book reviews

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

The Girl and the Darkness
Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived a young girl named Luma. She had bright eyes and loved to play in the sunlight. But one day, the sun didn’t rise. The sky turned black, and a deep Darkness covered the world.
By Ashikur Rahman Bipul9 months ago in Horror
Channel 103.3 FM. At 2:15 AM
The Final Transmission Prologue No one remembers when the signal began. It was just static at first, faint whispers embedded in white noise on channel 103.3 FM. At 2:15 a.m. every night, the signal emerged, untraceable, unstoppable. The station didn’t exist in the records of the FCC. No call letters No tower No origin. However, those who listened... evolved. Grindle Hollow, a small town in the Appalachians, was where it all started. First Part: The Findings In the fall of 1997, 17-year-old Mason Carter was one of the few teenagers left in Grindle Hollow. Most had either vanished or moved. Mason stayed to care for his ailing grandmother, who often spoke of “voices in the trees” and warned Mason never to “listen to the night air.”
By VFX Sifat9 months ago in Horror
Rajmahal
In the fall of 1951, when the air was crisp and dry, four university friends - Arif, Samia, Babesh and Narayan - sparked an unusual adventure. They had heard them whispering an abandoned palace called Rajmahal, hidden deep in the forests of Nadia in West Bengal. As soon as the great wealth was ruled by the powerful Zaminer, the palace remained for decades.
By Horror Store9 months ago in Horror
The Dark Shadow
The morning was a village of Parabpur hovered like a ghostly being through narrow roads. At the edge of this sleepy town was a mansion that once abandoned the infamous Zamindal family of East Bengalen. Locals call it cursed. It whispered, it was a hit. Everyone agreed: No one should have happened after the darkness.
By Horror Store9 months ago in Horror
Into the Shadows
What if the people you trust the most are the ones hiding the darkest secrets? What if your memories start to turn against you and the truth you seek becomes your worst nightmare?
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Horror
The Most Terrifying Real-Life Horror Story That Will Keep You Awake Tonight. Content Warning.
As a gamer and blogger, I’ve explored countless haunted houses in video games, fought digital monsters, and laughed through scary jump scares. But let me tell you — no game or movie compares to the real-world horror stories that have happened in actual life.
By Lokesh Kumar9 months ago in Horror
The Final Broadcast. AI-Generated.
The "Specter Seekers" had made a name for themselves online — a group of four friends chasing whispers in abandoned asylums, crumbling houses, and forgotten towns. Their videos were theatrical enough to keep viewers hooked: static-filled EVP sessions, shadowy figures barely visible through flickering flashlights, and plenty of staged jump-scares.
By Alvin Ahmed9 months ago in Horror
Ajobpur, Jatadhar, and the Ghost Story
Ajobpur was a title wrapped in a riddle. A little town, separated and overlooked by the cutting edge world, it lay approximately forty kilometers absent from the closest city. Thick woodlands encompassed it, and broken ways driven to its heart. The villagers were basic people, living near the arrival, but their evenings were full of stories—stories approximately the ancient ruins, the yelling wind, and most of all, an interesting man called Jatadhar. No one knew where Jatadhar had come from. He wasn't born in Ajobpur, but in some way or another, he had a place there more than anybody else. He was tall and lean, with wild, tangled hair that hung in thick ropes around his shoulders. His face was covered up underneath a tangled facial hair, and a dark red cloth was continuously tied firmly around his neck. Children were panicked about him. Indeed, the seniors talked his title with unease. "Regard him," they would whisper, "and remain absent after dim."
By Tonoy Chandra Das 9 months ago in Horror
Red Riding Hood Dark Retelling: The Wolf’s Revenge Unveiled
Red Riding Hood's Roots The story of Red Riding Hood comes from old European tales. They teach right, wrong, and the cost of choices. Most versions are sweet, but the past is deep.
By Goutam Budh 9 months ago in Horror
The Housemaid
The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden: A Gripping Psychological Thriller You Can’t Put Down The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden is a captivating psychological thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With its unforgettable characters, unexpected twists, and a plot full of suspense, this book is perfect for fans of dark mysteries and psychological drama. Millie, the main character, finds herself in a dire situation, desperate for a fresh start. She’s a woman with a troubled past, struggling to find her place in the world. But what begins as a simple job quickly spirals into a nightmare filled with lies, betrayal, and shocking secrets.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Horror
The Abnormal House
A crumbling mansion perched atop the hill like a menacing watchtower had always stood out from the others in the small town of Hollowbrook for as long as anyone could remember. It was the kind of place children dared each other to approach, the subject of hushed whispers between adults, the one that everyone steered clear of. However, the stories about the house had become increasingly bizarre and unsettling over time. The Abnormal Horror House was its name. Not only was it haunted, but It was far worse than that, in fact. Rumors spread that the house itself had a mind of its own, a soul that fed on the fear of anyone who dared enter.
By MD Tawfique Islam9 months ago in Horror
Annabelle: The Innocent Doll That Unleashed a Demonic Nightmare
Annabelle: The Doll That Haunted Millions Annabelle is one of the most famous haunted objects in modern horror lore. The story of Annabelle has captivated audiences worldwide, inspiring films, books, and countless retellings. But behind the Hollywood portrayal lies a chilling origin rooted in real-life paranormal investigation.
By James Brock9 months ago in Horror