I also like 'Bird Box' by Josh Malerman. In this story, people have to survive in a world where looking at certain things will drive you to insanity. The sense of dread and the unknown lurking outside is really frightening.
Another one is 'The Girl with All the Gifts' by M. R. Carey. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where a young girl has a very strange condition. The story is scary in a more subtle way as it makes you question what it means to be human and the moral implications of survival.
Sure. 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson can be considered one. In it, the last man on Earth has to survive against the infected mutants. It shows a very real and gritty fight for survival. Also, 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy is a powerful survival story. A father and son journey through a post - apocalyptic world filled with danger at every turn. They struggle to find food, shelter and avoid the other desperate survivors.
Well, 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is an excellent example. It's about a woman's descent into madness due to her confinement. It's a powerful look at the treatment of women in the 19th century. Also, Raymond Carver has many great short stories like 'Cathedral'. It's a story about a man who has to deal with his wife's blind friend coming to visit. It's a story of human connection and understanding.
Sure. 'The Call of the Wild' by Jack London is a great one. It tells the story of a dog named Buck who has to adapt to the harsh Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. Another is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White, which is about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. And 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, though it has political undertones, is also a realistic fiction animal story that shows how animals might run a farm on their own.
There are many. For example, 'Normal People' by Sally Rooney. This story follows the on - again - off - again relationship between two young people in Ireland, dealing with class differences and the challenges of growing up. 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas is another important modern realistic fiction. It tackles issues of racism and police brutality through the eyes of a young African - American girl. Also, 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward is a powerful exploration of family, race, and the legacy of trauma in the American South.
Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is a great one. It's about a woman who becomes involved in a mystery surrounding a missing person she observes during her daily train commute. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The story is full of twists and turns as a man tries to find his missing wife, but things are not as they seem.
One great realistic fiction love story is 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks. It tells the tale of a couple's love that endures through the years, despite various challenges. Their love is so deep and pure that it withstands time and memory loss.
Another excellent short story in realistic fiction is 'A&P' by John Updike. It focuses on a young cashier in a grocery store. Through his observations of the customers and his reaction to some girls who come into the store wearing bathing suits, it delves into themes of social class, conformity, and youthful rebellion in a very real - world context. The story's detailed descriptions of the store and the people in it make it feel highly authentic.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins has some really scary elements. The idea of kids being forced to fight to the death in an arena is quite terrifying. Another is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. The post - apocalyptic world and the dangerous factions create a sense of fear. And 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner. The boys trapped in the maze with unknown and deadly creatures is a spooky concept.
Well, 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker is a classic. It tells the story of the vampire Dracula and his attempts to spread his undead curse in England. The descriptions of his castle and his powers are really spooky. And then there's 'Carrie' by Stephen King. It's about a girl with telekinetic powers who gets bullied at school and then takes revenge in a terrifying way.
A hiker got lost in the forest. As night fell, he found an abandoned cabin. Inside, there were old photos on the walls that seemed to move when he wasn't looking. He also heard whispers that grew louder as he tried to sleep. In the morning, he realized he was right next to a well - known dangerous cliff that he could have easily fallen over in the dark.