One that has gained a lot of popularity is 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill. It's based on a true - like ghost story. The atmosphere in the book is extremely eerie, with the description of the woman in black being very haunting. It has been adapted into other forms of media as well because of its popularity and the chilling nature of the story.
The 'Haunted: Tales of the Grotesque' is very popular. It contains a collection of true - life ghostly encounters that will send shivers down your spine.
Probably 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. It's been very popular for a long time. It's a bit ambiguous, which makes it even scarier as you're not entirely sure what's real and what's not.
The most popular ones often include 'Dracula'. It has been adapted into many movies and has a huge following. Another is 'The Haunting of Hill House'. It's well - known for its atmospheric horror. 'The Woman in Black' is also very popular. It has been made into a successful play and movie.
Probably 'Into the Wild'. It has been widely read and even made into a movie. People are fascinated by McCandless's journey into the wild and his ultimate fate. Another popular one is 'Unbroken' as it tells such an inspiring story of survival during the war.
Probably 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. It's been so widely read and is often taught in schools. It really makes people understand the horror of war on a personal level for the soldiers.
The Boggo Road Gaol's ghost stories are quite popular. Many people are intrigued by the idea of seeing the ghosts of prisoners who once suffered there. The tales of strange noises and apparitions attract a lot of ghost enthusiasts.
One of the most popular is 'Lore'. It has gained a large following because of its in - depth research into the stories behind the ghosts. It doesn't just tell the stories but also provides historical context. Another popular one is 'The NoSleep Podcast' as it has a huge variety of stories contributed by different people, making each episode unique.
Definitely 'Twilight' series. Bella and Edward's love story in a world of vampires and werewolves has captured the hearts of many. Their relationship is full of passion, danger, and the struggle between different species. It has a huge fan base around the world.
Probably 'The Amityville Horror'. It has been extremely popular due to its claim of being based on real events in a haunted house. People are always intrigued by stories that could potentially be true. Another popular one is 'Helter Skelter' as the Manson Family murders were so high - profile and the book goes into great detail about the terrifying events.
One of the most popular is 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot. It's about Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without her knowledge and became a crucial part of medical research. People like it because it combines science, ethics, and a real - life story in a very engaging way.
A very popular one is 'Hidden Figures' which is about the African - American female mathematicians who played crucial roles in NASA during the space race. Their stories of breaking barriers in a male - dominated and racially segregated field are truly inspiring.