10 Horror Books Worth Reading

I have read so many books related to horror, but these 10 caught my attention:

1. “Dracula” by Bram Stoker: This iconic vampire novel is a must-read for any horror enthusiast, introducing the infamous Count Dracula and establishing many vampire lore conventions.
2. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley: Often considered the first science fiction and horror novel, “Frankenstein” tells the tragic tale of Victor Frankenstein and his creation.
3. “The Shining” by Stephen King: A psychological horror masterpiece about a family’s descent into madness while living in an isolated and haunted hotel.
4. “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson: A classic haunted house story that masterfully builds suspense and psychological terror.
5. “It” by Stephen King: This epic horror novel features a shape-shifting evil entity terrorizing the town of Derry, Maine, and a group of kids who confront their fears to fight back.
6. “The Exorcist” by William Peter Blatty: A chilling tale of possession and exorcism that became a bestseller and a classic horror film.
7. “Bird Box” by Josh Malerman: In a post-apocalyptic world, a mother and her two children must survive and evade unseen entities that cause people who see them to go mad and commit suicide.
8. “House of Leaves” by Mark Z. Danielewski: A unique and deeply unsettling novel that explores the paranormal through an unconventional narrative structure.
9. “The Woman in Black” by Susan Hill: A ghost story set in a remote English village, it weaves a haunting and eerie atmosphere.
10. “Pet Sematary” by Stephen King: An unsettling tale about the horrors of grief, loss, and the consequences of tampering with death.

My favourite one is “The Exorcist” which is about a young girl named Regan MacNeil who is possessed and who exhibits increasingly disturbing and violent behavior. Desperate for help, her mother seeks the assistance of Father Damien Karras, a troubled priest who struggles with his faith. Together with experienced exorcist Father Lankester Merrin, they confront a malevolent demonic force that tests their beliefs and puts their lives at risk in a battle between good and evil. The novel is a chilling exploration of faith, doubt, and the supernatural, leaving readers with lingering dread and fear.