When the fire burns low and the woods fall silent, that is when the real stories begin.True Tales for the Campfire is a collection of chilling horror stories inspired by real events. From lonely lakes and forgotten war grounds to haunted trails, mountains and quiet cabins, each tale starts as a simple trip outdoors and slowly unravels into something far more unsettling.Inside you will find: Campers who answer a voice outside the tent and discover it is not their friend calling.Hikers who step off the trail for a better view and never truly find their way back.Families who rent the perfect cabin, only to learn they are sharing it with someone who died there long ago.Witches in the tall grass, mothers who will not release the children they lost, and creatures in the dark that wear human voices like masks.Every story stands on its own, written with a slow, eerie buildup that leads to a sharp, memorable shock. After each one, you will find a short "True Story" note that reveals the real case, legend or tragedy that inspired the fiction - unsolved murders at campgrounds, vanished hikers, mountain disasters, famous hauntings and more.Perfect for late nights, camping trips, or anyone who loves atmospheric horror grounded in reality, True Tales for the Campfire will make you look twice at every trailhead and every ripple on the lake.Just remember: the scariest part is how much of it really happened.