HORRORSpooky stories for kids
Gentle thrills for adventurous nights: silly creatures, soft mysteries, never any nightmares.
HORRORTHE PHANTOM AUDITION
HORRORTHE BACKROOMS BREAKDOWN
HORRORTHE DOLL THAT BLINKED
HORRORTHE BACKROOMS MARKET
HORRORTHE GLOWING BUTTON
BY THEME
BY AGE GROUP
FAQ
BEFORE THE DOORS OPEN,
WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW.
What age are they for?
Every story comes in three versions. 2-4 years: short texts, simple words, a calm ending for bedtime. 4-7 years: first solo reads, lively dialogue. 7 and up: tighter plots, characters who change. Length and intensity follow the band you pick.
Will these stories frighten a child?
They play on a gentle shiver, never on dread. Clumsy creatures, mysteries that untangle, a reassuring ending every time. No violent images, no sudden jolt, and for the youngest band the intensity drops further still.
How long is a story?
Three to six scenes, so four to eight minutes read aloud. Enough for a car ride or an evening ritual without pushing past bedtime.
What happens at the end of a story?
The games take over. A quiz checks the child was following, a hidden-object hunt sends them back into the illustrations, and other challenges work on counting, reading and observation. Every challenge cleared earns a collectible card.
Do you have to pay to read?
No. Three readings a day are free, with no card and no ads. Stories already published in the library can be browsed freely from the website.
THE WORLD
horror stories for kids
Every story in the Horror category at Nanou Studio is personalisable: your child becomes the hero of their tale, in a world that looks like them. Creation is free, in a few minutes, with original artwork, lively dialogue and no ads. Read or listen straight from the app, at home or on the go.
- A few minutes to make
- Original scene-by-scene illustrations
- Lively dialogue and immersive narration
- No ads, no third-party trackers