Well, 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is also a notable one. It's about a young woman who becomes pregnant, but there are dark and occult forces at work. Her neighbors seem to be part of a satanic cult, and the story plays on the fears associated with the occult, such as demonic influence and the sacrifice of the innocent. It's a chilling read that really delves into the darker side of the occult.
Another good book is 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern. It has an air of mystery and the occult with its magical circus that appears out of nowhere and has a host of strange and wonderful attractions. The performers seem to possess otherworldly powers, and the story is filled with a sense of magic and the unknown, which are key aspects of occult stories.
Chapter 440, ", I don't want casualty numbers, I just want Gaomen Ridge", is the clearest early answer because it turns Green Skins's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on When the Beastman Overlord truly gathered the vast Green Skin army,... and ending on Battalion 7 was the force ordered to support..
Chapter 323, ", Reject Protracted Battle, Quick Attack Strategy", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with Isabel, in her youth, was renowned for her beauty, and now at... and closes on But just then, Gu Hang withdrew his gaze.. The key payoff is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around Gu Hang becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 391, ", Mr. Gu", is the clearest early answer because it turns Fatchess Tri's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from During the call with Lois, the lady was quite surprised. to Turning his head, he began to worry again..
Chapter 465, ", Alliance Rushes to the Battlefield!", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Erso was not easy to fool. and ending on Because of these considerations, during multiple communications with.... In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around Star Domain Government becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 381, ", Reverse His Mother's!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Isabel's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with But no matter what they're called, or at what time, their opinions... and closes on Of course, just because he didn't take it seriously didn't mean no....
Chapter 349, ", Killed, Bring the Head Back", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Spiritual Energy becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from He had originally planned to haul away several train cars, but now... to Put him down, take his head, and bring it back..
Chapter 435, ", Acting According to the Script", is the clearest early answer because it turns Starport's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The artillery began to unleash its ferocity, as infantry braved the... to They had been well-prepared to act, and they took the opportunity to.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Yet, how could it be that from a simple civilian uprising, the Star Sector leader was dead;
Chapter 389, ", Capturing the Planet", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Four hours of space combat had yielded some victories for the Tianma.... By the end, Their current responsibility was to transport the landing troops.. Inside the broader faction conflict storyline, the chapter closes with He had joined the Dragonhawk Legion for only about a dozen years.
Chapter 290, ", Western Desert Campaign Settlement", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yan Fangxu's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He hadn't committed the gravest of offenses, such as treason,..., but the pressure keeps building through Neglect of duty, dereliction of duty, that was the most serious of....
Chapter 433, ", Subversive Action", is the clearest early answer because it turns Star Sector's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The overall plan seems plausible, and the chances of success appear... and follows through with In fact, she already had some suspicions about who it might be....