Five Nights at Freddy’s is a multimedia franchise. The book trilogy, written by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley, is based on the video games of the same name created by Scott Cawthon.
It includes three horror and mystery novels that revolve around the protagonist, Charlotte Emily. The story takes place in Hurricane, Utah. Five Nights at Freddy’s has also been adapted into a film that will soon be released by Universal Pictures.
Scott Cawthon’s Biography
The creator of Five Nights at Freddy’s multimedia franchise, Scott Cawthon, born on June 4, 1978, is an American video game developer and writer.
He released the first installment of the Five Nights at Freddy’s video game franchise in 2014, a survival horror game that became immensely popular among gamers and developed a cult following in a short span of time.
From 2014 to 2021, Scott released a total of nine games in the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, plus three spin-offs. He is the author of the bestselling Five Nights at Freddy’s book trilogy.
He has also written many short stories about characters from the FNaF games. Scott Cawthon lives in Salado, Texas, with his family.
Who is Charlie?
Charlotte Emily is the protagonist of the Five Nights at Freddy’s book trilogy. She is the daughter of Henry and Emily, and she has a twin sister named Sammy.
Charlie is a sweet and kind-hearted teenager. Throughout the series, she proves to the readers that she is self-sufficient and can fight for herself.
Charlie is described as a young girl with a round face. She has rosy cheeks, light brown hair, wide brown eyes, and thin lips.
Charlie reunites with her friends in Hurricane, and they decide to visit Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, a family restaurant where their friend Michael was killed 10 years ago.
After they break into the restaurant, a lot of terrifying incidents occur. Charlie’s past comes to haunt her and her friends.
There is also a dark secret associated with Charlotte’s identity that is revealed in The Fourth Closet.
Five Nights at Freddy’s Series (FNaF Books in Order)
The trilogy contains three books titled The Silver Eyes, The Twisted Ones, and The Fourth Closet. There are also a number of anthologies and graphic novels included in the series.
1) The Silver Eyes (2015)
Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley’s debut novel, The Silver Eyes, is the first book in the Five Nights at Freddy’s trilogy. The book was digitally self-published in 2015 and available in printed form a year later. It was ranked No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
Charlotte Emily, now 17 years old, decides to visit her hometown, Hurricane, Utah. She and her friends later pay a visit to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, a local family restaurant where her friend and four other children were killed 10 years ago.
Charlie’s father, Henry, designed the restaurant’s animatronic mascots and was a murder suspect. He committed suicide later. The four mascots that once entertained people now look entirely different.
They seem to hide some dark secrets and appear to have murderous intentions.
FNaF has spawned a cosplay culture involving its famous and not-so-famous characters.
2) The Twisted Ones (2017)
The second book in the trilogy, The Twisted Ones, is a sequel to The Silver Eyes. It was published on June 27, 2017.
One year after the events of The Silver Eyes, Charlie is attending St. Louis University and trying to live a normal life. Despite the huge changes, she is still experiencing nightmares of a masked murderer and the four animatronic mascots.
Just when she begins to think everything is over, her past comes to haunt her once again. Several bodies are discovered near her school building, bearing familiar wounds.
Charlie is certain that something sinister is hunting her down, and this time it won’t let her go.
3) The Fourth Closet (2018)
The third book in the Five Nights at Freddy’s trilogy, The Fourth Closet is a sequel to The Twisted Ones. It was published on June 26, 2018.
John has frequent nightmares of Charlie’s death and suspects that the Charlie he sees every day isn’t really her. John tries hard to forget the disturbing events that occurred at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, but the past cannot be forgotten so easily.
Meanwhile, a new animatronic pizzeria opens up in Hurricane, and there have been reports of kidnappings. John teams up with Charlie’s friends to rescue the missing children and find out what truly happened to Charlie.
He is determined to end the haunting legacy of Henry’s creations once and for all.
Five Nights at Freddy Collection
Five Nights at Freddy’s Collection: An AFK Series
This boxed set contains the three novels in the Five Nights at Freddy’s trilogy, plus the trilogy-inspired original print.
FNafF Graphic Novels
Published by Scholastic Inc., 3 graphic novels have been released based on the Five Nights At Freddy’s book trilogy. They have received generally positive reviews from critics.
1) The Silver Eyes (2019)
Written by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley and illustrated by Claudia Schröder, the graphic novel titled The Silver Eyes is an adaptation of the novel of the same name.
It was released for the first time on December 26, 2019.The book contains 192 pages.
A few additions have been made to the story, and Claudia’s artwork has been featured in the games.
2) The Twisted Ones (2021)
The graphic novel titled The Twisted Ones is the adaptation of the second novel in the Five Nights at Freddy’s trilogy. It is written by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley, and illustrated by Claudia Aguirre.
The book was published on February 2, 2021, and it contains 192 pages. The novel is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
3) The Fourth Closet (2021)
Written by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley and illustrated by Diana Camero, The Fourth Closet is an adaptation of the last book in the Five Nights at Freddy’s trilogy. It was published on December 28, 2021.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Tales from the Pizzaplex Series
The stories in Tales from the Pizzaplex are novella-length and are based on the characters from the Five Nights at Freddy’s series.
The stories are created by Scott Cawthon, Kelly Parra, Elley Cooper, and Andrea Waggener. Each book contains three horror stories followed by an epilogue.
The first book, titled Lally’s Game, was published in July 2022. There are 9 books in the series; 5 have been released, and the remaining ones will be released in the future.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #1: Lally’s Game (2022)
Published on July 19, 2022, Lally’s Game is the first anthology in the Tales from the Pizzaplex series. It comprises three horror stories titled Frailty, Lally’s Game, and Under Construction. The book contains 256 pages.
Some secrets are not meant to be unraveled. Selena is curious to learn more about a forbidden artefact from her fiance’s past, Jessica is living a double life in a hospital; and Maya wants to explore an off-limits area of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex.
They are unaware of the fact that in the world they belong to, everything comes at a heavy price.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #2: HAPPS (2022)
Published on September 20, 2022, HAPPS is the second anthology in the Tales from the Pizzaplex series. It comprises three horror stories titled Help Wanted, HAPPS, and B-7. The book contains 256 pages.
Steve wants to become a video game programmer and start a family. He accepts a job that appears too good to be true. Jace and Aiden are having fun scaring little children at Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex, and Billy wants to be an animatronic.
But the world of Five Nights At Freddy’s, which contains frightening twists, it is better to be careful what one wishes for.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #3: Somniphobia (2022)
Published on December 6, 2022, Somniphobia is the third anthology in the Tales from the Pizzaplex series. It comprises three horror stories titled Somniphobia, Pressure, and Cleithrophobia. The book contains 240 pages.
Sam has been afraid of unhealthy things ever since his father passed away; Luca is afraid of a Springtrap costume at Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex; and Grady is afraid of being trapped in small spaces, which makes his job as a Pizzaplex technician challenging. Their fears will soon chase them away.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #4: Submechanophobia (2022)
Published on December 27, 2022, Submechanophobia is the 4th anthology in the Tales from the Pizzaplex series. It comprises three horror stories titled Submechanophobia, Animatronic Apocalypse, and Bobbiedots, Part 1. The book contains 240 pages.
Caden feels like the animatronics at Freddy’s Fantasy Water Park have a mind; Robbie knows that the members of The Fazbear Fan Club are being manipulated by something, and Abe has a feeling that his animatronic assistants at Fazplex Tower Apartment are keeping some things from him. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, by the time you realise something is wrong, it’s often too late.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #5: The Bobbiedots Conclusion (2023)
Published on March 7, 2023, The Bobbiedots Conclusion is the 5th anthology in the Tales from the Pizzaplex series. It comprises three horror stories titled GGY, The Storyteller, and Bobbiedots Part 2. The book contains 240 pages.
Tony goes in search of a player who has incredibly high scores at the Pizzaplex Fazcade, but now it has become impossible for him to return. The board executives of Fazbear Entertainment want to outsource their storytelling to AI, but the consequences are terrifying.
Abe’s attempts to find the first-generation animatronics that are creating troubles for his home assistants make him realize that he should never have moved into his new apartment.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #6: Nexie (2023)
Nexie is the sixth anthology in the Tales from the Pizzaplex series. It is scheduled to release on May 2, 2023. The book comprises three horror stories titled Nexie, Drowning, and The Mimic.
Astrid’s buddytronic dolls are up to some strange things. Kara assures a Pizzaplex employee that nobody will know if she is allowed to spend some more time in the VR attraction.
An engineer at Fazbear Entertainment has developed a custom project that has some secrets stored for anyone who encounters it. But in the world of Five Nights At Freddy’s, secrets do not stay hidden for long.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #7: Tiger Rock (2023)
Tiger Rock is the seventh anthology in the Tales from the Pizzaplex series. It is scheduled to release on July 4, 2023. The book comprises three horror stories, of which the first, titled Tiger Rock, has been announced.
Kai goes for a session at the Mega Pizzaplex’s VR Booth and, after he returns, has a feeling that the tiger animatronic is still with him. After spotting a new attraction at the Mega Pizzaplex, Kane has a feeling that his thoughts are being interrupted by something.
Danny has an idea to get the attention of his high school crush, but the outcome may be frightening, because, in Five Nights At Freddy’s world, the truth is scarier than fiction.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #8: B7-2 (2023)
The eighth anthology in the Tales from the Pizzaplex series, B7-2, is scheduled to release on October 3, 2023. The first story is titled B7-2, and the book will contain 256 pages.
Tales from the Pizzaplex #9 (2024)
The title of the ninth book has not been mentioned yet. It will be released sometime in January 2024.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights Series
Fazbear Frights is another anthology series in the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. There are a total of 12 books in the series. Each book contains three stories and an epilogue.
The creators of Fazbear Frights are Scott Cawthon, Kelly Parra, Elley Cooper, Andrea Waggener, and Carly Anne West.
Fazbear Frights #1: Into the Pit (2019)
Published on December 26, 2019, Into the Pit is the first anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled Into the Pit, To Be Beautiful, and Count the Ways. The book contains 224 pages.
Oswald, Sarah, and Millie think they know exactly what they want. Oswald wishes his summer was more fun, Sarah wishes to look more beautiful, and Millie wants to disappear from the earth.
But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, nothing comes for free, and every wish has an unexpected cost attached to it.
Fazbear Frights #2: Fetch (2020)
Published on March 3, 2020, Fetch is the second anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled Fetch, Lonely Freddy, and Out of Stock. The book contains 272 pages.
Greg, Alec, and Oscar are familiar with mistreatment. They are fed up with allowing others to control them. Grec chooses to experiment with something he has been studying, Alec plots to expose his sister’s mischievous acts; and Oscar decides to get something he wants even though he knows his mother will never approve of it.
But the three of them will soon learn that control is almost meaningless in the menacing world of Five Nights at Freddy’s.
Fazbear Frights #3: 1:35 A.M. (2020)
The Fazbear Frights book series, published on May 5, 2020, at 1:35 a.m., is the third anthology in the series. It includes three horror stories titled 1:35 A.M., Room for One More, and The New Kid. The book contains 272 pages.
Deliah was brought up in an orphanage, and she recently got divorced. She uses her dreams as an escape from reality, which she needs to realize is harmful.
Stanley is working for a mysterious employer, and he cannot seem to connect with anyone. Plus, he was recently dumped. Devon, left by his father and ignored by his mother, can’t seem to understand why he is the only one who is so lonely.
They will soon learn that in the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, it is in the deepest roots of loneliness where evil resides.
Fazbear Frights #4: Step Closer (2020)
Published on July 7, 2020, Step Closer is the 4th anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled Step Closer, Dance with Me, and Coming Home. The book contains 224 pages.
Pete has been deeply affected by his parents divorce. As a result, he hits his younger brother. Kasey is struggling to survive, and she doesn’t know how far she can go to ensure her survival.
Samantha and Susie are siblings trying to connect with each other after a dreadful event. But these people are unaware of the fact that in the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, terrifying monsters feed upon empty feelings.
Fazbear Frights #5: Bunny Call (2020)
Published on September 1, 2020, Bunny Call is the 5th anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled Bunny Call, In the Flesh, and The Man in Room 1280. The book contains 240 pages.
Over the years, Bob has built up a lot of anger, which leads to a hateful vacation where he plans to scare his wife and kids with a bad joke. Matt’s relationships have always ended in failure, he directs his anger into a video game, which gives rise to dreadful consequences.
There is a man in room 1280 of Heracles Hospital with severe burns all over his body, but something sinister is keeping him alive.
Fazbear Frights #6: Blackbird (2020)
Published on December 29, 2020, Blackbird is the 6th anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled Blackbird, The Real Jake, and Hide-and-Seek. The book contains 224 pages.
Nole has made some terrible mistakes in the past, and he will do anything to avoid the truth. But while doing so, he falls prey to a monster that punishes him for his past sins.
Nine-year-old Jake is growing weaker day by day. He reflects on the past and imagines that he is healthy again.
Toby is desperate to win an arcade game, but he doesn’t know the consequences that come with it. In Five Nights at Freddy’s world, the past can come to life.
Fazbear Frights #7: The Cliffs (2021)
Published on March 2, 2021, The Cliffs is the 7th anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled The Cliffs, The Breaking Wheel, and He Told Me Everything. The book contains 224 pages.
Robert is a tired single father struggling to bond with his child. After taking a crash course on parenting, he buys a brand-new teddy bear for his son. Reed wants to teach the school bully a lesson.
He sees an opportunity and uses it to let the bully know not to mess with him, but things don’t go according to plan. Chris is excited to be a part of the Science Club at school.
He decides to undergo a horrifying experiment to be approved. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, there are always some dark twists involved.
Fazbear Frights #8: Gumdrop Angel (2021)
Published on May 4, 2021, Gumdrop Angel is the 8th anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled Gumdrop Angel, Sergio’s Lucky Day, and What We Found. The book contains 256 pages.
Angel, unable to stand her stepsister’s luxurious birthday party, exacts a quick and doomed revenge to spoil it. Hudson’s life has been full of struggles and tragedies.
A high-paying job with security might be enough to make things better. Sergio acquired a unique toy that seems to bring instant good luck, but is the toy truly bringing good luck and happiness, or are there some dark consequences involved?
Fazbear Frights #9: The Puppet Carver (2021)
Published on July 6, 2021, The Puppet Carver is the 9th anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled The Puppet Carver, Jump for Tickets, and Pizza Kit. The book contains 224 pages.
Jackie is facing bankruptcy, and his kiddie pizzeria is on the verge of shutting down. But his animatronics technician persuades him to make a new invention that might provide him with a new outlook.
Colton is infuriated by an unfair arcade game and decides to re-engineer the device at any cost. Marley and her best friend visit Freddy’s Pizza Factory, but her best friend never returns.
Marley knows what happened to her, and it’s not just guilt that’s trying to eat her alive.
Fazbear Frights #10: Friendly Face (2021)
Published on September 7, 2021, Friendly Face is the 10th anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three short stories titled Friendly Face, Sea Bonnies, and Together Forever. The book contains 272 pages.
Edward lost his friend in a horrifying accident, and now he is spending a lot of money on a companion who guarantees to keep his friend’s memories alive.
Matt makes his brother’s creepy pets leave, but he isn’t aware of their sinister plans. Jessica is excited to prove to everyone her worth.
But in her excitement, she forgets to double-check her homework on reprogramming a non-functioning animatronic. The consequences may be devastating.
Fazbear Frights #11: Prankster (2021)
Published on November 2, 2021, Prankster is the 11th anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled Prankster, Kids at Play, and Find Player Two! The book contains 224 pages.
Jeremiah works in a small game studio, and he is done being the target of his co-workers’ harsh jokes. Joel is desperate to come out of his family’s garden centre and start a new life.
Aimee abandons her irritating friend at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. But these people are unaware that in the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, even the noblest actions may have dire consequences.
Fazbear Frights #12: Felix the Shark (2022)
Published on April 19, 2022, Felix the Shart is the 12th and last anthology in the Fazbear Frights book series. It includes three horror stories titled Felix the Shark, The Scoop, and You’re the Band. It contains 174 pages.
Dirk is determined to visit a special animatronic pizzeria to recollect a certain childhood memory. Mandy spots something hidden in the files of her favorite horror game and exposes herself to a haunting.
Sylvia’s son is obsessed with Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, so she decides to buy him a special Freddy Fazbear mask.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novels
The Fazbear Frights stories have been adapted into graphic novels. There are 5 graphic novels in the series, out of which 2 have been released so far.
Fazbear Frights: Graphic Novel Collection #1 (2022)
Published on September 6, 2022, Collection #1 is the first graphic novel in the series. It has adapted the stories titled Into the Pit, To Be Beautiful, and Out of Stock from the 1st Fazbear Frights anthology. The book contains 192 pages.
Fazbear Frights: Graphic Novel Collection #2 (2023)
Published on March 7, 2023, Collection #2 is the second graphic novel in the series. It has adapted the stories titled Fetch, Room for One More, and The New Kid from the 2nd Fazbear Frights anthology. The book contains 192 pages.
Fazbear Frights: Graphic Novel Collection #3 (2023)
The third graphic novel, Collection #3, is scheduled to release in August 2023. It will contain adaptations of Step Closer, Bunny Call, and Hide-and-Seek.
Fazbear Frights: Graphic Novel Collection #4 (2023)
Collection #4, the fourth graphic novel in the series, is scheduled to release in December 2023.
Fazbear Frights: Graphic Novel Collection #5 (2024)
Collection #5, the fifth book in the Fazbear Frights graphic novel series, will be released in August 2024.
