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In this section you will find over 3.861 exciting and thrilling books about Horror. At Tales we have all types of good Horror books for each individual to enjoy, whether you want some of the classics, new or children’s horror books. We all need a little scare in our lives, to learn how to deal with the real world and acknowledge the fact that it is indeed okay to be scared. Scary stories also teach kids that Monsters are terrifying, but at the same time they’ll have an understanding of scary situations, and learn how to cope with them. Take a chance and let the mystery begin here.
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  • by James Twyman
    £10.99

    Something strange is going on at Willow Brook Boarding School... something terrifying!Michelle is a teenage girl who's become mixed up with a bad crowd. When a joyriding stunt goes wrong, her parents are forced to take serious action in an attempt to steer Michelle onto a better course. But will her new school really be any safer?KC is the butt-kicking, Afro-sporting cover teacher the pupils of Willow Brook need! Learning of mysterious events which place every child in danger, KC and his trusty teammate Elle find themselves caught up in a supernatural plot which reaches further than they could ever imagine.Blending Egyptology, paranormal horrors, and adrenalin-pumping action, The Kung fu Cover Teacher vs the Soul Sucking Shabti is a thrilling tale for readers aged 13+.

  • by M J Midnight
    £8.49

    "Snapshot of Fate!"Unveil the Digital Specters and Spectral Codes of Ravenwood Falls!In the technologically advanced town of Ravenwood Falls, four friends stumble upon a device that blurs the lines between the digital world and the spectral unknown. Dive into a thrilling adventure with Patricia, Mark, Josie, and Ethan as they uncover the mysteries of the 'BeyondSight' app, a creation that predicts-and perhaps even causes-hair-raising misfortunes.From the eerie attic of an old tech lab to a hidden chamber pulsating with spectral energy, join our heroes as they navigate a world where photos come to life in the most unexpected ways. Can they decode the enigma of the app, battle malevolent spirits, and save their town from spiraling into chaos?A tale that combines the campy charm of classic children's horror with a modern technological twist, "Snapshot of Fate!" will keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly flipping pages until the very end. Perfect for fans of spine-tingling adventures and tech-savvy mysteries!Will the friends succeed in their quest? Or will the spectral chaos of Ravenwood Falls consume them all? Dive into "Snapshot of Fate!" to uncover the truth.

  • - La abuela cuenta cuentos
     
    £12.49

    Magia...Leyendas...Y un gato negro...Había una vez una abuela con el cabello blanco y esponjoso como algodón de azúcar, cuya imaginación desbordante creaba uno y mil universos, los cuales les narraba todos los días a sus nietos. Mundos místicos sobre fábulas y leyendas que los fascinaban y mantenía en vilo, a la espera de lo que sucedería con los protagonistas. Relatos en los que trataba de dejarles a sus nietos partes de sí misma.

  • - Spettri del passato: Segreti e misteri del vecchio mondo
    by Emily Harper
    £18.49

    Scoprite i sussurri nascosti della storia e i segreti oscurati dal tempo con "STREGHE, SORTILEGI E VENDETTE: Spettri del passato". Questa opera si rivela una guida essenziale per chiunque sia attratto dal misterioso e dall'occulto, conducendo il lettore in un viaggio affascinante attraverso la nebbia dei secoli."STREGHE, SORTILEGI E VENDETTE" non è semplicemente un libro; è un invito a percorrere i sentieri dimenticati e le verità celate del passato. Ogni pagina si dipana come un incantesimo, rivelando storie di potere, inganno e lotta, tessendo una storia vivida delle streghe e del loro impatto incommensurabile sulla cultura e sulla società.Dai tempi antichi, quando la magia era tessuta nel tessuto della vita quotidiana, al fervore dell'Inquisizione che bruciava tutto ciò che non poteva comprendere, questo libro esamina in profondità come la stregoneria abbia plasmato non solo le nostre antiche civiltà ma anche come i suoi echi persistano ancora oggi.In "STREGHE, SORTILEGI E VENDETTE", Emily Harper svela il velo delle streghe attraverso l'arte, la letteratura e i documenti storici, mostrando come la nostra ossessione per l'occulto abbia radici profonde e come la lotta tra l'ignoto e la conoscenza sia una costante della condizione umana.Preparati a vedere il mondo con nuovi occhi, a sfidare la tua comprensione della realtà e a immergerti in un viaggio senza tempo. Questo libro è un compagno indispensabile per chi cerca di capire il passato e di trovarvi le chiavi per il nostro futuro.

  • - Your Guide To Having A Spooktacular Halloween
    by Britney Tillery
    £12.99

    Dive into the enchanting world of Halloween with "Halloween Guide" the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect All Hallows' Eve experience. This bewitching book takes you on a thrilling journey through the art of celebrating Halloween with style, creativity, and a dash of spookiness.From haunted house decorations to devilishly delicious treats, this comprehensive guide unravels the secrets behind crafting a Halloween to remember. Explore step-by-step instructions for creating spine-tingling costumes, concocting eerie cocktails, and hosting a gathering that will send shivers down your guests' spines.Discover the history and traditions that have made Halloween the cherished holiday it is today, while also exploring innovative and modern twists on classic customs. Whether you're a seasoned Halloween enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of jack-o'-lanterns and ghostly tales, "Halloween Guide" will inspire you to embark on a journey of enchantment and intrigue.Prepare to be spellbound by the wealth of tips, tricks, and inspiration within these pages. Whether you seek spine-chilling thrills or a more whimsical approach to the holiday, this book is your passport to a Halloween filled with laughter, frights, and, above all, unforgettable memories.

  • by Rory Suter
    £11.49

    Evan, Ryah, and Tad have the most exciting news! They have befriended a monster named Oakly. It all happened so quickly on one of their camping trips. But the fun would not last long once the three friends discover hunters searching for their new friend, Oakly. They must help their new monster friend in The Monster Assistance Society.

  • - Para leer a medianoche
    by Gara Nix
    £8.49

    No leas este libro a solas en la oscuridad Dentro de él encontrarás los siguientes relatos: ParadiseLa presenciaEl baile del solMi primera vezEl pájaro¿Susto o muerte?¿Has subido a ver a los niños?El SerLa galeríaObligacionesTruco o tratoLa leyenda de ElkamEl relojQuien habita silencioso

  • by Jill Baguchinsky
    £14.49

    Step into your witchy power or be swallowed by the curse- the choice is yours.A queer, feminist spin on Stephen King's The Mist, this ode to female-rage is a perfect pick for fans of She Is a Haunting, and a reminder that if "boys will be boys", girls will fight back. For high school senior Nell and her friends, a vacation house on a private Florida island sounds like the makings of a dream spring break. But Nell brings secrets with her--secrets that fuse with the island's tragic history, trapping them all with a curse that surrounds the island in a toxic, vengeful mist and the surrounding waters with an unseen, devouring beast. Getting out alive means risking her friendships, her sanity, and even her own life. In order to save herself and her friends, Nell will have to face memories she'd rather leave behind, reveal the horrific truth behind the encounter that changed her life one year ago, and face the shadow that's haunted her since childhood. Easier said than done. But when Nell's friends reveal that they each brought secrets of their own, a solution even more dangerous than the curse begins to take shape. Reading like a YA feminist spin on Stephen King's The Mist, So Witches We Became is a diverse, queer horror about female friendship, the emotional aftermath of surviving assault, and how to find power in the shadows of your past.

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    £8.49

    As soon as she saw the house, with geometrically trimmed shrubs at the entrance and a white fence surrounding it, she decided it would be hers. Not because there was anything special about it or because it had an eye-catching appearance. In fact, it looked so common and suburban that it blended in with the rest of the neighborhood. And that was the exact thing that entice her. It would be the perfect refuge now that she intended to retire from her profession. Fortunately, it wouldn't take long to hit the market. Especially after that night.The end was always unavoidable.

  • by Glenn Morley
    £16.99

    What would you do if you were lost in an alien land full of danger, lies, stupidity, duplicity, insanely clever traps, ravenous apex-predators and, to top it all off, the legendarily sarcastic child-eating, mushroom-scoffing, poetry-reciting ogre called Borborygm (the scariest monster ever invented in literature) ... and then you find everything in this land wants to eat you too? You'd try and find a way to get back home, right? This is exactly the situation that Mooney and Spacee have found themselves in. There's just one hope: Steal the Tree o' Wishes. It's all very simple really. Except Borborygm has it. 'I devoured War and Peace but this is so much better. Shorter too.' Jillian (15 years) '...a heart-rending, mind-cracking, sanity-pounding tour de force.' Leanne (11 years) 'I loved the swearing.' Darlene (9 years) 'Don't buy this book.' Darlene's mum

  • by Jennifer Dugan
    £9.49

    This queer YA psychological thriller from the author of Some Girls Do is now in paperback, featuring a glow-in-the-dark cover!“Shocking, captivating, and utterly chilling. A delicious thriller that will have you tearing through pages to get to the end, where you won’t be disappointed.” —Jessica Goodman, bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us and The CounselorsSloan and Cherry. Cherry and Sloan. They met only a few days before masked men with machetes attacked the summer camp where they worked, a massacre that left the rest of their fellow counselors dead. Now, months later, the two are inseparable, their traumatic experience bonding them in ways no one else can understand.But as new evidence comes to light and Sloan learns more about the motives behind the ritual killing that brought them together, she begins to suspect that her girlfriend may be more than just a survivor—she may actually have been a part of it. Cherry tries to reassure her, but Sloan only becomes more distraught. Is this gaslighting or reality? Is Cherry a victim or a perpetrator? Is Sloan confused, or is she seeing things clearly for the very first time? Against all odds, Sloan survived that hot summer night. But will she survive what comes next?

  • by Heather Salter-Purves
    £13.49

    What else does Devil's Bay have left hiding in the shadows? Delilah and Don grasp each other in the moonlit attic, grappling with newfound revelations. The very fabric of Rachel's life is about to be torn apart.The Nightmarish creatures torment Devil's Bay, shaking the town and disrupting its tranquility, marking the beginning of a blurred line between reality and the tales that haunt the town.They were sinister things working in the shadows. As they dig their scalpels into the very fabric of the town. The stone masonry may not just be statues anymore that line the parks. Delilah's sister visiting her in dreams was just the beginning of her howling experience with the supernatural. Who is still keeping secrets on the high street?Are there additional fairytale creatures with intentions of ruining the lives of Devil's Bay residents?It's time to grab a torch and cast them into the history books once more. You might need to try something stronger than the milkshake next time you're in Devil's Bay.

  • - Una aventura de terror juvenil
    by Juan Bauty
    £10.49

    QUERÍAN VIVIR UNA AVENTURA "DE PELÍCULA"... ¡PERO NO SABÍAN QUE SERÍA DE TERROR!...Se acerca la Navidad de 1987, e Iván Bartolomé, un inquieto chico de doce años y medio, lo descubrirá por sí mismo cuando se mude con su familia a un apartado (y algo destartalado) bloque de pisos situado en la periferia de la ciudad, y sobre el que pesa una terrible maldición e innumerables leyendas urbanas. Allí conocerá a sus peculiares nuevos vecinos y amigos, unos chicos con demasiada afición por lo misterioso y lo extraño, que le arrastrarán hacia espeluznantes (y en ocasiones peligrosas) aventuras... PARANOID KIDS es una novela plagada de misterio, terror sobrenatural, ciencia-ficción y aventuras juvenil con espíritu ochentero, sobre el poder de la amistad en la era pre-internet, en la tradición de películas como Los Goonies, Una Pandilla Alucinante, Cuenta Conmigo o IT (Eso), que a su vez inspiraron obras contemporáneas como Stranger Things o Locke and Key. Juan Bauty es un ilustrador y escritor nacido en Barcelona en 1974 y residente en Zaragoza desde 1980. Como ilustrador ha publicado diversos libros infantiles y juveniles desde 2009, siendo PARANOID KIDS (2021) su debut como escritor. NOTA: Este libro, en su edición física, está diseñado simulando un libro vintage o antiguo.

  • - PESADILLAS DE ALQUILER (relatos de terror)
    by Juan Bauty
    £9.49

    EL VIDEOCLUB DE TUS SUEÑOS... Y DE TUS PESADILLAS...Tom se queda solo en casa la noche de Halloween.La que parecía ser una magnífica oportunidad para disfrutar con sus colegas de su noche favorita del año, pronto se verá truncada por una monumental tormenta de lo más inoportuna...Con sus amigos fuera de la ecuación y empeñado en disfrutar a toda costa de aquella noche mágica, a Tom solo le queda recurrir al plan B: acercarse a su videoclub favorito y alquilar un par de buenas películas de terror, las más aterradoras y espeluznantes que pueda encontrar... ATRÉVETE a descubrir junto a Tom qué ocurre cuando: Dos niños hablan por walkie-talkie...Una adolescente recibe un regalo único...Dos vecinas mantienen una vieja costumbre...Un antiguo programa de TV resurge del olvido...Una mujer viaja por una carretera solitaria...Un niño se enfrenta a su peor fobia...Una locutora de radio recibe una llamada extraña...Una excursión escolar sufre un contratiempo...Un niño se obsesiona con las películas de terror...Una mujer ve algo siniestro por la ventana... "CREEPYRECORD" es una antología de relatos de terror, suspense y humor negro. Diez historias dentro de otra historia, con algo en común: su aroma a las clásicas antologías de terror de los años 70 y 80 (como 'Creepshow', 'Cuentos asombrosos' o 'Historias para no dormir'). También es un paseo por (casi) todos los subgéneros del cine de terror... Pero por encima de todo ello, es un sentido homenaje a unos lugares que ya apenas existen y que se convirtieron en míticos para toda una generación: los videoclubs. "CREEPYRECORD: Pesadillas de alquiler", una novela de Juan Bauty, autor de "PARANOID KIDS".

  • - ECTO-FRIEND [TM] (Amigos para siempre)
    by Juan Bauty
    £7.99

    INTELIGENTE, ARTIFICIAL Y PELIGROSO...Charli no tenía amigos.Pero eso cambia el día que conoce a M1LT0N, un simpático fantasma virtual ECTO-FRIEND(TM), la app sensación del momento entre los niños.Pronto se harán inseparables, y Charli no sabrá hasta qué punto... ADÉNTRATE EN EL PRIMER LIBRO DE LA SERIE "CREEPY TALES", una colección de libros cortos de terror y suspense para jóvenes de 13 a 99 años, creada por Juan Bauty, autor de "PARANOID KIDS", "CREEPYRECORD: PESADILLAS DE ALQUILER" y "EL MUNDO MÍSTICO DE MADAME MYM".¿TE ATREVES A LEERLOS?

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    £10.49

    The littlest Ghost wants to go trick or treating like the other kids but has to think of a way that will not scare them. Follow along as the littlest ghost has the night of his life.

  • - Vol. 1
    by Carly Anne West
    £7.99

    Twelve-year-old Gus Greenburg can see ghosts; in fact, he uses this paranormal superpower to help them "go on." But when Gus and his mom move into an old mansion on the mysterious and remote Nameless Island, he meets a ghost that's set out to hurt him. Bestselling author Carly Anne West weaves a spooky and thrilling series opener in this spine-tingling tale about mystery, family, and all things paranormal. After his dad goes missing and his mom is hired to restore an old building called the Rotham Manor, twelve-year-old Gus Greenburg and his mom move to a quaint, secluded island called Nameless. Gus was hoping for a new start on the island (despite throwing up on the boat ride there . . . twice), but a mysterious ghost has another idea. Throw in a mean kid who hides rats in the manor, two new friends, an eclectic island chef who's competing to be on a reality TV show, and Gus's power to talk to the dead . . . well, that's a lot of chaos for one kid! Gus needs to find out the identity of the mysterious ghost - and fast - or else he might be doomed to the same lethal fate. That is, if the island's signature "Heavenly Hash" dish doesn't get to him first. The Ghosts of Nameless Island is the first book in a new trilogy from bestselling author Carly Anne West. It's infused with Carly Anne West's signature wit and humor, and spooky enough for fans of Claribel Ortega's Ghost Squad, Scott Cawthon's Five Night's at Freddy's, and Carly's own Hello Neighbor series. This book also features black-and-white spot illustrations throughout.

  • by Lisa Schmid
    £7.99

    After getting bullied at Figueroa Elementary, Stix Hart wants nothing more than to fly below the radar at middle school. He's heard all the horror stories, but none involved ghosts. On Stix's first day of sixth grade, his anxiety is off the charts. It doesn't help when he spots a kid who reminds him of his old bully, Xander Mack. Soon after, he encounters two other students who take a keen interest in him. He quickly learns the spooky truth--the trio are lost souls in need of a solid. When the ghosts tell him they've been stuck in middle school for decades, it's up to Stix to figure out how to help these not-so-normal new friends. Solving this paranormal predicament will take some serious sleuthing and tremendous bravery. Can Stix solve this mystery and help these spirits move on before it's too late?

  • by Robin Jarvis
    £8.99

    An innocent young mouse lies murdered in a moonlit field as the screech of an owl echoes across the ripening corn... The Deptford Mice have escaped the horrors of Jupiter's lair and sought refuge in the countryside with a colony of fieldmice, busy preparing for the great summer festival. But soon they must face terrifying evil once more, as a series of mysterious crimes strike the peaceful fieldmouse community. At first the simple country rodents suspect Deptford newcomer Audrey - however, the truth turns out to be far more sinister.

  • by Shalon Dediablo
    £15.49

    Sophia gets mysterious text messages while babysitting Liam and Max. Is she sure they are safe?This story and others in the series are based on the old tales told around campfires for generations updated for a new generation. Written by Shalon DeDiablo in honor of her little sister who would sit on the front porch steps late at night asking for just one more scary story. "The best way to describe these books is to think Biscuit meets Goosebumps." - Nichol Boman

  • by Matthew Dewar
    £13.99

    Timmy is one viral video away from becoming the next big superstar. But when his videos are targeted by jealous online trolls, his dreams feel like they're slipping away. Suspicious that the online trolls are the bullies from his school, Timmy attempts to expose them, uncovering a terrible secret instead: they aren't just online trolls, they're real ones with human disguises. When the trolls offer to help Timmy find internet fame, he questions how far he's willing to go to chase his dreams.

  • - l'Odissea Spaziale
    by Iart Pienri
    £9.49

    Entra nell'universo affascinante e spaventoso di "Stella Oscura: L'Odissea Spaziale," una storia avvincente che porta i lettori in un viaggio straordinario tra le stelle. Ambientata nello spazio profondo, questa storia cattura l'immaginazione e il cuore dei lettori mentre segue un gruppo di adolescenti coraggiosi alla scoperta di un mistero cosmico.Quando un'antica stazione spaziale abbandonata e un'entità malevola emergono dalle ombre dello spazio, questi giovani eroi intraprendono una missione pericolosa per salvare l'umanità. In un viaggio che mescola tensione, mistero, e momenti di puro terrore, l'equipaggio della Stella Oscura deve affrontare sfide tecnologiche, orrori inaspettati e l'oscurità più profonda dello spazio.Ma questa non è solo una storia di sopravvivenza; è una storia di crescita, di amicizia e di speranza. I protagonisti, adolescenti con sogni e paure come tutti noi, diventano una famiglia mentre si immergono nell'ignoto. Le loro relazioni si intrecciano, le loro personalità si sviluppano e le loro azioni dimostrano il potere dell'umanità di affrontare l'ignoto."Stella Oscura: L'Odissea Spaziale" è una lettura coinvolgente che ti terrà incollato alle pagine fino all'ultima. Scopri il mistero dell'entità malevola, esplora mondi alieni, e condividi le emozioni di questi giovani eroi mentre lottano per sopravvivere e per trovare il loro posto nell'universo. Una storia avvincente che incanterà i lettori di tutte le età e li lascerà con il desiderio di esplorare le stelle.

  • by William Dandurand
    £15.49

    It's the witching hour and Hillary has a witching' tale for you. Read how she and Tiny Tim solve the mystery of Patty the Witch.

  • - A Children's Horror Anthology
    by Noah Hauntsworth
    £8.99

    Beware things that go bump in the night! But don't close your eyes just yet. The spooks lurking within this book have timeless lessons to teach about character as chilling as any creature's bite.In these pages, a lying boy who cries ghost gets his supernatural comeuppance. A bitter witch finds that showing mercy melts even the coldest heart. Greed meets its grisly match when a goblin covets forbidden treasure. And one homework-hating lad discovers studying is scarier than any specter's wrath.So gather close to the candlelight and meet the haunted collection of ten tales crafted to make spines tingle and morals sink in. Legendary horror author Stephen Killing - oops, pardon the slip - Stephen King lends his signature sinister style to stories brimming with ghosts, monsters under the bed, curses come to life, and things that emerge from the printed page itself!Young readers will shudder at the spooky spells and paranormal predicaments ensnaring unwary children just like them. Yet they'll close the covers with spirits lifted, having survived a thrilling ride that chillingly whispers, "Go forth and do what's right, lest you find yourself in a frightening plight!"So brace yourself for a little fear that teaches as it terrifies. For these twisted cautionary tales will haunt kids' dreams and daytime dilemmas. Lessons From The Dark delivers frightful fun alongside timeless life lessons. Because the truest terrors aren't supernatural - they're the darkness within ourselves. Will your conscience stay strong once these ghost stories say goodnight?

  • by Timothy Sexton
    £7.99

    The plan was to go to the haunted house put on by the Moose Club just like every Halloween. It's usually pretty nifty if a little corny and predictable. You know, a chainsaw-wielding madman, a guy in a Freddy Kruger mask and gloves, maybe some werewolves and a couple of vampires and, of course, a zombie horde. Kind of predictable, but it's always fun. That was the plan, anyway.

  • by Marilyn Levinson
    £12.49

    After fifteen-year-old Simon Porte's family is killed in an automobile crash, his father's brother, whom he's never met, brings Simon to live with him and his wife in upstate New York. Simon doesn't trust Uncle Raymond, and for good reason. Raymond is dying and using his diabolical powers to take over Simon's body. Simon must develop his own supernatural defenses to survive. With his dotty great-aunt, his young sister, and a pair of odd twins, he wages war against the evil Raymond and his cronies.

  • - Animatronic Awakenings
    by Opal Hansen
    £7.99

    When the sun sets and the world believes it's safe to dream, the animatronics come alive. Dive into a collection of spine-chilling tales where the mechanical marvels we thought were mere entertainments prove to have minds of their own. From a rogue birthday party host at Sunnydale's Party Palace to the mysterious carousel that springs to life during the full moon, each story pulls you deeper into a world where the boundaries between machine and reality blur. "After Dark: Animatronic Awakenings" will leave readers questioning every electronic hum and flicker in the night. Can you brave the awakening?

  • - 15 Spooky Short Stories for Kids
    by Opal Hansen
    £7.99

    Never Call at 3am!Dive into the chilling world of "Never Call at 3am!" where potions bought from shadowy corners of the web beckon the unsuspecting into realms of mystery and danger.From Giselle's haunting by restless spirits to Kai's telekinetic chaos, each tale unravels the consequences of forbidden sips and desperate calls to supernatural saviors in the darkest hour.Every page promises thrills, chills, and a lingering question - what would you do if the supernatural spilled into your world?Dare to uncover the secrets and confront the eerie entities, but remember: some things are better left untouched, and some calls better left unmade.

  • - Alma inmortal
    by Efrén Villaverde
    £11.99

    Álex tiene diecisiete años y una vida normal (al menos dentro de lo que se puede considerar "normal", hasta que el día de su dieciocho cumpleaños se encuentra con Kai y se desata al instante una atracción que convierte su vida en algo totalmente diferente. Vampiro: Alma inmortal, es la primera parte de la Saga Vampiro, una saga de novela que narra la historia del vampirismo a través de los ojos de diversos personajes de los que nunca sabemos el género. Para ello se ha utilizado una forma de narrar que evita el uso de artículos o pronombres de género, sustituyéndolos en todo momento por cualquier frase neutral que evite la descripción del género del personaje. Así mismo, se ha descrito a los personajes con aspecto y nombres neutros, para que cada lector pueda verlos en su mente de la manera que su cerebro los imagine: masculino, femenino o simplemente, personas.Espero que disfrutéis con la experiencia.Efrén Villaverde.

  • by Mary Brooks
    £15.99

The Horror Genre
Horror is a cultural genre that is meant to scare, shock and repulse its audience. An important thing to remember about this type of genre is that it elicits a dreadful sense in the reader through frightening and terrifying themes, situations and descriptive images. When we read a horror book, everything is important, such as the storyline, characters and the whole atmosphere. It is meant to provoke and shock the reader with its exploration of the unknown. The depreciating value that horror has, will help us understand why something is indeed scary. Look at it this way, once you see the monster come into the light, and you see it for what it truly is, it will help you to be less afraid. This genre also has several sub-genres, some of them consist of; Gothic, Science fiction, Survival, Occult, Dark fantasy, Paranormal, etc. Each has its own distinct characteristics. 

Classic Horror books
If we think about some of the popular classic horror books, the first author that will pop up is most likely the gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. The gothic novel is a subgenre under horror that specifically has a focus on death, originated in the 18th century and is mastered by him. In the 19th and 20th century the horror writers focused on something completely different, such as tales involving occult ideas, and the popular books Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Dracula by Bram Stoker came into the picture and still kept their relevance today. Frankenstein is a classic story about a scientist who accidentally creates a monster when his experiment goes horribly wrong. And Dracula is a gothic novel about a vampyre who has a desire to spread the undead curse to as many mortal humans as possible. These two popular stories are well known worldwide and they will never lose their relevance, no matter how old they get. That is the magic of being a classic.  

New Horror books
As for the newer horror books, 2019-2021 had been some epic years for horror fiction. It is an ever-evolving genre and so many new voices blossomed. Most of the popular horror stories today involve crime writing, especially serial killers, slashers, and the ghost of the past. Something about newly written gothic stories that take place in the Victorian-era is so thrilling to read about, here we find books like the Stalking Jack the Ripper series by Kerri Maniscalo. The author incorporates themes of equality and social justice which takes the mystery of the infamous murderer to a whole new level. The main character Audrey Rose, eschews polite society for the very scandalous pastime of learning burgeoning science of forensic medicine. While she spends her time being captivated by science, there’s a serial killer on the loose. There’s nothing more thrilling and entertaining than reading about an inspiring heroine who solves mystery crimes. 
Children’s horror books are also important to address. Here we find Nightmares by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, where the younger audience can explore dark territory but at the same time be comforted. It is a book that’ll reassure you how to overcome the power of fear. The main character Charlie’s and his friends’ adventure in the Netherworld is harrowing, because they’re in constant danger, but together they try to face their fears and conquer their nightmares. 

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