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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.

Horror Books

Creepy Books for a Chilly Rainy Day

Creepy Books for a Chilly Rainy Day

Stay inside—and get cozy.

By Ashley Saywers aka "Spookish Mommy"

Short Stories

6 Short Unsettling Monster Tales to Add to Your TBR List

6 Short Unsettling Monster Tales to Add to Your TBR List

What's under your bed?

By Gwendolyn Kiste

Scary Podcasts

Best Horror Fiction Podcasts for Hours of Chilling Entertainment

Best Horror Fiction Podcasts for Hours of Chilling Entertainment

Satiate your cravings for horror on the go...

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Short Stories

Exclusive Cover Reveal! Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror

Exclusive Cover Reveal! Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror

From Ghoulish Books.

By Max Booth III

Horror Books

These Horror Poetry Books Showcase the Art of Terror

These Horror Poetry Books Showcase the Art of Terror

Well-structured scares aim straight for the heart.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Horror Books

Where to Start with the Award-Winning Horror Author Gwendolyn Kiste

Where to Start with the Award-Winning Horror Author Gwendolyn Kiste

Explore a world of dark enchantment...

By Gwendolyn Kiste

Horror Anthologies

From the Haunted Stacks: These Six Horror Anthologists Are Masterful Curators of Terror

From the Haunted Stacks: These Six Horror Anthologists Are Masterful Curators of Terror

Discover a wide range of horror talent in these comprehensive anthologies.

By Becky Spratford

Horror Books

Beyond Pride: 5 LGBTQ+ Horror Short Stories that You Can Read Online Now

Beyond Pride: 5 LGBTQ+ Horror Short Stories that You Can Read Online Now

Make horror gay AF.

By Gwendolyn Kiste

Award Winners

From the Haunted Stacks: 2021 Bram Stoker AwardsⓇ Wrap Up

From the Haunted Stacks: 2021 Bram Stoker AwardsⓇ Wrap Up

These phenomenal books are just the tip of the horror iceberg.

By Becky Spratford

Short Stories

Screams from the Dark: Ellen Datlow's Terrifying New Anthology

Screams from the Dark: Ellen Datlow's Terrifying New Anthology

Are you afraid of the dark?

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Classic Horror Books

18 Classic Horror Books That Spawned a Genre

18 Classic Horror Books That Spawned a Genre

The creepy tales that made the genre what it is today.

By Grace Felder

Horror Books

8 Gag-Worthy Body Horror Books

8 Gag-Worthy Body Horror Books

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

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Women In Horror

Where to Start With the Gripping Gothic Horror of Elizabeth Hand

Where to Start With the Gripping Gothic Horror of Elizabeth Hand

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

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Horror Books

2021's Most Terrifying Horror Bestsellers

2021's Most Terrifying Horror Bestsellers

The Lineup's community has chilling taste—these were our most beloved titles in 2021.

By The Lineup Staff

Carmen Maria Machado

Gripping Horror Books for Fans of Carmen Maria Machado

Gripping Horror Books for Fans of Carmen Maria Machado

Dark and poignant stories that dive into untold perspectives.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell