Haunted Canada · #6 / 13
Haunted Canada 6: More Terrifying True Stories
The sixth book in the bestselling series of hauntingly true Canadian stories — back, and scarier than ever!
Her skin was peeling off her skull. Holes covered her nose and cheeks, revealing bone and teeth. Her flesh was rotten and grey. But worst of all were the thing’s eyes. Staring down at him with venom were two deep pools of darkness.
“You heard me when I cried, pleaded and screamed for help,” she hissed, “but you and your kind ignored my pleas. Because of you and your superstitious ways, I died a horrible death in that swamp. Now I have come back to avenge my own death!”
These terrifying true stories from across Canada will keep you up at night. A supernatural sea hag haunts an eerie marsh, a used book conjures up a ghostly figure, phantom hands terrorize children in a school playground . . . Prepare to be haunted!
The series
Haunted Canada is a collection of eerie tales drawn from the ghost stories, local legends, and unexplained mysteries of Canada's past. Written by Joel A. Sutherland, the series takes young readers on a journey across the country, exploring places where history and the supernatural seem to meet. From shadowy figures wandering old buildings to mysterious sounds in deserted corridors, each story offers a glimpse into the strange and sometimes unsettling folklore associated with real Canadian locations.
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The books visit haunted theatres, historic inns, abandoned institutions, lonely wildernesses, and ordinary homes with extraordinary reputations. Along the way, readers encounter restless spirits, unexplained disappearances, and chilling accounts passed down through generations. These stories are presented as reported hauntings and local traditions, leaving readers to wonder what might lie behind the mysteries.
Blending atmospheric storytelling with Canadian history and geography, Haunted Canada offers more than a collection of scares. Its short, accessible tales, often accompanied by haunting illustrations and photographs, invite readers to discover the darker side of familiar places and consider how stories of the supernatural become part of a country's cultural memory.
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