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Ogres of Ohio
by Jonathan RandI almost didn't hear my dad ask the question. I was looking out the rain-streaked car window, staring up at the big, two-story house that was now our home. "It's ...it's huge," I replied, trying not to sound nervous. But I was. I was really nervous. There was something about the house that was just... Creepy.
Terrible Tractors of Texas)
by Johnathan RandI threw off my covers and leapt out of bed. John scrambled down from the top bunk, and we both bolted to my open bedroom window. My heart was pounding in my chest. I was wide awake now, and I listened to the roar of the tractor in the still, dark night. And then: It stopped. The tractor sputtered and coughed. The engine stopped.
Strange Spirits of St. Ignace
by Johnathan RandMICHIGAN CHILLERS. BEING LOST IN THE FOREST HAS NEVER BEEN SO TERRIFYING! Kevin Barnes and his family are going camping in the forest near St. Ignace, Michigan. It's sure to be a fun vacation filled with adventure and exploration. That is, until Kevin, his sister Erin, and brother Bobby find themselves lost. When strange things begin to happen, the three realize that they aren't alone. For there are other unearthly creatures that inhabit the forest ... strange spirits from another realm! Kevin, Erin and Bobby find themselves caught in the middle of a terrible, raging battle, and are forced to take sides. If they win, they can so home. But if they lose ... Look in the back of the book for "STRANGE SPIRITS OF ST. IGNACE" word puzzles!
Poltergeists of Petoskey
by Johnathan Rand"Would you quit trying to scare me? Just go to sleep, will you?" It was my twin brother, Adrian. Here it was, the middle of the night, and he was standing at the door of my bedroom, scolding me for doing something--even though I was half asleep!
New York Ninjas
by Johnathan RandThere are some things in this world that you just can't explain, no matter how hard you try. This is one of those stories. It happened to me and my friends last fall, and to make things even creepier, it happened on the scariest day of the year. October 31st. Halloween.
Nebraska Nightcrawlers
by Johnathan RandIT'S A NIGHTCRAWLER NIGHTMARE! There's a whole lot of trouble worming its way into a small village in Nebraska. Jim Newkirk makes extra money hunting nightcrawlers and selling them to fishermen. But Jim and his neighbor Brittany Olson are about to discover that the tables have been turned: for they won't be the hunters any longer. Giant nightcrawlers have suddenly appeared, and they're hungry. Where did they come from? Just how dangerous are they? And most importantly: can they be stopped? It's nonstop action and terror right from the start, as Jim and Brittany battle these giant beasts from the earth ... and one thing is certain: it's a fight to the finish, for these crawlers don't give up easily! American Chillers #15: NEBRASKA NIGHTCRAWLERS.
Michigan Mega-Monsters
by Johnathan RandAMERICAN CHILLERS WHAT ONCE WAS A LEGEND . . . HAS BECOME A NIGHTMARE! When Rick Owens arrives at Camp Willow, he's ready for a week of fun. He's met two new friends: Sandy Johnson and Leah Warner, and the three are ready for an exciting week. But when Rick spots strange tracks around his cabin, the campers realize that they aren't the only ones at the small, lakeside summer camp. And what about the legends that speak of giant, terrifying creatures that roam the swamp at night? Soon, Rick, Sandy, and Leah find out that the legends of the Michigan Mega-Monsters aren't legends at all! The problem is: have they found out too late?
Mackinaw City Mummies
by Johnathan RandWhat I saw was no animal, that's for sure. It was tall...nearly as tall as me...and it was all white. Branches continued to break as it drew closer. It was the shape of a human, arms outstretched. As it approached, it spoke! "Jossssshhhh," the voice curdled. "I'm comingggg for yooooouuuuuuu. I'm coming for you, Josh!"
Kreepy Klowns of Kalamazoo
by Johnathan RandWe stayed as still as we could. I was too afraid to even breathe. I thought that if I took a breath, the clown would hear me. My heart was doing flip-flops in my chest, and I was almost certain that the clown could hear it. Had the clown spotted us? Had he heard us? He was right near the edge of the tent, gripping the knife tightly in his hand.
Great Lakes Ghost Ship
by Johnathan RandThe Coast Guard cutter 'Mackinaw' is docked at the port of Cheboygan, the hometown of Emily, Brian and Gavin. But with it comes an old legend and it's haggard old sea captain. . . an old sailor who invites the unsuspecting to come aboard, never to release them from his Ghost Ship!
Gargoyles of Gaylord
by Johnathan RandThe gargoyle was only a few feet from me when I dove to the grass, face first. I held out my arms in front of me to break my fall, then I rolled sideways. I could hear the huge beast swoop over me and pass by. Whew! That had been close. But there was still danger! The gargoyle was still in the sky... and he was coming after me!
Florida Fog Phantoms
by Johnathan RandWe all knew there was a storm coming. We heard about it on the radio. The TV weatherman told us all about it. It was a hurricane. You may have even heard about it or read about it, because it was the strangest storm of the year.
Bionic Bats of Bay City
by Johnathan RandMICHIGAN CHILLERS WINGED MONSTERS ATTACK AN ENTIRE CITY! On a dark night in Bay City, Michigan, friends gather to plan an innocent game of hide-and-seek. However, just as they begin to play, one of them sees a bat. But it's not any ordinary bat. In fact, the bat is gigantic--as big as some of the children! And there's more than one. Forced to abandon their game, five children must flee the vicious attacks of these giant creatures from the sky. Unable to take refuge in their homes, they must fight to survive. Where did these bats come from? How on earth did they grow to such enormous size? And most important: will the five children be able to defend themselves until help arrives, or will the bats have their way? It's a night of horror in Bay City . . . and for five friends, it just might be their last night alive! #14: Bionic Bats of Bay City by Johnathan Rand
Aliens Attack Alpena
by Johnathan Rand"I thought space aliens only had laser guns in the movies," Meghan said. Suddenly, we heard a crunching noise. Footsteps. The space alien! He was coming toward us!
