Books matching: haunted house narratives
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Save:'Infidel' by Pornsak Pichetshote is a graphic novel that delves into the themes of social commentary and horror. The story revolves around a haunted house where pure emotions manifest in the physical world, particularly focusing on the impacts of racism and xenophobia. The plot is filled with layers of nuance and complexity, tackling hot-button issues in modern society while remaining true to the horror genre. The writing style is described as engaging, with a good balance between storytelling and conveying deep-cutting social commentary.
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Save:Malpertuis by Jean Ray is a gothic horror novel that revolves around a gloomy house, Malpertuis, and its eccentric inhabitants. The story delves into themes of love, lust, madness, curses, supernatural forces, demons, and even unexpected deities. Readers are taken on a journey through a haunted house that deconstructs and reassembles the concept of traditional haunted house narratives into something new and unexpected. The plot unfolds within the walls of Malpertuis, where a group of relatives, each with their own quirks and secrets, are bound to live within the mansion to inherit a vast fortune. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that escaping Malpertuis is not an option, leading to a surreal and mysterious narrative with changing narrators and found documents.
The writing style of Jean Ray in Malpertuis is described as strange, intriguing, and at times frightening. The book combines elements of magical realism, science fiction, and horror narratives with a deep dive into Greek mythology and medieval lore. Ray's narrative structure, using changing narrators and nested stories, adds to the eerie and mysterious atmosphere of the book. The book is praised for its intellectual framework that explores the creation and degradation of gods, existential themes, and a Nietzschean focus on eternal returns, delivering a memorable and intellectually stimulating haunted house story with existential overtones.
White and quivering, his beard flowed from his leaden face over the red eiderdown. He was breathing the air as if he were inhaling utterly delectable odours and his hands, which were large and hairy, ... - #3
Save:'It Will Just Be Us' by Jo Kaplan is a haunting tale of the Wakefield family living in the eerie Wakefield Manor on the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia. The story follows Samantha 'Sam' Wakefield, an archaeologist, who uncovers the dark and mysterious history of her family as ghostly memories and supernatural forces begin to intertwine with their lives. With the arrival of her pregnant sister Elizabeth, the haunting intensifies, leading to a climax of chilling revelations and disturbing apparitions. Kaplan's writing style beautifully captures the Southern Gothic atmosphere, intertwining familial relationships with a sense of dread and ancestral memories.
In Wakefield Manor, a decaying ancestral mansion brooding on the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia, there is a locked room. For years it has been inaccessible, closing out from the world all ... - #4
Save:"No One Gets Out Alive" by Adam Nevill is a dark and disturbing tale that follows Stephanie Booth as she moves into a new room at 82 Edgware Road. Initially drawn in by the affordable price, Stephanie soon realizes that the house is not what it seems, with eerie occurrences such as whispers, scratching, and weeping haunting her every night. As the story unfolds, the horror escalates with the arrival of Knacker's cousin Fergal, leading to a terrifying journey of supernatural dread and distress. The writing style captures the absolute despair and depression felt by Stephanie as she navigates through a world spiraling out of control, creating a chilling atmosphere that keeps readers on edge.
The dream receded quickly and Stephanie recalled little of it, beside an anxious desire to leave a cold, greyish place; a narrow space in which people stood too close to her. One of them had been cryi... - #5
Save:'Lost Boy Lost Girl' by Peter Straub is a chilling mystery novel that follows the story of a horror novelist, Timothy Underhill, as he searches for his missing nephew Mark, who disappeared after his mother's suicide. The plot unfolds in a small town with eerie ties to a haunted house and a serial killer on the loose. The narrative shifts through time and space, delving into familial bonds, dark secrets, and the supernatural elements surrounding the mysterious disappearances.
The writing style of Peter Straub in 'Lost Boy Lost Girl' is described as intricate, with vivid descriptions and multiple narrative framings that add depth to the story. The book offers a mix of horror, mystery, and ghostly elements, keeping readers engaged with its well-developed characters and unsettling plot twists.
NANCY UNDERHILL’S DEATH had been unexpected, abrupt – a death like a slap in the face. Tim, her husband’s older brother, knew nothing more. He could scarcely be said really to have known Nancy. On exa... - #6
Save:Boyd Gardner and his family, consisting of his wife Adeline and daughters Paige and Naomi, move to a new town for Boyd's job. They decide to rent a house for a year, but strange occurrences start happening, such as groceries rotting quickly and the atmosphere in the house shifting. As ghosts make an appearance, the Gardners find themselves trapped in the house with no escape, facing gruesome and sadistic beings. The story unfolds with darkly comedic touches interlaced throughout, creating a pulse-pounding horror novel filled with unique, gory scenes and a malevolent opposition to contend with.
The writing style of 'Sick House' by Jeff Strand is fast-paced, fluid, and filled with sarcasm-laced comments, making readers feel as though they are witnessing the scenes in person. The tension builds up as the story progresses, blending elements of supernatural suspense, gore, witchcraft, and vengeance. The novel keeps readers hooked with its relentless storytelling, brutal violence, and likable characters facing torment from ghosts worse than when they were alive.
Boyd Gardner looked up from the table saw. Mr. Prace was not the kind of boss to grab a beer with his employees after work, but he also wasn't one to abuse his authority. If he was shouting from the o... - #7
Save:'The Right Hand of Evil' by John Saul tells the haunting tale of the Conway family as they move into their ancestral home in Louisiana, unaware of the dark secrets that reside within its walls. The sprawling Victorian house holds a grim history of suicides, disappearances, voodoo rituals, and murders, casting a shadow of terror over the family with each successive generation. The author weaves a chilling story that captures the reader's attention with its eerie atmosphere and mysterious plot, drawing them into a world where past sins come back to haunt the living.
Through the eyes of the readers, the story unfolds like a classic horror novel, with well-developed characters and a setting that exudes a sense of dread. John Saul's writing style is described as smooth flowing, painting a vivid picture of a house of horror where the past and present collide, creating a spine-tingling narrative that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats.
Janet Conway felt the first flush of humiliation even before the clerk spoke. She was already calculating the amount of cash in her wallet as he picked up the phone and listened to what Janet had long... - #8
Save:The House of Small Shadows by Adam Nevill is a horror novel that revolves around Catherine Howard, who is invited to value the contents of the Red House, once owned by the late taxidermist and puppeteer M. H. Mason. The house is filled with disturbing displays of posed animals and macabre puppets, and as Catherine explores the place, she experiences a sense of dread and terror. Strange occurrences and dark secrets from both the house and Catherine's own past start to unravel, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. The writing style is described as dense, claustrophobic, and intense, effectively building a world of terror that leaves readers feeling uneasy and on edge.
As if by a dream Catherine came to the Red House. She abandoned her car once the lane’s dusty surface was choked by the hedgerows, and moved on foot through a tunnel of hawthorn and hazel trees to gli... The 'Oxford Book of Victorian Ghost Stories' is a collection of ghost stories from the Victorian era, chosen to illustrate how people of that time viewed these tales. The stories are presented in chronological order, showcasing the evolution of the genre over time. The book provides a window into the Victorian era, with detailed descriptions of settings that transport the reader back in time. The stories range from haunted house tales to eerie Arctic adventures, offering a variety of perspectives on the supernatural.
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Save:Audrey's Door by Sarah Langan follows the story of Audrey Lucas, a young architect in New York City, who moves into an apartment in the Breviary, a building with a dark history. The building's architecture and mysterious past start to unravel as Audrey experiences odd occurrences, haunted by the tragic events of the previous tenant. The novel delves into themes of familial dysfunction, mental illness, and supernatural elements, creating a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere that keeps readers on edge. Langan's writing style is described as a mix of Lovecraftian terror and urban horror, with a focus on building tension through a blend of psychological horror and haunted house elements.
Delight! At dusk on October 20, the doors to Manhattan’s newest luxury apartment building, The Breviary, opened at last. Coal giant and primary financier Martin Hearst cut the ribbon to riotous applau...
