Welcome to S.N. Ballard Books' curated Dark Reading List, a selection of psychological thrillers and horror designed to captivate even the most seasoned horror and short story fans. Explore our recommendations and discover your next chilling read.
#1 BESTSELLER • A collection of bone-chilling, nail-biting tales from the undisputed master of horror that showcases the darkest depths of his brilliant imagination and will "chill the cockles of many a heart" (Chicago Tribune).• INCLUDES THE STORY “THE BOOGEYMAN” – NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM 20th CENTURY STUDIOS
Originally published in 1978,Night Shift is the inspiration for over a dozen acclaimed horror movies and television series, including Children of the Corn, Chapelwaite, and Lawnmower Man.
Night Shift is Stephen King's first collection of short stories--a perfect showcase of just how far King's dark imagination can go. Here we see mutated rats gone bad ("Graveyard Shift"); a cataclysmic virus that threatens humanity ("Night Surf," the basis for The Stand); a possessed, evil lawnmower ("The Lawnmower Man"); unsettling children from the heartland ("Children of the Corn"); a smoker who will try anything to stop ("Quitters, Inc."); a reclusive alcoholic who begins a gruesome transformation ("Gray Matter"); and many more. This is Stephen King at his horrifying best.
Greatest Horror Stories from Around the World is a spine-chilling anthology featuring classic tales of terror from literary giants like Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Guy de Maupassant, and more. From psychological suspense to supernatural horror, this collection delves into the darkest corners of human fear, making it a must-have for horror enthusiasts and anyone eager to explore the genre’s timeless and diverse traditions.
Tales that will linger long after the last page is turned!
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Offers a taste of the world's best horror literature.
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The stories explore universal fears that resonate across cultures and time periods.
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Includes a variety of short stories like The Horror of the Heights, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cats of Ulthar, and more.
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Carefully selected stories that represent different periods, regions and styles.
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The stories explore deep psychological and existential themes that provoke thought and introspection.
30 Short Horror Stories That Keep You Awake at Night: A Chilling Horror Short Stories Anthology, Horror Anthology Short Stories, Horror Short Stories Collection
When the world finally goes quiet and the night settles in, there’s that brief, electric moment when you realize something’s not quite right. Maybe it’s the whisper of a floorboard or the feeling of eyes where no one should be. In this collection of thirty short horror stories, that shiver at the back of your neck takes center stage. You’ll walk abandoned corridors where old sins wait, peer into mirrors that flicker with more than your reflection, and stumble upon cursed relics best left untouched. Some tales seep under your skin with a soft, eerie hush. Others strike with claw and fang from the deepest shadows. Each one serves a single purpose: to remind you that the unknown can haunt you longer than any daylight can chase away.
Open these pages if you dare—but be warned: once you’ve listened to the quiet beckoning of these stories, you might find the night lingers long after you’ve turned the last page.
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