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Scary reads are the best reads! Take a deep dive into our horror content to find recommendations for the best horror books out there–just don’t forget to put them in the freezer before you go to bed.

Women, Trauma, and Haunted Houses

How do women experience the haunted house in fiction? An exploration of the haunted house as an expression of trauma due to misogyny.

Classic Literary Monsters Rated For Kissability

The classic literary monsters don't get enough love. This post rates underappreciated monstrous figures based on kissability.

Netflix Debuts THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE Trailer

Take a look at THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE trailer! Netflix's series adaptation of the Shirley Jackson classic debuts on October 12!

24 Terrifying Horror Movies Based on True Stories (and Books!)

There's something much scarier about knowing you're watching horror movies based on true stories and books. Here are the most terrifying to read and watch.

I Am Mary Shelley’s Monster

Do you, too, have a slight (or not slight) obsession with Mary Shelley and Frankenstein? This post is for you.

Listen to an Excerpt from Joe Hill’s Story in FLIGHT OR FRIGHT

Take a first listen to Flight or Fright, an anthology of tales about everything that can go wrong on an airplane, with stories from Joe Hill, Stephen King, and more.

25 Must-Read YA Books About Witches To Add Magic and Curses To Your Reading Life

Who says you can only read witchy books one time of the year? We certainly don't. Dig into these 25 great YA books about witches all year long.

Which Stephen King Book Should You Read First? Take The Quiz!

Which Stephen King book should you read first? With nearly 100 books to his name, the task of choosing one to read can be daunting. This quiz can help.

I Tried All the Scary Stories Apps and Found the Best 7

If you live, eat, and breathe horror, the thought of carrying scary stories apps with you everywhere probably sounds like a dream (or nightmare) come true.

8 Great YA Horror Books

For the YA readers who don't mind an ocassional bout of insomnia, here's a selection of some of the creepiest, chilliest YA horror books out there.