Carmilla – Sheridan Le Fanu

The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is a collection of unsettling short stories blending horror, mystery, and psychological suspense. The narratives explore the pervasive influence of a forbidden play, pushing characters to madness and blurring the line between reality and illusion, making it a must-read for fans of classic horror.

The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne explores themes of curse, guilt, and redemption within a decaying family mansion. Its atmosphere of suspense and lingering dread makes it a compelling read for those interested in historical gothic horror.

Blood Meridian is a brutal and poetic epic that follows a teenage runaway, known only as “the Kid,” as he joins a scalp-hunting expedition in the American Southwest during the mid-19th century. Through desolate landscapes and unspeakable violence, the novel explores the nature of evil, war, and the human condition, with the enigmatic and terrifying Judge Holden at its center.

The Otis family, an American family, moves to Canterville Mansion in England, where they discover it is inhabited by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. Despite the ghost’s attempts to scare them, the family remains undeterred and seeks to unravel the mystery. Virginia, the family’s daughter, approaches the ghost and uncovers his tragic past, leading to an unexpected resolution.

‘If this is Horror, let it be an art.’ This art of horror has limitless dimensions. And the shots of horror contained in this book is sure to stun you, because these shots are administered by Great Masters of the Game like Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, Lord Dunsany, Daphne du Maurier, Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury and many others.