The Taste of Night Read online

Page 9


  The papers rustled. Destiny stopped. What made them move? There was no wind here.

  She stared as the papers crinkled. She heard scratching sounds from underneath the pile. “Oh.” She uttered a soft cry as two fat rats slithered out.

  They turned and gazed up at her, staring for the longest while, as if challenging her.

  Her whole body tensed, Destiny backed away. Are these really rats? she wondered. Or are they vampires in rat bodies?

  The swooping bat in her living room flashed into her mind. Livvy? Had it been Livvy?

  The two rats raised up on their hind legs and took a step toward Destiny. One of them bared its teeth and uttered a shrill hiss.

  Destiny wanted to turn and run. But she knew she shouldn’t turn her back on the advancing rats.

  They stood still now, on their back legs, long, pink tails whipping back and forth, scraping the concrete floor. Their eyes glowed dully like black pearls. They both opened their mouths and uttered warning screeches, furiously waving their front paws up and down in slashing motions.

  I have to get away.

  Destiny spun away from them, tried to run—and collided full force with a figure standing behind her.

  “Hey—!” She stumbled and fell into him, and they both staggered back. Her cheek brushed the rough fabric of his sweater.

  “Ross—?” She grabbed his shoulders to pull herself back on her feet, shoulders hard as bone. Not Ross.

  “S—sorry,” she choked out. “I didn’t see you. I was—”

  She stared at him. He was good looking. Young. About Destiny’s age. Short, dark hair, dark eyes, a thin, straight nose.

  Then he turned—and Destiny opened her mouth in a horrified gasp.

  The other half of his face—missing! The flesh ended in the middle, a line right down the center of his face, giving way to solid skull.

  Destiny stared open-mouthed, too horrified to breathe. No eye in the gaping, empty socket, no flesh over the toothless jaw.

  Half a face, Destiny saw. Normal looking on one side, even handsome. An eyeless skull on the other half.

  Trembling, Destiny tried to back away.

  “What’s wrong?” he whispered. His teeth clicked as he talked, and his single eye rolled around in its socket. “Don’t be frightened. Don’t worry. I’ll save my good side for you, babe.”

  He grabbed her. Circled his arms tightly around her. Arms like bones—and powerful, clamping her to him.

  “No, please—”

  She couldn’t breathe.

  He held her so tightly, her ribs ached. Her chest felt about to burst.

  He lowered his face to her. She could see both sides at once now, the skeleton and the good-looking face. Both grinning at her coldly, half-lips pulled back so she could see his teeth.

  He pressed his lips to hers.

  Ohh. She felt soft flesh and bone.

  Her stomach heaved.

  He pulled his mouth away quickly, single eye flashing.

  And then she saw the fangs, yellow and curled, slide down from his open mouth.

  “So sweet, so sweet,” he whispered, sour breath washing over her, making her choke. And then he sank the disgusting fangs into her throat.

  chapter twenty-three

  “I WANT TO GO BACK TO MY OLD LIFE”

  SHE FELT A STAB OF PAIN.

  Then heard a loud shout.

  “GET AWAY FROM HER!”

  The vampire seemed to spin to the voice. But then Destiny realized someone had pulled him off her. Another vampire, face hidden in shadow, had grabbed him by the shoulders.

  “First come, first served,” the half-faceless one said softly, teeth clicking. He tensed his body as if preparing for a fight.

  “I don’t think so,” the other replied.

  And then they flung themselves at each other. Growling, cursing, they wrestled from one side of the hall to the other, smashing each other against the concrete walls.

  Gasping for breath, Destiny felt the pinprick wounds in her neck as she tried to back away to safety.

  They’re fighting over which one gets me, she realized. Frozen in horror, she watched the battle.

  Their cries and shouts had awakened others, who stood in the dark doorways all down the hall, staring in silence as the two vampires slashed at each other, shoving and biting.

  I’m pinned here, Destiny thought. I can’t run. If I do, the others will get me.

  She backed into a corner, hands pressed against the sides of her face, still gasping for breath.

  Fighting over me…

  Fighting to see who gets to drink my blood…

  With his back to Destiny, the new arrival hoisted up the half-faced vampire by the waist, lifted him high over his head and, with a powerful heave, tossed him out an open window.

  Destiny heard the vampire’s scream as he fell down the side of the building. Down…down…And then the scream was replaced by an angry bird cry, which rose up until Destiny could see a hawk, wings spread wide, through the window, sailing up, turning and taking one last glance at her, then floating away.

  And now the winner of the battle, panting noisily, brushing his wet hair off his face, turned to claim his prize. He lurched toward Destiny arms outstretched…

  …And Destiny recognized him. “Ross—!” she screamed. “Ross—it’s me!”

  His mouth dropped open. He wiped sweat from his eyes—and squinted at her in the inky light. “Destiny—?”

  “Yes. Yes, it’s me!”

  “Whoa.” He was still breathing hard, chest heaving up and down. He had deep scratch marks on one side of his neck, and a red welt had formed under one eye.

  “I don’t believe it,” he said, shaking his head hard. Then he lurched forward and wrapped her in a hug. “Dee, I’m so glad to see you.”

  Destiny let out a sigh of relief. It is the same Ross, she thought.

  She gazed over his shoulder and saw eyes staring at them in doorways all down the hall, cold faces, angry and frightening.

  “Can we…go somewhere?” she whispered.

  Ross took her by the hand and led her to the stairway. He helped her up the steep, concrete steps to the second floor. Then he led the way to a small apartment halfway down the hall.

  The clouds had finally started to burn away, and morning sunlight peeked into the open window. Destiny hugged herself. The room still had the chill of night.

  She glanced around quickly. A pile of clothes, mostly jeans and T-shirts, in one corner. A couch with one cushion missing. A metal folding chair. A clock radio on the floor. The only furnishings.

  Ross led her over to the couch. “Dee, I can’t believe you’re here. I’m so happy to see you,” he said. He motioned for her to sit down. Then he dropped down beside her, sweeping his hair back with both hands.

  He’s changed, Destiny thought, studying him. He used to have that spark in his eyes, that flash of fire. But it’s gone. He looks so tired…exhausted. And not because of the fight with the other vampire.

  “How are you?” he asked. “How’s Mikey? And your dad?”

  “Not great,” Destiny replied. “It’s been really hard with Livvy gone. I mean, it’s hard to explain to yourself why—”

  “Livvy,” Ross interrupted, shaking his head. “Livvy. Livvy. She’s hard to figure, you know?”

  “I…saw her the other night,” Destiny continued, the words catching in her throat. “She was so horrible to me, Ross. Like she hated me. And what did I do to her? Nothing. I only wanted to talk with her.”

  “She’s gotten weird,” Ross said, lowering his head. “This was supposed to be so exciting. You know. Livvy and me. Living forever and everything. She promised. She promised me it would be awesome. But now…” He glanced to the window. “Now she usually doesn’t want to hang with me. She’s got new friends that she cares about.”

  Destiny nodded. She didn’t know what to say. “Ross—?”

  He kept his eyes down at the floor. “I’m so unhappy,” he said finally.
“I mean, this life is so hard. I wish…I wish I’d never followed Livvy.”

  “I’m sorry too,” Destiny murmured.

  “She likes it. I really think she does,” he continued, finally turning to face her. “I don’t understand it. But I think Livvy enjoys the excitement. You know, the adventure. She likes the…badness of it. And the idea that she never has to grow old.”

  Destiny nodded. “When she was little, her favorite cartoon was Peter Pan. You know. The Disney one. Now I guess she liked it because Peter and the Lost Boys never grew up, either.

  “I don’t know why I went with her,” Ross said. He climbed to his feet and moved to the window. He leaned on the sill, keeping his back to the rising sunlight as he spoke. “It was crazy. I guess I went a little nuts or something. But now…”

  He swallowed. “Now I’d give anything to have my old life back. I mean it, Dee. Anything. I’m so unhappy. I just want to see my sister again…and Mom and Dad. I just want—”

  “Maybe it can happen,” Destiny interrupted.

  He squinted at her. “Why? Has your dad—?”

  “No. He hasn’t found anything. Not yet. But he’s working on it, Ross. He won’t quit till he finds a cure.”

  “That’s great,” Ross said. “I don’t know how much more I can take. Really.”

  Destiny climbed to her feet and hugged herself tightly. “Listen, Ross, I came here for a reason. I came to warn you. The Hunters are going to come. They know about this place. They’re going to kill as many vampires as they can.”

  Ross nodded. He didn’t seem surprised. “We knew they’d come after us sooner or later.”

  “You and Livvy have got to get out,” Destiny said. “You’ve got to talk to her, Ross. She won’t talk to me.”

  He scratched his head. “I…I’ll try.”

  Destiny could feel her emotions tightening her throat. “You’ve got to tell her,” she said. “You’ve got to tell her to get away from here. Maybe you can convince her, Ross. Have you told her you want to give up the vampire life? Maybe you can convince her too.”

  Ross hesitated. “I don’t think so. Whenever I start to talk about it…” His voice trailed off in a sigh.

  Destiny felt tears rolling down her cheeks. She didn’t make any attempt to stop them. “Tell her. Tell her, Ross.”

  Ross nodded. “I’ll see what I can do. Really. I’ll try, Dee.”

  A sob escaped Destiny’s throat. Tears blurred her vision. “Tell her I still love her,” she choked out. “Tell her I’ll do anything to have her back.”

  And then she ran, out the door of the shabby apartment and down the long hallway…ran away from this world of darkness…back to her own life.

  chapter twenty-four

  A DEATH IN THE VAMPIRE FAMILY

  IS THAT DESTINY?

  Yes, of course it is.

  Livvy hid behind a trash Dumpster and watched her sister run from the apartment building. Destiny dropped her bag, picked it up, then fumbled inside it for her car key.

  What is she doing here so early? Livvy wondered. The sun is just coming up. Did she come to see me? Does she still think if she begs hard enough, I’ll come home?

  She watched Destiny stumble over a pile of broken bricks, then run to the side of the building. Destiny had such a distressed look on her face, Livvy felt a pang of guilt.

  I didn’t want to cause you so much sadness, Dee. What I did wasn’t about you at all. It was about me. But you can’t accept that, can you? Because everything—everything—always had to be about you.

  Destiny pulled open her car door and plunged inside.

  You must have sneaked out of the house before dawn, Livvy thought. Now why would you pay me a visit at this hour? Do you think I know something about Ari? Is that it?

  Think I know something about how poor Ari died? Well, Dee, you’ve got that right.

  I do know about Ari. It was my stupid friend Monica. I warned her to be careful, to go slowly, a few sips at a time. But Monica never knows when to stop. She always wants more more more.

  Suzie and I both got on her case when she told us she’d killed Ari. “I couldn’t help it,” Monica said. “I was so hungry, and I lost track. It was an accident. Really.”

  Accidents happen, right?

  No way.

  Not when it gets the whole town excited and upset. And the police. Monica should know better. She risked all of us for one night of pleasure. She’s my friend, but she’s also a stupid cow.

  And yes, I felt bad about Ari. I mean, he was a geeky guy, totally clueless. Spending all his time on horror movies and Star Trek websites. But he was smart and funny too. And I know you really liked him.

  Whatever.

  It’s done, okay. He’s history.

  So why did you come to see me this morning? To hear about how Ari died? How would that help you? It won’t bring the poor guy back.

  Livvy watched Destiny’s car pull away, tires squealing. Again, she pictured the distressed look on her sister’s face.

  Sorry, Dee. I really am. But get over it.

  Don’t come here begging me to give up my new life.

  Livvy licked her lips. Mmmm. A trace of the sweet blood lingered there.

  That Alby is a good guy, she thought, shutting her eyes for a moment. Such sweet blood, almost like dessert. I’m going to bring him along slowly, so slowly he won’t even notice.

  The morning sun spread an orange glow around the apartment building. Livvy squinted at the brightening light.

  I’d better get inside. The sun burns my eyes. I don’t have my shades.

  She started toward the front door—then stopped.

  Whoa. Hold on. Maybe Dee didn’t come to see me.

  Livvy bit her bottom lip, new thoughts flashing through her mind.

  Maybe Dee came to see Ross.

  Maybe she came at dawn hoping to find him without me around.

  Has she been seeing Ross all along? Destiny always had a thing for him. I think she was really jealous when Ross decided he liked me better.

  When Ross decided he loved me…

  But Ross is so eager to connect to his old life. He begged me to let him see his family in line at the movie theater. Has he also been trying to get together with my sister?

  Livvy darted into the darkness of the building. As she climbed the stairs, she could hear the groans and sighs of the sleeping vampires.

  But she didn’t feel the least bit sleepy. She had to get to the bottom of this.

  Her shoes thudded the concrete floor as she ran down the long, narrow hallway toward Ross’s apartment. She edged past a stack of Sheetrock, then a pile of old newspapers.

  Ross, please don’t tell me you’ve been seeing Destiny. Please tell me she came to see me.

  She stopped at the open doorway to Ross’s apartment to catch her breath. Then she burst inside.

  “Ross—?”

  It took her eyes a few moments to adjust to the bright light that washed into the room from the window. Then Livvy spotted Ross—and she opened her mouth and screamed in horror.

  “Ross? Noooooo! Oh, no! Please—NOOOOOOOO!”

  chapter twenty-five

  “IT WON’T BE PRETTY”

  LIVVY STAGGERED OVER TO ROSS’S BODY. SPRAWLED on his back on the floor. Legs spread. Hands raised, still gripping the wooden stake pushed through his chest.

  Wooden stake…

  Livvy gaped at the stake, a plank of light wood. The kind of wood scattered all over this unfinished building.

  The stake had been driven through Ross’s T-shirt, through the center of his chest. Through his heart.

  And now he lay with his eyes wide open, blank, glassy…wide open…wide open as if still staring up at his attacker.

  His head tilted to one side. His mouth hung open in a silent scream. Hands still gripping the stake.

  “Ross—” Livvy uttered his name as she dropped down beside his lifeless body. “Oh, no, Ross. Oh, no.”

  Murdered.

 
; She cradled his head in her arms.

  Murdered. His body still warm.

  And yes, she knew…

  Holding onto the boy who had cared enough about her to follow her…the boy who had loved her so much, he became a vampire just to be with her. Holding onto Ross’s lifeless head, Livvy knew who had murdered him.

  Destiny.

  She had seen Destiny running from the building. In such a hurry to get away.

  Destiny came at dawn, sneaked into the building to kill Ross.

  And why?

  Cradling Ross’s head, Livvy shut her eyes and thought hard.

  Why?

  To pay me back for deserting the family.

  No.

  Oh, wait. I get it. I totally get it. That was Destiny’s way of paying me back for Ari.

  Destiny thinks I killed Ari. So she paid me back by killing Ross.

  Poor, sweet, innocent Ross.

  Could Destiny really do this? Is she angry enough? Desperate enough? Crazy enough?

  Yes. I saw her face as she ran from the building.

  I saw the tears running down her cheeks. Saw the wild look in her eyes. The fear mixed with anger. Mixed with hatred.

  She hates me so much, she murdered the boy who loved me.

  With a long howl of sorrow, Livvy hugged Ross’s lifeless head, pressed it to her, ran her hands through his hair one last time.

  “You can’t get away with this, Destiny,” she said out loud in a cold, hard voice. “I’ll find a way to pay you back. Yes, I will. And it won’t be pretty.”

  chapter twenty-six

  “I’D LIKE TO TEAR DESTINY TO BITS”

  SOBBING NOW, LIVVY GENTLY LOWERED ROSS’S HEAD to the floor. She climbed unsteadily to her feet, pulled a blanket off his narrow cot, and covered his body with it, tugging the ends of the blanket around the wooden stake.

  Livvy’s whole body shuddered.

  What must that feel like? To have a sharpened wooden stake shoved through your chest into your heart?

  She couldn’t imagine the agony Ross must have felt. The pain from the puncture. Waves of pain shooting through his body like electric currents…as he realized…realized he was about to lose his life.

 

    Say Cheese and Die--Again! Read onlineSay Cheese and Die--Again!Fifth-Grade Zombies Read onlineFifth-Grade ZombiesRevenge of the Invisible Boy Read onlineRevenge of the Invisible BoyThe Dummy Meets the Mummy! Read onlineThe Dummy Meets the Mummy!Beware, the Snowman Read onlineBeware, the SnowmanWelcome to Smellville Read onlineWelcome to SmellvilleCamp Daze Read onlineCamp DazeCalling All Creeps Read onlineCalling All CreepsMissing Read onlineMissingHow I Learned to Fly Read onlineHow I Learned to FlyI Live In Your Basement Read onlineI Live In Your BasementGhost Camp Read onlineGhost CampChicken Chicken Read onlineChicken ChickenMy Friend Slappy Read onlineMy Friend SlappyThe New Girl Read onlineThe New GirlDiary of a Dummy Read onlineDiary of a DummyMonster Blood is Back Read onlineMonster Blood is BackBeware, The Snowman (Goosebumps #51) Read onlineBeware, The Snowman (Goosebumps #51)Give Yourself Goosebumps: Beware of the Purple Peanut Butter Read onlineGive Yourself Goosebumps: Beware of the Purple Peanut ButterDrop Dead Gorgeous Read onlineDrop Dead GorgeousClaws! Read onlineClaws!61 - I Live in Your Basement Read online61 - I Live in Your BasementShadow Girl Read onlineShadow Girl14 - The Werewolf of Fever Swamp Read online14 - The Werewolf of Fever SwampYou Can't Scare Me! Read onlineYou Can't Scare Me!The Sign of Fear Read onlineThe Sign of FearRed Rain Read onlineRed RainThe Horror at Chiller House Read onlineThe Horror at Chiller HouseWelcome to Dead House Read onlineWelcome to Dead HouseWhat Holly Heard Read onlineWhat Holly HeardHave You Met My Ghoulfriend? Read onlineHave You Met My Ghoulfriend?It Came From Ohio! Read onlineIt Came From Ohio!The Barking Ghost g-32 Read onlineThe Barking Ghost g-3220 - The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight Read online20 - The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight25 - Attack of the Mutant Read online25 - Attack of the MutantVampire Breath Read onlineVampire BreathPlease Do Not Feed the Weirdo Read onlinePlease Do Not Feed the Weirdo[Goosebumps 12] - Be Careful What You Wish For... Read online[Goosebumps 12] - Be Careful What You Wish For...Fear Games Read onlineFear GamesRed Rain: A Novel Read onlineRed Rain: A NovelNight of the Living Dummy 3 Read onlineNight of the Living Dummy 3Werewolf Skin Read onlineWerewolf SkinCurse of the Mummy's Tomb Read onlineCurse of the Mummy's Tomb[Goosebumps 37] - The Headless Ghost Read online[Goosebumps 37] - The Headless GhostEscape from Camp Run-For-Your-Life Read onlineEscape from Camp Run-For-Your-LifeDiary of a Mad Mummy Read onlineDiary of a Mad MummyLittle Comic Shop of Horrors Read onlineLittle Comic Shop of HorrorsMy Name Is Evil Read onlineMy Name Is EvilThe Rottenest Angel Read onlineThe Rottenest AngelMonster Blood For Breakfast! Read onlineMonster Blood For Breakfast![Goosebumps 41] - Bad Hare Day Read online[Goosebumps 41] - Bad Hare DayThe Adventures of Shrinkman Read onlineThe Adventures of ShrinkmanHouse of Whispers Read onlineHouse of WhispersThe Taste of Night Read onlineThe Taste of NightSay Cheese and Die! Read onlineSay Cheese and Die!Wanted Read onlineWantedOne Day at Horrorland Read onlineOne Day at HorrorlandScream and Scream Again! Read onlineScream and Scream Again!Haunted Mask II Read onlineHaunted Mask II[Goosebumps 03] - Monster Blood Read online[Goosebumps 03] - Monster BloodTick Tock, You're Dead! Read onlineTick Tock, You're Dead!Lose, Team, Lose! Read onlineLose, Team, Lose!Night of the Puppet People Read onlineNight of the Puppet PeopleThe Boy Who Ate Fear Street Read onlineThe Boy Who Ate Fear StreetThe Birthday Party of No Return! Read onlineThe Birthday Party of No Return!Toy Terror Read onlineToy Terror[Goosebumps 27] - A Night in Terror Tower Read online[Goosebumps 27] - A Night in Terror Tower[Goosebumps 39] - How I Got My Shrunken Head Read online[Goosebumps 39] - How I Got My Shrunken Head17 - Why I'm Afraid of Bees Read online17 - Why I'm Afraid of Bees[Goosebumps 57] - My Best Friend is Invisible Read online[Goosebumps 57] - My Best Friend is InvisibleThey Call Me the Night Howler! Read onlineThey Call Me the Night Howler!House of a Thousand Screams Read onlineHouse of a Thousand ScreamsThe Curse of Camp Cold Lake Read onlineThe Curse of Camp Cold LakeMostly Ghostly Freaks and Shrieks Read onlineMostly Ghostly Freaks and ShrieksDangerous Girls Read onlineDangerous Girls30 - It Came from Beneath the Sink Read online30 - It Came from Beneath the SinkKiller's Kiss Read onlineKiller's KissAttack of the Graveyard Ghouls Read onlineAttack of the Graveyard Ghouls62 - Monster Blood IV Read online62 - Monster Blood IVDouble Date Read onlineDouble DateThe Secret Bedroom Read onlineThe Secret Bedroom[Goosebumps 48] - Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns Read online[Goosebumps 48] - Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns[Goosebumps 26] - My Hairiest Adventure Read online[Goosebumps 26] - My Hairiest Adventure50 - Calling All Creeps! Read online50 - Calling All Creeps!The Hidden Evil Read onlineThe Hidden EvilI Am Slappy's Evil Twin Read onlineI Am Slappy's Evil TwinPlanet of the Lawn Gnomes Read onlinePlanet of the Lawn GnomesPiano Lessons Can Be Murder Read onlinePiano Lessons Can Be MurderLet's Get Invisible! Read onlineLet's Get Invisible!Why I Quit Zombie School Read onlineWhy I Quit Zombie SchoolBride of the Living Dummy Read onlineBride of the Living Dummy03 - Monster Blood Read online03 - Monster BloodThe Attack of the Aqua Apes Read onlineThe Attack of the Aqua Apes[Goosebumps 15] - You Can't Scare Me! Read online[Goosebumps 15] - You Can't Scare Me!Goosebumps the Movie Read onlineGoosebumps the MovieThe New Girl (Fear Street) Read onlineThe New Girl (Fear Street)21 - Go Eat Worms! Read online21 - Go Eat Worms!02 - Stay Out of the Basement Read online02 - Stay Out of the BasementThe Second Horror Read onlineThe Second HorrorScare School Read onlineScare SchoolBeware! Read onlineBeware!Deep Trouble (9780545405768) Read onlineDeep Trouble (9780545405768)13 - Piano Lessons Can Be Murder Read online13 - Piano Lessons Can Be Murder54 - Don't Go To Sleep Read online54 - Don't Go To Sleep29 - Monster Blood III Read online29 - Monster Blood III[Goosebumps 29] - Monster Blood III Read online[Goosebumps 29] - Monster Blood IIIReturn of the Mummy Read onlineReturn of the Mummy[Goosebumps 31] - Night of the Living Dummy II Read online[Goosebumps 31] - Night of the Living Dummy IIYou May Now Kill the Bride Read onlineYou May Now Kill the Bride28 - The Cuckoo Clock of Doom Read online28 - The Cuckoo Clock of Doom16 - One Day At Horrorland Read online16 - One Day At Horrorland47 - Legend of the Lost Legend Read online47 - Legend of the Lost LegendPhantom of the Auditorium Read onlinePhantom of the Auditorium15 - You Can't Scare Me! Read online15 - You Can't Scare Me![Goosebumps 49] - Vampire Breath Read online[Goosebumps 49] - Vampire BreathThree Evil Wishes Read onlineThree Evil WishesParty Poopers Read onlineParty Poopers06 - Let's Get Invisible! Read online06 - Let's Get Invisible!Camp Nowhere Read onlineCamp NowhereWhy I'm Afraid of Bees Read onlineWhy I'm Afraid of Bees[Goosebumps 60] - Werewolf Skin Read online[Goosebumps 60] - Werewolf SkinSeries 2000- Jekyl & Heidi Read onlineSeries 2000- Jekyl & HeidiEscape from HorrorLand Read onlineEscape from HorrorLand[Goosebumps 08] - The Girl Who Cried Monster Read online[Goosebumps 08] - The Girl Who Cried Monster18 - Monster Blood II Read online18 - Monster Blood II[Goosebumps 28] - The Cuckoo Clock of Doom Read online[Goosebumps 28] - The Cuckoo Clock of DoomA Shocker on Shock Street Read onlineA Shocker on Shock Street06 - Eye of the Fortuneteller Read online06 - Eye of the FortunetellerDon't Close Your Eyes! Read onlineDon't Close Your Eyes!Three Faces of Me Read onlineThree Faces of MeThe Abominable Snowman of Pasadena Read onlineThe Abominable Snowman of Pasadena[Goosebumps 51] - Beware, the Snowman Read online[Goosebumps 51] - Beware, the SnowmanThe Barking Ghost Read onlineThe Barking GhostThe Wizard of Ooze Read onlineThe Wizard of OozeNightmare in 3-D Read onlineNightmare in 3-DThe Girl Who Cried Monster Read onlineThe Girl Who Cried MonsterThe Beast 2 Read onlineThe Beast 248 - Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns Read online48 - Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns49 - Vampire Breath Read online49 - Vampire BreathCreature Teacher: The Final Exam Read onlineCreature Teacher: The Final ExamThe Sequel Read onlineThe SequelThe Secret Read onlineThe SecretOvernight Read onlineOvernight57 - My Best Friend is Invisible Read online57 - My Best Friend is InvisibleNight of the Werecat Read onlineNight of the WerecatPlease Don't Feed the Vampire! Read onlinePlease Don't Feed the Vampire!The Teacher from Heck Read onlineThe Teacher from Heck33 - The Horror at Camp Jellyjam Read online33 - The Horror at Camp JellyjamCamp Fear Ghouls Read onlineCamp Fear GhoulsThe Five Masks of Dr. Screem Read onlineThe Five Masks of Dr. Screem41 - Bad Hare Day Read online41 - Bad Hare DayCan You Keep a Secret? Read onlineCan You Keep a Secret?Silent Night 3 Read onlineSilent Night 323 - Return of the Mummy Read online23 - Return of the MummyThe Scarecrow Walks at Midnight Read onlineThe Scarecrow Walks at MidnightSeries 2000- Return to Horroland Read onlineSeries 2000- Return to Horroland07 - Fright Knight Read online07 - Fright KnightFear Hall: The Beginning Read onlineFear Hall: The BeginningHelp! We Have Strange Powers! Read onlineHelp! We Have Strange Powers!Goosebumps Most Wanted #5: Dr. Maniac Will See You Now Read onlineGoosebumps Most Wanted #5: Dr. Maniac Will See You Now11 - The Haunted Mask Read online11 - The Haunted Mask[Goosebumps 47] - Legend of the Lost Legend Read online[Goosebumps 47] - Legend of the Lost Legend46 - How to Kill a Monster Read online46 - How to Kill a MonsterParty Games Read onlineParty GamesA Nightmare on Clown Street Read onlineA Nightmare on Clown StreetThe Horror at Camp Jellyjam Read onlineThe Horror at Camp JellyjamDeep Trouble 2 Read onlineDeep Trouble 2Moonlight Secrets Read onlineMoonlight Secrets[Goosebumps 50] - Calling All Creeps Read online[Goosebumps 50] - Calling All CreepsDumb Clucks Read onlineDumb ClucksJudy and the Beast Read onlineJudy and the BeastThe Heinie Prize Read onlineThe Heinie PrizeFull Moon Halloween Read onlineFull Moon Halloween[Goosebumps 45] - Ghost Camp Read online[Goosebumps 45] - Ghost CampFirst Evil Read onlineFirst Evil[Goosebumps 22] - Ghost Beach Read online[Goosebumps 22] - Ghost BeachSwitched Read onlineSwitched39 - How I Got My Shrunken Head Read online39 - How I Got My Shrunken HeadToy Terror: Batteries Included Read onlineToy Terror: Batteries Included32 - The Barking Ghost Read online32 - The Barking GhostThe Big Blueberry Barf-Off! Read onlineThe Big Blueberry Barf-Off!The Third Evil Read onlineThe Third EvilThe Blob That Ate Everyone Read onlineThe Blob That Ate EveryoneReturn to the Carnival of Horrors Read onlineReturn to the Carnival of HorrorsCollege Weekend Read onlineCollege WeekendHow I Met My Monster (9780545510172) Read onlineHow I Met My Monster (9780545510172)Heads, You Lose! Read onlineHeads, You Lose!Let's Get This Party Haunted! Read onlineLet's Get This Party Haunted!Attack of the Mutant Read onlineAttack of the MutantDance of Death Read onlineDance of DeathMy Friends Call Me Monster Read onlineMy Friends Call Me Monster[Goosebumps 13] - Piano Lessons Can Be Murder Read online[Goosebumps 13] - Piano Lessons Can Be MurderWho Killed the Homecoming Queen? Read onlineWho Killed the Homecoming Queen?58 - Deep Trouble II Read online58 - Deep Trouble IIBody Switchers from Outer Space Read onlineBody Switchers from Outer Space[Goosebumps 09] - Welcome to Camp Nightmare Read online[Goosebumps 09] - Welcome to Camp NightmareThe Haunted Car Read onlineThe Haunted CarThe Twisted Tale of Tiki Island Read onlineThe Twisted Tale of Tiki IslandThe Great Smelling Bee Read onlineThe Great Smelling BeeSecret Admirer Read onlineSecret AdmirerCreep from the Deep Read onlineCreep from the Deep[Goosebumps 25] - Attack of the Mutant Read online[Goosebumps 25] - Attack of the MutantField of Screams Read onlineField of ScreamsThe Creature from Club Lagoona Read onlineThe Creature from Club Lagoona[Goosebumps 40] - Night of the Living Dummy III Read online[Goosebumps 40] - Night of the Living Dummy III10 - The Ghost Next Door Read online10 - The Ghost Next Door[Goosebumps 44] - Say Cheese and Die—Again! Read online[Goosebumps 44] - Say Cheese and Die—Again!Here Comes the Shaggedy Read onlineHere Comes the Shaggedy[Goosebumps 52] - How I Learned to Fly Read online[Goosebumps 52] - How I Learned to Fly[Goosebumps 16] - One Day at HorrorLand Read online[Goosebumps 16] - One Day at HorrorLandTrapped in the Circus of Fear Read onlineTrapped in the Circus of FearSeries 2000- Are You Terrified Yet? Read onlineSeries 2000- Are You Terrified Yet?59 - The Haunted School Read online59 - The Haunted School[Goosebumps 24] - Phantom of the Auditorium Read online[Goosebumps 24] - Phantom of the AuditoriumSeries 2000- Horrors of the Black Ring Read onlineSeries 2000- Horrors of the Black Ring[Goosebumps 56] - The Curse of Camp Cold Lake Read online[Goosebumps 56] - The Curse of Camp Cold LakeAll-Night Party Read onlineAll-Night PartyThrills and Chills Read onlineThrills and ChillsZombie Halloween Read onlineZombie Halloween04 - Say Cheese and Die! Read online04 - Say Cheese and Die!The Second Evil Read onlineThe Second EvilNight of the Creepy Things Read onlineNight of the Creepy ThingsWeirdo Halloween Read onlineWeirdo HalloweenThe Cabinet of Souls Read onlineThe Cabinet of Souls44 - Say Cheese and Die—Again Read online44 - Say Cheese and Die—AgainLiar Liar Read onlineLiar Liar[Goosebumps 43] - The Beast from the East Read online[Goosebumps 43] - The Beast from the East[Goosebumps 18] - Monster Blood II Read online[Goosebumps 18] - Monster Blood IIThe Wrong Number Read onlineThe Wrong NumberThey Call Me Creature Read onlineThey Call Me CreatureSpell of the Screaming Jokers Read onlineSpell of the Screaming Jokers[Goosebumps 30] - It Came from Beneath the Sink! Read online[Goosebumps 30] - It Came from Beneath the Sink!Got Cake? Read onlineGot Cake?Cheerleaders: The New Evil Read onlineCheerleaders: The New EvilEgg Monsters from Mars Read onlineEgg Monsters from MarsNight of the Living Dummy Read onlineNight of the Living DummySilent Night Read onlineSilent NightThe Conclusion Read onlineThe Conclusion26 - My Hairiest Adventure Read online26 - My Hairiest AdventureEye Candy Read onlineEye CandyWelcome to Camp Slither Read onlineWelcome to Camp SlitherThe Howler Read onlineThe HowlerLizard of Oz Read onlineLizard of OzUnder the Magician's Spell Read onlineUnder the Magician's Spell[Goosebumps 02] - Stay Out of the Basement Read online[Goosebumps 02] - Stay Out of the BasementThe Knight in Screaming Armor Read onlineThe Knight in Screaming Armor05 - The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb Read online05 - The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb[Ghosts of Fear Street 06] - Eye of the Fortuneteller Read online[Ghosts of Fear Street 06] - Eye of the FortunetellerThe Beast Read onlineThe BeastThe Best Friend Read onlineThe Best FriendThe Third Horror Read onlineThe Third HorrorPunk'd and Skunked Read onlinePunk'd and Skunked[Goosebumps 19] - Deep Trouble Read online[Goosebumps 19] - Deep TroubleA Midsummer Night's Scream Read onlineA Midsummer Night's ScreamSecret Agent Grandma Read onlineSecret Agent Grandma[Goosebumps 55] - The Blob That Ate Everyone Read online[Goosebumps 55] - The Blob That Ate EveryoneWhy I'm Not Afraid of Ghosts Read onlineWhy I'm Not Afraid of Ghosts34 - Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes Read online34 - Revenge of the Lawn GnomesSeries 2000- Brain Juice Read onlineSeries 2000- Brain Juice[Goosebumps 05] - The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb Read online[Goosebumps 05] - The Curse of the Mummy's TombMy Best Friend Is Invisible Read onlineMy Best Friend Is InvisibleThe Deadly Experiments of Dr. Eeek Read onlineThe Deadly Experiments of Dr. Eeek19 - Deep Trouble Read online19 - Deep TroubleBad Moonlight Read onlineBad MoonlightWho's Your Mummy? Read onlineWho's Your Mummy?Broken Hearts Read onlineBroken HeartsThe First Horror Read onlineThe First HorrorSeries 2000- The Miummy Walks Read onlineSeries 2000- The Miummy WalksRevenge of the Living Dummy Read onlineRevenge of the Living DummyA Night in Terror Tower Read onlineA Night in Terror Tower12 - Be Careful What You Wish For... Read online12 - Be Careful What You Wish For...[Goosebumps 53] - Chicken Chicken Read online[Goosebumps 53] - Chicken ChickenThe Wrong Girl Read onlineThe Wrong GirlGo Eat Worms! Read onlineGo Eat Worms!When the Ghost Dog Howls Read onlineWhen the Ghost Dog HowlsEscape From Shudder Mansion Read onlineEscape From Shudder MansionThe Sitter Read onlineThe SitterThe Betrayal Read onlineThe BetrayalThe Ooze Read onlineThe Ooze[Goosebumps 20] - The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight Read online[Goosebumps 20] - The Scarecrow Walks at MidnightThe Stepsister Read onlineThe StepsisterWrong Number 2 Read onlineWrong Number 2[Goosebumps 01] - Welcome to Dead House Read online[Goosebumps 01] - Welcome to Dead HouseHow I Got My Shrunken Head Read onlineHow I Got My Shrunken HeadLittle Camp of Horrors Read onlineLittle Camp of Horrors[Goosebumps 62] - Monster Blood IV Read online[Goosebumps 62] - Monster Blood IVHow to Be a Vampire Read onlineHow to Be a VampireAttack of the Jack Read onlineAttack of the Jack09 - Welcome to Camp Nightmare Read online09 - Welcome to Camp Nightmare40 - Night of the Living Dummy III Read online40 - Night of the Living Dummy IIIDaughters of Silence Read onlineDaughters of SilenceNo Survivors Read onlineNo Survivors[Goosebumps 34] - Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes Read online[Goosebumps 34] - Revenge of the Lawn GnomesShake, Rattle, and Hurl! Read onlineShake, Rattle, and Hurl!27 - A Night in Terror Tower Read online27 - A Night in Terror TowerFear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror Read onlineFear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror36 - The Haunted Mask II Read online36 - The Haunted Mask II[Ghosts of Fear Street 07] - Fright Knight Read online[Ghosts of Fear Street 07] - Fright Knight07 - Night of the Living Dummy Read online07 - Night of the Living DummyThe Haunting Hour Read onlineThe Haunting HourThe Curse of the Creeping Coffin Read onlineThe Curse of the Creeping CoffinA Sad Mistake Read onlineA Sad MistakeNight of the Living Dummy 2 Read onlineNight of the Living Dummy 2Welcome to the Wicked Wax Museum Read onlineWelcome to the Wicked Wax MuseumMidnight Games Read onlineMidnight GamesThe Burning Read onlineThe BurningThe Ghost Next Door Read onlineThe Ghost Next Door[Goosebumps 36] - The Haunted Mask II Read online[Goosebumps 36] - The Haunted Mask IIThe Face Read onlineThe Face31 - Night of the Living Dummy II Read online31 - Night of the Living Dummy II[Goosebumps 42] - Egg Monsters From Mars Read online[Goosebumps 42] - Egg Monsters From MarsTrick or Trap Read onlineTrick or TrapThe Headless Ghost Read onlineThe Headless GhostBeware of the Purple Peanut Butter Read onlineBeware of the Purple Peanut ButterThe Ghost of Slappy Read onlineThe Ghost of SlappyDon't Go to Sleep Read onlineDon't Go to Sleep[Goosebumps 38] - The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena Read online[Goosebumps 38] - The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena43 - The Beast from the East Read online43 - The Beast from the East51 - Beware, the Snowman Read online51 - Beware, the Snowman[Goosebumps 33] - The Horror at Camp Jellyjam Read online[Goosebumps 33] - The Horror at Camp JellyjamThe New Year's Party Read onlineThe New Year's Party[Goosebumps 32] - The Barking Ghost Read online[Goosebumps 32] - The Barking GhostCuckoo Clock of Doom Read onlineCuckoo Clock of DoomHigh Tide (9781481413824) Read onlineHigh Tide (9781481413824)Zombie Town Read onlineZombie Town[Goosebumps 21] - Go Eat Worms! Read online[Goosebumps 21] - Go Eat Worms!Forbidden Secrets Read onlineForbidden SecretsNight of the Giant Everything Read onlineNight of the Giant Everything[Goosebumps 07] - Night of the Living Dummy Read online[Goosebumps 07] - Night of the Living DummyGive Me a K-I-L-L Read onlineGive Me a K-I-L-LGhouls Gone Wild Read onlineGhouls Gone WildNight In Werewolf Woods Read onlineNight In Werewolf WoodsThe Confession Read onlineThe ConfessionThe Good, the Bad and the Very Slimy Read onlineThe Good, the Bad and the Very SlimyIt Came From Beneath The Sink Read onlineIt Came From Beneath The SinkLegend of the Lost Legend Read onlineLegend of the Lost LegendFirst Date Read onlineFirst DateThe Dead Boyfriend Read onlineThe Dead Boyfriend[Goosebumps 59] - The Haunted School Read online[Goosebumps 59] - The Haunted School[Goosebumps 11] - The Haunted Mask Read online[Goosebumps 11] - The Haunted MaskHalloween Party Read onlineHalloween PartyLocker 13 Read onlineLocker 13Streets of Panic Park Read onlineStreets of Panic ParkDudes, the School Is Haunted! Read onlineDudes, the School Is Haunted!01 - Welcome to Dead House Read online01 - Welcome to Dead HouseA New Fear Read onlineA New FearIt's Alive! It's Alive! Read onlineIt's Alive! It's Alive!Don't Stay Up Late Read onlineDon't Stay Up LateStay Out of the Basement Read onlineStay Out of the BasementThe Cheater Read onlineThe CheaterThe Awakening Evil Read onlineThe Awakening EvilAttack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns Read onlineAttack of the Jack-O'-LanternsWhat Scares You the Most? Read onlineWhat Scares You the Most?22 - Ghost Beach Read online22 - Ghost BeachSlappy Birthday to You Read onlineSlappy Birthday to You55 - The Blob That Ate Everyone Read online55 - The Blob That Ate Everyone45 - Ghost Camp Read online45 - Ghost CampGhost Beach Read onlineGhost BeachScream of the Evil Genie Read onlineScream of the Evil GenieSilent Night 2 Read onlineSilent Night 2Escape from the Carnival of Horrors Read onlineEscape from the Carnival of Horrors60 - Werewolf Skin Read online60 - Werewolf SkinWelcome to Camp Nightmare Read onlineWelcome to Camp NightmareThe Beast from the East Read onlineThe Beast from the East[Goosebumps 61] - I Live in Your Basement Read online[Goosebumps 61] - I Live in Your BasementThe 12 Screams of Christmas Read onlineThe 12 Screams of ChristmasThe Lost Girl Read onlineThe Lost GirlDear Diary, I'm Dead Read onlineDear Diary, I'm DeadDon't Forget Me! Read onlineDon't Forget Me!53 - Chicken Chicken Read online53 - Chicken ChickenNightmare Hour Read onlineNightmare HourDeep in the Jungle of Doom Read onlineDeep in the Jungle of DoomEye Of The Fortuneteller Read onlineEye Of The Fortuneteller[Goosebumps 14] - The Werewolf of Fever Swamp Read online[Goosebumps 14] - The Werewolf of Fever Swamp[Goosebumps 46] - How to Kill a Monster Read online[Goosebumps 46] - How to Kill a MonsterAttack of the Beastly Babysitter Read onlineAttack of the Beastly Babysitter[Goosebumps 35] - A Shocker on Shock Street Read online[Goosebumps 35] - A Shocker on Shock Street[Goosebumps 23] - Return of the Mummy Read online[Goosebumps 23] - Return of the MummyThe Children of Fear Read onlineThe Children of FearThe Dare Read onlineThe DareSay Cheese - And Die Screaming! Read onlineSay Cheese - And Die Screaming!56- The Curse of Camp Cold Lake Read online56- The Curse of Camp Cold LakeLittle Shop of Hamsters Read onlineLittle Shop of HamstersMonster Blood IV g-62 Read onlineMonster Blood IV g-62Monster Blood Read onlineMonster BloodSlappy New Year! Read onlineSlappy New Year!24 - Phantom of the Auditorium Read online24 - Phantom of the Auditorium42 - Egg Monsters from Mars Read online42 - Egg Monsters from Mars52 - How I Learned to Fly Read online52 - How I Learned to FlyTemptation Read onlineTemptationParty Summer Read onlineParty SummerThe Scream of the Haunted Mask Read onlineThe Scream of the Haunted Mask[Goosebumps 06] - Let's Get Invisible Read online[Goosebumps 06] - Let's Get Invisible[Goosebumps 10] - The Ghost Next Door Read online[Goosebumps 10] - The Ghost Next DoorGoosebumps Most Wanted - 02 - Son of Slappy Read onlineGoosebumps Most Wanted - 02 - Son of SlappyCalling All Birdbrains Read onlineCalling All BirdbrainsSeries 2000- Headless Halloween Read onlineSeries 2000- Headless HalloweenDr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz Read onlineDr. Maniac vs. Robby SchwartzWho Let the Ghosts Out? Read onlineWho Let the Ghosts Out?Battle of the Dum Diddys Read onlineBattle of the Dum Diddys38 - The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena Read online38 - The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena08 - The Girl Who Cried Monster Read online08 - The Girl Who Cried MonsterDon't Scream! Read onlineDon't Scream!Visitors Read onlineVisitorsWerewolf of Fever Swamp Read onlineWerewolf of Fever Swamp[Goosebumps 54] - Don't Go To Sleep Read online[Goosebumps 54] - Don't Go To Sleep[Goosebumps 58] - Deep Trouble II Read online[Goosebumps 58] - Deep Trouble IIWerewolf Skin g-60 Read onlineWerewolf Skin g-6037 - The Headless Ghost Read online37 - The Headless GhostTrapped in Bat Wing Hall Read onlineTrapped in Bat Wing HallFright Christmas Read onlineFright ChristmasBad Dreams Read onlineBad DreamsRevenge of the Lawn Gnomes Read onlineRevenge of the Lawn Gnomes[Goosebumps 04] - Say Cheese and Die! Read online[Goosebumps 04] - Say Cheese and Die![Goosebumps 17] - Why I'm Afraid of Bees Read online[Goosebumps 17] - Why I'm Afraid of BeesThe Curse of Camp Cold Lake g-56 Read onlineThe Curse of Camp Cold Lake g-56