Scary Short Stories

A Collection of 20 Stories

By: Callie James

Narrated by: Victor Chavez

Scary Short Stories

Prepare to get spooked with Scary Short Stories, a collection of 20 quick, chilling tales that will keep you up at night. Perfect for teens and adults alike, these stories bring you a mix of supernatural thrills, eerie mysteries, and heart-pounding suspense. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, each story will leave you craving more terror.

Key Features:

• 20 Spine-Tingling Tales: A variety of short, fast-paced stories to keep you on edge.
• Perfect for Teens & Adults: Designed for those who crave a thrill, from spooky beginners to horror enthusiasts.
• Diverse Horrors: From ghosts and monsters to mind-bending twists, there's something for everyone.
• Quick but Creepy: Each story delivers maximum fear in a bite-sized package—perfect for sharing as campfire stories on dark, stormy nights, when the wind howls, the fire crackles, and every shadow feels like it’s hiding something… as well as just to listen on your own in the dark or to unsettle your friends with a well-timed scare.

If you’re ready for some seriously scary fun, Scary Short Stories will leave you wondering what’s lurking in the shadows.

©2025 Callie James (P)2025 Callie James

Chills for young thrill-seekers

This book delivers bite-sized chills perfect for younger readers venturing into the world of horror. With haunted objects, cursed places, and eerie creatures, each tale is packed with classic spooky themes that evoke the nostalgic vibe of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. While the formatting could use improvement—paragraph spacing can make reading a bit confusing—and some stories may feel a bit short or underdeveloped, the overall tone is engaging and age-appropriate for middle-grade audiences (ages 9–12). It's a great read-aloud option for parents and kids who enjoy mild scares without diving too deep into intense horror. With a few tweaks and maybe some illustrations, this collection could really shine. For now, it’s a fun, fast-paced entry point for young horror fans looking for a thrill before bedtime.

Chills in Minutes

Listening to this book was an eerie delight! Each tale is short but seriously unsettling—perfect for late-night listening with the lights off. I loved the variety, from ghostly encounters to creepy twists I didn’t see coming. It’s become my go-to for a quick scare, whether I’m home alone or spooking friends around a campfire.

Spooky Audio Thrills

If you want a little bit of fright in a story then try this audiobook! There are 20 short stories that are packed with chills, from ghosts to mind-twisting scares. Not for little kids, maybe older teen and up. Each tale is the perfect length to get a good spine-chilling listen. There is a good variety in the stories. The narration works well for an eerie vibe.

Tale To Keep You Up All Night

This book delivers the perfect dose of fear for anyone who loves a quick thrill. This chilling collection of 20 short tales is packed with eerie suspense, ghostly encounters, and twists you won’t see coming. Whether you're a teen dipping your or an adult who can’t resist a spine tingling read, these stories promise to keep you up at night and coming back for more. Each tale is short enough to enjoy in one sitting but creepy enough to linger in your mind. If you're brave enough, dive in.

Creepy, Fun, and Perfect for Car Rides!

The narration was so engaging—it pulled us right into each spooky little tale! I listened with my 13-year-old, and we both loved it. It was such a fun way to bond during car rides. Each story was quick but just creepy enough to keep us hooked (and a little on edge). Great mix of monsters, twists, and eerie vibes. Perfect for teens or anyone who loves a bite-sized scare!