#Horror

Scary reads are the best reads! Take a deep dive into our horror content to find recommendations for the best horror books out there–just don’t forget to put them in the freezer before you go to bed.

The Reader’s Nightmare: A Choose-Your-Own-Path Halloween Story

We're kicking off Halloween at Haunted Riot with a Choose-Your-Own-Path horror story set in a library! And check out all of our Halloween content.

8+ Atmospheric and Scary Short Stories You Can Read Right Now

Want your scary stories and want them right now? For free? Problem solved: here are more than eight free scary short stories available online.

6 Books to Scare You So Bad They Have a Shelf in the Freezer

Remember that FRIENDS episode where Joey puts a terrifying book in the freezer? One reader offers a list of some of the scariest freezer books out there.

6 of the Best Novels Featuring Evil Kids

Creep yourself out with these six great novels featuring unlovable little monsters. Here are six terrifying books about creepy children.

Here’s What New Horror Novel You Should Read Based On Your Horror Movie Opinions

We're here to help you stay awake all night trying to identify that strange noise. Take this horror novel quiz to find your next creepy read.

“I Am Not a Son of a Bitch”: Jack Torrance’s Refusal of Responsibility

A reader revisits Stephen King's THE SHINING and discovers newfound terror in the all too familiar theme of men refusing to take responsibility.

Mystery Novels and Thrillers for Horror Fans

These exceptional mystery novels and thrillers for horror fans is what your October reading pile needs! Get your scares and your sleuthing from these reads.

Readers Beware, We Need All the Scares: How GOOSEBUMPS Paved the Road for Children’s Horror

A reader on how R.L. Stine's iconic GOOSEBUMPS series influenced mainstream horror books for children, on its problems, and its legacy.

9 Short Horror Stories To Keep You Awake All Halloween Night

%%excerpt%% Ten short horror stories to get you in the mood for Halloween, and keep you awake until the witching hour has passed.

If You Loved That B Horror Flick, Read This Novel

Pick up a new great read based on your favorite B-horror films.