The story 'Encounter with Slenderman' could be a great start too. It's a short and concise story that focuses on a single character's encounter with Slenderman in an abandoned building. The description of Slenderman's appearance and the way he moves in the dark is enough to give a newbie a taste of the horror without being too overwhelming.
Another good one is 'Slenderman's Arrival'. It has a relatively straightforward plot. A family moves into a new house near the woods and starts noticing Slenderman's presence. It builds the horror slowly, starting with small things like items going missing and then progressing to more direct encounters. This allows the newbie to ease into the horror of Slenderman.
For a horror newbie, I'd recommend 'The Slenderman Tapes'. It's not too overly complex or gory. It gives a good introduction to the Slenderman concept with some spooky moments like strange noises in the background and sightings of the faceless figure in the distance.
The story of the haunted mirror is also suitable. In this story, Mr. Nightmare explains how people see strange reflections in the mirror that are not their own. It's a story that plays on our fear of the unknown and the idea that there could be something else looking back at us from the other side of the glass. It's not too extreme for a newbie but still has enough horror elements.
Sure. 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a great start. It has a simple yet very effective horror concept of a haunted hotel. The characters are well - developed and the sense of isolation and dread is palpable. Another good one is 'Pet Sematary'. It's easy to get into and the idea of the dead coming back wrong is really spooky. 'Fright Night' is also good for newbies as it has a modern - day vampire story that's not too complex but still really scary.
Another great choice is 'The Mysterious Footsteps'. This story is perfect for newbies as it has a simple yet effective plot. It follows a person who hears strange footsteps in their house when they are alone at night. The way the story unfolds on Spotify with the sound effects makes it really engaging.
For a horror newbie, I'd recommend 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. It's a psychological horror that builds tension really well. Then there's 'Rosemary's Baby' which is about a woman's pregnancy with a devil - like child. It's very suspenseful. Also, 'Psycho' by Robert Bloch, which was made into a famous movie, is a great read with its shocking twists.
Then there's 'The Wasp Factory' by Iain Banks. It's a disturbing and often overlooked horror novel. The story is about a young man with some very strange and violent tendencies, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Sure. A classic is the story of the Malkavian who believed he was a detective in a noir movie. He would go around the city at night, interrogating other vampires and mortals alike, with a cigarette always in his hand and speaking in a deep, gravelly voice. It gives a great feel for the Malkavian's quirkiness.
Sure. His story about his first job is quite good. It's full of funny mishaps and misunderstandings that are relatable to a lot of people. You'll laugh at how clueless he was at times.
Sure. 'Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth' is a good start. It gives a great introduction to Deadpool's personality and his world. It has lots of funny lines and crazy adventures.
Sure. 'Annihilation' is a great start. It's easy to get into and has a really interesting concept of Area X. The way the environment and the creatures are described gives a strong sense of cosmic horror. Another good one is 'The Fisherman'. It has a slow - build dread and the story is very engaging. You'll be drawn into the mystery of the fishing trip that goes horribly wrong. And 'The Ballad of Black Tom' is also good for newbies as it has a different take on the typical cosmic horror, with a focus on social issues as well as the supernatural.
Sure. 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill is a great start. It has a simple yet spooky story about a haunted house and a vengeful ghost. It's not overly complex but still manages to be really creepy. Another good one is 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King. The idea of a place where dead things come back to life, but not in a normal way, is really weird. It's a classic King story with his signature style of horror.