Literature is a haven for us. Away from all that is going on in our day-to-day lives, literature offers us a refuge, where the reality merges into fantasy and the fantasy into reality. We are all different, having a preference for altogether different things. Some find solace in a tender reality such as romance; some go for more scary stuff such as horror and crime fiction. But why should you read horror novels when it frightens you, gives you chills, and freaks you out? 

It is because reading horror books allows you to witness fear from a safe distance. Fear—and what causes fear—is a part of our daily life. It’s better to read about it in such a setting where we have the ‘switch-off’ button. If it scares you, you can take a break and come back to it! It is horror that gives us an opportunity to play with our dark emotions. "We learn something about how we respond to fear, anxiety, dread, and so on. And we also learn something about the world in terms of morality [and] the darker aspects of existence. And those are all things that we can confront in the safety of the…book," says Mathias Clasen, a horror researcher, and specialist.

Below we have narrowed down six of our spine-tingling horror books for you to explore this Halloween. 

We hope these spine-chilling stories would serve the horror-receptive cells of your brain well. If you are passionate for more, visit our website and explore a variety of genres. We are offering 30% off on all paperbacks!

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