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A scientist experiments with invisibility but spirals into madness as he becomes invisible, leading to chaotic events and horror. His struggle with his sanity and the implications of his discovery create a thrilling narrative reminiscent of dark Doctor Who episodes.

A writer discovers his alter ego—a darker side that manifests into a deadly presence after he attempts to bury it.

A journalist investigates a cursed videotape that predicts death seven days after watching it, leading her to uncover dark secrets.

A government experiment goes awry, creating a virus that turns humans into vampires, leading to a post-apocalyptic struggle for survival.

A classic collection of folklore and urban legends told in a chillingly captivating way, popular for telling spooky stories in the dark, filled with creepy illustrations and compelling narratives.

A collection of interconnected stories about young foxes dealing with their fears and challenges in the wild, told in a spooky narrative.

A group of childhood friends makes a terrifying discovery when an alien crash lands in the Maine woods, bringing with it strange phenomena and an evil that threatens to destroy them all.

A writer returns to his hometown only to discover that its residents are being turned into vampires.

A high school girl with telekinetic powers seeks revenge on her tormentors after a humiliating experience.

A group of elderly men share ghost stories, leading them to confront a haunting from the past that begins to affect their present. The novel weaves a complex narrative of revenge and horror, with a rich atmosphere that draws you in and won’t let go.

Count Dracula seeks to move from Transylvania to England to spread the undead curse and terrorizes those who oppose him.

A gripping account of the Ebola outbreak in 1976, revealing the horrors of viral outbreaks and the scientists who fight them.

Set in 1950s Mexico, this novel follows Noemí Taboada as she investigates her cousin's mysterious illness in a decaying manor, revealing dark secrets involving mushrooms and family history.

A rock star buys a ghost online, hoping for a thrill, but he soon learns the haunting is very real and very deadly.

In a world where unseen entities drive individuals to deadly madness, a mother must navigate a treacherous journey blindfolded to protect her children.

FBI trainee Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing the brilliant but insane Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a notorious serial killer, to catch another killer known as Buffalo Bill.

A group of boy scouts on a camping trip encounter a stranger infected with a deadly parasite that drives him to gruesome acts, testing their morality and survival instincts.

A tale of four individuals who arrive at a reputedly haunted mansion to investigate paranormal activity, only to confront their own fears and the haunting secrets of the house itself.

A family's cat returns from the dead, leading to terrifying consequences when they explore the dark secrets of a nearby burial ground.

A family on vacation at a remote cabin encounters four strangers who demand they make an unthinkable choice to avert catastrophe. Tension rises as they grapple with fear, love, and survival in a story that explores the fragility of human ties and the elements of choice and fate.

A middle-aged man returns to his hometown, where he recalls a terrifying but fantastical experience from his childhood involving a girl, a mysterious house, and dark forces. The snow and isolation enhance the dreamlike and eerie atmosphere.

A chilling story about a girl who discovers a haunted secret regarding her family's past while visiting a remote Scottish boarding school. As the winter weather traps her, the haunting becomes increasingly sinister and personal.

A young family discovers their house is larger on the inside than it is on the outside, leading to a complex narrative filled with strange typographic layouts and multiple perspectives.

Two teenage boys encounter a sinister carnival that arrives in their small town, bringing with it dark magic and life-changing experiences during one fateful fall.

A collection of queer horror short stories that delve into the nightmarish and the surreal.

A collection of short stories that delve into horror themes, showcasing King's mastery in crafting suspenseful and chilling narratives.

A mysterious force is killing children in a small town, and a group of skilled individuals must uncover the truth behind the disappearances.

A young girl discovers an alternate world that mirrors her own, filled with sinister secrets and a doppelgänger that wants to keep her there.

A story about friendship and the supernatural world that unfolds when a girl befriends her eerie new neighbor.

A story about a teenage girl who is suspected of having a mental illness or being possessed, exploring themes of family and fame.

A group of friends on vacation in Mexico find themselves trapped in a deadly jungle when they discover an ancient Mayan ruin and its sinister secret.

After a pandemic wipes out most of the world's population, the survivors must choose sides in a battle between good and evil, led by the benevolent Mother Abagail and the sinister Randall Flagg.

A group of children must face a malevolent entity that takes the form of a clown and preys on their fears and traumas.

A story about a man who becomes increasingly obsessed with his own beauty, leading to a moral decline and supernatural consequences.