Maud Desurvire

Pack your bags for a journey into the unexpected. This gripping collection brings together top young adult authors to explore a universal teenage experience—the family vacation—with a distinctly supernatural twist. From tropical beaches to ancient European towns, these five unique short stories reveal what happens when ordinary trips take a sharp turn into the paranormal. Follow a teen witch whose sunny getaway is ruined by a centuries-old grudge, navigate a cruise ship populated by undead passengers, and witness a chilling madness born from the French Revolution reaching across time. Blending dark comedy, creeping dread, and unexpected romance, these tales prove that lost luggage and bad sunburns are the least of your worries when magic is involved. It is a thrilling, suspenseful ride that explores the spooky side of summer breaks and will make you think twice about your next holiday destination.