Get ready for some thrills and chills in this fine collection of Halloween short stories. I am very particular about short stories and I have to say this is one of my favorite collections. I enjoyed the variety and there wasn't one story that I at least didn't enjoy a little bit. Read during the season or when you're missing the best part of the year.

It took me way to long to realize this was 10 different stories in 1 book. I honestly thought I was loosing my mind for a bit. However once I realized it I went back and reread and it was great (side note: it says in the description its 10 in 1 i never read descriptions before starting a book) I

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to review this title.
This review is based on the 68% I did read. This was not the book for me at all. The persistence of harmful language and over focus on masogenistic sexual scenes were just over the top and were redundant as there was no point to them. I read from every genre but love horror, but this was just gratuitous with no actual plot either. The first 30% I thought I was reading a war story... only to realise it was back story/flash backs that went on for way too long. If you don't like reading about someone being turned on by a student, or have to read language that hit all the unacceptable areas (race, intellectual disability, sexism, ageism, fat phobia to name but a few), this one isn't for you. However, if you like disjointed reads that have a focus on sex in a very boundary challenging way then this might be for you. I'm sorry I couldn't get on board with this one and I hope it finds it's audience... I'm just not that audience.

This is a collection of 10 Halloween stories, I actually enjoyed all of the stories in this book. Of course I enjoyed some more than others. The first story was Russian dollhouse, a haunted House story, and I loved it. Overall all the stories were creepy and atmospheric, and it's a great read for halloween.

**Book Review: *Mischief Night Massacre: Ten Tales of Halloween* by Jason Parent**

Jason Parent’s *Mischief Night Massacre* is an electrifying homage to Halloween that captures the magic, mischief, and sheer terror of the holiday. With ten unique and spine-chilling tales, this collection serves up a devilishly satisfying mix of classic Halloween tropes and unexpected horrors, ensuring there’s something to delight and frighten every reader.

From haunted houses and creepy amusement parks to locales you’d never expect to encounter horror, Parent masterfully crafts atmospheric settings that immerse you in the heart of Halloween. Each story is a testament to his skill at balancing vivid imagery, gripping tension, and visceral scares. Just as you think you’ve figured out where a story is headed, a shocking twist plunges you deeper into the dark.

The tales vary in tone and style, ranging from traditional horror to urban legends, with enough monsters, ghosts, and sinister figures to rival an entire season of *Creepshow*. Standouts include a terrifying Halloween party gone wrong, an unnerving tale of revenge in a haunted corn maze, and a deceptively innocent amusement park ride that delivers anything but fun. Parent’s knack for injecting humanity into his characters makes the horror hit harder, as you find yourself rooting for—or fearing for—each one.

What truly elevates *Mischief Night Massacre* is the way it captures the duality of Halloween: the thrill of costumes and candy juxtaposed with the lurking danger behind the mask. The stories tap into universal fears and add fresh, inventive spins, making them resonate long after the lights go out. Parent doesn’t shy away from gore or psychological horror, but he also laces the collection with moments of dark humor and clever commentary, keeping the tone dynamic and engaging.

For fans of seasonal anthologies, this collection is a must-read. It’s perfect for those who crave an immersive Halloween experience, packed with enough scares and surprises to keep you awake long after Mischief Night has passed. Whether you’re a casual horror fan or a die-hard Halloween enthusiast, *Mischief Night Massacre* will leave you thoroughly spooked—and eagerly awaiting your next October read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ / 5

I am always looking for a good collection of short horror stories to read during the spooky season. This book was a better than average collection. There were only a couple of stories that weren't that great, but overall, the book offered a good variety of chills and thrills. A couple of the stories still have me thinking about them a couple of months later.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an advanced e-arc of this book to review! Unfortunately I’m giving this book a 1 out of 5 star rating because I could not get into it at all and had to DNF 80 pages in. The concept seemed really good and interesting to me, and I was really excited to read some spooky short stories in and around Halloween, but as the stories played out it was just… not what I was expecting. The stories were quite dark and gorey and graphic, more than I was expecting, and actually had me feeling gross reading them and not in a good way that some spooky/horror stories can do. Some of the language used was also not up to my cup of tea, the third? or fourth story drops a lot of r-words which I’m not comfortable with at all.

Overall, if you’re looking for dark, gore-filled and at times gruesome stories for Halloween this would totally be the perfect book for you! But if you were hoping for just spooky and creepy short stories like me, avoid it at all costs because this is not it. Thank you again NetGalley!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. This is a book of short, spooky stories centered around Halloween. I really enjoyed these stories; some more than others, but there weren't any that I didn't like. Some I found were a bit long, but for the sake of the story I think it was necessary. Overall a great book of scary short stories!

Here we have a diverse collection of horror short stories by Jason Parent. Several of the stories are themed around Halloween, but not all of them. The writing is strong, and the author does a good job overall of showing as opposed to telling. He satisfies nearly every genre convention throughout this endeavor, and a few stories include graphic gore. Sensitive readers may be offended, however I enjoyed most of these stories, and I was really impressed with Parent’s ability as a writer. Nice collection!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. This was an interesting read with 10 various Halloween stories. Some a little more creepy or gory than others. You’ve got haunted houses to haunted amusement parks.

Mischief Night Massacre is filled with ten short stories about Halloween night.


I did enjoy most of the stories with the exception of a few, with ten stories it can be hard to hit them all but I thought the author did a good job.
I do think all the stories were very entertaining and unsettling in their own ways. They felt perfect lengths for each story and pretty well done.

The author also did a good job creating characters with how short the stories were, you got a good sense of the characters even in there own twisted way.


Overall 4 stars.



Thank you Netgalley and Corpus Press for this book

Thank You Net Galley and Corpus Press for an advanced copy of the this book.

I really enjoyed this book. It is a short story collection and each story had me wanting more. This is also my first book by this author and I am excited to read more of his work.

A well curated collection. There is something in here for everyone. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for this free eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a great read. It had a little bit of everything and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Some were more scary then others, some were downright terrifying. I think this is something I could read every year and still feel the same thing each time, while also finding things I missed the first time.
Strongly recommend for spooky season, or anytime you need a reason to make your heart race.

This was such a fun short story collection. I’d definitely recommend this one for Halloween! These stories were very submersive and spooky. 🎃 4/5 ⭐️.

My favorites of this collection were Rain, Last Halloween, and Russian Dollhouse.

Jason Parent's *Mischief Night Massacre: Ten Tales of Halloween* is a captivating anthology that masterfully encapsulates the essence of Halloween through ten diverse and chilling stories. Each tale transports readers to settings ranging from haunted houses to eerie amusement parks, delivering a unique blend of suspense and horror. Parent's storytelling prowess shines as he crafts narratives that are both thrilling and thought-provoking, making this collection a must-read for horror enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the macabre spirit of the season.

This is a collection of ten stories all with those Halloween vibes. From Halloween parties to haunted houses, heck, even a creepy ass amusement park, this collection will definitely terrify any reader.

A solid collection of creepy stories for Halloween!

I really enjoyed this collection of short stories. Jason Parent offers the reader diverse settings, characters and threats throughout this book. Many focus on the setting of Halloween, but there are also a few exceptions.

But each of them is unsettling, creepy and unnerving in varying degrees. There is the horror of a school bully picking on the wrong child, thieves choosing the wrong house to rob, a group of teens getting more than they bargained for in a haunted house, or a very interesting take on a newly-changed vampire, among many other unique stories.

I'm positive that every reader will find a favorite story in this collection.

Like most anthologies, the stories were hit and miss for me. Some I really liked and some were just “meh”. But they were all Halloween centered, and that made the book a fun read for Halloween.

I didn't know that this book was compiled of multiple short stories, however I was pleasantly surprised with this one!

The stories were quick and scary, and it was the perfect Halloween read.