One popular fictional horror book is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It tells the story of a family caretaker who goes mad in an isolated hotel filled with ghosts and dark secrets. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which introduced the iconic vampire character. 'It' by Stephen King is also well - known, with its terrifying clown, Pennywise, that preys on children in the town of Derry.
One of the best is 'The Rift' by Walter Jon Williams. It combines military elements with a terrifying otherworldly threat. The military's attempts to deal with the situation in a rational way while facing the horror make it a great read.
One great fictional body horror book is 'The Thing on the Doorstep' by H.P. Lovecraft. It involves disturbing body - related horror elements like the transformation of the self and the invasion of the body in a very Lovecraftian way of creating unease and horror. Another is 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. The biologist's exploration of Area X is filled with body - horror aspects as she encounters mutated and abnormal forms of life that play with the concept of the human body and its boundaries.
Well, one way is by playing on our primal fears. Take 'It' for instance. The fear of clowns is common, and Pennywise embodies that fear in a very extreme way. Also, fictional horror books often have unreliable narrators. In 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James, we're not sure if the ghosts are real or if the governess is just mad, which creates a lot of unease. And they use pacing. Slow build - up followed by sudden shocks, like in 'The Exorcist' when the girl's possession symptoms start to show more and more violently.
For beginners, 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is a good start. It's not as extreme as some modern body horror but still has the concept of the body changing in a disturbing way. Another option could be 'The Wasp Factory' by Iain Banks. It has some body - horror elements that are introduced gradually and are not overly graphic for those new to the genre.
Here are some recommended horror novels:
1. " Infinite Horror ": This novel is a classic combination of infinite and horror. It tells the story of the protagonist's struggle in a horror movie.
2. " Thriller Paradise ": This is a god-like work. The protagonist enters the world of horror games after losing his sense of fear.
3. The Inpatient: This novel's writing is smooth and the story structure is unique. It makes people shudder when they read it.
4. " Campus Rebirth: The Exorcist Girl ": This was a mystery detective work. The main character was a female exorcist who unfolded the story in the campus.
5. [This Monster Is Fierce]: The story is about a prisoner who shows his most terrifying power after escaping from prison.
6. [My Frog Cub Is Too Horrifying, Sent A Cursed Diary]: This novel tells the story of the protagonist bringing back extremely terrifying 'strange cursed items' as gifts, full of suspense and mystery.
In addition, there were some good horror novels recommended for 2020, such as White Night. However, the search results provided did not mention more horror novels.
Then there's 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. It has elements of military life during war and some surreal and disturbing horror - like elements. The main character's experiences in the military and his time - traveling adventures have a touch of the macabre.
One of the most famous fictional places in fictional books is Middle - earth from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' series. It's a vast and detailed world filled with different races like hobbits, elves, and dwarves. There are epic landscapes, from the peaceful Shire to the imposing Misty Mountains. Another is Narnia in C.S. Lewis' 'The Chronicles of Narnia'. It's a magical land accessed through a wardrobe, where animals can talk and there are great battles between good and evil. Wonderland from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is also well - known. It has strange creatures and a topsy - turvy logic that makes it a very unique fictional place.
Here are some recommendations for horror novels suitable for girls:
1. " 5 Steps to the Road of the Wronged Ghost ": This is a classic horror novel recommended by many people who like horror novels.
2. The Seven Spirits Book and the Seven Truth series were both novels written by Yuetsuki Sang and were worth reading.
3. " Midnight Soul Catcher ": The story takes place in the female dormitory of Yu 'an Art School. After the protagonist Pan Min moves in, her fate begins to change, and the horror story unfolds.
4. " Female Dormitory Series " by Shen Zuitian. It was a highly sought after school horror novel.
These novels all had female protagonists, and the plots were thrilling and exciting. They were very suitable for female readers who liked horror stories.