Terrifying True Tales: Haunting Histories, Creepy Cryptids, and Scary Stories from Around the World

Some scary stories are more than tall tales. This spine-tingling collection of TRUE terrors and haunting legends is perfect for Halloween—and thrills and chills all year long.

This book is not for the faint of heart … 

But for those brave enough, a bone-chilling globe-trotting adventure awaits. In these pages, you’ll roam the crumbling, skull-filled catacombs of Paris. Come face-to-face with an island full of real dragons. Hear haunting stories from history—from the “vampire epidemic” in New England to an epic (and gruesome) ship mutiny off the coast of Australia. Puzzle over unsolved mysteries, from UFO sightings to whole cities that have simply … vanished. Shiver at modern retellings of classic scary stories and urban legends—and learn the truth behind the terror. 

Filled with gripping photography and mind-boggling facts that reveal the history and science behind the curiosities of our world—PLUS a foreword written by bestselling author and king of creep R.L. Stine— this book is ideal for throwing in a backpack, reading by flashlight around a campfire, or sharing at a sleepover. (But reader beware: Don’t forget to check under the bed before opening …)  

Want more spooky stories? Check out National Geographic Kids’ other collections: Don’t Read This Book Before Bed and That’s Creepy!