The nightmares associated with the pet shop operated by Count D. in Los Angeles have ceased in the several years since he left town, but someone by the same name just opened a new exotic pet shop in Tokyo.

Count D and Leon are abducted by terrorists; a terrifying creature haunts a Christmas Eve; and the untalented daughter of accomplished musicians receives a disturbing answer to her prayers. Also includes a "Flowers and the Detective" side story.

A smoke-filled alley in Chinatown harbors Count D's Pet Shop. The pets sold here aren's your everyday variety and the Count prides himself on selling Love and Dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware. If the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable for whatever may happen. A fascinating and macabre look into the very soul of human nature.

A chilling thriller that forms part of the Bone Chillers series of stories for children.

There's something odd about the new teacher who turns up at school after the big storm. He looks as if he crawled straight out of the swamp. He has a wide mouth, slightly bulging eyes, a soft, pulsing neck, a row of warts across his forehead and he hisses