Meet Carter, Esme and Arnold, three students locked together inside a deserted school. Deep in the basement a mysterious night caretaker waits, while outside, moving in the mist, dark shapes creep ever closer . . .

Scary Tales are books packed with spine-tingling illustrations and stories that will chill your blood. Come on in . . . if you dare!

James Preller is an extremely experienced author of mystery-horror stories for children. He lives in New York with his wife, three kids, two cats and a golden labradoodle called Daisy.

Iacopo Bruno is a graphic artist and illustrator who lives in Italy.