In 'Doll Bones' by Holly Black, the female lead is a brave tween. She embarks on a journey to return a haunted doll to its proper place. Along the way, they face all sorts of creepy and scary things. Her determination and courage make her a great example of a strong female lead in a tween horror story.
The 'Bone Witch' series by Rin Chupeco also features a strong female protagonist. While it's more of a dark fantasy with horror elements, the main character has to face many horrors and challenges. She is a powerful witch who has to navigate a world full of prejudice and danger, which makes for a very interesting tween horror - adjacent story.
Another one is 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman. It tells the story of a boy who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard. It has a unique and spooky atmosphere. The way Gaiman describes the graveyard and the different ghosts and their personalities makes it a very engaging and somewhat scary story for tweens.
The 'Small Spaces' by Katherine Arden is also a great tween horror story. It combines elements of mystery and horror. The main character is a girl who finds herself in a terrifying situation involving an old, spooky farm and some very strange occurrences. It's a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and is well - written for tweens who are starting to explore the horror genre.
There are many great tween - focused books like 'The Secret Garden' which can inspire and entertain tweens in a healthy and proper way.
Another one is 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. The female lead has to face the horror of the haunted palace. She is not a damsel in distress but rather tries to understand the mystery behind the strange happenings. Her character is strong - willed and doesn't easily succumb to the horror that surrounds her.
Sure. 'Us' features a strong female lead, Adelaide. She has to face the terrifying doppelgangers that invade her family's life. She shows great courage and determination throughout the story as she tries to protect her family. Another one is 'The Witch' where the female character Thomasin endures a lot of hardships and the horror of living in a Puritanical society that believes she might be a witch. She has to fight for her survival in a very dark and spooky setting.
Yes. In 'A Tale of Two Sisters', the two sisters are strong characters. They face the family secrets and the supernatural threats bravely. Their bond and their determination to survive in the face of the horror in their home make them strong female characters. Another is 'The Silenced', where the female protagonist is trying to uncover the truth about a mysterious school. She has to fight against the dark forces and the secrets that are being hidden there.
Another great one is 'The Secret Garden'. It's about a young girl named Mary who discovers a hidden, neglected garden. As she starts to bring the garden back to life, she also heals herself and those around her. It's a story full of mystery, growth, and the magic of nature.
A gay tween bilove story could involve two neighbors. One is into music and the other loves to write. They start collaborating on a song together. Through the process, they find themselves attracted to each other. They keep their relationship a secret at first because they are afraid of how their families might react. But eventually, they learn that honesty is the best policy and their families come to accept their love.
😋I think you might like the following two novels: 1. The Amazing Adventures of the Card Guy in Jojo. This was a Jojo Doujin novel. The male lead was Xuan. Although the female lead wasn't very strong, the author would try his best to recreate the battle between the double. It was quite exciting! 2. I Am the Group's Pet in the Demon Realm. In this Xianxia novel, the female lead, Qi Qi, was very strong, while the male lead was a Demon Lord. It might be a little off from the fan-like plot you requested, but the domineering female lead and the gentlemanly male lead should be able to attract you ~ I hope you like it!
Although it was not a horror movie, the female lead, Si Yan, showed her strength and all-rounder in the process of helping the fated people in various small worlds to counterattack their lives. The no-CP plot met the requirements. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗