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"Mario is spending winter break with his neighbors, Todd and Jewel, on their family vacation to Vermont. He is excited to see snow for the first time and meet his friend's beloved grandparents. But Todd and Jewel's grandparents turn out to be a little odd. They love telling tall tales of goblins, elves, and trolls. When Mario spots a blur of green fur in the garden, he wonders if the stories could be real. He's determined to find out more, but the...

The narrator is frightened a pair of pail green pants with no one inside that seems to be following him, until the two meet and discover that they have nothing to fear.

Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man faces his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque journey back home

Kids can do amazing things with the right information. Understanding why anxiety feels the way it does and where the phsical symptoms come from is a powerful step in turning anxiety around.

Danica is the queen of routines, especially when it comes to walking her beloved dog, Clark. Routines keep Danica’s life neat, predictable, and most importantly, safe. But one fateful day, she encounters a towering white fence along her route that conceals a spine-chilling secret. Something horrible is lurking behind it! The sounds the creature makes are terrifying, and Danica can only imagine what’s hidden on the other side. With her routine...

Something strange is lurking in Danica’s bedroom at night, and it’s downright terrifying! She can’t see it, and she can’t smell it, but boy, can she hear it! Night after night, mysterious noises send shivers down her spine, leaving her wide-eyed and awake in bed, wondering what could be causing such spooky sounds. Her parents think it’s just her imagination, and even Danica starts to wonder if her mind is playing tricks on her, but one fateful...

When Danica agrees to go on a fishing trip with her dad, little does she realize one of her worst fears is lurking just around the corner. As they set out on their voyage, it seems like a perfect day. The sky is clear, and the water is calm. But then dark clouds gather, and a rumble of thunder sends Danica’s heart racing. Before they know it, their peaceful fishing trip turns into a wild race against time. With thunder crashing and lightning flashing,...