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About the Horror Genre
A horror story is a story in which the focus is on creating a sense of terror. Horror stories often feature supernatural creatures such as ghosts, monsters, witches, or vampires.
There is usually a sense of doom and/or uneasiness; and oftentimes, elements of mystery are incorporated into the plot.
The settings of horror stories often contribute to their sense of doom, being characterized by dark (and many times haunted) houses, castles, and mansions.
Juvenile Fiction
Call Number: Juvenile Fiction San Souci
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Scary Stories of South Texas
Want a scary story with a little local flavor? Check out one of the books below.
Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys - Xavier Garza
Call Number: Juvenile Fiction Garza
In this book, author/illustrator Xavier Garza--a Rio Grande Valley native and San Antonio resident--presents fifteen traditional tales from his childhood in South Texas.
Prietita and the Ghost Woman/Prietita y la Llorona - Gloria Anzaldua
Call Number: Juvenile Easy Anzaldua
Prietita, a young Mexican American girl in South Texas, becomes lost in her search for the herb rue to cure her mother and is aided by the infamous "la llorona."
Haunts: Five Hair-Raising Tales - Angela Shelf Medearis
Call Number: Juvenile Fiction Medearis
A collection of stories set in Texas and based on tales of local ghosts.
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