3 reviews
Chapters
5
Language
English
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Published
August 23, 2025
The vibrant lights and cheerful music of the annual county carnival are usually a beacon of summer fun. But this year, something sinister lurks beneath the surface. A chilling figure, his face painted in a grotesque rictus of a smile and his hands stained with a crimson hue, has arrived. He is the harbinger of terror, a killer clown who sees the unsuspecting crowds as his personal playground. As the laughter fades and screams begin to echo through the midway, a group of teenagers finds themselves trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse. With each passing hour, the clown's methods become more elaborate, his motives more terrifyingly obscure. They must band together, not just to survive the night, but to uncover the dark secret that has brought this nightmare to their doorstep before the carnival closes its gates forever, sealing their doom. 'Carnival of Fear' plunges readers into a heart-pounding thriller where the familiar symbols of joy are twisted into instruments of dread. It's a story about courage in the face of unimaginable horror, the bonds of friendship tested under extreme pressure, and the chilling realization that sometimes, the greatest monsters wear the brightest smiles. Prepare to be captivated and terrified as the ultimate show of terror unfolds.
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Start Writing NowRob Lane is an aspiring author with a passion for crafting suspenseful and thrilling narratives. His keen eye for detail and his ability to build palpable tension make him a rising voice in the thriller genre.