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Freaky Fridays: Horror Stories to get you in the Halloween spirit

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Halloween is quickly approaching so why not read those horror books you bought but were too scared to read. However, if you’re looking for some recommendations, here are some of my favourites that are bound to make your skin crawl.

Frankenstein (1818) – Mary Shelley

The novel that birthed Science-Fiction remains as terrifying as it was over two centuries ago. The disturbing story about what happens when man tries to play God is incredible and the genre we love may have never grown to be the beast it is today.

Carrie (1974) – Stephen King

A list like this would be lacking if it didn’t have at least one Stephen King novel. Carrie remains King’s finest work. This disturbing coming-of-age story is a feminist masterpiece that must be read at least once by any fan of horror.

Psycho (1959) – Robert Bloch

Rober Bloch’s Freudian nightmare is an all-time classic. Whilst its film adaptation is significantly more well known, the source material is an important stepping stone when it comes to serial killer horror.

The Woman In Black (1983) – Susan Hill

If a good atmospheric slow burn horror is what tickles your fancy, give The Woman In Black a try. It’s a short read that builds a tense atmosphere slowly, ending with a gut punch that’ll have you reeling.

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