Horror
Thirsty
Anderson, M.T.
Chris has a lot of problems with his family and friends. But his biggest problem is that he is a vampire and if he does not kill and feed his bloodlust, he will die; but if he does attack, he will be caught and probably executed. He needs help, but whom can he trust?
In the Forests of the Night
Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia
This teen author introduces Risika (aka Rachel), a 300-year old teenage vampire. Risika travels back in time so that she can confront her nemesis, the evil Aubrey and discover the truth about what happened to her brother. The series continues with Demon in My View and Shattered Mirror.
The Rag and Bone Shop
Cormier, Robert
A seven-year-old girl has been beaten to death and the police have no witnesses, no leads, and no suspects. Twelve-year-old Jason is the last person to see the girl alive and he is brought in for questioning. This is a dark and thought-provoking book from a master storyteller.
Sweetblood
Hautman, Pete
Lucy Szabo has been an insulin-dependent diabetic since she was 6, and now at age 16, she has developed an interesting theory that links vampirism with diabetic ketoacidosis. When she explains her theory in a creative writing paper, however, her teacher, counselor, and parents become concerned that Lucy may finally be “too weird” and take steps to find help for her. When her computer is removed from her room and she is unable to frequent the Transylvanian chat room, Lucy decides that perhaps real-life adventures are in order. With a new friend, she ventures into the world of tarot cards and goth, perhaps meeting a real vampire in the flesh, while allowing her diabetes to spiral out of control.
Blood and Chocolate
Klause, Annette Curtis
Vivian Gandillion is, in many ways, a typical sixteen-year-old girl. She is falling in love with a gorgeous guy at her school and she’s trying to fit in at her new school in the suburbs. But there is one big difference between Vivian and her schoolmates that is a constant threat to her and her family. Vivian and her clan are werewolves. And werewolves don’t fall in love with humans. Klause also wrote the Silver Kiss.
Gothic!: Teen Original Dark Tales
Noyes, Deborah
This collection features short stories by noted young adult authors. From a ghost haunting a river in the gloomy countryside to a teenage delinquent forced to live with an elderly relative who has a secret locked in the attic, these varied tales take place in the distant past and in the high-tech present. Some are humorous while others have surprising twists or are reminiscent of classic fairy tales full of malevolent characters, but all share a love of the surreal or supernatural.
Devil’s Footsteps
Richardson, E.E.
It’s been 5 years since Bryan’s brother’s disappearance, and now at 15, Bryan must confront the Dark Man who took him away. But can you beat a force of evil so powerful that it can make your worst nightmares come true? What if the wolves of your nightmares could still tear your flesh and the heat burn your hands? Join Bryan as he treads the Devil’s Footsteps…
Book of Dead Days
Sedgwick, Marcus
This creepy story centers on a magician’s desperate search for a book against an approaching deadline—the New Year. Valerian and his servant, Boy, comb an unnamed, fading European city, following clues and digging up graves, culminating their search in an underground city square. The story continues in the sequel, Dark Flight Down.
The Boy Who Couldn’t Die
Sleator, William
Ever get picked on and bullied at school? Ever wish you could be the toughest kid around and teach the school bully and his gang a lesson they’ll never forget? Find out what happens when a high school student sells his soul to the devil so he can become immortal. Once immortal, the high school wimp becomes incredibly powerful, does some serious payback and learns the hard questions of life as one of the “living dead.”
Dracula
Stoker, Bram
This is the story that started it all: the tale of a vampire named Count Dracula who needs the blood of the living to remain living as one of the “undead.” A young real estate agent in London, England, travels to Transylvania, an area of Eastern Europe. There, the agent meets a man named Count Dracula. The Count lives in a creepy castle and is interested in buying a house in London so he can pursue his blood lust. Little does the real estate agent know that the Count plans to suck the life out of the agent’s girlfriend and family. If you want a good scary read that will last a lifetime, this is it.
Other great authors to read:
- Cole, Stephen
- Duncan, Lois
- King, Stephen
- Koontz, Dean
- McKinley, Robin
- Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
- Peck, Richard
- Poe, Edgar Allan
- Rice, Anne
- Shan, Darren
- Stine, R. L.
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