Reading has been a significant component of all of our lives ever since learning how to read. More often than not, scary book readers satisfy their desires to do new things by immersing themselves in fictitious universes. It is like an essential escape mechanism when life becomes overwhelming.
While some readers claim to have sought solace in romantic comedies and cheerful novels, for scary books fans, it is the complete opposite. They usually find peace in scary, frightening, gruesome, and spine-chilling scary books. It is their preferred form of diversion.
On days when we can’t conceive of anything worse than our reality, we could turn to fictitious characters enduring much worse circumstances. Since March 2020, a major chunk of the scary books-loving community started reading entire scary books in a single day as an alternative to “doom scrolling” on social media or endlessly monitoring the news.
Horror fiction has always played a significant role in our lives, but its significance has recently increased. It is a tremendous honor to present this list of terrifying scary books that have left a lasting impression on a horror-loving audience.
Blood Meridian By Cormac Mccarthy
Though not normally promoted as horror, but horror nonetheless. During the 1800s, a runaway teen joins a band of “Indian hunters.” This book describes their immorality. Never in my life will you ever read a more depraved and completely deranged novel. From beginning to end, pitch-black and desolate. Judge Holden is a horror figure. Truly, a human monster.
Brother By Ania Ahlborn
A family in rural Appalachia is responsible for the disappearance of many girls each year. Except for Michael, the entire family is very interested in their traditions. His relatives have asked him to perform tasks he does not appreciate. This book can be read in one sitting, with your heart thumping and eyes darting over Ahlborn’s words. Genuinely frightening and heartbreaking.
The Only Good Indians By Stephen Graham Jones
A visually frightening story of loss, vengeance, remorse, and belonging. There are passages in this book that will never leave your head, like neon signs that never go out. Often, readers recall closing the book to go to sleep but being disturbed by the term that Stephen Graham Jones implanted in their minds. Never, ever will you forget how this book made you feel.
A Head Full Of Ghosts By Paul Tremblay
The concept is that a wholly wicked entity controls a person’s body and psyche. Based on her conduct, a young woman in A Head Full of Ghosts appears to be possessed, but is she? This novel would keep you up too late at night and have you constantly check on your loved ones to make sure they aren’t climbing the walls or levitating out of their bed.
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