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Danielewski, Mark -
Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves
When Johnny attempts to organize a strange manuscript left by a dead blind
man, it gains possession of his soul. The manuscript details the exploration
of a seemingly endless, totally dark, and constantly changing labyrinth in
a house and becomes an examination of truth, perception, and darkness.
Farris, John -
You Don't Scare Me
Ten years after the death of her evil stepfather Chase Emrick remains haunted
by the horrors of her past. In order to defeat him once and for all she must
confront a netherworld of horror.
Hill, Joe -
Heart-Shaped Box
A collector of macabre artifacts, unscrupulous metal band musician Judas Coyne
is unable to resist purchasing a ghost over the Internet. Little does he know
it is the vengeful spirit of his late girlfriend's stepfather.
McCammon, Robert -
Swan Song
In a nightmarish, post-apocalyptic world, an ancient evil roams a devastated
America, gathering the forces of human greed and madness, searching for a
child named Swan who possesses the gift of life
McMahon, Jennifer -
Promise Not to Tell
This novel combines mystery with a ghost story. It follows Kate’s return
to her childhood home where the ghost of a murdered child is believed to be
seeking revenge in the woods.
O'Nan, Stewart -
The Night Country
A tragic car accident kills three teens, leaves one brain damaged and another
suffering with guilt. One year later the spirits of the dead return to torment
the survivors.
Palahniuk, Chuck -
Haunted: a novel of stories
Twenty-three stories chronicle the experiences of people who have answered
an ad for an artist's retreat, believing that they will find a peaceful refuge.
They find themselves isolated and trapped in a cavernous old theater; not
for those with a weak stomach.
Partridge, Norman -
Dark Harvest
On Halloween a teenager dreams of escaping a dead-end future in his small
hometown. He gets his chance by participating in the annual rite attacking
the local monster known as the October Boy, but is unaware of the truth behind
the ritual and the price he must pay to escape
Simmons, Dan -
A Winter Haunting
Returning to his childhood town to pick up the pieces of his shattered life
a professor leases the empty farmhouse of a murdered friend, but instead of
finding peace and quiet, he finds that the house is haunted.
Wong, David -
John Dies at the End
“Soy sauce” is a drug that promises an out-of-body experience
with each hit, allowing users to drift across time and dimensions. But some
who come back are no longer human. Two slackers, John and David, are mankind’s
only hope. Edgy, modern horror.
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