Too Scared
to Sleep
From blood-chilling horror to supernatural scares — how brave are you, really?
From blood-chilling horror to supernatural scares — how brave are you, really?
A garbage disposal that feeds on flesh. A beloved stuffed rabbit that cooks up your parents. Roses that require human blood to bloom. In a first-ever twist, each story comes with a pulse-pounding video that deepens the horror. Point your phone at the QR code and be prepared to scream. Perfect for fans of Five Nights at Freddy's and teens who love dark, scary stories.
If you dare
A fresh, generous, wide-ranging compendium of frights.
— Kirkus ReviewsToo Scared to Sleep is a test of courage, pushing the limits of the reader's imagination and tolerance for the macabre and grotesque. Duplessie's experimentation with animation and horror literature is an extremely bold and refreshing addition to the genre.
— Goodreads ReviewerThis gives modernized "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" YA vibes. Each story is unique and offers the best amount of horror. Easily a one-sitting read!
— Goodreads Reviewer (NetGalley ARC)The stories' relatively short lengths and the crisp, direct writing style make this volume inviting for even reluctant readers, but it doesn't shy away from the truly terrifying and grotesque.
— Kirkus ReviewsI sat alone in the dark and was NOT always willing to subject my nervous system to the jump scares and haunting imagery — a true testament to the fear factor Duplessie has built into his stories!
— Goodreads Reviewer