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The best stories are the ones with a little
spookiness in them.

The Spooky Twisties Series - Available in Paperback and eBook

Spooky Twisties I, II, and III each offer 13 interconnected short stories for middle grade. These "scary", yet humorous tales with "twisted" endings, make for fun, entertaining reading around the campfire, under the bed covers or just when you're in the mood for a goosebumpy tale.
Follow the kids and their friends as they encounter some definitely creepy people and paranormal situations in their once normal hometown.

The hidden references in these brief tales foreshadow future encounters and/or connect back to events of previous stories, and the twists in the story endings make reading even more fun.

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Book 3 Stories:
 
House of Puzzles: Will Chris and Nick be able to solve the puzzles to save their lives?
The Best Book Ever: Can a school book report prove to uncover a little too much for one student?
Pretty Voodoo Doll: What will one of the girls resort to in order to make the cheerleading squad?

A Needed Friend: Why does the mysterious boy seem to be drawn to the girl who visits the graveyard?
Ghost Catcher: Lindsay meets a woman with some amazing abilities at the old-age home. Can you catch a ghost?
Saving Cardinals: Does Amy’s love of birds and animals prove to be a life-saver?
Two Bloke Boys: Will Nick and Chris find gold at the end of the rainbow?
Candle Sense: A thoughtfu
l gift provides a haunting experience.
Would You Believe?: The science fair and a revolution. Seriously, that’s why I didn’t turn in my homework.
Dronepocalypse: Buuuzzzz… did you hear that?
The Promenade: A trip to the historical museum and an old photo help solve the question of how to ask a girl to the spring dance.

Dire-Rama: WOW! That model looks so real!
Hello Me, It’s Me Again: Will an unexpected family reunion finally put things to rest?



Watch the Spooky Twisties III trailer!
Trailer Creator: Kevin Hopson
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Book 2 Stories:

Leave Well Enough Alone: Does a voice coming from a well sound a little too familiar?
The Carnie Clown: Are funhouses really that fun?
The Magic Set: Aabra…Ka…Oops!
Diminishing Returns: What would you do with a briefcase full of money?
Jacob’s Downfall: Can you win and lose at the same time?

The Eternal Tree: Can a map lead to a different kind of treasure?
Mike the Bike: A neighborhood bully takes a joy ride on Nick’s bike.
Not Your Normal Saturday: A good babysitter is hard to find.
The Magic Tea Kettle: An innocent wish made by a younger sister turns the day topsy-turvy.
You Talk Too Much: Next time, I’ll just tell her to ‘shut-up’!

The Trip to Hell: Did the GPS say ‘turn right at the rock that looks like a bear’ or ‘turn left at the bear that looks like a rock’?
The Easy Way Out: Visiting the town psychic is not a way to improve your grades.
The Rise of Mrs. Succubus: An old nemesis returns.



Watch the Spooky Twisties II trailer! Trailer Creator: Kevin Hopson
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Book 1 Stories:

Changing Places: Will this be the last year the kids play their annual game of Ghosts in the Graveyard?
Ghosts in the Family: A baseball card collection to die for.
Creepy Guy: What more needs to be said?
Dan the Security Guard: Dan takes his role as security guard at the local store seriously – maybe a little too serious.
Today’s the Day: A mischievous prank in the graveyard goes awry.
The Secret Trickster:  A new ‘friend’ joins the kids for trick or treating.
Mrs. Miller: Amy uncovers an old woman’s secret.
The Ouija Board: Once opened, can a gateway be closed?
Truth or Dare: Can the truth set you free?
Virtual Oops: A video game becomes a little too real.
A Fisherman’s Tale: A ‘reel’ scary story.
Forever a Friend: A sleepover turns into a real nightmare.
The Demise of Mrs. Succubus: Multiple stories converge to a spine-shilling conclusion.
 

Trailer Creator:  Kevin Hopson
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My story "Missing Elf on the Shelf" was included in a  X-mas anthology, "Shades of Santa #1: Tales from the  Bloody North Pole"  published by "Things in the Well" December 2017. Is something more happening with the shelf elves we don't realize? Available at Amazon.

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The latest reviews on Spooky Twisties I and II from Team Golfwell

"... The author is very creative and knows the young adult mind. Each story had a surprise ending which makes the reader want to read the next story, but the next story is a new adventure in reading.
This intelligent author interconnects the stories to add to the spookiness and the stories were very well written with a creepy (but friendly and relaxing as you first get into each spooky story.
Clever, a bit humorous, and written for a young adult world, yet I as an adult love and admire the imagination and humor of the author."

go to
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35178131-spooky-twisties-i to read the complete review or to my review page

I enjoyed reading “Spooky Twisties II” by Terri Bertha the author of the Spooky Twisties Series. Again, as a fairly intelligent adult I thought (as I did when I read Spooky Twisties I) I would guess the ending of these connected spooky short stories, but the author is extremely creative and easily catches the interest and wonder of a young adult (as well as old adults) and this book, just like the first in the series, is very hard to put down.
Each story has a humorous streak in it (the same as the first book) which makes each story an entertaining and amusing read.
I also think both Spooky Twisties I and II are great exercises for imaginative young minds and expands the creativity of the young reader after reading these unique stories. I especially like the magic Very entertaining!
go to
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38349097-spooky-twisties-ii to read the complete review or to my review page
New Reviews on Spooky Twisties I and II - May 3, 2018
Sharing Laura Thomas’ reviews on Spooky Twisties I and II from her site FUONLYKNEW –Laura’s Ramblins and Reviews (The Kids Korner #31)
Spooky Twisties I: … I'd recommend this to young readers and adults. Fans who enjoy tales similar to R. L. Stine's Goosebump books will get a kick out of these.
Spooky Twisties II: … I had such a blast with these stories. And I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite. They were suspenseful with just the right amount of spooky for the younger reader… Creative. Spooky. Humorous. Unpredictable. Perfect ingredients for fun.
To read her complete reviews and an interview with me go to:

http://fuonlyknew.com/2018/05/02/the-kids-korner-31-spooky-twisties-i-ii/

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