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The Scary Book of Fairy Tales

The Haunting Endings to 50 of Your Favorite Stories
By Tim Rayborn
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Not every fairytale has a happy ending… do you dare to dive into the dark depths of your favourite childhood stories? This spine-chilling anthology weaves together real fairy tales from cultures across the globe, unmasking the eerie and unsettling narratives that have been whispered through generations.... Read More
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The Scary Book of Fairy Tales

Once upon a time, in a land not so far away . . . Will you dare to unearth the horrors lurking beneath these once-innocent stories?

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Not every fairytale has a happy ending… do you dare to dive into the dark depths of your favourite childhood stories?

This spine-chilling anthology weaves together real fairy tales from cultures across the globe, unmasking the eerie and unsettling narratives that have been whispered through generations. From the chilling depths of the classic Brothers Grimm's tales from Germany to the haunting stories of Japan, the Philippines, Russia, Inuit folklore, and more.

Not meant for the faint of heart, inside you’ll find stories of true terror like:

  • Little Red Cap - will the woodsman arrive too late to save the day?
  • Bluebeard - a tale of matrimonial horror and secrets lurking in locked chambers
  • Baba Yaga - a witch from Slavic folklore who feasts on those who dare to trespass
  • La Llorona - the weeping woman from Latin America, wanders near water looking for her drowned children
  • Botan Doro - one of the most famous ghost stories from Japan, heralds the consequences of falling in love with people that have departed

This anthology of myths and stories is a perfect bookshelf addition for lovers of:

  • World history
  • Unique stories from different cultures
  • Horror and the macabre

The Scary Book of Fairy Tales captivates with its blend of horror and enchantment. These authentic tales promise to thrill and haunt, inviting you to explore the shadowy corners of global folklore.

Are you ready to uncover the terrifying truths behind these timeless stories?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400352289

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Neil Evans

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Tim Rayborn has written a large number of books and magazine articles, especially in subjects such as music, the arts, general knowledge, and history. He lived in England for many years and studied at the University of Leeds, which means he likes to pretend that he knows what he's talking about. He's an almost-famous musician who plays dozens of unusual instruments from all over the world that most people have never heard of and usually can't pronounce. He has appeared on more than forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, to Canada and Australia, and to such romantic locations as Umbria, Marrakech, Renaissance chateaux, medieval churches, and high school gymnasiums. He currently lives in Northern California with many books, recordings, and instruments, and a sometimes-demanding cat. He's pretty enthusiastic about good wines and cooking excellent food. www.timrayborn.com

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