories” party. If you like creepy fairytales, dark tales of twisted justice, otherworldly things overtaking the everyday—I recommend this!
I have definitely enjoyed this author’s content online, and I’m delighted that he’s continuing into the publication realm, and I will happily continue reading both!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 7, 2024
Another excellent collection of creepy stories from Blair Daniels is being released out into the world!
All of the stories are great and offer unsettling and creepy-tastic vibes that will raise the hair on the back of your neck.
Whether it's eerie paintings, cursed copiers, cryptids, urban legends, terrifying paintings, or extremely scary dolls... you'll want to keep a light on and avoid looking in any glass surfaces as you read this!
I loved all of the stories, but particularly like the idea of a nursing home for monsters!
WARNING: If this book has randomly appeared to you and whispers that you need to read it, you should read all of the stories contained within immediately and HEED ALL WRITTEN WARNINGS.
*I received an advance reader copy for free, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review*
All of the stories are great and offer unsettling and creepy-tastic vibes that will raise the hair on the back of your neck.
Whether it's eerie paintings, cursed copiers, cryptids, urban legends, terrifying paintings, or extremely scary dolls... you'll want to keep a light on and avoid looking in any glass surfaces as you read this!
I loved all of the stories, but particularly like the idea of a nursing home for monsters!
WARNING: If this book has randomly appeared to you and whispers that you need to read it, you should read all of the stories contained within immediately and HEED ALL WRITTEN WARNINGS.
*I received an advance reader copy for free, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review*
May 9, 2025
As the title says, Blair is brilliant as always . When I see her name beside a new story, I jump to read it, because I know I will not be disappointed.
She covers such a large variety of places where horror can be found, be it in more classic ways, or our own modern world going wrong. Every horror fan will find at least one story that makes them turn on a light, or look up around them, just in case.
A personal aside- many stories have been set in areas that are close to my home (Eastern PA) so it's always that much creepier to think it's lurking nearby.
I look forward to what comes next!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
She covers such a large variety of places where horror can be found, be it in more classic ways, or our own modern world going wrong. Every horror fan will find at least one story that makes them turn on a light, or look up around them, just in case.
A personal aside- many stories have been set in areas that are close to my home (Eastern PA) so it's always that much creepier to think it's lurking nearby.
I look forward to what comes next!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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October 9, 2024I enjoy this collection. Of course, I enjoyed some stories a lot more than others, but overall, I think it’s a solid horror collection great for the Halloween season. some standouts were, Lake serenity, I work at the last blockbuster in the world and postpartum decay. This wasn’t extreme horror or anything, but I definitely was scared at a few points, so I think anyone looking for a good horror collection That’s a pretty fast and easy read would enjoy this.
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.
October 15, 2024
There's nothing quite as fun as a horror anthology that makes you double check under the bed before you go to sleep.
This collection of horror stories will seem familiar and yet fresh to anyone who loves horror. Blair Daniels even offers quite a few twists that will surprise every reader.
There are a few stories that stand out more than others, but you'll get that with any anthology.
Daniels' writing is smooth, easy to read, and exciting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This collection of horror stories will seem familiar and yet fresh to anyone who loves horror. Blair Daniels even offers quite a few twists that will surprise every reader.
There are a few stories that stand out more than others, but you'll get that with any anthology.
Daniels' writing is smooth, easy to read, and exciting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 18, 2024
I really enjoyed this collection! I've read a lot of Blair Daniels work and I thought this was her strongest yet, a lot of the stories had interesting premises and satisfying endings. I especially liked "I Got Lost in a Corn Maze," "There is Something Horrible in the Biohazard Waste Bags at My Workplace," and "My Grandma Isn't My Grandma," but there really wasn't a story in here that I disliked! Definitely recommend these if you're looking for something creepy!.
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 1, 2025
This was very entertaining and I read it in a day.
I really couldn't put this one down, the stories were consistently good and easy to read. I would read more by Blair Daniels.
if you like creepy short horror stories then this is for you.
I didn't see any errors or have any struggles with it. Again there weren't any stories that I didn't like so I am giving this a four out of five stars.
I would have given it five but would have liked more horror. That's just a personal preference though, because I still enjoyed them.
I really couldn't put this one down, the stories were consistently good and easy to read. I would read more by Blair Daniels.
if you like creepy short horror stories then this is for you.
I didn't see any errors or have any struggles with it. Again there weren't any stories that I didn't like so I am giving this a four out of five stars.
I would have given it five but would have liked more horror. That's just a personal preference though, because I still enjoyed them.
October 1, 2024
Another solid book from Blair. Every tale in this collection pulled me in and most made me feel anxious or on edge.
I like how Blair takes a horror film and then creates her own story from it. One of these stories reminded me of The Visit and one reminded me of The Ring.
I really like Blair's writing style. It makes for an easy read meaning I easily get into her books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I like how Blair takes a horror film and then creates her own story from it. One of these stories reminded me of The Visit and one reminded me of The Ring.
I really like Blair's writing style. It makes for an easy read meaning I easily get into her books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 8, 2024
There isn't a story that I don't love by Blair Daniels. I could literally read all her books and never get bored. They keep me on the edge of my seat of just wondering how a story is going to play out or leaving me wanting more story. Truly outstanding and all the stories just gave me chills in one way or another.
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.
October 12, 2024
This book contain mild to moderate violence and sexual content not suitable for those under 18 years of age.
Wonderfully chilling storytelling with genuinely scary moments that will make you want to jump out of your seat. Every story is different, and every story ends with a different twist. Reminds me a little of Christopher Pike or R.L. Stine but scarier. Daniels’ collection is a must read. It's perfect for Halloween or any other time you want to feel a chill down your spine.
Wonderfully chilling storytelling with genuinely scary moments that will make you want to jump out of your seat. Every story is different, and every story ends with a different twist. Reminds me a little of Christopher Pike or R.L. Stine but scarier. Daniels’ collection is a must read. It's perfect for Halloween or any other time you want to feel a chill down your spine.
October 17, 2024
I always go into Blair's books with high expectations and so far she has never disappointed. I actually binged 12 of the stories in a couple of hours.This totally knocks your socks off, I enjoyed the stories, however I personally favored the stories with RULES in them, it's a great read and I definitely recommend it.
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.
October 20, 2024
❤️😱🫣Total “must-read”!
Here is an original, unique and very varied anthology of 20 short horror stories to discover.
I personally found this collection enjoyable and totally captivating to read.
I have never been disappointed by this author yet.
The stories are not violent, rather they remain mysterious, unexplained, incongruous and paranormal.
I literally loved this super entertaining collection and I highly recommend it!
Here is an original, unique and very varied anthology of 20 short horror stories to discover.
I personally found this collection enjoyable and totally captivating to read.
I have never been disappointed by this author yet.
The stories are not violent, rather they remain mysterious, unexplained, incongruous and paranormal.
I literally loved this super entertaining collection and I highly recommend it!
November 6, 2024
I am a big fan of Blair Daniels, I love her stories. There aren't many authors that have the ability to scare me, but Blair can!!!
There's a great mix of creepy, scary tales in this collection. Some are turn the pages in a blur, but others are savor it slowly..
I highly recommend this book, but be warned, don't start reading this one at night..or alone...
There's a great mix of creepy, scary tales in this collection. Some are turn the pages in a blur, but others are savor it slowly..
I highly recommend this book, but be warned, don't start reading this one at night..or alone...
October 14, 2024
The stories in this book are generally on a common theme. If you are a hardcore horror fan this might not be for you. If you like creepy stories this will work for you. These stories are also child-friendly.
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.
October 25, 2024
these were wonderfully done horror stories and had that element that I enjoyed from Blair Daniels. It was a great collection that had that tension and worked overall with what I wanted.
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.
May 5, 2025
I read as much of Blair Daniel's as I can find and this one was amazing! I couldn't stop reading, so many chilling stories. Such a great read!.
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.
May 6, 2025
Blair Daniels never disappoints. It's hard to find an author who's every story you read you like. Blair Daniels is one.
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.
October 8, 2024
Well written & captivating first person stories just like their work on nosleep! Keep up the great work, Blair!! Can’t wait to read more ^~^
November 5, 2024
I loved this creepy little stories!
November 5, 2024
While not as compelling as her previous works, this book still offers an enjoyable read.
November 18, 2024
Kraljica kratkih horror priča. Jako sam uživala čitajući.
January 12, 2025
Insanely good short horror stories that made me think twice about reading in bed at night
February 4, 2025
A good read
Short horror story's that can make you think, maybe cringe, sweat or maybe ok! Not bad in my opinion, short but good
Short horror story's that can make you think, maybe cringe, sweat or maybe ok! Not bad in my opinion, short but good
February 14, 2025
Readers beware!
A good set of horror stories with a little bit for everyone who likes horror stories. Take a chance and read it.
A good set of horror stories with a little bit for everyone who likes horror stories. Take a chance and read it.
May 3, 2025
Guilty pleasure read!
May 14, 2025
Some stories were very similar to each other but on the whole, a creepy, fun read!
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