book reviews

Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.

"Murder on the Morning Express"
The Girl on the Train Movie: "The Girl on the Train" is a psychological thriller novel written by Paula Hawkins, which was published in 2015. The story follows the life of Rachel Watson, a divorced woman who takes the train to work every day and becomes obsessed with the seemingly perfect couple, Scott and Megan Hipwell, whom she watches through the window of their home. When Megan goes missing, Rachel becomes embroiled in the investigation and starts to question her own memories and the events leading up to Megan's disappearance.
By Gabriel4 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of the Old Dormitory
Introduction The old dormitory on the outskirts of the university campus had always been a source of fascination and fear among the students. Built in the early 1900s, the building had a dark and foreboding appearance, with boarded-up windows and a crumbling facade. Despite its dilapidated state, the dormitory had never been torn down, and rumors persisted that it was haunted by the spirits of former students who had met tragic ends within its walls.
By Anandh Manickam4 years ago in Horror
Ghost and Tonic
Ghost and Tonic Another night of throwing back copious amounts of hard alcohol while the ghosts come out of the woodwork and swirl around Raul; he wonders if this is the reason why they’re both called spirits.
By MADHAN KUMAR4 years ago in Horror
Best Thriller Horror Story
The night was dark and stormy as Sarah walked home from her late shift at the diner. She had always been afraid of the dark and tonight was no exception. The wind was howling and the rain was coming down in sheets, making it hard to see the path in front of her. As she walked, she heard a strange noise behind her. She turned around, but saw nothing. She shrugged it off and continued on her way, but the noise persisted. It was getting louder and closer. Sarah began to run, her heart pounding in her chest. Just as she was about to reach her front door, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She screamed and turned around, but there was no one there. She quickly unlocked her door and rushed inside, slamming it shut behind her. She locked the door and breathed a sigh of relief. But her relief was short-lived. She heard a noise coming from upstairs. It was the sound of someone walking. Sarah knew she was alone in the house and her heart began to race. She slowly climbed the stairs, her hand shaking as she reached for the light switch. As she reached the top of the stairs, she saw a figure standing at the end of the hallway. It was a man, dressed in all black, with a hood covering his face. Sarah was frozen in fear, unable to move or speak. The man began to move towards her and she finally found her voice. "Who are you? What do you want?" she cried. The man didn't answer. He just kept coming closer. Sarah turned and ran down the stairs, but he was right behind her. She stumbled and fell, hitting her head on the edge of the stairway. She lay there, unconscious, as the man loomed over her. When Sarah came to, she was in a strange room. The walls were made of stone and there was a single lightbulb hanging from the ceiling. She was tied to a chair and her head was pounding. She tried to move, but she was too weak. Suddenly, the door opened and the man from her house walked in. He removed his hood and Sarah recognized him as the man she had served at the diner earlier that night. He had been in the diner and he had been following her home. "Please, let me go," Sarah begged. "I won't tell anyone. I promise." But the man just smiled. "I'm afraid I can't do that," he said. "You see, I need a new plaything." Sarah was terrified. She didn't know what this man was capable of or what he planned to do to her. She closed her eyes and prayed for a miracle. But there was no miracle. The man began to torture her, both physically and mentally. He kept her locked in that room for weeks, tormenting her every day. Sarah didn't know if she would ever be able to escape. Finally, one day, when the man was away, Sarah managed to free herself. She ran out of the house and never looked back. But the memory of her captor and her time in that room stayed with her forever. She was haunted by the thought of what could have happened if she hadn't been able to escape. And as for the man, he was never found. He simply vanished without a trace, leaving Sarah to wonder if he was still out there, looking for his next victim.
By Sanket Dhende4 years ago in Horror
"The Haunting of Mary: A Journalist's Nightmare"
Once there was a young and ambitious journalist named Emily. She was determined to make a name for herself in the world of investigative journalism, and she was always on the lookout for a good story.
By Ajin C Jose4 years ago in Horror
The boy was already dead
The boy was already dead. The boy was already dead. It was a fact that no one could deny, but for some reason, his body still walked among the living. His parents had buried him six months ago, in the cold, hard ground of the local cemetery. They had grieved and moved on, or so they thought. But the boy had not moved on. He had stayed, lingering in the shadows of their minds, a constant reminder of their loss.
By Muhammad Sharjeel Haider4 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hill House: A true story of the events that inspired the novel
The Haunting of Hill House is a novel by Shirley Jackson, first published in 1959. The story is about a group of people who spend a summer in a haunted house, and the strange occurrences that take place there. The novel is considered to be one of the greatest works of horror fiction of the 20th century, and it has been adapted into several films and television series.
By Zaenal Arifin4 years ago in Horror
Oh My Ruby
It was a typical day at the university until something unexpected occurred. Three students, Alex, Jenny, and Zora, were walking through the campus when they noticed something glinting in the grass. It was a ruby! They were all surprised and excited, and they quickly picked it up and showed it to each other.
By Deepika V4 years ago in Horror
House Of Mystery
One of the most alarming and absolutely abhorrent incidents in contemporary history occurred in the baby boondocks of Amityville, New York, in the 1970s. The adventure began in November 1974, when a man named Ronald DeFeo Jr. atrociously murdered his absolute ancestors in their home at 112 Ocean Avenue. He killed his parents and four ancestors with a burglary while they were sleeping, claiming that he heard a choir command him to do it.
By Scorpion4 years ago in Horror
A Cautionary Tale
The sun was setting over the city as Jane sat at her desk, staring at the computer screen in front of her. She had been working on a project for hours and was starting to feel the effects of a long day. As she reached for her coffee, she realized that she had forgotten her password.
By Moricz Marton4 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Blackwood Manor
I. Introduction It was a dark and stormy night when I first set foot inside the haunted mansion known as Blackwood Manor. As a young and ambitious journalist, I had heard rumors of the mansion's ghostly inhabitants and couldn't resist the opportunity to investigate. Little did I know that I was about to embark on the most terrifying experience of my life.
By jeeva4 years ago in Horror
The Witch's Release: A Ghost Story from the Forests of Kerala
The Witch's Release: A Ghost Story from the Forests of Kerala. Sathesh was a young man who lived in the forests of Kerala with his sister, Sathya. They were orphaned at a young age and had been raised by their grandmother, who had taught them the ways of the forest and the secrets of the ancient trees. Sathesh and Sathya were fiercely protective of their home and the creatures that lived there, and they spent their days exploring the dense jungles and tending to their small garden.
By Sathesh kandasamy 4 years ago in Horror