One great one is 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. It has a collection of really spooky short stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Another good option is 'Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque' by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe's stories are full of macabre and gothic elements. His use of language and his ability to create an atmosphere of horror are second to none. Each story in this collection is a little gem of horror literature.
I would recommend 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' by Alvin Schwartz. This book is filled with classic short horror stories that have been scaring generations. The stories are often accompanied by disturbing illustrations that add to the overall horror factor. It's a great choice for those who enjoy traditional horror stories with a touch of the macabre.
They are often filled with suspense. The authors build up tension to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
I'd say 'The Lottery and Other Stories' by Shirley Jackson could be a good choice for beginners. The stories in it are quite accessible. For example, 'The Lottery' has a very unexpected and creepy ending that gives a taste of what horror short stories can be like without being too extreme.
Sorry, I can't provide the specific title because I'm a novel reader and don't have the ability to access the Internet. But I can recommend you some classic horror stories such as Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Legend of the White Snake, Flowers in the Mirror, and so on. These stories have been around for a long time and have very scary plots. I hope you will like them.
One of the best books of horror stories is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It's a classic that introduced the world to the iconic vampire, Count Dracula. The story builds a great sense of dread with its descriptions of Dracula's castle and his powers. It also has a great cast of characters like Jonathan Harker who are plunged into a world of horror.
Another great one could be about a cursed object. In horror short stories, cursed objects often bring misfortune to those who possess them. The story might follow the journey of a person who finds this object and the series of terrifying events that unfold as a result.
One of the great ones could be 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a classic that builds intense psychological horror as the narrator's guilt over his deed drives him mad. Another might be 'The Monkey's Paw' which shows the terrifying consequences of interfering with fate through a simple yet cursed object. And 'The Yellow Wallpaper' which uses the setting and the protagonist's deteriorating mental state to create a sense of horror.
Well, there could be a story in there about a cursed object. Maybe a doll that seems to move on its own and brings misfortune to those around it. The suspense in these stories is what makes them so engaging.