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Colin Dickey's 'Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places' delves into the haunted locations across America, exploring the stories that have been intertwined with the living. Dickey meticulously uncovers the historical and cultural significance of ghost stories, debunking myths and shedding light on the dark truths that these tales attempt to conceal. Through his engaging writing style, he intertwines the characters of ghost stories with the people who continue to narrate them, providing a thought-provoking analysis of how these stories reflect societal unease and historical events. Dickey's exploration ranges from famous haunted sites to lesser-known haunts, offering a revelatory and surprising look at the influence of ghost stories on American culture.
Houses of any antiquity in New England,” Nathaniel Hawthorne once wrote, “are so invariably possessed with spirits, that the matter seems hardly worth alluding to.” It’s true: you could spend a good p...- #2
Save:'Episode Thirteen' by Craig DiLouie is a ghost story that follows the Fade to Black team as they investigate the Paranormal Research Foundation's abandoned mansion, known for strange experiments in the 70s. The story unfolds through blog entries, raw footage transcripts, journals, emails, news articles, and more, creating a Blair Witch Project-style narrative. As the team explores the mansion, eerie encounters and bizarre discoveries lead to escalating tension and suspense, blurring the lines between reality and the paranormal. delves into themes of trust, character dynamics, and the evolving nature of the ghost story genre.
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Save:Quiet Houses by Simon Kurt Unsworth is a collection of interconnected ghost stories that blend seamlessly, transporting readers to eerie and atmospheric settings. The book follows paranormal researcher Richard Nakata as he investigates haunted places, with each story feeling like it has earned its place inside the overall arc of the book. Unsworth's writing style is described as intelligent and beautiful, offering a modern take on classic ghost stories that focus on the slow build-up of dread rather than startle scares or gore.
Nakata shifted; the cafe’s seats weren’t exactly uncomfortable, but the angle of their upright made his back twinge. Across from him the man, Wisher, reacted to the shift by glancing up from his coffe... - #4
Save:The Overnight by Ramsey Campbell is a horror novel set in an English bookstore where strange and chilling events begin to unfold. The story revolves around an ancient evil that preys on the intelligence and sanity of the staff working at the bookstore, leading to disappearances and madness during an overnight inventory. The plot combines elements of haunted locations, mysterious happenings, and character transformations, creating an eerie and suspenseful atmosphere that keeps readers engaged.
What time is this supposed to be? He seems hardly to have slept but already there's the travel alarm. No, it's the cordless phone that comes with the house and is forever wandering off. The muffled sh... - #5
Save:The Family Plot by Cherie Priest follows the story of Dahlia, who leads a salvage crew tasked with dismantling an old estate haunted by angry spirits. As they work to salvage valuable items from the house, they uncover secrets and face escalating supernatural occurrences. The novel is praised for its strong characters, particularly Dahlia, a pragmatic and no-nonsense heroine, and for its vivid descriptions that immerse readers in the eerie atmosphere of the haunted house. The plot combines elements of mystery, suspense, and ghostly encounters, keeping readers on edge with unpredictable twists and a satisfyingly creepy ending.
Chuck Dutton set aside the walkie-talkie and made a token effort to tidy his desk, in case Augusta Evelyn Sophia Withrow expected to speak with a goddamn professional. The owner and manager of Music C... - #6
Save:'Horrorstor' by Grady Hendrix is a parody horror story set in an Ikea knock-off store where mysterious and creepy occurrences take place after hours. The store manager recruits a team of employees to stay overnight to investigate, leading to a mix of scary and funny moments, with pop culture references sprinkled throughout. The book is designed like a catalog, with furniture descriptions changing as the story gets darker, adding a unique visual element to the horror narrative. The characters are well-developed, and the story is a blend of humor, horror, and paranormal elements, making it an engaging and fast-paced read.
It was dawn, and the zombies were stumbling through the parking lot, streaming toward the massive beige box at the far end. Later they’d be resurrected by megadoses of Starbucks, but for now they were... - #7
Save:'Hell House' by Richard Matheson is a classic haunted house story that follows four individuals entering the infamous Hell House to uncover the mysteries of the afterlife. Dr. Lionel Barrett, his wife, a medium, and a lone survivor embark on a journey to explore the supernatural phenomena within the house, each with their own beliefs and theories. As they delve deeper into the house's dark history and encounter terrifying experiences, they are faced with a struggle for answers and a battle against the haunting entities. The novel combines elements of horror and mystery, keeping readers engaged with its suspenseful plot and well-developed characters.
It had been raining hard since five o'clock that morning. Brontean weather, Dr. Barrett thought. He repressed a smile. He felt rather like a character in some latter-day Gothic romance. The driving ra... - #8
Save:"Last Days" by Adam Nevill is a horror novel that follows struggling filmmaker Kyle as he embarks on a documentary project about a cult that ended in tragedy. The storyline delves into the paranormal and occult, with a mix of psychological horror and found footage elements. The author's writing style is described as atmospheric and creepy, building tension and anticipation throughout the narrative. Some readers found the premise intriguing, while others felt that the writing was uneven, with moments of clunky prose that detracted from the overall experience.
And the woman could hear those old friends moving in the distant, and not so distant rooms of her home. Old friends she tried to forget for longer than she had the strength to remember. Until she unde... - #9
Save:Kill Creek by Scott Thomas is a haunted house story that follows four horror writers invited for an interview at the infamous Finch House on Halloween night. The novel delves into themes of writing, grief, and buried trauma while exploring the maintenance and circulation of horror. The characters, especially the four main authors, are well-developed and represent various facets of the horror genre. The house itself becomes a malevolent entity, adding an extra layer of suspense to the plot.
Their eyes were focused on a man in his late thirties, his brown hair buzzed to the scalp. He was handsome, just over six feet tall, dressed in old black Levi’s and a henley that showed off a thin, sl... - #10
Save:The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is a classic horror novel that tells the story of four individuals invited to investigate the paranormal occurrences at Hill House. As they delve into the mysteries of the house, strange phenomena begin to unfold, leading to a growing sense of disassociation from reality and genuine horror. The narrative is a meditation on isolation, fear, and desperation, particularly focusing on the protagonist Eleanor's psychological journey as she navigates the haunting presence of Hill House.
No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its ...
