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Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology
Return to the streets where fall leaves crunch underfoot and the glow of a harvest moon lights your way.
From the new trick-or-treaters to the big kids who know which houses give out the full-size bars, these tales deliver all the thrills of Halloween night in bite-sized pieces.
In the tradition of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, each author brings their own deliciously twisted take on the season. Some stories will make you squirm, others will send an icy chill down your spine. Whether you crave the nostalgia of flickering jack-o’-lanterns or the shock of something moving in the shadows, this collection invites you to savor Halloween every night of the year because for some of us, October never lets go.
From the new trick-or-treaters to the big kids who know which houses give out the full-size bars, these tales deliver all the thrills of Halloween night in bite-sized pieces.
In the tradition of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, each author brings their own deliciously twisted take on the season. Some stories will make you squirm, others will send an icy chill down your spine. Whether you crave the nostalgia of flickering jack-o’-lanterns or the shock of something moving in the shadows, this collection invites you to savor Halloween every night of the year because for some of us, October never lets go.
196 pages, Paperback
First published June 23, 2026
About the author
Stephanie Rose
4 books174 followersStephanie Rose is a disabled, neurodivergent, and queer horror writer and editor who finds
comfort in the dark corners of storytelling. She is the author of Hiding Lies, Small Town Slasher, Roadkill Revolution Tour, and serves as editor of the Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night anthology series.
A lifelong Halloween devotee and unapologetic house goblin, she thrives on horror, true crime, and the delicious unease of the macabre. Music, especially dance and karaoke, keeps her heart beating just long enough to write another story. She lives in Washington with her partner and four cats.
comfort in the dark corners of storytelling. She is the author of Hiding Lies, Small Town Slasher, Roadkill Revolution Tour, and serves as editor of the Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night anthology series.
A lifelong Halloween devotee and unapologetic house goblin, she thrives on horror, true crime, and the delicious unease of the macabre. Music, especially dance and karaoke, keeps her heart beating just long enough to write another story. She lives in Washington with her partner and four cats.
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March 31, 2026
ARC REVIEW
All the short stories are Halloween-related. I enjoyed this thoroughly.
Bunny Man was a great short story. When given a warning, you should listen.
The Trap Door is an excellent short story; you never know what's really lurking behind closed doors.
Scare of a Lifetime is another good story, and the moral of the story is to be careful what you wish for.
It Lurks had an unsettling feeling throughout the story, and there is a reason for that.
The Haunting of Thornwood Cemetery is like an urban legend; you should always let the dead rest.
When Leaves Burn is pretty sinister. Small towns have stories that you should listen to if you want to live.
No Strings Attached is definitely a favorite of mine; clowns are drawn to clowns.
Trick or Treatment is another favorite of mine: we reap what we sow.
Back Home Again is creepy; what would you do if you thought a zombie was following you?
Nightmare Realm was a good story; some people you shouldn’t trust.
The Man Who Would Be Death starts out with one of my favorite Stephen King quotes and ends with a head.
Specter Halloween is another good one; animatronics freak me out.
Mallrat was good; some stories don’t want you to leave.
The Thirteen Things You Found In Your Trick-or-Treat Bag was creepy; you have to leave the past in the past to have a future. 
Thanks to Book Sirens for sending me an advanced copy to read and review.
All the short stories are Halloween-related. I enjoyed this thoroughly.
Bunny Man was a great short story. When given a warning, you should listen.
The Trap Door is an excellent short story; you never know what's really lurking behind closed doors.
Scare of a Lifetime is another good story, and the moral of the story is to be careful what you wish for.
It Lurks had an unsettling feeling throughout the story, and there is a reason for that.
The Haunting of Thornwood Cemetery is like an urban legend; you should always let the dead rest.
When Leaves Burn is pretty sinister. Small towns have stories that you should listen to if you want to live.
No Strings Attached is definitely a favorite of mine; clowns are drawn to clowns.
Trick or Treatment is another favorite of mine: we reap what we sow.
Back Home Again is creepy; what would you do if you thought a zombie was following you?
Nightmare Realm was a good story; some people you shouldn’t trust.
The Man Who Would Be Death starts out with one of my favorite Stephen King quotes and ends with a head.
Specter Halloween is another good one; animatronics freak me out.
Mallrat was good; some stories don’t want you to leave.
The Thirteen Things You Found In Your Trick-or-Treat Bag was creepy; you have to leave the past in the past to have a future. 
Thanks to Book Sirens for sending me an advanced copy to read and review.
April 4, 2026
This was such a fun collection of stories! Every page made me feel so nostalgic and I couldn’t help but wish I was a kid on Halloween night again. Each story in the book just kept getting better and better, which I didn’t even think was possible.
Some of my favorites include:
•Trick or TrEATment by Haley Newlin
•Back Home Again by Allan Dellascio
•No Strings Attached V. Castro
Lastly, a HUGE thank you to the amazing Stephanie Rose for the ARC! I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to read this one 🥰
Some of my favorites include:
•Trick or TrEATment by Haley Newlin
•Back Home Again by Allan Dellascio
•No Strings Attached V. Castro
Lastly, a HUGE thank you to the amazing Stephanie Rose for the ARC! I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to read this one 🥰
June 30, 2026
Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology edited by Stephanie Rose is a fun collection inspired by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, but written for adults.
The anthology features 14 writers from diverse backgrounds. Some stories celebrate the magic of Halloween, while others focus on the terror it brings.
Every story is centered around Halloween in some way. This is the second anthology in the Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night series. It differs slightly from the first volume. There are more female writers, the collection is a little less playful, the stories tackle deeper themes, and editor Stephanie Rose is the only returning contributor.
The authors I was most excited to read were V. Castro, Gwendolyn Kiste, and Haley Newlin, and they all delivered.
One of my favorite things about last year's collection was discovering new authors, and that happened again here. My favorite new discovery was Donna Taylor with When Leaves Burn. That story shook me with its vivid descriptions and haunting sense of dread. Other new-to-me authors I enjoyed were Alan Dellascio, Joseph Buckley, Skylar Crowter, and Rikki Goodwin.
After finishing each story, I wrote a mini review with my immediate thoughts.
My Ranking and thoughts of all the stories from Least Favorite to Favorite:
IT LURKS by Zelda Zito is about two kids trick or treating when one spots something in the distance. The story was short and opened with a confusing metaphor. It used too many words to convey simple ideas, making it harder to read than it needed to be. The ending was just okay because the setup felt weak.
DO YOU KNOW THE BUNNY MAN? by Angela Sylvaine is a fairly standard story. Kids go trick or treating and find a candy dish that warns them to only take two pieces or the Bunny Man will come after them. One girl ignores the warning, and the rest plays out predictably. There wasn't much that surprised me.
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE DEATH by Greg Patrick has a good premise but weak execution. The dialogue didn't work for me, and there were far too many adverbs, which made the writing feel clunky. The final image was excellent, though, with just the right amount of description. The story follows a serial killer on Halloween who ends up being tricked himself.
SPECTER HALLOWEEN by Briana Morgan is a heartfelt story with a strong sibling relationship. The emotional moments worked well, but the horror element felt underdeveloped. It appeared suddenly without much explanation. The character reveals were excellent, and I empathized with the siblings throughout.
NIGHTMARE REALM by Leigh Kenny is an okay story with a decent ending. A group of friends visits a haunted attraction called Nightmare Realm after being warned not to. It reminded me of Dean Koontz's The Funhouse. It took me a while to get invested, but it finished stronger than it started.
THE HAUNTING OF THORNWOOD CEMETERY by Maria Giakoumatos has a great setup but doesn't fully stick the landing. The story centers on a rumored staircase in a cemetery that supposedly leads to hell. A group of goth kids decides to test the legend, with unsettling results. I loved the premise, but the ending only partially worked for me.
MALLRAT by Rikki Goodwin is a very atmospheric story built around the death of the shopping mall. It made me nostalgic for how lively malls once were and how empty many feel today. It isn't particularly scary, but it has an unsettling atmosphere. The prose is beautiful, and the descriptions are memorable.
THE TRAP DOOR by Skylar Crowter follows two girls celebrating what may be their last Halloween together. The story builds strong tension with creepy atmosphere and vivid descriptions as the horror slowly unfolds. The final line perfectly ties the story together. I wanted a little more originality, but it was still well told.
TRICK OR TREATment by Haley Newlin follows a woman recovering from a mysterious medical treatment. At first I assumed it was chemotherapy, but the truth is much darker. The story has a dreamlike quality that reminded me of The Yellow Wallpaper. It explores an unhealthy domestic power imbalance, where a husband wants his wife to become someone else. The story takes a bloody turn, and I appreciated its message of female empowerment.
THE THIRTEEN THINGS YOU FOUND IN YOUR TRICK OR TREAT BAG by Gwendolyn Kiste tells its story through items collected on Halloween night. Each object reveals another piece of the narrative. Kiste writes with tremendous confidence, and the story unfolds in a clever way. The ending is quiet and emotional. It worked well, although I personally wanted just a little more.
SCARE OF A LIFETIME by Joseph Buckley is a strong horror story that works on multiple levels. The writing is excellent, with vivid descriptions throughout. A man throws himself into Halloween as a way to honor his late spouse, searching for one final scare. The horror, emotion, and humor all blend together very well.
BACK HOME AGAIN by Alan Dellascio is a creepy, atmospheric horror story with a fantastic ending. A father returns to his old neighborhood to take his child trick or treating, only to find himself followed by a rotting corpse. The opening is a little slow, but the payoff is excellent. It's a horror story with real heart.
WHEN LEAVES BURN by Donna Taylor is a beautifully atmospheric horror story set in the autumn woods. The imagery is haunting, and the story filled me with dread despite its short length. The title fits the story perfectly. Donna Taylor is an author I'll definitely be looking for in the future.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED by V. Castro is an outstanding haunted puppet story. It begins like a traditional cursed puppet tale before twisting the concept into something far more original. Castro cleverly ties the puppet's strings into the story's themes of relationships and control. The character work is excellent, and the writing is some of the strongest in the collection. It was an easy standout.
Recommendation:
Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology is a fantastic Halloween collection that's perfect for both October and Summerween. There were a few misses for me, but most of the stories landed in the 3, 4, or 5 star range. If you're looking for bite-sized horror with plenty of variety, I highly recommend checking out this anthology to get into the Halloween spirit.
The anthology features 14 writers from diverse backgrounds. Some stories celebrate the magic of Halloween, while others focus on the terror it brings.
Every story is centered around Halloween in some way. This is the second anthology in the Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night series. It differs slightly from the first volume. There are more female writers, the collection is a little less playful, the stories tackle deeper themes, and editor Stephanie Rose is the only returning contributor.
The authors I was most excited to read were V. Castro, Gwendolyn Kiste, and Haley Newlin, and they all delivered.
One of my favorite things about last year's collection was discovering new authors, and that happened again here. My favorite new discovery was Donna Taylor with When Leaves Burn. That story shook me with its vivid descriptions and haunting sense of dread. Other new-to-me authors I enjoyed were Alan Dellascio, Joseph Buckley, Skylar Crowter, and Rikki Goodwin.
After finishing each story, I wrote a mini review with my immediate thoughts.
My Ranking and thoughts of all the stories from Least Favorite to Favorite:
IT LURKS by Zelda Zito is about two kids trick or treating when one spots something in the distance. The story was short and opened with a confusing metaphor. It used too many words to convey simple ideas, making it harder to read than it needed to be. The ending was just okay because the setup felt weak.
DO YOU KNOW THE BUNNY MAN? by Angela Sylvaine is a fairly standard story. Kids go trick or treating and find a candy dish that warns them to only take two pieces or the Bunny Man will come after them. One girl ignores the warning, and the rest plays out predictably. There wasn't much that surprised me.
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE DEATH by Greg Patrick has a good premise but weak execution. The dialogue didn't work for me, and there were far too many adverbs, which made the writing feel clunky. The final image was excellent, though, with just the right amount of description. The story follows a serial killer on Halloween who ends up being tricked himself.
SPECTER HALLOWEEN by Briana Morgan is a heartfelt story with a strong sibling relationship. The emotional moments worked well, but the horror element felt underdeveloped. It appeared suddenly without much explanation. The character reveals were excellent, and I empathized with the siblings throughout.
NIGHTMARE REALM by Leigh Kenny is an okay story with a decent ending. A group of friends visits a haunted attraction called Nightmare Realm after being warned not to. It reminded me of Dean Koontz's The Funhouse. It took me a while to get invested, but it finished stronger than it started.
THE HAUNTING OF THORNWOOD CEMETERY by Maria Giakoumatos has a great setup but doesn't fully stick the landing. The story centers on a rumored staircase in a cemetery that supposedly leads to hell. A group of goth kids decides to test the legend, with unsettling results. I loved the premise, but the ending only partially worked for me.
MALLRAT by Rikki Goodwin is a very atmospheric story built around the death of the shopping mall. It made me nostalgic for how lively malls once were and how empty many feel today. It isn't particularly scary, but it has an unsettling atmosphere. The prose is beautiful, and the descriptions are memorable.
THE TRAP DOOR by Skylar Crowter follows two girls celebrating what may be their last Halloween together. The story builds strong tension with creepy atmosphere and vivid descriptions as the horror slowly unfolds. The final line perfectly ties the story together. I wanted a little more originality, but it was still well told.
TRICK OR TREATment by Haley Newlin follows a woman recovering from a mysterious medical treatment. At first I assumed it was chemotherapy, but the truth is much darker. The story has a dreamlike quality that reminded me of The Yellow Wallpaper. It explores an unhealthy domestic power imbalance, where a husband wants his wife to become someone else. The story takes a bloody turn, and I appreciated its message of female empowerment.
THE THIRTEEN THINGS YOU FOUND IN YOUR TRICK OR TREAT BAG by Gwendolyn Kiste tells its story through items collected on Halloween night. Each object reveals another piece of the narrative. Kiste writes with tremendous confidence, and the story unfolds in a clever way. The ending is quiet and emotional. It worked well, although I personally wanted just a little more.
SCARE OF A LIFETIME by Joseph Buckley is a strong horror story that works on multiple levels. The writing is excellent, with vivid descriptions throughout. A man throws himself into Halloween as a way to honor his late spouse, searching for one final scare. The horror, emotion, and humor all blend together very well.
BACK HOME AGAIN by Alan Dellascio is a creepy, atmospheric horror story with a fantastic ending. A father returns to his old neighborhood to take his child trick or treating, only to find himself followed by a rotting corpse. The opening is a little slow, but the payoff is excellent. It's a horror story with real heart.
WHEN LEAVES BURN by Donna Taylor is a beautifully atmospheric horror story set in the autumn woods. The imagery is haunting, and the story filled me with dread despite its short length. The title fits the story perfectly. Donna Taylor is an author I'll definitely be looking for in the future.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED by V. Castro is an outstanding haunted puppet story. It begins like a traditional cursed puppet tale before twisting the concept into something far more original. Castro cleverly ties the puppet's strings into the story's themes of relationships and control. The character work is excellent, and the writing is some of the strongest in the collection. It was an easy standout.
Recommendation:
Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology is a fantastic Halloween collection that's perfect for both October and Summerween. There were a few misses for me, but most of the stories landed in the 3, 4, or 5 star range. If you're looking for bite-sized horror with plenty of variety, I highly recommend checking out this anthology to get into the Halloween spirit.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Like its predecessor, this sophomore Halloween-anthology edition is a radiant celebration of Halloween, not just as a day but a lifestyle for those that find solace and fascination in the macabre.
Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology presents to us a compellingly eerie timeline of “Halloween through the Ages”, beginning with that palpable fear mixed with fun-filled frights of one’s childhood, bridging into the “last hurrah turned uncanny terror” of adolescence and early adulthood, and ending in an edgier, darkly reflective, and even righteous energy that is perhaps all that much more powerful- and at times needed- in adulthood.
The evolution of how Halloween can change as time goes on worked for me. However, it does offer us 3 distinctive stages of these stories that are quite different in tone, content, and “scare level”. The more adult material towards the end of the book makes it less well suited for young readers looking for some “spooky lite” reading material. Alternatively, it’s a perfect fit for adult readers looking for a mix of nostalgic, spooky delight, bringing them back to their earliest memories of Halloween while still satisfying darker cravings and more mature representation of what a “trick” might look like as time goes on.
Aside from all being set on Halloween, the stories also connect by peeling away the “safety net” associated with Halloween scares, blurring lines of fiction and reality. They explore what may lay beneath the surface of illusions, myths, and harmless in good fun tricks normally associated with Halloween, allowing us to discover what happens when one’s impossible fears manifest and catch them off guard. In this, it honors Halloween at its core past and present, portraying the festive, even commercialized inspired traditions Halloween now holds and pulling it back to its pagan roots.
This collection tackles a wide variety of haunts and breeds of monsters, featuring spooky urban legend made real, nature vs. man horror, cultish manifestations, zombies and ghosts, and human evil met with righteous vengeance stories.
My personal favorite story was Gwendolyn Kiste’s “The Thirteen Things You Found in Your Trick or Treat Bag”, which was quite a powerful way to end the anthology, capturing the simple, but every present and undeniable magic Halloween can hold even among the more grounded personal struggles and real-world darkness. It was beautifully written, took a very interesting format, and had a wonderfully captivating, poetic, and profound voice.
A few other favorites:
“Trick or TrEATment” by Haley Newlin, was a quite intense visceral tale, wonderfully blending domestic, psychological, and medical body horror. The horror was almost transferable to you as the reader, incredibly invasive and palpable, leading up to a satisfying turning of the tables.
“No Strings Attached” by V. Castro was a fun, twisty adventure, tackling the cursed doll trope and bringing a righteous tongue-and-cheek flare to it, with the usual culturally rich and feminine explorative storytelling that V.Castro always captures in her work.
“The Man Who Would be Dead” by Greg Patrick was richly haunting and tense, reminding me of the bus accident ghost children’s vengeance in Trick ‘R Treat meets Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Black Cat” with a serial killer’s consciousness.
All my top favorites were the stories that tackled Halloween horrors in adulthood. Many of the childlike wonder and terror stories were still fun and enjoyable but just didn’t have the same resonance or impact on me. I could see the benefit of releasing future editions of this anthology series for each age group- juvenile fiction, young adult, and adult fiction- making each edition more consistent in their voice and level of intensity or mature content and opening up its audience to younger readers as well.
Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology is captivating, chilling, and rather fun collection of Halloween-set stories. Even if some were more stirring and engrossing for me than others, all the stories were good, offering a creepy twist or horror morality tale among the hauntingly fascinating atmosphere with some that managed to go quite a bit deeper into real world horror and find a sense of freeing catharsis.
This anthology is perfect for spooky season reading or perhaps even better for a ‘Summerween’ Halloween fix to tie you over, as it has a way of transporting you into each of these Halloween-set story worlds, almost allowing you to feel a renewed chill in the air full of eerie delight and dark escalation.
Thank you to Death by TBR Books and BookSirens for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology presents to us a compellingly eerie timeline of “Halloween through the Ages”, beginning with that palpable fear mixed with fun-filled frights of one’s childhood, bridging into the “last hurrah turned uncanny terror” of adolescence and early adulthood, and ending in an edgier, darkly reflective, and even righteous energy that is perhaps all that much more powerful- and at times needed- in adulthood.
The evolution of how Halloween can change as time goes on worked for me. However, it does offer us 3 distinctive stages of these stories that are quite different in tone, content, and “scare level”. The more adult material towards the end of the book makes it less well suited for young readers looking for some “spooky lite” reading material. Alternatively, it’s a perfect fit for adult readers looking for a mix of nostalgic, spooky delight, bringing them back to their earliest memories of Halloween while still satisfying darker cravings and more mature representation of what a “trick” might look like as time goes on.
Aside from all being set on Halloween, the stories also connect by peeling away the “safety net” associated with Halloween scares, blurring lines of fiction and reality. They explore what may lay beneath the surface of illusions, myths, and harmless in good fun tricks normally associated with Halloween, allowing us to discover what happens when one’s impossible fears manifest and catch them off guard. In this, it honors Halloween at its core past and present, portraying the festive, even commercialized inspired traditions Halloween now holds and pulling it back to its pagan roots.
This collection tackles a wide variety of haunts and breeds of monsters, featuring spooky urban legend made real, nature vs. man horror, cultish manifestations, zombies and ghosts, and human evil met with righteous vengeance stories.
My personal favorite story was Gwendolyn Kiste’s “The Thirteen Things You Found in Your Trick or Treat Bag”, which was quite a powerful way to end the anthology, capturing the simple, but every present and undeniable magic Halloween can hold even among the more grounded personal struggles and real-world darkness. It was beautifully written, took a very interesting format, and had a wonderfully captivating, poetic, and profound voice.
A few other favorites:
“Trick or TrEATment” by Haley Newlin, was a quite intense visceral tale, wonderfully blending domestic, psychological, and medical body horror. The horror was almost transferable to you as the reader, incredibly invasive and palpable, leading up to a satisfying turning of the tables.
“No Strings Attached” by V. Castro was a fun, twisty adventure, tackling the cursed doll trope and bringing a righteous tongue-and-cheek flare to it, with the usual culturally rich and feminine explorative storytelling that V.Castro always captures in her work.
“The Man Who Would be Dead” by Greg Patrick was richly haunting and tense, reminding me of the bus accident ghost children’s vengeance in Trick ‘R Treat meets Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Black Cat” with a serial killer’s consciousness.
All my top favorites were the stories that tackled Halloween horrors in adulthood. Many of the childlike wonder and terror stories were still fun and enjoyable but just didn’t have the same resonance or impact on me. I could see the benefit of releasing future editions of this anthology series for each age group- juvenile fiction, young adult, and adult fiction- making each edition more consistent in their voice and level of intensity or mature content and opening up its audience to younger readers as well.
Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology is captivating, chilling, and rather fun collection of Halloween-set stories. Even if some were more stirring and engrossing for me than others, all the stories were good, offering a creepy twist or horror morality tale among the hauntingly fascinating atmosphere with some that managed to go quite a bit deeper into real world horror and find a sense of freeing catharsis.
This anthology is perfect for spooky season reading or perhaps even better for a ‘Summerween’ Halloween fix to tie you over, as it has a way of transporting you into each of these Halloween-set story worlds, almost allowing you to feel a renewed chill in the air full of eerie delight and dark escalation.
Thank you to Death by TBR Books and BookSirens for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I love Holiday horror and especially stories set on or around Halloween. I'm always on the lookout for new Halloween anthologies, even when my TBR is overflowing. I happened to notice this one when I went to update my profile on Book Sirens (which oddly still lists my social reach at less than a third of what it is) and decided to request it. After a couple of days, when it was neither approved nor declined, I withdrew my request and decided to stick with the mountain of ARCs I already have. A week later, it showed up in my email anyway, so here we are.
Why am I telling you so much about the process of getting this book instead of just getting on with a review? Because I'm struggling with this one. Not because there aren't some great stories here, but because I am not sure what age group the target audience is meant to be. Some of the stories seem to be written for young children. Others seem geared more towards a teenage audience, like those who outgrew Goosebumps and moved on to Fear Street. So while I enjoyed several stories, I'm not sure what age group to recommend it to.
A few of my favorites were The Trap Door by Skylar Crowter, in which 2 teens set out for their last ever night of trick or treating, now that they feel they are too old. They plan to make the best of this final time by starting at the home of the street's oldest and kindest resident, where full-sized candy bars are always guaranteed. When they get there, the lights are off, and something is very wrong in this house.
Scare Of A Lifetime by Joseph Buckly- A man who tries to outdo himself year after year with the best Halloween decorations in town is on the hunt for something spectacular to display in his yard this year. He will impress the neighborhood if it's the last thing he ever does.
When Leaves Burn by Donna Taylor-Who doesn't love the sharp crackle of freshly fallen leaves? It's one of the best parts of the season. But there are rules to abide by in Autumn Hollow and there are consequences for gazing up at the trees in the month of October.
Trick Or Treatment by Hayley Newlin - A woman in an abusive marriage with a man who has been experimenting on her like a mad doctor finds that revenge can be electrifying.
Back Home Again by Alan Dellascio A man who had Halloween ruined for him as a child takes his daughter trick-or-treating in his old neighborhood.
Nightmare Realm by Leigh Kenny- Friends head out to a Halloween attraction in hopes that it will be scarier on Halloween than it was on opening night. Be careful what you wish for.
These were my favorites; your mileage may vary.
My thanks to Book Sirens and Stephanie Rose
Why am I telling you so much about the process of getting this book instead of just getting on with a review? Because I'm struggling with this one. Not because there aren't some great stories here, but because I am not sure what age group the target audience is meant to be. Some of the stories seem to be written for young children. Others seem geared more towards a teenage audience, like those who outgrew Goosebumps and moved on to Fear Street. So while I enjoyed several stories, I'm not sure what age group to recommend it to.
A few of my favorites were The Trap Door by Skylar Crowter, in which 2 teens set out for their last ever night of trick or treating, now that they feel they are too old. They plan to make the best of this final time by starting at the home of the street's oldest and kindest resident, where full-sized candy bars are always guaranteed. When they get there, the lights are off, and something is very wrong in this house.
Scare Of A Lifetime by Joseph Buckly- A man who tries to outdo himself year after year with the best Halloween decorations in town is on the hunt for something spectacular to display in his yard this year. He will impress the neighborhood if it's the last thing he ever does.
When Leaves Burn by Donna Taylor-Who doesn't love the sharp crackle of freshly fallen leaves? It's one of the best parts of the season. But there are rules to abide by in Autumn Hollow and there are consequences for gazing up at the trees in the month of October.
Trick Or Treatment by Hayley Newlin - A woman in an abusive marriage with a man who has been experimenting on her like a mad doctor finds that revenge can be electrifying.
Back Home Again by Alan Dellascio A man who had Halloween ruined for him as a child takes his daughter trick-or-treating in his old neighborhood.
Nightmare Realm by Leigh Kenny- Friends head out to a Halloween attraction in hopes that it will be scarier on Halloween than it was on opening night. Be careful what you wish for.
These were my favorites; your mileage may vary.
My thanks to Book Sirens and Stephanie Rose
June 23, 2026
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🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Overall Rating!
UGH I LOVE HALLOWEEN! This was the perfect anthology to help me forget about the hot weather and really immerse myself in the best time of year. BRAVO to all the authors in this one! This is easily one of my favorite anthologies I have read!
I have outlined micro reviews for my top stories below!
Do you know the Bunny Man - Angela Sylvaine
🌟🌟🌟🌟
Super fun short chilling start to the collection! Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday so beware the Bunny Man! Take only the candy offered and leave all the jack o lanterns lit…
The Trap Door by Skylar Crowter
🌟🌟🌟🌟
I have one fricken fear… ONE. Ew!! This one really gripped in its claws and then let go and scurried away. Talk about an unsettling edging horror story!
Scare of a Lifetime by Joseph Buckley
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This may be my top story of the collection! As a Halloween lover I can’t wait until I have a house to make my own haunted house! This has been my dream forever! This story really brought that to life and reflected the consequences…
The Haunting of Thornwood Cemetery by Maria Giakoumatos
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
OH YEAH! If you want a GOOD haunted cemetery story this is the one! Literal CHILLS.
When Leaves Burn by Donna Taylor
🌟🌟🌟.5
A fun urban tale that proves in the town of Autumn Hollow it is best not to look up at the trees when the leaves fall. You will regret it.
No Strings Attached by V Castro
🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was a very unique take on the marionette puppet. That is all I can say without spoiling this one.
Trick or Treatment by Haley Newlin
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Yup I love a good broken housewife story. The ending of this one was just perfection. I would love to read more of Haley’s work!
Nightmare Realm by Leigh Kenny
🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
I love a good haunted house story and this one delivered! Leigh is one of my autobiography authors so I knew she would not disappoint!
The Thirteen Things You Found In Your Trick or Treat Bag by Gwendolyn Kiste
🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Such a great end to the anthology. This was cute and left you with a sense of calm. I love the reminiscing tone of this story.
Thank you for the ARC Death by TBR! 🖤
Review of advance copy
I received a ARC of this book from BookSirens and am leaving a voluntary unbiased review.
I was super excited to get this ARC because I love Halloween. I didn't read the first one but wanted to give this one a chance. My favorite thing about it is that for almost every story, the Halloween vibes are STRONG. It's full of autumn colors, crunching leaves, and jack-o-lanterns. There are some really strong stories in here.
Like many people have said, this one also suffers from not having a clear audience (that's what I picked up from reviews on the first one). There are some that are pretty targeted toward a middle grade audience and others that get pretty graphic and are definitely adult. Those ones feel tonally most out of alignment with the rest of the stories, but they're also some of the most interesting. For example, the ones by V. Castro and Haley Newlin really stand out. I also really loved Donna Taylor's.
The ones that I didn't love as much are just fine, except for one that was really oddly written. I understand where the story went, but the journey to get there was really odd. Finally, this book needs another edit. Typos are present even in trad published books but there are a lot of sentences throughout that desperately need some commas and some other editing to make it more readable.
Overall a decent Halloween anthology with some fun stories that will definitely get you in the spirit. It's pretty short, so worth the time. Some will bring back childhood nostalgia and others will have a deeper theme with some more gore. Thanks to the publisher for a chance to read a copy early.
I was super excited to get this ARC because I love Halloween. I didn't read the first one but wanted to give this one a chance. My favorite thing about it is that for almost every story, the Halloween vibes are STRONG. It's full of autumn colors, crunching leaves, and jack-o-lanterns. There are some really strong stories in here.
Like many people have said, this one also suffers from not having a clear audience (that's what I picked up from reviews on the first one). There are some that are pretty targeted toward a middle grade audience and others that get pretty graphic and are definitely adult. Those ones feel tonally most out of alignment with the rest of the stories, but they're also some of the most interesting. For example, the ones by V. Castro and Haley Newlin really stand out. I also really loved Donna Taylor's.
The ones that I didn't love as much are just fine, except for one that was really oddly written. I understand where the story went, but the journey to get there was really odd. Finally, this book needs another edit. Typos are present even in trad published books but there are a lot of sentences throughout that desperately need some commas and some other editing to make it more readable.
Overall a decent Halloween anthology with some fun stories that will definitely get you in the spirit. It's pretty short, so worth the time. Some will bring back childhood nostalgia and others will have a deeper theme with some more gore. Thanks to the publisher for a chance to read a copy early.
Review of advance copy
4/5: Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night; Another Halloween Horror Anthology
As a Halloween lover I was SOOOOO excited when I was approved for this ARC; I couldn't wait to dive into all the Halloween vibes (many of them feeling very 1990's-inspired).
Unfortunately this one was a bit of a mixed bag. I suppose most anthologies do tend to swing that way.
The problem with this collection isn't that there were any BAD stories (because, truthfully, none of them were just plain bad). I think the problem is that the collection is confused on WHO this book is meant for.
Many of the stories would fall directly into the YA horror camp. One or two could perhaps even be middle grade friendly. And a couple of the stories are darker, more complex, and clearly intended for adults.
Personally I really adored the stories "No Strings Attached" (VC Castro), "Trick or Treatment" (Haley Newlin), and "In Your Trick or Treat Bag" (Gwendolyn Kiste). I really truly wish the rest of the collection was more in line with the vibe of these stories, vs the ones that leaned maybe more juvenile.
I hope that the editor in the future maybe considers having a "Young 'uns" Collection and an "Old Folks" collection. Because these stories are FUN, they are just a little confused with an identity crisis.
Nonetheless, if you are a Halloween fan...YES, this book is worth picking up, and YES it's enjoyable, and YES it's nostalgic. Enjoy with a candy bar or two.
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Thank you to BookSirens for the ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All views expressed are my own.
As a Halloween lover I was SOOOOO excited when I was approved for this ARC; I couldn't wait to dive into all the Halloween vibes (many of them feeling very 1990's-inspired).
Unfortunately this one was a bit of a mixed bag. I suppose most anthologies do tend to swing that way.
The problem with this collection isn't that there were any BAD stories (because, truthfully, none of them were just plain bad). I think the problem is that the collection is confused on WHO this book is meant for.
Many of the stories would fall directly into the YA horror camp. One or two could perhaps even be middle grade friendly. And a couple of the stories are darker, more complex, and clearly intended for adults.
Personally I really adored the stories "No Strings Attached" (VC Castro), "Trick or Treatment" (Haley Newlin), and "In Your Trick or Treat Bag" (Gwendolyn Kiste). I really truly wish the rest of the collection was more in line with the vibe of these stories, vs the ones that leaned maybe more juvenile.
I hope that the editor in the future maybe considers having a "Young 'uns" Collection and an "Old Folks" collection. Because these stories are FUN, they are just a little confused with an identity crisis.
Nonetheless, if you are a Halloween fan...YES, this book is worth picking up, and YES it's enjoyable, and YES it's nostalgic. Enjoy with a candy bar or two.
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Thank you to BookSirens for the ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All views expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy
Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night: Another Halloween Horror Anthology
Edited by Stephanie Rose and published by Death by TBR Books
Wanna get in the of Halloween spirit a little early this year? Last year Stephanie Rose edited a wonderful Halloween anthology and she’s done it again! This one gives off all the Halloween feels: nostalgia, fear, tenderness, the hopefulness of crisp fall evenings and good candy in your bag.
Some of the stories bring us back to childhood and are fun for our little trick or treating parts. Some of the stories evoke those too cool adolescent parts and the bittersweet sadness of becoming almost too old to enjoy Halloween festivities. I think most of them are written on an adult level. Some of the stories are sweet, some are salty, and some will make you gag.
I enjoyed all the stories immensely, and here are a few of my favorites:
No Strings Attached gave me more of an adult air and made my feminine warrior part stand up and yell, “Towanda!, yes, I am that old, thank you.
Trick OR TrEATment was wonderfully full of feminine rage and.. Well, I’ll let you find out the rest!
Specter Halloween had a very poignant story about a sister and a brother and was beautifully written.
Happy early Halloween, y’all!
My thanks to Death TBR Books for allowing me to read this ARC.
Edited by Stephanie Rose and published by Death by TBR Books
Wanna get in the of Halloween spirit a little early this year? Last year Stephanie Rose edited a wonderful Halloween anthology and she’s done it again! This one gives off all the Halloween feels: nostalgia, fear, tenderness, the hopefulness of crisp fall evenings and good candy in your bag.
Some of the stories bring us back to childhood and are fun for our little trick or treating parts. Some of the stories evoke those too cool adolescent parts and the bittersweet sadness of becoming almost too old to enjoy Halloween festivities. I think most of them are written on an adult level. Some of the stories are sweet, some are salty, and some will make you gag.
I enjoyed all the stories immensely, and here are a few of my favorites:
No Strings Attached gave me more of an adult air and made my feminine warrior part stand up and yell, “Towanda!, yes, I am that old, thank you.
Trick OR TrEATment was wonderfully full of feminine rage and.. Well, I’ll let you find out the rest!
Specter Halloween had a very poignant story about a sister and a brother and was beautifully written.
Happy early Halloween, y’all!
My thanks to Death TBR Books for allowing me to read this ARC.
Review of advance copy
Title: Twisted Tales To Tell In The Night: Another Halloween Anthology
Author: Stephanie Rose
Synopsis: Return to the streets where fall leaves crunch underfoot and the glow of a harvest moon lights your way.
From the new trick-or-treaters to the big kids who know which houses give out the full-size bars, these tales deliver all the thrills of Halloween night in bite-sized pieces.
In the tradition of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, each author brings their own deliciously twisted take on the season. Some stories will make you squirm, others will send an icy chill down your spine. Whether you crave the nostalgia of flickering jack-o’-lanterns or the shock of something moving in the shadows, this collection invites you to savor Halloween every night of the year because for some of us, October never lets go.
Review: I am so happy that there was another Halloween anthology a year or two ago I had the pleasure of reading the first Halloween anthology which I had such a great time reading! I loved this book so much perfect autumn vibes to read during October! I hope there will be more Halloween anthologies! They were spooky, chilling and so nostalgic! If you want to read stories that chill you to the bone pick this up! You will not regret it!
Thank you to Booksirens for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance!
Author: Stephanie Rose
Synopsis: Return to the streets where fall leaves crunch underfoot and the glow of a harvest moon lights your way.
From the new trick-or-treaters to the big kids who know which houses give out the full-size bars, these tales deliver all the thrills of Halloween night in bite-sized pieces.
In the tradition of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, each author brings their own deliciously twisted take on the season. Some stories will make you squirm, others will send an icy chill down your spine. Whether you crave the nostalgia of flickering jack-o’-lanterns or the shock of something moving in the shadows, this collection invites you to savor Halloween every night of the year because for some of us, October never lets go.
Review: I am so happy that there was another Halloween anthology a year or two ago I had the pleasure of reading the first Halloween anthology which I had such a great time reading! I loved this book so much perfect autumn vibes to read during October! I hope there will be more Halloween anthologies! They were spooky, chilling and so nostalgic! If you want to read stories that chill you to the bone pick this up! You will not regret it!
Thank you to Booksirens for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
The second Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night Anthology edited by Stephanie Rose.
Coming out tomorrow!!!
If you love short creepy stories, if you grew up with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark or Goosebumps or you are just a Halloween fan. I recommend this book, it's so nostalgic to me as a 90's kid too.
It was fun, also yes V. Castro story was a 5⭐, I didn't not expect anything less hahaha
Do you know the bunny man? By Angela Sylvaine
3⭐
The trap door by Skylar Crowter 3⭐
I was expecting more. Nothing really scary happens.
Scare of a lifetime by Joseph Buckley
3.5⭐ that was fun
It lurks by Zelda Zito
4 ⭐ very short and creepy.
The haunting of Thornwood Cemetery by Maria Giakoumatos
4⭐ that was different. I liked it alot
When leaves burn by Donna Taylor
4⭐
Very enjoyable
No strings attached by V. Castro
5⭐
That was fun, love the ending
Trick or TrEATment by Haley newlin
4⭐
He deserved it
Back home again by Alan Dellascio
4⭐
That was creepy
Nightmare Realm by Leigh Kenny
3.5⭐
Over descriptive but fun ending
The man who would be death by Greg Patrick
3⭐
Specter Halloween by Briana Morgan
4⭐
Backrooms?
Mallrat by Rikki Goodwin
3.5⭐
Nostalgic
The thirteen things you found in your truck or treat bag by Gwendolyn Kiste
3⭐
Overall average 3.68
Coming out tomorrow!!!
If you love short creepy stories, if you grew up with Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark or Goosebumps or you are just a Halloween fan. I recommend this book, it's so nostalgic to me as a 90's kid too.
It was fun, also yes V. Castro story was a 5⭐, I didn't not expect anything less hahaha
Do you know the bunny man? By Angela Sylvaine
3⭐
The trap door by Skylar Crowter 3⭐
I was expecting more. Nothing really scary happens.
Scare of a lifetime by Joseph Buckley
3.5⭐ that was fun
It lurks by Zelda Zito
4 ⭐ very short and creepy.
The haunting of Thornwood Cemetery by Maria Giakoumatos
4⭐ that was different. I liked it alot
When leaves burn by Donna Taylor
4⭐
Very enjoyable
No strings attached by V. Castro
5⭐
That was fun, love the ending
Trick or TrEATment by Haley newlin
4⭐
He deserved it
Back home again by Alan Dellascio
4⭐
That was creepy
Nightmare Realm by Leigh Kenny
3.5⭐
Over descriptive but fun ending
The man who would be death by Greg Patrick
3⭐
Specter Halloween by Briana Morgan
4⭐
Backrooms?
Mallrat by Rikki Goodwin
3.5⭐
Nostalgic
The thirteen things you found in your truck or treat bag by Gwendolyn Kiste
3⭐
Overall average 3.68
May 16, 2026
Another solid anthology of story for the spooky season. All of them were twisty, creepy, and reminded you to steer clear of things that go bump in the night.
Some of my favorites were:
Do You Know the Bunny Man?-a brother and sister head to a dark house for the Halloween treats. They ignore the warning and candy limit, and find out the hard way why they shouldn’t have.
Scare of a Lifetime-Lance heads to the Halloween store in search of the perfect terrifying prop for his massive display in front of his house. He finds it, and gets exactly what he wanted.
The Haunting of Thornwood Cemetery-a group of friends meet in a cemetery late at night for a dare-to go down a set of stairs under a rusty door/slab to prove it’s not haunted. But hauntings aren’t real, right?
When Leaves Burn-a payment is due every Halloween in the town of Autumn Hollow. How do you avoid it? Don’t look up at the trees. If you do….your time is up.
Halloween lovers, and horror fans alike, check this collection out. It’s the perfect book to put you in the spooky mood. 4.5 stars.
Thank you BookSirens for my arc. My opinion is my own.
Some of my favorites were:
Do You Know the Bunny Man?-a brother and sister head to a dark house for the Halloween treats. They ignore the warning and candy limit, and find out the hard way why they shouldn’t have.
Scare of a Lifetime-Lance heads to the Halloween store in search of the perfect terrifying prop for his massive display in front of his house. He finds it, and gets exactly what he wanted.
The Haunting of Thornwood Cemetery-a group of friends meet in a cemetery late at night for a dare-to go down a set of stairs under a rusty door/slab to prove it’s not haunted. But hauntings aren’t real, right?
When Leaves Burn-a payment is due every Halloween in the town of Autumn Hollow. How do you avoid it? Don’t look up at the trees. If you do….your time is up.
Halloween lovers, and horror fans alike, check this collection out. It’s the perfect book to put you in the spooky mood. 4.5 stars.
Thank you BookSirens for my arc. My opinion is my own.
Review of advance copy
Like a spirit rising from the grave, Twisted Tales is back with another installment of Halloween spookery. Overall, I felt this second go round was even better than the first!
With anthologies, you're always going to have highs and lows in the mix and I'm happy to say that even the lows are still pretty good!
For me, Halloween has always been about the magic of the night and not so much straight out horror or gore. Anything can happen but it's also a little spooky and weird. That's the prevalent feeling I had as I Trick or Treated through the neighborhood of these 13 authors.
If you need something to keep on the nightstand for a quick hit of Halloween before bed, definitely put this in your TBR pile.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
With anthologies, you're always going to have highs and lows in the mix and I'm happy to say that even the lows are still pretty good!
For me, Halloween has always been about the magic of the night and not so much straight out horror or gore. Anything can happen but it's also a little spooky and weird. That's the prevalent feeling I had as I Trick or Treated through the neighborhood of these 13 authors.
If you need something to keep on the nightstand for a quick hit of Halloween before bed, definitely put this in your TBR pile.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
*4.5 stars rounded up.* I really enjoyed this anthology! I love the concept: a collection of short stories focusing around the theme of Halloween. And they all really do focus around the holiday, but in vastly different ways that keep every story interesting. Reading this in the thick of spring made me feel like I had a piece of Halloween with me each day (yes I'm counting the days down lol). There were tricks, treats, magic, monsters, gore, eerie spaces - a bit of the many faces of horror. I loved the mix of authors and how there were some well known voices as well as voices I had not heard before. All in all, I'm very grateful to have received an ARC of this book from Booksirens as I love Rose's own writing and think she did an incredible job putting this collection together.
**I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.**
**I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.**
June 10, 2026
This was a fun mix of stories that have a similar YA vibe to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and tales that were those tales all grown up. while there wasn’t a dud in the bunch, the grown up stories hit me just right.
Stand outs were No Strings Attached, Trick or TrEATment, Mallrats, and The Thirteen Things You Found in Your Halloween Bag. The final two stories were perfect to end on. They capture the essence of a moment in time so perfectly. I loved it.
At less than 200 pages, these aren’t tales of purple prose or complex machinations. As Kiste says in her story, sometimes a simple spell is best. These takes are design to chill, unsettle, and stir up memories of Halloweens past. Definitely put this on your spooky reading list for Summerween or Halloween. Stay spooky and keep reading. 4/5
Stand outs were No Strings Attached, Trick or TrEATment, Mallrats, and The Thirteen Things You Found in Your Halloween Bag. The final two stories were perfect to end on. They capture the essence of a moment in time so perfectly. I loved it.
At less than 200 pages, these aren’t tales of purple prose or complex machinations. As Kiste says in her story, sometimes a simple spell is best. These takes are design to chill, unsettle, and stir up memories of Halloweens past. Definitely put this on your spooky reading list for Summerween or Halloween. Stay spooky and keep reading. 4/5
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This was such a fun, spooky collection of stories based around halloween.
Within the 14 stories you'll find haunted houses, trick or treating going wrong, fighting to find the perfect costume & things that lurk in the dark.
A great read to get into the halloween spirit.
I enjoyed all the stories but some of my favourites were The Trap Door by Skylar Crowter, Scare of a Lifetime by Joseph Buckley, The Haunting of Thornwood Cemetery by Maria Giahoumatos & Nightmare Realm by Leigh Kenny.
Enjoying these anthologies by Death by TBR Books & hope they release more.
Thank you to Death by TBR Books & BookSirens.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Within the 14 stories you'll find haunted houses, trick or treating going wrong, fighting to find the perfect costume & things that lurk in the dark.
A great read to get into the halloween spirit.
I enjoyed all the stories but some of my favourites were The Trap Door by Skylar Crowter, Scare of a Lifetime by Joseph Buckley, The Haunting of Thornwood Cemetery by Maria Giahoumatos & Nightmare Realm by Leigh Kenny.
Enjoying these anthologies by Death by TBR Books & hope they release more.
Thank you to Death by TBR Books & BookSirens.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 23, 2026
🎃 Happy Pub Day to Twisted Tales to Tell in the Dark! 🎃
I absolutely love that nostalgic feeling of sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories, and this anthology gives me all those warm and fuzzy Halloween feelings.
@stephanieisspooky knocked it out of the park again with this one (and if you haven’t read book one yet, definitely check it out!). Huge congratulations to all of the amazing authors featured in this collection.
Step back into those Halloween nights where the leaves crunch under your feet, the jack-o’-lanterns are glowing, and every shadow feels like it might be hiding something. These stories perfectly capture the magic, nostalgia, and creepy fun of the season.
If you’re like me and wish it could be October all year long, this is one you’ll want to pick up.
I absolutely love that nostalgic feeling of sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories, and this anthology gives me all those warm and fuzzy Halloween feelings.
@stephanieisspooky knocked it out of the park again with this one (and if you haven’t read book one yet, definitely check it out!). Huge congratulations to all of the amazing authors featured in this collection.
Step back into those Halloween nights where the leaves crunch under your feet, the jack-o’-lanterns are glowing, and every shadow feels like it might be hiding something. These stories perfectly capture the magic, nostalgia, and creepy fun of the season.
If you’re like me and wish it could be October all year long, this is one you’ll want to pick up.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is yet again another amazing hit for the Scary Stories collection! There's a story for everyone. These were my all time favorites books growing up and now that there's new books coming out or feels like a small piece of my cherished childhood had been brought back up to the surface. I found myself staying up late than intended just to keep reading more. 'Just one more story' became the lie that I kept telling myself. I ended up reading the whole book in one sitting! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 23, 2026
🎃 A Nostalgic Halloween Escape 🎃
Twisted Tales To Tell In The Night is back with another Halloween Anthology. This is a follow-up to last year’s release! Packed inside are 14 spooky stories all centered around Halloween.
Just like the first installment, I really enjoyed the stories. They do an excellent job and tapping into the feeling of my childhood Halloweens! 👻
Authors such as Angela Sylvaine, Haley Newlin, Brianna Morgan, V. Castro, and Gwendolyn Kiste all have fantastic stories in this one! Along with some other fantastic authors!
Trick or treat? The stories in here are a mixed bag of candies. Some are sweet, leaving you with the taste of your childhood on your tongue. And some are sour, instilling a twisted taste of dread within.
Happy devouring!
A special thanks to the publisher @deathbytbrbooks for the chance to review this one via booksirens and with a physical copy!
Twisted Tales To Tell In The Night is back with another Halloween Anthology. This is a follow-up to last year’s release! Packed inside are 14 spooky stories all centered around Halloween.
Just like the first installment, I really enjoyed the stories. They do an excellent job and tapping into the feeling of my childhood Halloweens! 👻
Authors such as Angela Sylvaine, Haley Newlin, Brianna Morgan, V. Castro, and Gwendolyn Kiste all have fantastic stories in this one! Along with some other fantastic authors!
Trick or treat? The stories in here are a mixed bag of candies. Some are sweet, leaving you with the taste of your childhood on your tongue. And some are sour, instilling a twisted taste of dread within.
Happy devouring!
A special thanks to the publisher @deathbytbrbooks for the chance to review this one via booksirens and with a physical copy!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I am utterly thankful to the editors of this amazing Halloween horror anthology for reaching out to me with an ARC. Twisted Tales II is a great foray into short horror fiction which even non horror readers will appreciate. Full of diverse voices, both established and brand new, it was simply put a joy to read. It is very similar to the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and thus has a sense of nostalgia too. My favourites in this series were the stories by Donna Taylor and Maria Giakoumatos respectively.
Review of advance copy
I really enjoyed getting to read this book, it worked well as a sequel anthology in the Twisted Tales to Tell in the Night. I loved the use of Halloween during this book and how each storyline worked with the characters and overall theming of the book. I enjoyed that each story had that element of difference from each other and how the authors were able to weave a tale and keep them working with the concept of the anthology.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 26, 2026
This was such a heavy dose of nostalgia and I absolutely loved every minute of it!
The variation of the stories was phenomenal and it reminded me of Halloweens of old 😉 I loved that this was a Halloween anthology and all the stories were focused on that time of year. This is a must read for anyone who loved these books as a child and also for the new generations of later grade school years on up.
It made me want to dig out the classic copies and I’m excited to see if there’s more editions published!
Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my own opinion! 🫶🏻 🎃
The variation of the stories was phenomenal and it reminded me of Halloweens of old 😉 I loved that this was a Halloween anthology and all the stories were focused on that time of year. This is a must read for anyone who loved these books as a child and also for the new generations of later grade school years on up.
It made me want to dig out the classic copies and I’m excited to see if there’s more editions published!
Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my own opinion! 🫶🏻 🎃
Review of advance copy
5 Stars - Stephanie Rose does it again!!!! Another brilliant book of twisted tales. All the authors have done brilliantly, its a great read and its perfect for spooky season and should be read with the first book.
I liked all the stories but I do have some favourites - Do You Know The Bunny Man, The Trap Door, No Strings Attached and Nightmare Realm.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I liked all the stories but I do have some favourites - Do You Know The Bunny Man, The Trap Door, No Strings Attached and Nightmare Realm.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 21, 2026
What a fun Halloween read! Twisted Tales is a collection of short stories that left me feeling nostalgic and a little creeped out. Feeling more spooky than scary, it could be a good intro for someone looking try some horror without getting too committed to a long read. It’s a great spooky collection for any time of year! I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more works from the authors in this collection.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 23, 2026
We have 14 more spooky stories all set around Halloween bringing with them all the nostalgia 👻 These books are perfect for those who grew up reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and watching Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark 😱
At just under 200 pages, these stories are a great teaser into the start of Summerween! My favorite was Do You Know the Bunny Man? 🐰
Thank you to the author for the eARC 📖
At just under 200 pages, these stories are a great teaser into the start of Summerween! My favorite was Do You Know the Bunny Man? 🐰
Thank you to the author for the eARC 📖
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
ARC REVIEW- This was so fun and nostalgic, it hit in all the right spots! I really enjoyed the aesthetic, it’s an anthology so different authors and stories, but the nostalgic Autumn vibes were strong in each story, it felt super cozy. Consistent good stories and a good flow! This was a really fun read. Especially if you enjoy anthologies, love Halloween, and love nostalgia! 🧡🖤
Review of advance copy
I love everything Halloween, and I got an ARC of this anthology just in time for summerween! Will definitely re-read in October. Great, spooky, bite-size stories. Light that fall candle and grab a pumpkin spice latte (yes, even in summer) and read this one during a rainy evening. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
This is another fun collection of short Halloween fiction. All different authors with fresh ideas, many of which feel like they are holding back from true terror. Yet there is an air of nostalgia and fun here, taking me back to my childhood street on that fabled night. Easily recommended for lovers of October 31!
Thanks to Booksirens and the author for an advanced copy to review.
Thanks to Booksirens and the author for an advanced copy to review.
Review of advance copy
These stories bring the magic of Halloween to life. It was a delightful collection to read. Full of nostalgic trick or treats from a wide range of authors. You are bound to discover a new favorite.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 24, 2026
I love this modern spin on the books I grew up with. A perfect homage to the “Scary stories to Tell in the dark” books. Theyy only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was the stories that ended on cliffhangers. I wanted more!
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