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31 Days of October, a Haunting Collection of Hallowe'en Tales
A haunting collection of Hallowe'en, Suspense, and Ghost stories for young and old.
278 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2016
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October 21, 2016
Hallowe’en is that time of the year that ghosts and ghouls, darkness and devils, come together in a festival of suspense and thrills. I am confronted each year with the dusting off of old favourites and submerging myself in that special darkness that can emanate only from a book…
But this year a friend told me about “31 Days of October” and it has turned my world upside down; you see, this anthology has an assortment of 33 short stories, each one the perfect size for a late night encounter with your worst fears. The only drawback is that only one is not enough, and I found myself turning the page for the next story. And the next after that. And on one occasion I was too, uh, intimidated by the dark to be able to go through to the bathroom to brush my teeth.
This anthology of scariness is split into 3 sections – “Hallowe’en”, “Suspense and Ghost Stories”, and “Chilling Tales for Adults”. It brings together some wonderful writers, all of whom add a unique dynamic to the Hallowe’en theme. Twists in the tale, tickling of the funny bone, shrieks in the night – “31 Days of October” features exciting new talent, as well as more established writers.
Let this book keep you awake for the Hallowe’en season and beyond – you won’t regret a single second of lost sleep!
But this year a friend told me about “31 Days of October” and it has turned my world upside down; you see, this anthology has an assortment of 33 short stories, each one the perfect size for a late night encounter with your worst fears. The only drawback is that only one is not enough, and I found myself turning the page for the next story. And the next after that. And on one occasion I was too, uh, intimidated by the dark to be able to go through to the bathroom to brush my teeth.
This anthology of scariness is split into 3 sections – “Hallowe’en”, “Suspense and Ghost Stories”, and “Chilling Tales for Adults”. It brings together some wonderful writers, all of whom add a unique dynamic to the Hallowe’en theme. Twists in the tale, tickling of the funny bone, shrieks in the night – “31 Days of October” features exciting new talent, as well as more established writers.
Let this book keep you awake for the Hallowe’en season and beyond – you won’t regret a single second of lost sleep!
October 19, 2016
31 Days of October: A Haunting Collection of Hallowe'en Tales - Various Authors
31 Days, is a collection of short stories, by 23 authors, who have come together to create a wonderful book.
These stories are broken into three categories expanding the size of their readership. Each section lets you know what a reader is in for, thrills and chills for the young, or more adult thrills.
The stories themselves are well written and creatively thought out. I was quite impressed with many of the stories that kept me engaged and moving onto the next.
If you're looking for a fun read over the Halloween season, I highly recommend this book.
I give this book 5 of 5 stars and would recommend this novel.
Well done!
November 20, 2016
I loved reading the short stories in 31 Days of October. They fit perfectly in my busy life. I truly enjoyed the imagination of different writers as they left you in suspense relating their version of ghosts, witches and the after life. Also at the end of each story there was an explanation talking about the writer and why they wrote the story.
November 1, 2016
What a great book to finish reading on October 31!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection. Thanks for putting this together. Everyone did a fantastic job!
And now, I have a new list of authors to check out...
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection. Thanks for putting this together. Everyone did a fantastic job!
And now, I have a new list of authors to check out...
October 25, 2016
I enjoyed this collection. There was a little something for everyone here as the stories ranged from the type of stories kids tell around the campfire to humorous to downright chilling. One of my favorite stories involved a spider, and it's not what you think so I won't spoil it by saying more. Probably the darkest story was The China Doll, as it was a little jarring after reading some of the more light hearted stories. The collection did have a few stories that I didn't quite get, but those were in the minority.
Overall this was good and something I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a Halloween read.
Overall this was good and something I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a Halloween read.
February 12, 2025
This anthology, organized and edited by Glenda Reynolds, Shae Hamrick, and Stephanie Baskersville contains 33 fiction stories by Group writers who love to write, among other themes, about Halloween. And it covers "Tales of the strange, the unusual, and things that scare of the most." Since I am one of the contributors, I will speak only about all the others who wrote mysterious acts in unique ways putting a new spin in the myths of Halloween. And their creativity is admirable! Original and varied tales await Goodreads' readers.
October 19, 2025
Searching for an older collection to set a Halloween mood, I came across this book. Regrettably, it fails to deliver on genuine frights or scares.
Published independently by the Goodreads group Writers 750, the collection is divided into three sections: Hallowe'en, Suspense, and Ghost & Chilling Tales. While a few paranormal entries offer hidden gems, the majority of the stories feel amateurishly drab and offer nothing groundbreaking.
Two stories that stood out were
"Closer" by Joe Stanley
"The Last Hallowe'en" by Cora Bhatia
Published independently by the Goodreads group Writers 750, the collection is divided into three sections: Hallowe'en, Suspense, and Ghost & Chilling Tales. While a few paranormal entries offer hidden gems, the majority of the stories feel amateurishly drab and offer nothing groundbreaking.
Two stories that stood out were
"Closer" by Joe Stanley
"The Last Hallowe'en" by Cora Bhatia
July 27, 2019
Halloween...brought out in it's scariest manner with short stories by authors that keep your hair on edge.
Stories of witches, ghouls, ghosts... October 31, a day to remember.
The scariest is left for the last
Stories of witches, ghouls, ghosts... October 31, a day to remember.
The scariest is left for the last
October 25, 2018
More uneven than the average collection, these short stories are a mixed bag. Some are quite good, and others ... not so much.
October 16, 2016
This collection of Halloween tales is a lot of fun. It's sorted into three sections - Halloween Stories, Suspense and Ghost Stories, and Chilling Tales for Adults. This enables readers who want to avoid really dark themes to do so. One can, in effect, read to their own level of comfort.
Most of the stories are quite well written. Some, especially in the first section, could be considered a little predictable by adult readers, but they'd be great for reading to older kids in the dark on Halloween!
If you're easily scared, some of the stories that appear later in the collection might make you jumpy or nervous. I read the whole book, though, and nothing has happened to me... yet.
Most of the stories are quite well written. Some, especially in the first section, could be considered a little predictable by adult readers, but they'd be great for reading to older kids in the dark on Halloween!
If you're easily scared, some of the stories that appear later in the collection might make you jumpy or nervous. I read the whole book, though, and nothing has happened to me... yet.
August 25, 2019
For those who get bored easily... or not, this book will entertain them with a variety of paranormal, ghost and witches tales. The participants in this anthology provided their own versions with unimaginable plots. Scary situations abound that will make the readers marvel at the writers' imaginations gone wild. May all readers be nightmare-resistant. Hihihi...
October 17, 2017
Nice collection of stories for Halloween.
April 23, 2017
What do you get when you have some ghosts, ghouls, mummies, witches, shape-shifters & trick-or-treaters? **31 Days of October** This anthology is a great mix of both seasoned and new authors. These tales transport you from the ordinary to the extraordinary, to worlds that collide with the creepy and strange - the perfect length for lunch breaks or bedtime stories - but don't blame the authors for your nightmares.
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