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Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.

We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.

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Top 10 Stephen King Adaptations in the Last 20 Years

Join one Constant Reader on her quest for the Stephen King books adapted to film.

12 Thrilling Circus Horror Books

Step into the fascinating—and complicated—world of circus horror. 

8 Fiery Horror Books to Read if You're an Aries

Visceral, hands-on scares for the blood-thirsty Rams of the zodiac.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Emerging Horror Authors—The Ultimate Starter Pack

One lucky winner will win SIX books for a taste of a thrilling new era of horror fiction.

Bring the Scares to Life With These Chilling Horror Audiobooks 

These creepy books ramp up the terror with the immersive experience only available in audio.

16 Frightening Horror Novellas by Women

These short books showcase the diverse range of women writers who captivate the horror genre.

8 Gag-Worthy Body Horror Books

These gory horror tales will have you lunging for the nearest garbage can.

Where to Start With the Gripping Gothic Horror of Elizabeth Hand

Profound, surreal, and chill-inducing reads from an award-winning author.

9 Extreme Horror Books with Heart

These depraved books are intense reads—but their gore and violence are not gratuitous.

8 Surreal Horror Books to Read if You're a Pisces

Spiritual and psychedelic terrors for the gentle-hearted scare chasers.

Fighting Our Demons: 10 Demon Possession Books to Keep You Up at Night

“Horror at its core is the hope that in the end, we can encounter our demons and live to tell the tale.”

GIVEAWAY: Win A Spine-Chilling Horror Bundle from Penguin Books

You could be the lucky winner of three of Penguin's scariest horror books.

11 Gripping Horror Novellas by Black Authors

Get a full dose of fright in one sitting.

8 of the Most Underrated Horror Books of All Time

You won't find these books on mainstream lists—but that doesn't mean they aren't among the best.