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. 

Book: The Patch
Author: Jason Cantrell

It’s 1972 in the quiet town of Royal Isle, Nebraska. Many residents go missing, without leaving any trace. The residents link these abductions—or murders—to a serial killer, Craig Deats. However, it is an alien and mysterious creature that landed on earth a long time ago. It wants to overrun the planet but its plans are interrupted by winter. The disappearances cease for now. But forty years later, the offspring of this uncanny creature rises again. Will it succeed in destroying the planet? Will humans stop this coming onslaught? The reader can tell. Grab your copy of this thrilling horror story at 30% off. 

Book: The Graves
Author: Jacquelyne Lynn

One of the spookiest books right now circulating in the US market, The Graves is based on the lives of the Graves family. Living right beside ordinary people, this family is different from the rest of their neighbors. They have set up their own graveyard within their home. Inside the home, there is the scary mum, the unusual dad, Pop, three strange kids, and some pets. No outsider is aware of what transpires behind these four walls. Each character is unique and quirky. Either chilling, gross, disgusting, unusual, rude, or just plain wicked! What are they up to? Are they humans who are different from us or some supernatural creatures on a mission? To unfold the complete story, order a copy of this petrifying novel at 30% off. 

Book: Circadian
Author: Derek James Blan

Bruce Garner becomes insomniac after his surgery. A vicious assault on him had left a piece of glass embedded in the back of his brain which was removed after the surgery. Some link his insomnia to this traumatic assault but not his girlfriend, Elizabeth. She sees what others don’t, thinking—rightly or not—that there is more to know about his motives. He’s becoming strange with every passing day, and his behavior threatening. Only a mysterious doctor can heal his deep wounds. As his condition deteriorates, he becomes more frightening. What is happening to him? Is he a victim of an outside force? Is it magic? Who is this mysterious doctor? To find out the complete story, buy a copy of this hair-raising story at 30% off. 

Book: Sarah’s Cross
Author: Dean M. King

Tommy Ryan never imagined meeting a ghost, but here she is, waiting eagerly for his help. Exactly where she died lay Sarah. She is reluctant to move to the next world until she meets her mother again, she is determined to solve the mystery of what happened to her father. Her father was a soldier, who went missing in the Philippines during the Second World War. But Sarah waits for too long and she has to say goodbye to her desires and unsolved mysteries. Within this book, the role of a stranger is very important. To find out who he is and what is his role, get your copy of this page-turner at 30% off.   

Book: Elevator Phobia
Author: Anthony Richburg

Elevators are good—as well as a little problematic. We use them because we need them. They save time, allowing us to move from floor to floor easily and comfortably. It accepts everyone and everything that needs a lift. But not all use them. This fear is too overwhelming that they’ll do everything they can to avoid the use of elevators. Take a ride on this elevator with the author, and you’ll take the most exciting, humorous, and horror-filled ride of your life! Get your copy at 30% off.

Book: The Tombstone Confessions
Author: Casper Luna

The Tombstone Confessions is a chilling story of a stranger who wishes to explore the world of the dead. ‘Can you hear the dead? Can you see their world?’ Follow him as he enters ghostly cemeteries and deserted abodes. Listen to what the dead say, their confessions of sins and injustices, and their regrets. Not all are resting peacefully after their death, some are tasting the slices of despair, torments, and torture. A perfect horror story to read this Halloween, it’ll transport you to a place that resembles a different world. Buy your copy of this spine-chilling novel at 30% off.   

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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