Read this. it is so good. Girl finds corpse. Girl befriends corpse bc girl has no friends. Corpse happens to be a lost hiker so there’s a wilderness survival/non-survival subplot. Funny, dark, sapphic, spicy????? Do pick it up and comment what you think so I have people to discuss with
I've only started getting back to reading recently, and his books sound really interesting. I want to get a new book after I've just finished House of Leaves (which was a great read.) I've been thinking of either getting Lost Gods or Slewfoot, but I'm not sure what I would enjoy more and if they're even worth the money since they're both around €20 and I've seen very mixed opinions on his writing style and what book is his "best" work.
I really enjoy dark fantasy with horror aspects, so I don't doubt that the topics would interest me. How do I decide which one to pick or if I should just go for a totally different author instead? I've been eyeing Between Two Fires, but thought Brom's books looked more interesting especially considering the artwork.
I heard his world building is decent, which I've always loved with Tolkien's books. The main thing keeping me from just buying either of the books is that I'm not sure about his overall writing. Could anyone give a clear description of his writing style and whether or not you enjoyed it? And if you've read both of the works mentioned, which one did you prefer?
250th anniversary celebrations got me thinking about America. And my favourite Youtube channel, Tale Foundry, got me thinking about the Other America. In the video of the same name, our Taleoid posits the idea that what the forests and mountain depths represented in the folklore of the ancients (otherworlds filled with wonder and horror), gas stations and factories reflect in our modern, urban world. He recommended online horror stories like Alice isn't dead and Left/Right game and now I'm asking for books with a similar premise. Which books have you read that lead into Other America?
Really wanting some Shadow over innsmouth/mojntains of madness style books and im told barrons books a re good cosmic horror.
Ive seen imago sequence is a good starting point but where to go from there? Are all bis books just antholgy type stories? I prefer complete whole booms or multiple book series over short stories
Hey all. My two favorite genres are Horror and Mystery, and I recently picked up an e-reader so that I can indulge in more books that I can't find locally. While I like the two genres on their own, I especially like when they cross over and the horror story has some sense of mystery solving/discovery/research to it rather than just being a sequence of scary events or having a big guy who chases the protagonists around. Years ago, I used to read books by this guy named John Connolly that were detective stories set in a relatively grounded real world, but with supernatural and occult elements that I thought were pretty interesting, and I guess I'm chasing that dragon again.
I guess other examples can include stuff like True Detective or even X-Files, where there is something potentially supernatural or occult-themed going on, but the characters make an active effort to try to understand it or solve the situation instead of just being helpless.
Doesn't have to be an outright detective story, stuff like some of Lovecraft's stories where the protagonist attempts to research the bizarre situation, or even something more esoteric like House of Leaves where Johnny is clearly reading and researching the Navidson Record kind of fits. I just yearn for something mysterious where the characters have agency and make discoveries (even if they are horrifying and make the situation more futile), instead. Preferably somewhat grounded too, I'm not looking for some kind of Dresden Files outright horror-themed fantasy story, ideally the books in question would at least pretend to be actually scary. Not really interested in murder mystery/slasher/serial killer stories either unless there's some kind of occult or paranormal element either - there's plenty of those I can and have indulged in outside of the explicit horror genre.
Thanks in advance. Even a nudge in the right direction in terms of authors would be appreciated.
So I've ended up with both the old paperback & new hardcover of Between Two Fires. I've heard the new hardcover has a chapter missing & some content changed. Is this hardcover the "definitive" version or is the previous one preferred? Or is there no real difference & the content is incorporated elsewhere?
This is something I've been wondering about.
Those of us on this subreddit spend a lot of time reading about ghosts, demons, haunted places, witches, cosmic entities, possessions, and all the other things ,do you believe in the supernatural at all? Ghosts, demons, witches, alien or interdimensional entities, curses, or anything else that exists beyond our current understanding? Or are you a complete skeptic who sees it all as fiction and folklore?
Do you think your beliefs affect how scary horror is? If you're a firm believer, does it make stories feel more unsettling because some part of you thinks, "What if?" If you're a staunch unbeliever, do you enjoy horror more because you can immerse yourself without worrying there's any truth behind it?
I also wonder whether the idea that there might be things beyond human comprehension is ultimately comforting or terrifying.
Personally, I do believe there's something beyond what we currently understand. I'm not convinced by every ghost story or paranormal claim, but I think it could be assumed that we've not figured out everything about reality. A good possession or haunting story can genuinely get under my skin because there's always that tiny voice wondering, "What if?"
One last question: if you had the chance to experience undeniable proof of the supernatural, would you actually want to? Part of me is incredibly curious. The other part suspects I'd regret that curiosity almost immediately.
I'm obsessed with how disorienting House of Leaves is. Pet Sematary this one just breaks me every time. It’s so dark because the real monster isn't just what’s in the woods it’s the absolute desperation and grief of a parent. The Exorcist all I can say is the helplessness in this book are unmatched. It feels so heavy before the supernatural horror fully takes over.
I thought this book was fantastic.
It wasn't on my radar at all, but I found it at a used bookstore and the description sounded very intriguing.
I wasn't disappointed. I love how completely unhinged it was, and how totally brutal. The religious intensity was a real treat, and so was the setting over all.
It was a very strange book for sure. The plot was all over the place, and I don't mean that negatively. It really did come across like a collection of diary entries. I had the urge once I finished it to flip back to page one and start it again.
If I had to compare it to any other work, it reminded me both of The Road and The Handmaid's Tale.
I also really appreciated the story taking place in a world destroyed by climate disaster. I would love to read a prequel where more information is given about the societal collapse.
I have never read Tender is the Flesh but I may have to pick it up because I thought this book was awesome.
Interested to hear anyone else's thoughts as well!
I’ve read his entire works now, with the Lesser Dead being my favorite and Those Beyond the River probably being my least. I even read his fantasy works and have loved those so far. Something about the tone balance he strikes between sincerity, humor, terror, and genuine creative premises or powers encountered by very rough, flawed characters.
What are some others that you have found that scratch that same tonal itch? The closest I’ve probably found is Kraken by China Meiville, but I’m looking for something with a few more horror elements. I’ve also heard Red Rabbit is pretty close, and that’s on my backlog right now after The Terror.
Hello! I'm look for some horror books with humor. Any sub genres.
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I’m looking for a horror novel that’s genuinely scary but also emotionally moving. I want something that tugs at the heartstrings just as much as it sends chills down my spine. Any recommendations?
I happened to ponder about old horror stories and movies that I've seen, and there aren't many short ones that have stuck with me. I remember most of the novels I've read, sure, but short stories typically end in a category of "it was a good book but no idea how decent the individual stories were".
Now that was a stupid ass long introduction, I remember two short stories:
Neither of these are masterworks of writing but both of them have such a spectacular plot and atmosphere that you sort of forget their shortcomings. Ellison's world is cruel and evil, King's emptiness chills the bones with the message what if you didn't die, what if everything else did?
Which particular short stories hold a place in your mind, rent free?
I would like to expand my library to books written within this decade.
Other than that, when it comes to horror, my mind is wide open
My son really likes horror. He has read everything scary in the kids department. He reads some teen books mostly manga and got Where He Can't Find You by Darcy Coates. He read this in less than 24 hours. He said it actually scared him. I agree this book is creepy to me. Does anyone have book recommendations for him? All of the horror I read is too much for him.
I don’t know if it helps but when I go watch scary movies, I hate that ghosts and demons nonsense. I like psychological thriller movies. Movies where it could possibly happen in real life. I want a book like that. A really scary book. I read lots of comments here on Reddit saying that Apt Pupil was super terrifying and how they couldn’t think properly after reading it but it literally did nothing for me. I had to force myself to finish the book because I thought it was super boring and this was my first horror book ever. So any recommendations?
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I watched the Backrooms movie recently and it pulled me right back into the whole liminal space genre. I know it's very specific, but I'd love to read something that has that kind of feel to it.
Do you have any recommendations,
I'm looking for some weird, frankly freakish fairtyale retelling books, if there is any. Folk/myths as well, but mainly fairytales from any place and any time.
I absolutely loved Kill Creek, haunted houses are my favorite genre so it was almost perfect. Top 3 favorite horror books, in my opinion. I had no idea there was going to be a sequel book until today. I cant wait till September.
For me it was Ancestor by Scott Sigler.
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