#horrorbooks

[bhramarii]

draculas is not a love story. it’s a parasite story. it’s a hunger story. it’s a story where the bite is both worship and insult.

if you’ve ever wanted a book that tastes like: – cold lipstick – bad science facts about flies – late rent notices – lesbianism as ritual sacrifice

hi. i wrote one. it comes out october 2025.

[author-finn-lee]

FREE Horror Short Story

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Second Skin

One night to survive. One soul to save. When five friends break into an abandoned house, they expect to find dust and old furniture. Instead, they find themselves caught in a terrifying trap. After a séance gone wrong, a primal, bloodthirsty spirit takes root in their friend, and the teens find themselves trapped in a house of horrors with a predator that is evolving. As the moon climbs higher, the human part of Jared begins to fade, replaced by a hunger that can't be satisfied. With every exit barred, the group tries desperately to escape the beast their friend is becoming. Get it here.

There is a longer version of this horror short with a different ending called The Board. You can find it in the book The Barrow, The Board, and The Bunny: Three Short Tales of Horror.

"Second Skin" is free, but it has PWYW pricing so you can leave a tip -totally optional, but very much appreciated. 4k words, file is ePub.

The Barrow, The Board, and The Bunny: Three Short Tales of Horror

This ebook uses PWYW pricing. The minimum purchase price is 1.99 USD. 32k words. Get it here.

The Barrow

In old Scandinavian folklore, the dead do not always rest. When a careless young man unwittingly violates an ancestral taboo, he awakens an angry undead creature fueled by bitterness and brutal strength.

The Board

Five friends. One abandoned house. A game they should never have started. When the group breaks into the abandoned childhood home of a serial killer, they expect a night of tall tales and urban legends. But after a session with a Ouija board goes wrong, Jared isn’t himself anymore. He’s faster, stronger, and his eyes reflect a light that shouldn't be there. As Jared’s scent for blood rises, his friends are looking more like prey by the second. It’s a race against time: can Jared’s friends exorcise the killer before the transformation is complete, or will they become the first kills in a new cycle of blood?

The Bunny

The rabbit is gentle. The rabbit is sweet. The rabbit is never afraid. The child calls it a pet. But her mother feels something watching from behind its glassy eyes—something old, hungry, and patient.

Shadows of the Past

This novel uses PWYW pricing. Minimum purchase price is 4.99USD. ePub file. 120k words. Get it here.

When a young woman returns to her family’s derelict mansion, she does not come alone. With her estranged cousin, she reenters a house where a child died—and where the explanation was easier than the truth. As rooms are reopened and memories surface, the line between belief and blame begins to erode, and the house reveals a quieter, more devastating kind of haunting.

[sistahscifi]

✨📚 February Book Releases Are NOT Playing 📚✨

@gizmodo just dropped its list of 69 new sci-fi, fantasy & horror books coming this month. Swipe to see new speculative titles from Black and Indigenous authors we are particularly excited about.

🖤 Books to have on your radar: 🚀 The Daughter Who Remains — @nnediokorafor 🏥 The Hospital at the End of the World — @justinckey 🧠 The Body — @bcmorrow 🕵🏾‍♀️ The Johnson Four — @christinahammondsreed 🩸 Dead First — @comptonwrites 👑 Cleopatra: A Novel — @saaraelarifi 🎭 Night of the Mannequins — @stephengrahamjones 🌒 The Secret World of Maggie Grey — @authorgranger

These stories imagine what’s possible—and what’s coming.✨

📚 Shop these titles and more at www.sistahscifi.com or bookshop.org/shop/SistahScifi.

Better yet, check them out at your #locallibrary!!!

[kingbookcollector]

Never Flinch by Stephen King will be published on the 27th May 2025.

Holly Gibney returns...

[bookvibesandtarotcards]

50 True Stories that will Scare you to Death by Sebastian Krahl

A bite-sized collection of unsettling true stories that are perfect for dipping into when you’re in the mood for something creepy.

Pre-Reading Thoughts

True crime and paranormal stories have a natural pull—there’s something about knowing that a story is rooted in reality that makes it feel that much more unsettling. A collection of fifty short accounts sounded ideal for reading in small bursts, especially when the mood calls for something darker between lighter reads.

Post-Reading

As I thought… This works well as a pick-up-and-read collection. The short format makes it easy to read a story or two at a time, and the range of topics—from hauntings to unsolved mysteries to disturbing crimes—keeps things varied.

It surprised me by… Just how genuinely unsettling some of the stories are. Like most collections, the impact varies from story to story, but a few of them linger in the mind long after you’ve finished reading. The real-life angle adds an extra chill that makes the creepiest entries particularly effective.

Music Pairing

🎵 Featured Song: Disturbia — Rihanna 🎶 Vibe Album: The Silver Scream — Ice Nine Kills 🎧 Artist Recommendation: Ice Nine Kills

Vibe Check

Colour Palette: midnight black, fog grey, blood red Soundtrack: creaking floorboards, whispered rumours, late-night radio static Season: autumn Mood: uneasy curiosity Scent: candle smoke and cold night air

For fans of

📚 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz 🎬 Unsolved Mysteries

50 True Stories that Will Scare You to Death publishes on 28 July. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.

[finalgrrlhorror]

No Spoiler Book Review

I just finished the book Grief Eater by Emma Osborn and while it doesn’t come out until June 1, 2026 - You need to make note of this one.

Grief Eater has a new take on zombies. They are able to retain their memories and thoughts but are driven by their hunger much in the way animals with high prey drives can’t control that aspect of themselves. Additionally, they can recount their “food’s” memories as well. Which brings in a whole new level of heartbreak for the reader even if the main character states these things plainly as it’s happening as the reader gets to experience the implication, even if she doesn’t. It’s a new take I haven’t experienced before, and I thought it was fresh in a way I didn’t think zombie books or movies could come up with at this point.

The reader is thrown right in Kristina’s life as she is turned and so we are along for the ride of her processing her life’s trauma as an queer teen into young adult and what that means for her life and mission as a new zombie. The writing is well done and while it’s not a long book, the story is told poignantly. I really felt emotion for Kristina. She felt real. Her family is not accepting of her and it’s heartbreaking. Her journey is satisfying and the ending is prefect.

If you’re looking for a fresh new look on zombies, this is it! I highly recommend.

[art-collage-jang]

“The Crimson Rehearsal” – A Gothic Ballet Horror Novel Now Available

The Final Rehearsal Begins

My new gothic horror novel “The Crimson Rehearsal” is now available

A ballet academy hidden beyond the world. Perfect dancers. An unfinished score.

“The Crimson Rehearsal” is a gothic ballet horror novel where art becomes ritual and perfection demands sacrifice.

The final rehearsal has begun.

FREE on Amazon Kindle Unlimited for 90 days.

If you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can start reading today at no cost. After finishing, even a short Amazon review helps indie authors more than you know.

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📚 Explore the full The Crimson Series 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL3JRFPB

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Thank you for keeping The Crimson world alive 🖤📖

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[bekah-reading]

20/ 150

5/5

This is one of my top 20 books for this year. I was highly anticipating this release when it came out. I am so glad I was able to snag the B&N edition.

My journey with Stephen Graham Jones started rocky; Night of the Mannequins was a bit too hyped for me and it was okay. The first time I read My Heart is A Chainsaw, I didn’t expect and vibe with his story telling and the writing style. However, The Only Good Indians was good, and I loved I Was A Teenage Slasher. I re-read My Heart is A Chainsaw and loved it the second time around. So of course I was looking forward to this one.

I love Western horror and Vampire horror- so this was a good blend of it. It’s told in modern day and journal entries.

If you love his books already, I’d recommend picking it up. I will say- if you really liked The Pallbearer’s Club and Horror Movie and I Was A Teenage Slasher, this book is up your alley.

The writing was amazing, I will say Stephen Graham Jones has grown on me. I knew what I was getting into and loved it. I would say I don’t think this should be the first thing you pick up from him, but if you aren’t interested in his other works and this speaks to you, you should try it. The characters, grew on me. I didn’t mesh with them at first but as I got deeper and further along, I did start to enjoy them. It did have its dull moments, but the action and horror parts made up for them for sure. I never felt bored or like it was a slog, pacing was great. Immersion and atmosphere could use some work, but for what this book is, I really enjoyed the atmosphere.