I would say that the following are some horror novels that are actually scary that I’ve read:
- The Ruins by Scott Smith
- Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
- ‘Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
- Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell
But, have you ever stayed up all night, too terrified to turn off the lights after finishing a horror novel? While the genre is packed with spooky stories, only a handful truly get under our skin. What’s the last book that gave you genuine chills? Was it Stephen King’s The Shining, with its isolating atmosphere and psychological terror? Or maybe Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, where the house itself seems alive?
Share your most terrifying read and what about it kept you up at night. Are there any popular horror novels you found overhyped? What elements do you think are crucial for a truly scary story?
