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Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.

R.L. Stine Is Revising 'Goosebumps' Books To Make Them Culturally Sound - Here's Why It Is A Good Thing
Anyone who is a Millennial no doubt had a huge Goosebumps phase as a child. The children's spooky book series ran from 1992 to 1997 and the series author, R.L. Stine, released a total of 62 books in the original run. That doesn't even include all of the spin-off book series and the series meant for older kids, like the Fear Street books.
By Jenika Enoch3 years ago in Horror
My Favorite Book
My Review by Brian Salkowski In 1978, Stephen King, the author of ''Carrie'' and ''The Shining,'' published ''The Stand'' and almost immediately added thousands of new readers to his already huge following. At that time, Mr. King's publishers thought the book would be better and certainly more salable if it were cut - in fact, cut by 500 pages, nearly half of its original length. Now the novel has been reissued with the missing 150,000 words reinstated, plus a preface by the author and 12 black-and-white illustrations by Bernie Wrightson.
By Brian 3 years ago in Horror
Horror Hide and Seek: A Terrifying Tale of a Camping Trip Gone Wrong
The air was thick with the smell of damp earth and the distant sound of crickets echoed in the darkness. Six friends, all in their early twenties, had decided to spend a weekend camping in the woods. As night fell, they sat around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and telling scary stories.
By Arish Ali 3 years ago in Horror
Mysterious Book- Voynich manuscript
The Voynich Manuscript is a mysterious book full of strange drawings, symbols, and text that has remained unsolved for centuries. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the manuscript:
By BASKARAN S3 years ago in Horror
Malignant
Malignant" is a horror movie that was released in 2021 and directed by James Wan, the same director behind other popular horror movies such as "Saw" and "The Conjuring". The film follows Madison (Annabelle Wallis), a woman who experiences terrifying visions of gruesome murders. As the murders become more frequent, Madison begins to realize that her visions may be more than just a figment of her imagination.
By Abi Laksh3 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Doll
Chapter 1: The Gift It was a beautiful autumn day when Emily received the gift that would change her life forever. It was a doll, handmade and exquisitely crafted, with porcelain skin and jet-black hair. Emily was enchanted by the doll's beauty and spent hours playing with it, imagining all sorts of adventures and stories.
By Manisha Garg3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Ravenwood Manor
Chapter 1: The Invitation The sun was setting over the small town of Ravenwood as Sarah received an unexpected invitation in the mail. It was an invitation to attend the grand opening of Ravenwood Manor, a centuries-old mansion that had been restored to its former glory. Sarah, a journalist, was intrigued by the invitation and decided to attend the event to write a feature story about the mansion.
By Manisha Garg3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting Real-Life Story Of A Ghost Town India
Once upon a time, in the southernmost tip of India, there was a small town called Dhanushkodi. It was a beautiful place, surrounded by the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. The town was known for its pristine beaches, serene atmosphere, and ancient temples. But in 1964, Dhanushkodi was hit by a deadly cyclone that changed the town forever.
By George3 years ago in Horror
"Whispers from the Abandoned Mansion: The Dolls' Dark Secret"
In the small town of Cedar Grove, there stood a grand old mansion that had long been abandoned. It was said that the family who had once lived there had met a grisly end, but no one knew the details of what had happened. The house had remained empty ever since, and over time, it had acquired a reputation for being haunted.
By Emerald3 years ago in Horror
Buried Alive: The Terrifying Tale of a Man Trapped in a Coffin with a Corpse
John woke up with a start, his head throbbing, and his eyes struggling to adjust to the surrounding darkness. He tried to move his arms, but they were pinned to his sides, and his legs were tightly bound together. Panic set in as he realized he couldn't move, and he started to scream, his voice echoing back to him from the hard walls around him. But no one answered his cries for help.
By Aisha Raheel3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Abandoned House
It was a dark and stormy night, and Sarah was driving home from her friend's house. She had never liked driving in the rain, but she had no choice. She had to get home before her parents got worried. As she drove down the empty road, the rain beat against the windshield, making it hard to see.
By Ashif Ahamed3 years ago in Horror
What is Tor Nightfire?
2023 is still a ways off, so it's hard to predict which horror books will be the best that year. However, there are already some authors and series with strong followings who could potentially produce some of the top horror books in 2023. Stephen King is one such author whose previous works have been consistently popular for decades; he may release another classic novel in 2023.
By Joseph Criswell3 years ago in Horror