I fancy reading something scary...

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bedelia · 15/04/2017 19:48

I used to love the horror genre in my youth, but haven't really read anything scary for a while.

Ideally I'd like to read something by a great storyteller (in the form of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, etc), and not too lengthy, though not a collection of short stories either.

Any recommendations?

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Middleoftheroad · 22/05/2017 21:36

I revisted Stephen.King after years away....the first book I read as an adult was spooky but cant revall title. its about a guy who has an accident goes to a seaside town where he starts painting loads of crazy pictures. If somebody knows what im describing please let me know!!!!!

TeaMeBasil · 22/05/2017 21:33

Dark matter was excellent - and her next one, Thin Air was just as good.

Shes excellent at creating atmosphere!

SilverMachine · 16/04/2017 19:01

I would recommend The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. The Sundial and The Lottery by the same author are also very good.

Also, Dark Matter by Michelle Paver

And, The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnott

Both of these are not too long and quite gripping. Stephen King's short story compilations are also very good - Full Dark, No Stars is my personal favourite.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 16/04/2017 18:27

Was going to say the same

Tiredemma · 15/04/2017 19:50

Have you read 'The Woman in Black'?

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