book reviews

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

The Lantern Bride
In the village of Sablewick, where the fog never truly lifted and the trees whispered to one another in the dark, there stood a lonely manor called Briar Hollow. It sat on a cliff overlooking the sea, its windows always dim, its doors always closed, and its gate held shut by rust and old regrets.
By Lucien Hollow 6 months ago in Horror
The Devil's Bible: A Tale of Mystery and Mastery
Picture this: a dimly lit monastery, the air thick with the scent of ink and vellum, and a lone monk hunched over a massive tome, his quill scratching away in the flickering candlelight. It’s the kind of scene that feels ripped from a gothic novel, right? But this isn’t fiction. This is the story of the Codex Gigas, the largest medieval manuscript in the world, a book so strange and captivating it’s earned the chilling nickname: the Devil’s Bible. Ever heard of it? If not, buckle up, because this tale is a wild ride.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED6 months ago in Horror
I Didn’t Say That Out Loud Challenge Winners
I Didn’t Say That Out Loud I didn’t say that out loud. At least, I don’t think I did. It started at the office. A regular Tuesday. Coffee, emails, nodding politely at people I barely like. Then came the meeting. The kind where people talk in circles, and nothing actually happens. I sat at the corner of the conference room table, zoning out.
By waseem khan6 months ago in Horror
The Caves in Younger's Holler
Title: The Caves in Younger's Holler (Reimagined Version) I told them we shouldn’t have come. I had that pit-in-your-stomach feeling before we even left the house, but no one ever listens to me. I’m always the quiet one in the group — the one people talk over, the afterthought. Normally, I don’t mind taking the backseat, watching friendships unfold from a distance. But not tonight. Tonight was different. I really wish they had listened.
By waseem khan6 months ago in Horror
The Midnight Dressmaker
In the quiet village of Gallowmere, where the moon always seemed just a little too full and the air always smelled faintly of roses and ash, there was once a woman named Elara. She was known far and wide as The Midnight Dressmaker.
By Silas Blackwood6 months ago in Horror
The Ghoul’s Cave – Curse of Blood
Part One: The Ghoul’s Cave In a remote village surrounded by dense forests and silent mountains, there was an old legend passed down for generations, warning people never to enter the Black Cave on the western slope. They said whoever entered never returned, and their screams echoed through the mountains for days.
By Alaa Atallah7 months ago in Horror
The Mirror of Mirah
Once, nestled between the jagged peaks of a forgotten mountain range, there stood an ancient mansion known as "Mirah's Keep." This was not a place whispered about in the bustling towns below, nor was it known to those who dared venture too far into the desolate wilderness. It was a relic, an enigma, existing in a realm untouched by time and civilization. Some claimed it was abandoned long ago, while others believed it was still inhabited, not by the living, but by the spirits of the long-dead.
By Lucien Hollow 7 months ago in Horror
"The Man Who Lives on Floor 13"
The Man Who Lives on Floor 13 your Ahmar In the heart of a forgotten part of the city, where the air always smelled faintly of mildew and the streetlamps flickered like dying stars, stood the Elderpine Apartments—a towering, concrete relic from the 1970s with more secrets than tenants.
By Muhammad Ahmar 7 months ago in Horror
Whispers in the Jungle. AI-Generated.
It was supposed to be the perfect getaway. Three friends, Ayaan, Bilal, and Usman, had been planning their jungle adventure for months. The idea was simple: to escape the busy city life, explore the unknown, and challenge themselves to survive in the wilderness. Ayaan had heard stories of a forgotten jungle, nestled deep in the mountains — untouched, mysterious, and waiting to be explored.
By nasir shah7 months ago in Horror
The Mirror Never Lies
When Anna inherited the old Victorian house from her late aunt, she didn’t know what to expect. The house had been empty for years, its paint peeling, windows dusty, and floorboards creaking with each step. Yet, the moment she entered, one item caught her attention: a large, ornate mirror standing tall in the dim corner of the parlor.
By Story Master7 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Road: The Death Procession of Transylvania
Introduction Deep in the mist-shrouded forests of Transylvania, where the Carpathian Mountains cast long shadows, lies a forgotten path known only as "The Cursed Road." Locals whisper of a phantom funeral procession that appears on certain nights—a caravan of the dead marching silently toward an unknown grave. Those who have encountered it vanish without a trace or return... changed.
By olxia10 7 months ago in Horror
The Curse of the Pharaohs: Wrath of the Black Mummy
Introduction For over a century, the "Curse of the Pharaohs" has captured global imagination - a supernatural vengeance said to befall those who disturb ancient Egyptian tombs. While skeptics dismiss it as superstition, numerous mysterious deaths surrounding archaeological discoveries suggest there may be terrifying forces protecting these burial sites.
By olxia10 7 months ago in Horror