Once Upon A Scare

by Bon Blossman

YA horror short stories. If you like Creepypasta stories, you'll love these.Silver Medal for Best Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction, IPPY Awards, 2023

Distinguished Favorite for Short Stories, NYC Book Awards, October, 2022

Winner of Young Adult Fiction, New England Book Festival, December, 2022

Solo Finalist for Short Stories, Book Excellence Awards, March, 2023Bronze Medal for YA Horror, Readers Favorite, September, 2023- A peculiar cast of thrill-seekers undergo an unforeseen fight for survival after the cameras begin streaming a live reality show on Halloween.

- Four children must cope with lifelong regrets after summoning the estranged brother of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

- Struggling newlyweds take advantage of a free weekend at a secluded cabin in the woods for Valentine's Day but soon realize they are not alone.

Crack open this mind-bending short story collection and chill your spine with these and seven more grim tales by Dr. Bon Blossman. As the pages turn, the stories unearth the dark side of the holidays throughout the year. Prepare to face bloodthirsty sorcerers, murderous ghosts, and superior invaders of Earth. So, buckle up as you report for duty at a chocolate factory equipped with morgue drawers, escape a dark forest that forbids you to leave, and evade a deadly storm by attending a to-die-for high school bash. But don't fret - if the twists, turns, and psychological thrills aren't enough for you, the werewolves, vampires, dragons, chupacabra's, serial slashers, and other fiends you may encounter will put your goosebumps to good use.

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Published October 10, 2024

About the author

Known for both her academics and quirky charm, Dr. Bon Blossman has emerged in the entertainment industry as an exuberant television personality, author, and entrepreneur. Dr. Bon is best known for her role on four seasons of Style Network's hit series, Big Rich Texas, with the fourth season being a spin-off of her family surrounding the birth of her grandchild. Aside from Dr. Bon's role on BRT, she is also an eleven-time novelist with the most recent release being book one of the Behind the Mirror series. Dr. Bon is an award-winning author, having received multiple awards for the Fiona Frost Mystery Series, Dregs Island, and The Noxhelm Murders. Dr. Bon has also been involved in the commercial scene with her claymation in a Pepsi-Cola company commercial in 2007 and starring with her daughter in a Hasbro Games commercial in 2012.

Dr. Bon has earned her PhD in physiology and has published her research in multiple peer-reviewed journals. She also has served as an Ad Hoc Reviewer for the National Science Foundation, Royal Integrative Society and other scientific journals. She has taught courses, including Biochemistry, at the college level for over 19 years, earning an award for Fostering Student Achievement. Her most recent academic appointment was as an adjunct professor at The University of North Texas, teaching Biochemistry & Parasitology.

Dr. Bon has authored over 100 popular games and in 2006, founded the #1 murder mystery party company My Mystery Party, which has risen to be a top source for party hosts around the world. From her extensive party hosting experience, Dr. Bon published The Official Party Host Handbook in 2011 and the Halloween Party Host Handbook in the summer of 2016.

Dr. Bon currently lives in the state capital of Texas and the live music capital of the world - Austin. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, filming projects, and playing video games.

Dr. Bon's most recent project is the short film, Dinner is Served, which won Best Horror Short in the Hollywood Blvd Film Festival and a Bronze Award in Spotlight Film Festival. She served as the film's writer, producer, and editor.

Reviews

[Kayla Choquette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick Read

Every story was intriguing and full of suspense. Definitely worth a read. You won’t regret it. Unique story lines and unexpected endings.