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The Cursed Carnival

A Novelette of Funhouse Frights and Wicked Midways from The Haunted Chronicles

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The Cursed Carnival

By: Sabine Blackwood
Narrated by: Caitlin Williams
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A Carnival of Nightmares Awaits. Will You Survive?

When the legendary Carnival of the Blood Moon returns to the quiet town of Willow Creek, best friends Scarlett, Zoe, Caleb, and Mason are drawn to its eerie allure. But once inside, they realize this is no ordinary carnival—it's a living nightmare.

With twisted clowns, haunted mirrors, and a sinister ringmaster watching their every move, Scarlett and her friends must survive the carnival's dark games before the blood moon sets. Each attraction is a deadly trap, and every decision could be their last.

As the night unfolds, the friends uncover the horrifying truth behind the carnival’s curse that has claimed countless souls before them. To escape, they must face their darkest fears and outwit the ringmaster himself. But the carnival doesn't let anyone go without a fight.

Will they survive the night? Or will they become the next victims of The Cursed Carnival?

A chilling addition to The Haunted Chronicles series, The Cursed Carnival will keep you on the edge of your seat. Each novelette is stand-alone, listen in any order.

For Parents: In addition to an exciting, spooky adventure, each book in The Haunted Chronicles series includes access to a companion website filled with fun activities, brain teasers, and interactive challenges that your child can enjoy on their own! These resources help extend the adventure, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a love for books. Visit the companion website for more activities and keep the adventure alive with every book in the series!

Educators and Librarians: Be sure to check out the companion website for The Cursed Carnival, which features fun activities, puzzles, discussion guides, and teaching resources to bring the story to life in the classroom!

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This is a great quick read/listen! It gets RIGHT into the drama. There is no lead up really, and that’s okay for a short story. It’s very descriptive and has a lot of suspense! Don’t read this if you have a fear of clowns, but otherwise a great little quick listen! Perfect for a quick car ride!

Quick little horror story

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The Cursed Carnival is a wonderfully eerie audiobook that captures the unsettling magic of a haunted traveling carnival perfectly. From the first chapter, the story pulls you into a world filled with sinister performers, dark secrets, and a constant sense that something terrible is lurking behind the bright lights and cheerful music.

Sabine Blackwood does an excellent job building atmosphere throughout the story. The carnival setting feels vivid and alive in the best and worst ways — mysterious, enchanting, and deeply unsettling all at once. The suspense grows steadily as the story unfolds, and the supernatural elements are balanced well with emotional depth and character tension.

The narration adds a lot to the overall experience. The narrator’s performance enhances the creepy mood without overdoing it, making the unsettling moments even more effective. Certain scenes genuinely felt cinematic while listening, especially during the darker reveals and twisted carnival encounters.

What I appreciated most was how immersive the audiobook felt despite its shorter format. The story wastes no time pulling listeners into the mystery while still leaving room for strong atmosphere and memorable imagery.

If you enjoy gothic horror, supernatural thrillers, cursed attractions, or dark carnival settings, The Cursed Carnival is absolutely worth the listen. Creepy, entertaining, and filled with haunting carnival energy from start to finish.

The Cursed Carnival

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Such a cute story! It was lots of fun and kept my interest! It is short, but the writing is great! The narrator did an amazing job! (And I'm usually very critical of the narration. ) I will definitely be looking for more from this aulthor.

Quick, Cozy Paranormal

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This will scare the you know what out of you. If you are a fan of horror, nightmares and clowns and eerie stories you need to listen to this.

Scary!! Horror

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This was such a fun, spooky listen! I put it on during a short road trip and the hour and a half flew by. It definitely gives off classic Goosebumps or Scooby-Doo vibes but with a slightly creepier, modern edge. The whole "sinister carnival" atmosphere was totally spot-on, and the pacing keeps you hooked from start to finish. It’s perfect for kids who love a good scare without being genuinely traumatizing, and the companion website activities are a really cool bonus for keeping them engaged afterward. Highly recommend if you need a quick, entertaining audiobook for a family drive or a rainy afternoon!

Entertaining

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