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Beware of the Blackwater Reservoir: Scary Stories from Around the World
Twelve terrifying tales. One global tour of fear. Are you ready to face what lurks beneath the surface?
From the siren-haunted waters of Jamaica to a lizard-like creature prowling the eerie Blackwater Reservoir in the U.S., Beware of the Blackwater Reservoir dives into the world’s darkest legends and local horrors. These twelve chilling stories tap into folklore from every corner of the globe—where monsters wear masks of myth, and not all ghosts are content to stay dead.
Written for bold readers aged 11 and up, this anthology is perfect for middle schoolers, teens, and adults who still sleep with one eye open. Each story comes with a 10-Bones Scare Score, letting readers choose just how spooked they’re willing to get—from mild goosebumps to full-blown nightmares.
Inside you'll
A boy who suspects his neighbor is something… not quite humanCampers in Brazil stalked by a mischievous one-legged tricksterA bogeywoman hunter who faces more than she bargained forA cursed vase that carries death from one family to anotherA siren with a voice that lures the living into Jamaica’s deadly depthsAnd something cold-blooded waiting beneath the surface of an American reservoirPlus many more unforgettable nightmares from around the worldIf you love legit scary stories, this collection is your next haunted obsession.
So grab a flashlight. Turn the page.
And beware… you’ve been warned!
From the siren-haunted waters of Jamaica to a lizard-like creature prowling the eerie Blackwater Reservoir in the U.S., Beware of the Blackwater Reservoir dives into the world’s darkest legends and local horrors. These twelve chilling stories tap into folklore from every corner of the globe—where monsters wear masks of myth, and not all ghosts are content to stay dead.
Written for bold readers aged 11 and up, this anthology is perfect for middle schoolers, teens, and adults who still sleep with one eye open. Each story comes with a 10-Bones Scare Score, letting readers choose just how spooked they’re willing to get—from mild goosebumps to full-blown nightmares.
Inside you'll
A boy who suspects his neighbor is something… not quite humanCampers in Brazil stalked by a mischievous one-legged tricksterA bogeywoman hunter who faces more than she bargained forA cursed vase that carries death from one family to anotherA siren with a voice that lures the living into Jamaica’s deadly depthsAnd something cold-blooded waiting beneath the surface of an American reservoirPlus many more unforgettable nightmares from around the worldIf you love legit scary stories, this collection is your next haunted obsession.
So grab a flashlight. Turn the page.
And beware… you’ve been warned!
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2025
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January 29, 2026
what’s more fun than some good scary stories?
12 scary stories for the young and old. What a fun read this was? The author graciously gives you a rating system (bones) for the fright level which would be handy for the faint at heart. I loved all of the stories as they brought me back to my childhood, at a campfire, swapping ghost stories with my friends. My only issue is the formatting was a bit amateurish but really who cares? I will not be removing a star for that because the content more than made up for it. The illustrations also added to the fun. If you like scary stories, check this one out. Just remember if is for younger audiences and not meant for older audiences who may have an appetite for gore etc. That being stated, this book is fun for all ages.
12 scary stories for the young and old. What a fun read this was? The author graciously gives you a rating system (bones) for the fright level which would be handy for the faint at heart. I loved all of the stories as they brought me back to my childhood, at a campfire, swapping ghost stories with my friends. My only issue is the formatting was a bit amateurish but really who cares? I will not be removing a star for that because the content more than made up for it. The illustrations also added to the fun. If you like scary stories, check this one out. Just remember if is for younger audiences and not meant for older audiences who may have an appetite for gore etc. That being stated, this book is fun for all ages.
July 19, 2025
Definitely worth reading if you like scary storytelling
I must admit that I did not expect the book or the stories to be actually kind of scary. Call me very surprised. This is great and very scary story telling and highly recommend it.
I must admit that I did not expect the book or the stories to be actually kind of scary. Call me very surprised. This is great and very scary story telling and highly recommend it.
August 11, 2025
Well written horror that's worth the read. Each story blends into the next in small ways, no spoilers.
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