Horror

The Troop

'The Troop' by Nick Cutter is a harrowing horror novel about a Boy Scout troop's fight for survival against a terrifying bioengineered threat during a camping trip in the Canadian wilderness.

Nick Cutter
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The Stand

Stephen King’s 'The Stand' is an epic tale of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a super-flu, focusing on the ultimate battle between good and evil.

Stephen King
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Pet Sematary

In 'Pet Sematary,' Stephen King explores grief and the terrifying consequences of tampering with life and death through the story of Louis Creed and the haunted cemetery behind his home.

Stephen King
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The Shining

A chilling story of isolation and supernatural horror, 'The Shining' follows Jack Torrance and his family as they encounter malevolent forces at the remote Overlook Hotel.

Stephen King
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The Ritual

Four old friends on a hiking trip in the Scandinavian wilderness encounter a terrifying ancient evil, leading to a struggle for survival in Adam Nevill's horror novel 'The Ritual'.

Adam Nevill
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The Amityville Horror

The Amityville Horror recounts the terrifying experiences of the Lutz family as they confront supernatural phenomena in their new home, a house infamous for a brutal family murder. Their 28-day ordeal leads them to believe the house is possessed by evil spirits.

Jay Anson
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Delicate Condition

Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine is a gripping horror-thriller about an indie actress facing sinister forces that threaten her pregnancy journey.

Danielle Valentine
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The Shining

The Shining is a classic horror novel by Stephen King about a family isolated in a haunted hotel, where supernatural forces drive the father into madness.

Stephen King
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World War Z

World War Z by Max Brooks is an oral history recounting the global struggle against a zombie apocalypse, told from the perspectives of survivors.

Max Brooks
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'Salem's Lot (Movie Tie-in)

'Salem's Lot (Movie Tie-in)' by Stephen King follows writer Ben Mears as he uncovers the dark forces consuming his childhood hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot.

Stephen King
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Ritualistic Human Sacrifice

In "Ritualistic Human Sacrifice," Nick Graves grapples with a crumbling marriage and dark secrets in his new hometown, leading to shocking revelations about his wife and the community.

C.V. Hunt
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Bones & All

Bones & All is a harrowing tale of a young woman struggling with her cannibalistic urges while searching for her father and a sense of self-acceptance.

Camille DeAngelis
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I Am Legend

In 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson, Robert Neville is the last human survivor amidst a world overrun by vampire-like creatures, struggling to survive each day and find a cure for the pandemic that transformed humanity.

Richard Matheson
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The Call of Cthulhu

H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Call of Cthulhu' is a seminal cosmic horror tale exploring humanity's frailty when faced with ancient, incomprehensible forces, as narrated by Francis Wayland Thurston based on his grand-uncle's discoveries.

H.P. Lovecraft
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Carrie

Stephen King's 'Carrie' tells the chilling story of a tormented teenage girl with telekinetic powers who unleashes terror on her town after a cruel prank at her school prom.

Stephen King
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The Changeling

A spellbinding blend of fairy tale and horror, 'The Changeling' by Victor LaValle follows Apollo Kagwa's quest to find his missing wife and child, delving into themes of parenthood, folklore, and identity.

Victor LaValle
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The Monkey's Paw (Fantasy & Horror Classics)

A macabre tale about a cursed monkey's paw that grants three wishes with dire consequences, highlighting themes of fate and greed.

W. W. Jacobs
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Alvin Schwartz's "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" is a collection of chilling tales derived from American folklore, designed to thrill and terrify young readers, while tackling themes of fear and the consequences of curiosity.

Alvin Schwartz
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The Consultant

The Consultant by Bentley Little is a darkly satirical horror novel about a mysterious consultant who takes over a struggling company, leading to chaos, paranoia, and mortal danger for the employees.

Bentley Little
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Lasher

'Lasher' by Anne Rice explores the supernatural entanglements of the Mayfair family as they confront the demon Lasher, born from Rowan Mayfair, leading to a harrowing battle for survival and identity.

Anne Rice
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