Nostalgia from my 10-year-old self that would read Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
A Halloween Horror Anthology of different stories to scare you silly this Halloween season

I have loved these stories since I was little, and I'm so glad more keep coming out. There's nothing better than a little fear to get you in the Halloween mood, and as the leaves are turning, that's exactly what I need. I can't wait to make my friends read this so we can be spooked together.

Thank you so much to net galley and the publisher for the arc! I grew up with scary stories to tell in the dark, so this was such a fun and nostalgic reading experience. The stories were as creepy and suspenseful as I remember. I loved the spooky yet entertaining atmosphere of each story.

If you were a fan of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this newest horror anthology will bring all that nostalgia back just in time for Halloween. Ranging in stories that are geared to both YA and adult readers, these bone-chilling short stories will have you ready to break out your old Goosebumps books after or a scary movie.
I still remember the Scary Stories as a kid, but admittedly, some of these newer ones didn’t hit quite as well as an adult. I still very much enjoyed reading the anthology and would highly recommend for YA readers.
Thank you to Death by TBR Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a fun collection of short stories that felt perfect going into spooky season. As a fan of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this brought back so much nostalgia and I love that the authors created something similar for an adult audience. Some of my favorites included Morgana Macabre's Halloween Special, Sweet Tooth, Mrs. King's Candy, The Light Across the Bridge, and Last Requests. I hope that more of these compilations are released as this was such a fun read that brought back so much nostalgia.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and to the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An okay selection of stories. I did not find any that stood out to me, but they did keep my interest somewhat. The plots and stories seemed to drag for some of the stories, and I found myself struggling to finish some of the stories. This may be a book for some, but overall, I would not recommend.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I requested this because I thought it was a continuation of the original “Scary Story” series and I was really excited to request it. I didn’t realize until later that it was a different author. (Editor?)

While I can appreciate this as a tribute to the original, this anthology just did not hold up for me. Part of the reason the “Scary Story” books were so scary, for me at least, is because the stories were rooted in actual legends and hometown tales. These just seemed wholly made up to me. And that’s totally fine!!! But don’t then use the marketing and nostalgia from the original to sell more copies.

I really wish I could have rated this higher, but thank you NetGalley for sending me a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this nostalgia trip I just went on! The timing and structure of the stories reminded me of reading those Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark collections I would rent from the library as a kid. The benefit here is ability to communicate more adult themes and concepts, so the stories scratch an itch I was always after that the older compilations couldn’t provide. Murder, Monsters, Demons, Sci-Fi, Body Horror, etc. This has it all, and I’m here for it!

Thanks to Death By TBR, Stephanie Rose, William Sterling and NetGalley for the ARC copy!

I loooooooove scary stories and this compilation did not disappoint!! Perfect for spooky season or just to scratch a spooky itch.

Great Anthology!! Some of today’s best horror authors are featured in this book, and there are some very memorable stories in this book.

I love the throw back to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. For me, this throwback was what made me want to read this book.

The book starts out kind of soft, and then builds in scariness and intensity. There honestly wasn’t a bad story in the book. Like the original Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark, this book can be enjoyed by young horror fans all the way to our seasoned horror readers!

Some of the most memorable stories for me was The Post, Best Friends Forever, We Don’t Go Into The Howard’s House, Booger Sugar and The Light Across the Bridge.

I grabbed this because of its nostalgia to my childhood. It very much felt like I was reading another Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. I do feel like it’s geared towards middle school aged children although anyone of any age could probably get enjoyment out of the stories.

Thanks for bringing Nostalgia back!

Thank you for allowing me to review and go back to my childhood for just a moment.

I love reading these to my kids ! This is fun. I really appreciate NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this publication! Thank you!!

I loved the nostalgic cover and was hopeful for the promise within, but it didn't hit for me. I think it was because many of the stories felt intended for a younger audience (especially "booger sugar") which is fine! Just not what I was hoping for and not horrific enough for my interests. I did like a couple of the stories, and appreciate the work that went into compiling all the tales.

I feel as though this book should be more geared towards a middle school aged audience. The situations, characters, and overall storylines didn’t feel like they were meant for adults. A younger audience may enjoy this anthology of short Halloween stories, but unfortunately it wasn’t for me.

Thank you to Death by TBR Books and NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. ✍🏻

Not unlike a pillowcase filled with candy on Halloween night, his was a mixed bag for me. Please Note I gave this a 2.5 star.

I grew up obsessed with the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark books and was eager to read this collection inspired by them. I’m not sure if I just read the Scary Stories books when I was at a prime age for them, but I struggled to get into these stories in the same way I did for those books. I found many of them felt a bit too young but also too adult, if that makes sense. The target audience got a bit muddy for me for most of these stories. I’ve seen some reviews talk about the stories being AI but I didn’t find myself thinking that while reading, I just found some of the writing to be undeveloped.

I do generally think it’s a fun collection to go through over spooky season, though. I think there are lots of people that will enjoy these stories despite myself not fully feeling it over all. I personally really enjoyed Sweet Tooth and Posts!

Thank you to Net Galley and Death By TBR Books for the ARC.

I absolutely loved this! It gave me the nostalgia of an early 2000s Halloween that I have been craving. It definitely delivered all the way!

Such a great read for the start of spooky season! I love it when I can find a book that combines my love of spooky stories and Halloween into one. This collection of short horror stories is great for someone trying out the genre.
The print version has some incredible illustrations which means I'll be adding this to my physical bookshelf once it's published. Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoyed reading the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" books as a kid. Thank you NetGally for the arc!

This is a great Halloween anthology and I really loved it. This felt nostalgic and like grown-up goosebumps or the point horror books. My plan was to read one short story a day instead I flew through it in about a day. So many of these I wish were longer and I'll definitely be picking up more from some of these authors. I highly recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for review.

I was intrigued by the cover of this book, done in the same style as my childhood favorite, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The nostalgia factor is high in this collection of spooky short stories aimed at adults. Most (maybe all?) of the stories featured children as the main characters, and some stories were scarier while others felt immature. Read this to get into the Halloween spirit but don't expect too much from it.

If you read the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark books as a kid, you might enjoy this book. It’s a super fast read and not too spooky if you’re dipping your toe into the horror genre. It’s super nostalgic and takes you back to experiencing Halloween (and those creepy books) as a kid.

I know this book may be for an older audience, but even so I think it could have used some creepy illustrations to call back to In a Dark Dark Room and the Scary Stories books.

Thank you NetGalley for a chance to read this ARC!