One well - written short horror story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is driven mad by the old man's vulture - like eye and ends up murdering him, then being haunted by the sound of the dead man's heart. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. A family is granted three wishes by a mummified monkey's paw, but each wish comes with a terrible and unforeseen consequence. Also, Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' is quite chilling. It seems like a normal small - town lottery at first, but the ending reveals a dark and disturbing tradition.
Well, 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe is excellent. It shows a prince trying to escape the plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey with his nobles. But death still finds them in a very spooky way. Another good one is 'August Heat' by W.F. Harvey. A man has a strange premonition of his own death through a drawing he sees, and the events that unfold are quite unnerving. Also, 'The Cone' by H.G. Wells, where a man discovers his wife's infidelity and takes a very dark and violent revenge.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It tells the story of a young couple who are very poor but sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other. Another is 'A Sound of Thunder' by Ray Bradbury, which is a thought - provoking science - fiction short story about time travel and its consequences.
Another one is 'The Ransom of Red Chief' also by O. Henry. In this story, two men kidnap a boy for ransom, but the boy is so wild and unruly that they end up paying the boy's father to take him back. It's really funny with vivid descriptions of the boy's antics.
Sure. 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a great one. It's set in an isolated hotel with a very creepy atmosphere. The main character slowly descends into madness as the supernatural forces in the hotel start to affect him. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It introduced the world to the iconic vampire Count Dracula. The epistolary style of writing makes it really engaging as it's told through letters, journal entries, etc. And 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is also well - written. It's about a young girl possessed by a demon, and the battle to save her is truly terrifying.
A great one is 'The Succubus's Redemption'. In this story, the succubus tries to break free from her evil nature. It's well - written as it shows her internal struggle vividly. The author does a good job of creating a relatable character despite her being a succubus.
Sure. 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a great horror written story. It's about a family that stays in an isolated hotel during the winter, and the father slowly descends into madness. Another one is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which introduced the iconic vampire Count Dracula. And 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley is also a classic, exploring the creation of a monster and the consequences of playing God.
Sure. One might be 'The Haunting of Blackwood Manor' which was quite popular in 2018 horror short stories. It had a really creepy atmosphere with a haunted house setting and strange noises in the night.
, I recommend the following novels to you. They are all wonderful suspense horror works: 1. "Horror Funeral Parlor": A horror story told by a funeral parlor worker. The atmosphere was tense and exciting, making people's hair stand on end. 2. The Sunken Lambs: A mystery detective story revolving around the carport murder case. It was fascinating and full of twists and turns. 3. In the Strange World, Just Not Crazy: The protagonist has all kinds of terrifying abilities to find his true self in the strange world. The story was very creative and exciting. 4. "Life as a Ghost": A mystery detective novel with elements of a wonderful world. The story is full of imagination. 5. "Shattering Heaven's Calamity": A suspense novel about the male protagonist encountering a series of strange events. It's realistic, intense, and the plot is thrilling. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
One short horror story could be 'The Bus Stop'. A woman waits at a lonely bus stop late at night. Every time a bus comes, the driver just shakes his head and drives on. Finally, an old bus arrives and the door opens. Inside, she sees all the passengers are pale and motionless, and as she steps in, the bus drives into the darkness.
I recommend the following two contemporary American short stories to you. I hope you will like them: A Good Night at Strange by Ian McEwen. This novel deeply depicted the process of a person searching for his true heart at night. The writing was sonorous and powerful, and the language was concise and vivid. It made people feel the eruption of energy and remember it in their hearts. At the End of a Sea Voyage by Edward Hopper. This was a novel that reflected the essence of human nature. It described the darkest moment of the world, but it was also full of hope and beauty. The style of writing was simple but profound, and the emotions were deeply moving. I hope you like my recommendations. If you have any other needs, please feel free to tell me~
There are many well - written ghost stories. For instance, M. R. James is known for his excellent ghost stories like 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'. His stories often have an old - world charm and a sense of creeping dread. Edgar Allan Poe also has some stories that could be considered ghost - like in nature, such as 'The Fall of the House of Usher'. The atmosphere in his works is always thick with mystery and a touch of the supernatural.