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Cover of Say Cheese and Die!
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Series

Goosebumps

7 books

Here are 7 books from the Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine and R. L. Stine. Start with Welcome to Dead House (1992), then read the rest in the order below.

Books in order

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Welcome to Dead House

R.L. Stine

When Amanda and Josh Benson move with their parents into a sprawling, shadowy house in the mysterious town of Dark Falls, they quickly discover that their new home harbors dark secrets. Inherited from a great-uncle they never knew, the house seems to hold more than just family history within its creaking walls. As the siblings explore their strange new surroundings, they begin to uncover unsettling truths about their inheritance and the peculiar town itself. R.L. Stine masterfully weaves suspense and supernatural mystery into this chilling tale that will keep readers on edge. Perfect for fans of atmospheric horror, this story proves that sometimes the most terrifying discoveries come from the places we call home.

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Stay Out of the Basement

R.L. Stine

When their father loses his job as a botanist, Margaret and Casey notice something deeply disturbing about his behavior—he's become obsessed with secret experiments locked away in the basement of their new home. As Dr. Brewer grows increasingly isolated and his work takes a sinister turn, the siblings begin to suspect that their father's scientific pursuits have crossed into dangerous and unnatural territory. With each passing day, strange occurrences plague the household, and the children must uncover the truth about what their father is creating before it's too late. This chilling tale explores the dark consequences of ambition and obsession, as a family's world spirals into horror. R.L. Stine masterfully builds suspense in this classic Goosebumps entry, delivering a spine-tingling story that will keep readers guessing until the final twist.

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Monster Blood

R. L. Stine

When Evan visits his great-aunt Kathryn's house, he discovers a mysterious dusty can of green monster blood at a local shop—a seemingly harmless novelty that quickly becomes anything but harmless. What starts as a curious purchase transforms into a nightmare as the strange substance begins to grow uncontrollably, expanding beyond all expectations and threatening to consume everything in its path. As the oozing green mass spirals further out of control, Evan must find a way to stop the relentless growth before it's too late. This spine-tingling tale combines R.L. Stine's signature blend of suspense and supernatural horror with a premise that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Perfect for fans of creepy creature features and unexplainable phenomena, this classic Goosebumps adventure proves that some purchases come with terrifying consequences.

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Say Cheese and Die!

R.L. Stine

Four bored friends stumble upon a mysterious camera in an abandoned house, only to discover it has a terrifying power: whatever it photographs comes true—but always in the worst possible way. When Greg snaps a picture of his father's brand-new car, the image shows it wrecked, and moments later, his dad crashes it. As the friends continue to experiment with the camera's sinister abilities, they realize they've unleashed something far more dangerous than they ever imagined, and the consequences of each photograph become increasingly horrifying. This chilling tale explores the dangers of curiosity and the price of tampering with forces beyond our understanding, delivering the spine-tingling suspense that R.L. Stine is famous for.

HorrorSupernatural HorrorYoung Adult
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The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

R.L. Stine

When young Gabe joins his Uncle Ben on an archaeological expedition to an ancient Egyptian pyramid, he can't resist exploring the mysterious tunnels that wind beneath the desert sands. As he ventures deeper into the tomb, Gabe discovers that the legendary curse protecting the mummy is far more real—and far more dangerous—than he ever imagined. With each step through the darkness, the line between ancient legend and present-day terror blurs, and Gabe must uncover the truth behind the curse before it's too late. This spine-tingling adventure combines classic mummy mythology with unexpected twists that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of supernatural suspense, this tale proves that sometimes the greatest dangers lurk not in the past, but in the present.

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Night of the Living Dummy

R.L. Stine

When twins Lindy and Kris discover a ventriloquist's dummy in a Dumpster, what begins as a fun rescue mission quickly spirals into something far more sinister. As jealousy festers between the sisters over who gets to keep the dummy—now named Slappy—each girl becomes determined to have her own. But their competitive obsession awakens something dark and malevolent, as inexplicable and terrifying events begin to unfold around them. With his signature blend of suspense and supernatural horror, R.L. Stine crafts a chilling tale that explores the dangerous intersection of sibling rivalry and the occult. Perfect for young readers seeking thrills, this gripping story asks a haunting question: can an inanimate object truly be alive with evil intent?

HorrorSupernatural HorrorComing of Age
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The Haunted Mask

R. L. Stine

When Carley Beth finds a grotesque Halloween mask at a mysterious shop, she can't resist trying it on—only to discover that the mask has become permanently fused to her face. As she desperately searches for a way to remove it, she realizes the mask may have a sinister will of its own, forcing her to confront terrifying consequences she never imagined. Trapped between reality and nightmare, Carley Beth must uncover the mask's dark origins and break its curse before it consumes her completely. R.L. Stine delivers a chilling tale of supernatural horror that explores the thin line between costume and curse, perfect for readers who crave genuinely unsettling scares. This gripping story reminds us that some purchases come with a price far greater than money.

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