book reviews
Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.
Horror Stories of Ghosts
In the dense woods of a forgotten town lay a haunted manor that locals feared even to look at after dusk. Known as the Grimsby House, the manor was said to be cursed by the spirit of a young bride, Eleanor, who had met a tragic fate on her wedding night over a hundred years ago. The story told that Eleanor had been left at the altar by her beloved, who disappeared without a trace. Heartbroken and humiliated, she wandered the darkened halls of the manor that night, in her wedding dress, until morning, when she was found dead in the attic. Some say she took her own life, while others claim she died of heartbreak, but from that day on, her restless spirit was bound to the house, yearning for answers.
By Mangol Sarkerabout a year ago in Horror
Witch's Revenge - Witch Story in English (Best Story Written)
Witch's Revenge - Witch Story in English (Best Story Written): There was a very beautiful village. Whose name was Birnagar. Everyone used to live here very happily. Everything was going well in the village, and meanwhile a family from America comes to live in their ancestral house, in that family there were husband, wife and their young son, who had come to live in their mansion.
By DHARMENDRA KUMAR BAIRWAabout a year ago in Horror
The Allure of Fear
Fear is an emotion that most people try to avoid. Yet, we find ourselves irresistibly drawn to horror movies, books, and stories that make our hearts race and send chills down our spines. Whether it’s the psychological tension of a slow-burn thriller or the jump-scares of a slasher film, horror has a way of keeping us glued to our seats, even as we cover our eyes in terror. But what is it about horror that captivates us?
By Words by Imeneabout a year ago in Horror
There was only one rule: Don't open the door
Author: Dream Books Sanjeevi "Too much curiosity is like a fire; the person who stokes that fire too much ends up getting burnt." “Abarth was right: perhaps it is better a locked door can keep secrets, but it also keeps the danger away.” "It is a proverb to say that when the wind blows, people should stay at home. Fools seek the storm." “Even if you seek knowledge, do not wake; a serpent concealed in the grass.” "The eyes that seek justice must be willing to live in the shadows." “It might be a general law actually that any wrong step forward can lead a man straight into the abysm.”
By Sanjeevi Kandasamyabout a year ago in Horror
Exploring Agnostic Belief Systems in Horror: Echoes of Faith and Fear
Horror as a genre has long been a space where belief systems are tested against the unknown. In many tales, characters are confronted with supernatural forces, pushing them to rely on their cultural, religious, or personal beliefs to survive. But what happens when no single belief system triumphs over the darkness? Instead, every faith and legend seem to mirror one another, offering both no answer and all answers at once. This agnostic perspective on religion in horror provides a fascinating lens to explore the theme of uncertainty, where truth becomes a kaleidoscope of traditions and rituals.
By Samantha Almeidaabout a year ago in Horror
Do Not Open the Door
Do Not Open the Door The wind howled through the cracks in the old wooden cabin, its mournful cry echoing off the desolate mountains. It was a stormy night, the kind where even the bravest of souls would rather stay inside, far away from the dangers lurking in the dark wilderness. Yet here I was, alone in my grandfather's secluded cabin, miles from the nearest town, with nothing but the faint glow of a dying fireplace for company.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Horror
Creepy Crawl Spaces
Crawl spaces are areas beneath homes or buildings, usually low-ceilinged and tight, often used for wiring, plumbing, or storage. These dark, confined areas are rarely visited, which only adds to their unsettling nature. What makes crawl spaces truly creepy is not just their physical discomfort, but the unknown lurking within — from the tangible threats of spiders, rats, and insects, to the unsettling thought that something far worse may be hiding in the shadows.
By Mayank Agnihotriabout a year ago in Horror
The Whispers of Blackwood Manor
The Whispers of Blackwood Manor In a forgotten corner of the English countryside, where the fog lay thick over the ground and the gnarled trees twisted like skeletal fingers, stood Blackwood Manor. It was a grand estate, once a beacon of elegance, but now its grandeur had faded into shadow. The locals spoke in hushed tones about the manor, warning each other to steer clear after dark, for the spirit of Lady Eleanor Blackwood still roamed its halls, mourning the life she lost.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Horror
