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  1. Horror fiction - Wikipedia

    Horror is a genre of speculative fiction that is intended to disturb, frighten, or scare an audience. Horror is often divided into the sub-genres of psychological horror and supernatural horror.

  2. 100 Best (and Scariest) Horror Books of All Time - Reedsy

    In the mood to be scared out of your mind? Here are 100+ of the best horror books that are guaranteed to keep you up at all hours of the night.

  3. Horror Books - Goodreads

    Horror fiction is fiction in any medium intended to scare, unsettle, or horrify the audience. Historically, the cause of the "horror" experience has often been the intrusion of a supernatural element into …

  4. 61 Best Horror Books of All Time to Scare You Silly

    Jul 17, 2025 · From the eerie and unsettling to the full-on terrifying, these are the horror books that you might not want to read before bedtime!

  5. Here Are the 25 Best Pieces of Horror Fiction of the 21st Century So ...

    Oct 31, 2025 · One-eyed ex-pat Alaskan Laird Barron’s writing is an enthralling mix of Lovecraftian cosmic horror, noir, science-fiction, espionage thriller and superhero mythology.

  6. What Is Horror Fiction? Learn About the Horror Genre, Plus 7 Classic ...

    Sep 7, 2021 · Horror is a genre of literature, film, and television that is meant to scare, startle, shock, and even repulse audiences. The key focus of a horror novel, horror film, or horror TV show is to …

  7. Horror Classics You Need To Read - Penguin Random House

    There's just something addictive about a bit of bone-chilling terror. Find horror classics that have stood the test of time.

  8. Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Horror Fiction - novlr.org

    Nov 1, 2024 · Horror fiction is a genre that is all about evoking feelings of dread, fear, and terror in your readers. It explores dark, disturbing, and unsettling themes, and is often used to represent wider …

  9. 25 Best Horror Books of All Time - Forbes

    May 11, 2024 · From Frankenstein to The Shining, these 25 horror books have defined the genre and continue to terrify readers across generations.

  10. Horror story | Definition, Characteristics, Examples, & Facts - Britannica

    horror story, a story in which the focus is on creating a feeling of fear. Such tales are of ancient origin and form a substantial part of the body of folk literature. They can feature supernatural elements …