"Infidel" is a gripping graphic novel that delves into the themes of xenophobia and racism through the lens of supernatural horror. The story follows an American Muslim woman and her multiethnic neighbors who live in a building haunted by malevolent entities that feed on and are fueled by bigotry. As the hauntings become increasingly violent and bizarre, the protagonist must confront both the specters of hatred manifesting around her and the real-world prejudices that pervade her community. The narrative weaves a chilling tale that examines the insidious nature of fear and intolerance, while also delivering a compelling and terrifying ghost story.

In a gripping tale of suspense and supernatural intrigue, a young woman finds herself ensnared in a web of dark secrets and ancient curses when she inherits a mysterious estate in the heart of Mexico. As she delves deeper into the history of her family's past, she encounters restless spirits and malevolent forces that threaten to consume her very soul. With the help of unlikely allies, she must confront her deepest fears and unravel the mysteries that bind her to the haunted legacy of her ancestors, all while battling the sinister entities that seek to claim her as their own.

In a world where the boundary between life and death is blurred, a group of individuals discovers that the deceased have secrets that could alter the course of the living. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the afterlife, they uncover a hidden realm where the dead communicate through cryptic messages, revealing truths that challenge their understanding of existence. This gripping tale weaves elements of suspense and the supernatural, exploring themes of mortality, memory, and the enduring connections that transcend the grave.

Set in a small, isolated town, the story delves into the mysterious and eerie events that unfold when a long-lost family member returns home after years of absence. The narrative weaves together elements of suspense, folklore, and psychological tension as the protagonist grapples with unsettling changes in their environment and the resurfacing of dark secrets. As the line between reality and myth blurs, the community must confront the haunting past and the chilling presence that threatens to unravel their lives.

Set against a backdrop of historical and contemporary China, this novel intricately weaves the lives of its characters through time, exploring themes of reincarnation and destiny. The story follows a protagonist who experiences vivid memories of past lives, each one intricately connected to the others, revealing a tapestry of love, betrayal, and redemption. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of their current life, they are drawn into a journey of self-discovery, uncovering the profound impact of their past actions and the enduring nature of the human soul.

Charlie Book, who studies and lives aboard the half‑sunken freighter Christabel off Galveston, finds his quiet routine upended when Ruby Cahill returns with a terrified woman and an infant seeking refuge. They take shelter on the ship’s eerie “floating forest” as a violent storm gathers and a menacing group closes in, while restless flocks of birds scour the coastline. Tense and atmospheric, the story follows their desperate attempt to survive one long, dangerous night.

After a normal afternoon bike ride, Amber—who died seven years earlier—suddenly reappears, upending the lives of her family and the small community that never stopped mourning her. Her older sister Melissa, estranged parents, friends, and even strangers must confront grief, memory, and the lingering effects of Amber’s life and death. As Amber tries to understand who she was and why she’s back, the story explores identity, loss, and how one person’s life can ripple outward.

On the foggy Oregon coast, a creature called the Watcher appears to feed on secrets. After Shay and her girlfriend Lauren are caught up in a strange attack, they recruit aspiring photographer Zoe and friends to document the legend before it exposes their hidden truths. Tense and atmospheric, the book blends queer romance and small-town mystery as the teens race to protect one another and their secrets.

Fifteen-year-old Fern is sent to the Wellwood Home in 1970 Florida, a secretive institution where unmarried pregnant girls are controlled and isolated. There she bonds with other residents and, after a librarian gives her an old book on witchcraft, encounters a new kind of power — one that forces them to reckon with secrecy, control, and the costs of taking agency back.

Cora Zeng cleans crime scenes in Chinatown while trying to cope with the trauma of seeing her sister pushed in front of a train and the killer’s whispered words, “bat eater.” As the murderer remains at large, Cora grows increasingly numb and haunted: bat carcasses start appearing at clean-up sites and the recent victims are all East Asian women. Between grief, cultural rituals like the Hungry Ghost Festival, and signs of something sinister, Cora must confront the dread she has been avoiding.

Demeter is an interstellar transport ship whose human passengers start dying under strange, supernatural circumstances. To survive and protect those onboard, the ship and its crew—an unlikely mix including a werewolf, an engineer reanimated from the dead, an ancient pharaoh, a vampire, and a swarm of spider drones—must confront a centuries-old vampire while the story examines identity, loyalty, and what it means to be labeled a monster.

When 30-something queer Brooklynite Wilder suddenly gains the ability to understand every language, they are taken in by a small coven of trans witches — Quibble, a portal traveler; Artemis, the seer and caretaker; and Mary Margaret, a teen with telekinetic powers. As Wilder learns to live with magic and find belonging, the group must face a hostile artificial intelligence that upends their sense of safety and forces them to reckon with questions of consciousness, identity, and embodiment. A character-driven, spoiler-free story about community, transformation, and what it means to belong.

In a world where night reigns and the sky is ruled by winged creatures, a young woman named Oraya finds herself caught in a web of power, betrayal, and forbidden love. As she navigates the treacherous politics of the vampire court, she must confront her own past and the dark secrets that threaten to unravel everything she holds dear. With a fierce determination and a heart torn between duty and desire, Oraya embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth and reclaim her destiny, all while battling the seductive allure of the night.

The book revolves around a young woman with a troubled past who is given a second chance through a scholarship to an elite university, where she becomes involved with the secretive societies that practice magic and the occult. Tasked with monitoring their activities, she uncovers a series of supernatural crimes and mysteries that she must solve, using her own newfound magical abilities and wits. As she delves deeper into the university's hidden world, she confronts the dark power and privilege that fuel these ancient organizations, while also grappling with her own personal demons and histories.

In this enthralling fantasy sequel, the tale continues of a young con artist of Cairo who is immersed in a magical world she never knew existed. Now, trapped within the royal court of Daevabad, she faces a dire situation as old tensions between djinn tribes escalate, threatening to ignite a civil war. With a city brimming with unrest and her loved ones in peril, she must navigate treacherous political waters to protect her heritage and secure peace, all while grappling with her own powers and the haunting legacy of a long-lost city. As alliances shift and dangerous enemies emerge, the future of the magical kingdom hangs in the balance.

In this enchanting historical fantasy, two sisters find themselves stranded in Regency England after a magical mishap in their home of Janda Baik. With one sister cursed and without her memories, they seek the aid of England's Sorceress Royal. Their quest leads them to discover their own hidden powers and confront a malevolent fairy realm. As they navigate the complexities of high society and magical intrigue, the sisters uncover secrets about their past and the true nature of the curse that binds them. The narrative weaves a tale of sisterhood, identity, and the courage to fight for one's place in the world, all set against the backdrop of a richly imagined magical Regency era.

Eleven-year-old Jane Grandison, tormented by her stutter, is invited to study at the Sybil Joines Vocational School for Ghost Speakers and Hearing-Mouth Children. Founded in 1890 by Headmistress Sybil Joines, the school appears to cure speech impediments but the Headmistress pioneers necrophysics, training students to channel ghostly voices from the land of the dead. When a student disappears and parents and police notice, the story unfolds through necrophysics writings, the Headmistress's dispatches, and Jane's role as stenographer and central figure in the school's future.

In this gripping psychological thriller, a man's life is turned upside down after the sudden death of his wife. As he delves into her past, he uncovers a series of dark secrets and hidden obsessions that lead him on a chilling journey across the country. With each revelation, he questions how well he truly knew the woman he loved, while confronting the haunting possibility that her death was not an accident. The narrative weaves a tale of suspense and emotional depth, exploring themes of grief, love, and the shadows that linger in the corners of our lives.

The novel revolves around Louise, who returns to her childhood home after the sudden death of her parents, only to confront unresolved family tensions and eerie occurrences. As she and her estranged brother Mark attempt to sell the house, they discover that it is haunted by malevolent forces tied to their family's past. The siblings must navigate their fraught relationship while unraveling the dark secrets hidden within the house, ultimately confronting the supernatural entities that threaten their lives. The story blends horror with themes of family, grief, and reconciliation, creating a chilling yet emotionally resonant narrative.

"A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking" is a young adult fantasy novel by T. Kingfisher. The story follows fourteen-year-old wizard Mona, who uses her magical abilities to defend her town from dangerous creatures. However, when a mysterious assassin begins targeting the town's wizards, Mona finds herself in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. With the help of a talking sourdough starter and a few unlikely allies, Mona must use her baking skills and her magic to save her community and uncover the truth behind the attacks.

The book is a dark fantasy manga that follows the life of a young man burdened with crippling debt, who finds himself entangled in a brutal world of devil hunters after merging with a devil dog he names Pochita. This transformation grants him the ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws, which he uses to fight malevolent devils in exchange for money. As he becomes more involved in this violent and morally ambiguous society, he navigates through complex relationships, his own desires for a better life, and the sinister machinations of those who seek to use his unique powers for their own ends.

In this captivating young adult novel, readers are introduced to a unique narrative that intertwines the lives of a Lipan Apache girl and a cottonmouth snake turned human from the reflective world. The girl, grappling with her family's stories and her place in the world, embarks on a journey that leads her to unexpected connections and revelations about her heritage. Meanwhile, the snake seeks help in the human world to save his family, facing challenges that test his resilience and understanding of humanity. Their paths cross in a beautifully woven tale that explores themes of friendship, cultural heritage, and the interconnectedness of all beings, blending Lipan Apache storytelling traditions with speculative fiction elements to create a mesmerizing story of resilience and discovery.

This novel is a vibrant and imaginative exploration of a city coming to life, personified through five distinct characters who represent the diverse boroughs of New York City. As these avatars navigate their newfound powers, they must unite to combat a mysterious otherworldly force threatening their city's very existence. Blending elements of urban fantasy, social commentary, and cosmic horror, the story delves into themes of identity, community, and resilience, offering a unique and compelling take on the soul of a metropolis and the collective strength of its inhabitants.

This novel is a gripping psychological thriller that delves deep into the mysteries surrounding a secluded house at the edge of a forest, where the reclusive Ted lives with his daughter Lauren and a cat named Olivia. The narrative intricately weaves between their perspectives, revealing the dark secrets and traumatic pasts that bind them. As the story unfolds, the arrival of a new neighbor seeking answers about her sister's long-ago disappearance sets off a chain of events that leads to shocking revelations. The book masterfully blurs the lines between reality and illusion, exploring themes of memory, identity, and redemption, ultimately revealing that nothing is as it seems in this haunting tale of horror and suspense.

In the small town of Lamesa, Texas, during the summer of 1989, Tolly Driver, a seventeen-year-old with untapped potential, finds himself entangled in a chilling tale of revenge. As the town buzzes with the secrets of its residents, Tolly is thrust into a world where he becomes the unlikely protagonist of his own slasher story. Through his eyes, the narrative unfolds, offering a unique perspective on the classic horror genre. This gripping tale explores themes of isolation and the struggle to find one's place, all while navigating the dark path of a killer's journey.