Horror Novels and Scary Stories to Read Online Free

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My Second Life Is the Donna
My Second Life Is the Donna
Betrayed and murdered by her twin sister, Elvira regresses to the day of her engagement in the mafia novel My Second Life Is the Donna. As Lia seduces the billionaire Luca to steal her place, Elvira gladly steps aside, knowing the dark, horror-filled secrets awaiting his new bride.
They Saved Me From Traffickers; I Returned the Favor in Blood
They Saved Me From Traffickers; I Returned the Favor in Blood
In the modern mystery novel They Saved Me From Traffickers; I Returned the Favor in Blood, Silas is rescued after years of brutal enslavement. Though his family welcomes him home with tears and regret, his warped mind plans a lethal reward in this dark horror story. Read novels online for free.
After I Died, My Parents Regretted It
After I Died, My Parents Regretted It
In the horror novel After I Died, My Parents Regretted It, a young boy is brutally abandoned by his family after an accident. Left to die while they care for their pet, his tragic demise is only the beginning. Read this chilling modern novel to discover why they are now weeping at his grave.
The Priceless Wife He Threw Away
The Priceless Wife He Threw Away
In the modern novel The Priceless Wife He Threw Away, a former Delta Force operator abandons her submissive persona after her husband leaves her stranded. To reclaim her parents' ashes and seek revenge, she contacts the Pentagon to dismantle his world in this gritty romance story.
Swapped Fate Curse
Swapped Fate Curse
After her fiancé leaps to his death on their wedding day, a deadly curse claims his family one by one. The only clue is a secret note held by her mother-in-law, Esther. When Esther finally whispers its fatal contents to her new husband on their wedding day, he vanishes, plunging her into a nightmare where the truth is more lethal than death itself.
At seventy, the godfather tried to force himself upon me
At seventy, the godfather tried to force himself upon me
In the dark mafia novel At seventy, the godfather tried to force himself upon me, my past life ended in captivity and a tragic miscarriage. Reborn on the day we first met, I disfigure my own face to escape the Don's grasp and claim my fiancé's army. This time, vengeance is mine.
Ready? I Came Back for You!
Ready? I Came Back for You!
In the romance novel Ready? I Came Back for You!, Tiffany Glisson is reborn after being betrayed by her lover. Guided by deceptive messages in the past, she now rejects these traps. Reading this web novel, follow her quest for revenge as she marries the powerful Alan Palmer.
The Teacher’s Daughter
The Teacher’s Daughter
In the mystery horror novel The Teacher’s Daughter, Helena Marlow is a celebrated educator, but her success hides a dark secret. Her daughter serves as a scapegoat for every student's failure. Read this chilling web novel online to see what happens when the sacrifice finally ends.
Rising From His Ashes of Betrayal
Rising From His Ashes of Betrayal
In the horror novel Rising From His Ashes of Betrayal, Eleanor survives a murder attempt by her husband. After faking her death to escape his violence, she returns to reclaim her fortune. Read this mystery story of revenge and survival among the best new book releases.
Her Final Vow
Her Final Vow
In this dark romance novel, Alexis Harding is left to die in a basement by her fiancé, Ryan Wolfe, on their wedding day. While Ryan marries another woman and ruins Alexis’s reputation, she faces a gruesome end. Discover the chilling truth behind Her Final Vow, a gripping mystery story.
He Forced Me to Paint Until My Last Breath
He Forced Me to Paint Until My Last Breath
In the modern novel He Forced Me to Paint Until My Last Breath, a terminally ill artist is falsely accused of plagiarism. Her cruel stepbrother locks her away, forcing her to paint for his beloved junior. Can she survive this dark romance novel's torment before her fading life completely slips away?
After My Wife Died, Our Pet Dog Turned Strange
After My Wife Died, Our Pet Dog Turned Strange
In the chilling horror mystery, After My Wife Died, Our Pet Dog Turned Strange, a grieving husband watches his pet mimic his murdered wife's exact habits. But instead of finding comfort in these bizarre, ghostly actions, he makes a dark, chilling decision that reveals a terrifying truth.
Swapping the Targeted Diamond Ring
Swapping the Targeted Diamond Ring
In Swapping the Targeted Diamond Ring, a woman betrayed by her husband and murdered by his mistress returns to the day she received her engagement ring. To escape her tragic fate in this romance novel, she must outsmart her killers. Read this mystery story online for free.
Marry the Heir, Meet Your End
Marry the Heir, Meet Your End
In this billionaire romance and mystery story, Kathy Powell enters her third life to escape Robin Wright. After dying twice due to his schemes, she must navigate a deadly web of inheritance and murder. Read this new book releases web novel online for free.
Rebirth Rules: Don't Help Seat Thieves
Rebirth Rules: Don't Help Seat Thieves
In the modern romance Rebirth Rules: Don't Help Seat Thieves, a wife dies in a staged accident after refusing to help her husband's friend steal a seat. Now reborn, she seeks revenge in this mystery novel involving the wealthy Howard family. Read this free web novel online now.
Reborn Heiress: The Wall Street Titan's Bride
Reborn Heiress: The Wall Street Titan's Bride
In Reborn Heiress: The Wall Street Titan's Bride, Alaia Dudley wakes five years before her murder. To escape her fate, she targets a billionaire romance and aligns with a ruthless titan to dismantle her enemies. Read this fantasy novel to see her mission for justice.
To Make Someone Vanish, You Must First Drive Them Crazy!
To Make Someone Vanish, You Must First Drive Them Crazy!
In the chilling horror novel To Make Someone Vanish, You Must First Drive Them Crazy!, a young protagonist endures public humiliation streamed by her cruel sister while her parents watch in silence. To survive this dark mystery story, she plays along, plotting a slow, psychological revenge.
Goodbye Mom-Don't Bully Me Anymore
Goodbye Mom-Don't Bully Me Anymore
In the chilling modern novel Goodbye Mom-Don't Bully Me Anymore, a woman is burned alive with her daughter after being framed for her nephew's death. Granted a second chance, she wakes up on the day her sister-in-law begs her to babysit. Read books online free to uncover this dark mystery story.
Reborn: Romance in the Apocalypse
Reborn: Romance in the Apocalypse
In this horror romance novel, Oliver forces his fiancée into the last rescue seat during a zombie outbreak, leading to years of abuse after his first love dies. After a fatal betrayal, she is reborn on the day of the apocalypse. Read this free web novel online now.
Claimed by three Alphas
Claimed by three Alphas
In the mafia novel Claimed by three Alphas, omega Kai Voss is captured during a raid by three ruthless pack leaders. This dark action story follows Kai’s struggle for survival as he is taken to their mountain den, forced to endure a possessive ritual that will remake his destiny forever.
The Ruined Heiress and Her Ruthless Monster
The Ruined Heiress and Her Ruthless Monster
In The Ruined Heiress and Her Ruthless Monster, Vivian must survive a family coup and assassins. This modern novel follows her desperate alliance with Julian Blackwood, a billionaire she once humiliated. To save her legacy, she turns a dark mystery story into a scandalous public lie.
Powerful Heir Crippled Me for Refusing Him
Powerful Heir Crippled Me for Refusing Him
In the modern novel Powerful Heir Crippled Me for Refusing Him, a midnight taxi driver catering to the supernatural faces a deadly clash. When arrogant billionaire Nicholas Shenford tramples his sacred offerings, a refusal sparks a war. Read this gripping horror novel online now!
A Girl in Glass
A Girl in Glass
In the modern mystery A Girl in Glass, Kelly is betrayed by her brother and trapped in a glass box at an underground auction. This young adult horror story follows her struggle for survival as she is sold for a cousin's revenge. Read this free web novel online now.
Romancing the Horror
Romancing the Horror
In Romancing the Horror, a victim of a romance scam enters a terrifying LitRPG horror game. To survive, he uses the Devotion System to bond with a vengeful ghost. Read this fantasy novel to see if sincere love can conquer a deadly mystery story and escape the digital nightmare.
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