Ruby Jean Jensen Knihy

The story revolves around Heather, who, facing personal struggles, entrusts her daughters to her sister and gifts them a seemingly innocent doll named Zenoa. However, Zenoa harbors dark motives, evolving into a sinister entity that seeks power and human legitimacy through home ownership. As the doll's influence grows, it becomes a threat to those who possess it, blending the lines between doll and human. This chilling narrative is part of Ruby Jean's series exploring the theme of malevolent dolls.

The narrative unfolds around Sybil, who harbors dark intentions linked to a seemingly innocuous baby doll. After receiving the doll as a gift, her life spirals into tragedy with the mysterious death of her sister, Rose Marie. To preserve family honor, Sybil conceals her daughter Rose's illegitimate child, Angela. When Sybil gifts Angela the same doll, another tragic event occurs, igniting a chilling cycle of horror that reverberates through the century. The story intricately weaves themes of family secrets and the sinister power of objects.

THE NIGHT THE CHILDREN CAME HOME It all started the night of Dalton Walsh's revival meeting... when the earth beneath his tent trembled with a kind of vengeance. It was as if some force from beyond knew about the terrible crimes that had transpired in this little town and finally wanted to reveal the evil that lived there. Then the sightings began. All those lost, almost forgotten children; kids who hadn't aged a day in all the years since their disappearance-like the teenage boy who still wore the same clothes he'd last been seen in or the golden-haired little girl who still clutched that same doll. Reverend Dalton didn't know why the children had picked this moment to come home, but he did know one thing; now was the time for a terrible truth to be finally revealed. Now was the time for . . . THE RECKONING

Set in a family home steeped in history, the story follows sisters Laura and Fawn, whose lives take dramatic turns after their grandfather's death. Fawn returns after years away, only to find Laura in a coma following a car accident. The discovery of an antique doll named Millicent leads to a series of mysterious events, including tragic deaths within the family. As secrets unfold, including a past tragedy linked to the house, the characters must confront the possibility that Millicent holds a sinister power tied to their family's dark history.

The story follows ten-year-old Timmy, who reluctantly embarks on a trip to the mountains with a family acquaintance, Dan. Initially excited, Timmy soon feels uneasy around Dan, whose demeanor becomes increasingly sinister. Upon arriving at a remote cabin, Timmy discovers he is not alone; several other children share the space, all living in fear of Dan and an ominous figure referred to as "Little Mother." As children begin to vanish, Timmy uncovers a horrifying secret and realizes he must devise a plan to escape the terrifying situation.

There once was a dolly, with the face of an innocent little baby. She could eat and breathe through the hole in her mouth. Her single eye stared relentlessly, some would say malignantly, as though full of evil, watching, waiting . . . As the years rolled away, she waited in the attic to be picked up, cooed over, and set free to work her will . . . Dorrie had lost her father, and was trying to adapt to her new surroundings. She found happiness in the attic, with her new-found dolly. Her mother, brother and sister seemed busy doing other things. If she had better understood this life and death thing, she might have been concerned when her little doll began to move on its own. If only Dollie had understood that her little doll might have a mind of its own, she might have wondered if the doll was capable of killing … killing …

Jessica, a lonely five-year-old, navigates her family's emotional distance after her mother leaves to chase a career in New Orleans. With her father preoccupied with work and her half-brother Robert withdrawn, she finds herself increasingly isolated. This poignant tale explores themes of abandonment and the search for connection as Jessica seeks solace outside her fractured home life.

For Amy and Jody, living with the carnival for the summer was great fun--until Jody stepped into the House of Illusions. It was there that she saw the clowns, with their large red noses, floppy shoes--and deadly grins. A hellish nightmare was about to begin. For these clowns craved terrified screams--not gleeful laughter--and were hungry for death!

The bizarre death of Miss Beatrice shortly before her trial is just the beginning of the horror as three-year-old Barry's secret friends, who will do anything he asks, protect him

Gladys Swartz was a plain girl boiling with suppressed desire. In a book on the occult, she read of a bodily possession and conceived a devilish plan. She brought about her own death by accident, then, wandering the earth as a restless spirit, she attacked and conquered the body of the lovely Peri Lee. After a desperate battle, she drove the young girl's soul down into the depths of her psyche. Then she led the life of a lovely wanton, but, more and more she came to realize that she had committed a terrible crime. When the fiancé of the lovely young girl began to suspect that all was not well, a fight to the finish was fought in the dark halls of a haunted mind.

The story follows Sheba, a free-spirited woman who impulsively buys an old house to convert into a hunting lodge. After a mysterious car accident leaves her unharmed, she invites her friends to help her renovate the eerie property. As they settle in, strange occurrences unfold, revealing the house's dark history of drownings linked to a treacherous bridge. Tension mounts as they confront an enigmatic presence within the house, particularly when Donna uncovers unsettling secrets in the attic, deepening the mystery surrounding their new home.

At sixty-five, Emily Alexander, after a fall that results in a broken hip, enters Willowbrook Care Center under the alias Maggie Winters. Isolated and without friends, she finds companionship in her elderly roommates, Florence and Hazel. As she navigates her new life, Emily shares her musical talent through impromptu piano concerts, bringing joy to the residents. The story explores themes of identity, friendship, and the challenges of aging, showcasing how connection and music can enrich life in unexpected circumstances.

The story revolves around Andrea Reid, who discovers she was kidnapped as a baby when her mother reveals the truth on her deathbed. Following her mother's wishes, she travels to meet her wealthy biological family, only to find emotional turmoil upon their reunion. As she navigates her new life in the ancestral home, she forms a bond with the housekeeper and the supportive sheriff, Rick. However, unsettling mysteries and her mother's rare epilepsy add layers of complexity, prompting Andrea to uncover the truth behind her family's past.

The story revolves around Ketti, who fled with her daughter Babette and infant son Danny, leaving her son Patrick behind. After a tragic incident involving Danny's death, Ketti is jailed, and the children are separated. Babette, believing her mother has gone insane, feels compelled to protect Patrick from Ketti's perceived threat. Unbeknownst to her, Patrick is undergoing a sinister transformation, leading to a horrific reunion that intertwines family bonds with dark, supernatural elements.

Struggling to fit in with her resentful relatives after moving in with her Uncle Reece, Heather discovers an old fortune teller's pendulum that grants her the unsettling ability to predict futures. As she experiments with this newfound power, she faces chilling predictions and eerie occurrences in her uncle's home. Encouraged by her friend Nicole and supportive teacher Miss Upton, Heather prepares for a Halloween carnival, where the pendulum's ominous forecasts begin to manifest. Meanwhile, she uncovers a connection to a tragic past involving a boy named Antol.

In a world where innocence collides with darkness, a group of children unwittingly stumbles upon a sinister game that leads to terrifying consequences. As they navigate the thin line between childhood play and the grim realities of their actions, the story explores themes of morality, friendship, and the loss of innocence. The chilling atmosphere and suspenseful twists keep readers on edge, revealing how seemingly harmless games can spiral into life-altering events. This gripping tale delves into the psyche of its young characters as they confront their fears and choices.

Struggling with loneliness after his wife Patricia moves out to find herself, Dirk seeks to reunite his family by investing in a summer resort by a remote lake in Arkansas. Unbeknownst to him, the lake harbors a dark history of missing persons. When his daughter is attacked, Dirk enlists the help of Rodney, a biology student and expert diver, to uncover the truth about a monstrous creature lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper, they confront the terrifying reality of the lake's secrets and the danger it poses to his family.