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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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From the Haunted Stacks: 2022 Horror Book Highlights

A detailed look at the emerging horror trends of 2022, from the "library world's horror maven."

9 Extreme Horror Books with Heart

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

8 Horror Authors Share Their Scariest True Stories

After reading these, you'll think twice about walking alone at night.

Sheer Terror: 30 People Reveal The Scariest Thing That Ever Happened To Them

From evil entities to experiences with shadow people, these 30 people reveal some of the scariest moments of their lives.

The Real Life of Mary Mallon, the Infamous Typhoid Mary

Far more than the stuff of legends, Typhoid Mary wreaked havoc on 20th-century New York City.

13 Creepy Short Story Collections to Read After You're Finished with If It Bleeds

Did you devour Stephen King’s latest release? These books are just as chilling.

Strictly Stalking: 5 Stalker Stories from the New True Crime Podcast That You Need to Hear

The weekly true crime podcast raises awareness about this dangerously underreported crime.

Who's That Girl in the Window? The Many Ghosts That Haunt Louisiana's Myrtles Plantation

This historic abode boasts at least 12 ghosts—and they’re not camera shy.

This House Is Haunted: The Cursed Villa of Maisons-Laffitte

The restless spirit of an emperor's mistress refused to leave her sprawling mansion...

4 Eerie Olde Christmas Ghost Stories to Give You the Chills This Holiday Season

These ghostly tales of yesteryear will bring a chill to your holidays.

Esme: The Playful Halloween Spirit That Haunts Katherine Neville's Home

Soon after moving into her historic Virginia home, author Katherine Neville realized she wasn't alone...

From 20th Century Ghosts to NOS4A2: Where to Start with Award-Winning Horror Author Joe Hill

Stephen King’s son proves the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Her Touch Was as Cold as Ice: A True Ghost Encounter in a Forsaken Sanatorium

"The voice sounded close, yet at the same time, so far away. It was the most pitiful and horrifying cry I had ever heard."