book reviews
Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.
The Black Shadow
The Rainy Night The pouring rain transformed into a sea of sounds crashing against the concrete of Kingsville's deserted streets. Tom, tired from work, tried to quicken his pace, but every drop of water hit his shoulders and seeped inside his jacket. The darkness of the night enveloped him, as if it were a cloak specifically made to hide the shadows moving between the trees and houses.
By Anonymous Shadowsabout a year ago in Horror
"The Girl with All the Gifts"
"The Girl with All the Gifts" by M.R. Carey is a post-apocalyptic novel that tells the story of a young girl named Melanie. The book is set in a world where most of humanity has been wiped out by a fungal infection that turns people into zombie-like creatures.
By jotheeswaran yadavabout a year ago in Horror
GHOST IN THE SHADOWS
As an investigator of the paranormal, I have encountered my fair share of ghost stories. However, the story of "The Shadow" is one that has left a lasting impression on me. It began with a phone call from a man named John, who claimed to be experiencing strange occurrences in his home.
By keerthivarman about a year ago in Horror
The Vengeful Spirit of the Old Mill
Megan had always been fascinated by the supernatural. She devoured horror novels and spent hours watching scary movies, delighting in the thrill of being scared. So when she heard the rumors about the old mill on the edge of town, she was intrigued.
By Sarah Roseabout a year ago in Horror
A Review of "Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale
The Bane Chronicles is a collection of ten short stories chronicling the life and times of the enigmatic and immortal warlock, Magnus Bane. In "Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale," written by Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan, Magnus Bane travels to Victorian London to attend preliminary peace talks between the Shadowhunters and the Downworlders.
By muhammad nadeem naqviabout a year ago in Horror
Diya with Old Mirror
Divya had always been fascinated by mirrors. She loved the way they could reflect and distort reality, making her look taller or shorter, thinner or wider. But one day, while playing with her new antique mirror, she noticed something strange. In the reflection, she saw a shadowy figure lurking behind her, its eyes glowing with a malevolent light.
By vijay vengatesanabout a year ago in Horror
The Case of the Vanished Killer: A Murder Mystery with Twists and Turns
The Case of the Vanished Killer: A Murder Mystery with Twists and Turns Detective John Smith had seen his fair share of murder cases over the years, but this one was different. The victim, a wealthy businessman named David Harrison, had been found dead in his home, with no apparent motive or suspect. The investigation had been going on for weeks, and John was starting to feel the pressure.
By Adil Farooqabout a year ago in Horror
A Nightmarish Encounter in an Abandoned Mental Institution
As Halloween approaches, groups of thrill-seekers and ghost hunters flock to abandoned buildings, hoping to experience something truly terrifying. For a group of college students, this Halloween was no different. They had heard rumors about an abandoned mental institution that was said to be haunted by the spirits of former patients, and they couldn't resist the temptation to investigate.
By Majic Insiderabout a year ago in Horror
Trapped: The Horror of the Elevator
Trapped: The Horror of the Elevator The elevator is a modern marvel of engineering, a testament to human ingenuity and innovation. But what happens when that same elevator becomes a prison, trapping a group of strangers inside with no hope of escape? This is the tale of a group of individuals who found themselves in just such a situation, and the horror that awaited them as they discovered that one of their number was not who they seemed.
By Majic Insiderabout a year ago in Horror