A horror novel typically ranges in length depending on the specific story and author. The number of words in a horror novel can vary greatly, but on average, a horror novel tends to fall within the range of 70,000 to 100,000 words. Some horror novels may be shorter, around 50,000 words, while others, particularly those by established authors or epic horror sagas, may exceed the 100,000-word mark. When it comes to discussing horror novels, it is essential to explore some popular and highly recommended titles within the genre. One of the most iconic horror novels of all time is Bram Stoker's "Dracula." With its suspenseful narrative and chilling atmosphere, this novel has become a cornerstone of vampire literature. Another classic horror novel is Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," which delves into themes of scientific ethics, creation, and the consequences of playing god. In addition to these enduring classics, there are many contemporary horror authors who have made a significant impact on the genre. Stephen King, often referred to as the "King of Horror," has written numerous best-selling novels, including "The Shining," "It," and "Pet Sematary," which have captivated readers with their gripping plots and memorable characters. For those looking to explore more diverse voices in horror, authors like Shirley Jackson, known for her haunting novel "The Haunting of Hill House," or Clive Barker, whose work blurs the lines between horror and fantasy in novels such as "Hellbound Heart" (the basis for the "Hellraiser" film franchise), offer unique and immersive reading experiences. To discover these haunting tales and more, avid readers can explore various websites dedicated to horror fiction. Some notable websites include Goodreads, where users can find comprehensive lists and reviews of horror novels, and Reddit's Horror Lit subreddit, a community-driven space for enthusiasts to discuss their favorite works and discover hidden gems. In conclusion, while the word count of a horror novel varies, falling within the range of 70,000 to 100,000 words on average, it's important to remember that the true essence of horror lies within the chilling atmosphere, suspenseful storytelling, and memorable characters. With a wealth of classic and contemporary horror novels and dedicated websites for enthusiasts, readers have an abundance of choices to satisfy their dark literary cravings.
Sixty years ago, one hundred thousand Chinese Expeditionary Forces were defeated at the Nu River, fifty thousand brave souls perished along the Burma border, and the corpses piled up like mountains in the Hu Kang River Valley. No one dared to approach the devil's dwelling place as described by the indigenous people. Only the following year, under a top-secret order, the 38th Division set out on a mission with a special task force that obeyed without question or hesitation. They silently infiltrated
114.35 Million words | 2021-11-09 02:07Update
You turned me into a woman, that's fine. Even if he has never had a girlfriend, he can marry himself as a woman. Maybe there's even some yuri (girl-girl romance). It seems not bad. You turned me into a zombie, that's also fine. He has read novels about zombies before. I can just become a zombie emperor,
505.44 Million words | 2023-05-18 20:00Update
The god turned Earth into a playground, but little did he expect to become the hunted...
248.87 Million words | 2023-01-11 04:34Update
【New Book "Being a Paranoid Boss in Sweet Novels"】 #The host is also a scumbag today# Su Ye: "Look at this prince, he is fair and handsome, I can flirt with him" System: "Forget it, you are a wicked stepmother" Su Ye: "
325.18 Million words | 2023-01-23 04:55Update
Su Yi, a woman from modern society, crossed over to a unfamiliar era, where she was abandoned by the prince. Let's see how she can stand on her own and make people across the nation look at her with admiration.
56.89 Million words | 2023-06-20 08:36Update
"Ordinary Fireball Spell." "Continual Ordinary Fireball Spell." "Serious Fireball Spell." "Continual Serious Fireball Spell." "Sigh, I don't even have anyone to fight, the forbidden spell I've learned has already gathered dust—" "Nonsense, you don't even—""Super Serious Fireball Spell with the Righteous Iron Fist!" Qi Yu withdrew his fist. "This is my forbidden spell!" This book is also known as "Daily Life of the Invincible Magic Master" and "Chronicles of Abnormal Creatures Invading Earth." That's how it is, meow. Please kindly consider and recommend this book.
145.24 Million words | 2020-07-07 20:47Update
This is a vast dimension composed of powerful superheroes. Chen Ze wakes up to find himself equipped with the power of devouring... He becomes stronger by devouring! PS: Please do not take the plot from movies or comics as a reference. Although the main focus is on Marvel heroes, there will also be DC heroes.
43.43 Million words | 2023-05-28 09:16Update
【Romance】【V】Cold Su! Bearing a heavy burden, becomes the so-called master of time and space...forced to enter the task world to repair the loopholes and search for those "mysterious outsiders" in various timelines! Hidden reborn women? Greedy time travelers? Envious daughters of destiny? NO! NO! NO! These are all a piece of cake!
39.41 Million words | 2022-01-30 10:08Update
A genius young boy was rejected by the top Ice and Fire Academy for three years. Was it a coincidence or someone secretly sabotaging him? Underneath the perfect mechanical theory, a hint of disdain finally allowed the boy to enter Class B, the only possibility in the realm of impossibility, embarking on an unknown journey... From obedience to betrayal, from ordinary to arrogant, within the flow of time, through the vast cosmic galaxy, genetic modification, mech warfare, lizard people, fish people, the undying cancerous Hela emerged one by one, terrifying beings surfacing... What awaits him on this path, is it a perfect body modification or the gradual fading of brilliance into hideous mutations beneath the filth? And when the once naive young boy has transformed beyond recognition, what awakens him is his unwavering belief or the timeless anticipation of a distant past?... (Please bookmark and support this, if you're reading, please consider bookmarking, a small favor, thank you!)
148.36 Million words | 2020-12-12 19:13Update
Get the hand of the Great Dao, become the most formidable thief! Travel countless universes, reaching out to countless realms! Magical treasures, pills, supernatural powers, beautiful women, and divine beasts all in hand! The Turtle insists on being original, but the Turtle loves mischief! Magical treasures, pills, beautiful women, cultivation techniques, qi fortune, charm value, energy, lifespan, memories, laws... With the hand of the Great Dao, nothing cannot be seized! When Ultraman's qi fortune value is wiped out, he
122.63 Million words | 2022-03-18 10:13Update
The young man Liu Hong traversed parallel time and space, only to find that this new world was exactly the same as his original world, making him initially believe it was just a dream. It wasn't until three years later, when he obtained a magic item that enabled him to travel to other worlds and returned, that he discovered the truth. Elementary school classmate: Old friend, I must come clean. Actually, I am a hidden expert. Do you want to join me? The next day, Liu Hong looked at a livestream video online, his face filled with confusion. In the video, it showed a police arrest operation, and a person who looked exactly like his elementary school classmate threw a gigantic fireball towards the police. Several undercover experts also appeared. The video ended with his elementary school classmate being apprehended. Completed traversed worlds: Ip Man and Ip Man, One Man's Martial World, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Three Kingdoms, Storm Riders, Dragon Ball early episodes, Newly-updated version of Swordsman Online, Mythology, Currently updating Journey to the West!
526.59 Million words | 2022-09-20 06:35Update
Author Version: I can't write a summary, so just bear with it and read it. Promotional Version: Welcome to the Supreme Game, where you can find everything you want, as long as you can stay alive. Normal Version: In short, this is a story about a crazy guy becoming a legend... Chuuni Version: All infinite worlds are under my control as the Demon Lord! Vote Version: Click! Recommend! Bookmark
258.53 Million words | 2023-04-19 16:25Update
That night she got drunk, he stole a kiss from her small mouth and then indulged in it, occasionally playing sneak attacks. "Yin Shaojie, why are you kissing me?" Finally, after she realized he had stolen countless kisses from her, she asked. However, the evil demon smirked, "You're my wife, why can't I kiss you?" They were childhood sweethearts and got engaged under the calculation of their families. From then on, they lived in the same room and shared a bed. "Yin Shaojie, you are such a pervert!" He narrowed his eyes, "What did you say?" "I said you are... mmm!" Her mouth was blocked. He pressed her against the bed, "Calling me a pervert for stealing a kiss? Then I have even more perverted things, do you want to try..." [The male and female protagonists are devoted to each other, both physically and mentally.]
121.93 Million words | 2021-09-26 08:01Update
After crossing over, I unexpectedly became someone else's stepmother, and to make matters worse, the children all turned out to be major antagonists. The reason behind this was that this stepmother was too wicked, ruthless, and unreliable. Jo Lianlian was embarrassed, but luckily, fate brought her here and she started to mend her ways with kindness, goodness, and patience. The children transformed from bean sprouts into chubby succulents. Just as everything seemed to be going well, the children's father returned, and Jo Lianlian realized that four out of the five children had astonishing backgrounds. And later on, Jo Lianlian discovered that the children's father was not an ordinary person either... Goodness gracious, is there not a single ordinary person here?... "Which one is your biological child?" the man smiled faintly. "The next one, surely, will be the biological one." This plot is fictional, please do not imitate.
571.24 Million words | 2021-02-12 06:44Update
In the courtyard, the madam quarrels with the concubine, and the insignificant servant boy finds it amusing, oh so amusing. In the court, they all fight for power and fame, beware, oh beware of the prince's name. A certain woman: (proudly) I've learned all the tricks to seduce men! A certain prince: (raising an eyebrow) Is that so? A certain woman: (dejectedly) I am just a woman myself... A certain prince: (authoritatively) Come to me at once! A certain woman: (crossing her arms) Why
109.45 Million words | 2020-08-28 01:43Update
In order to allow humanity to survive better, God appeared and digitized the world. Players can gain experience and obtain equipment by defeating monsters. In his previous life, Zhang Fan was just an ordinary player in the apocalypse. Despite having super talents, he was mediocre and had no achievements. However, for some unknown reason, he returned to three years ago! It was a time when novice players feared the apocalypse, but Zhang Fan stood beneath the wheel of history, pushing it forward
473.72 Million words | 2022-07-17 18:14Update
Gun enhancement, equipment enchantment, arc ballistic art, gun technique... a counter-terrorism emblem opens the era of the strongest counter-terrorism elites. The essence of Fist of Fighting, combat skills, bloodline inheritance, superpowers... a drop of Yagami blood gives the man in the terrorist camp the confidence to face the light head-on. Sniper rounds, special rounds, RPGs - the power of ammunition is amplified infinitely; amphibious tanks, stealth fighters, RX mechas - the terror of vehicles makes the soul tremble; lawful good, absolute neutrality, chaotic evil - stronger individuals abound within extreme factions
548.18 Million words | 2021-11-15 13:16Update
In World War II, a Nazi biological warfare plan changed Siegfried's life, giving him a vampire-like physique. Over the past century, he remains eternally youthful, but his attitude towards life has become increasingly numb. Therefore, when Siegfried inexplicably finds himself in a never-ending cycle of horror movie worlds, once again sensing the scent of death, a smile curls up on his lips. Trust intertwines with betrayal, allies switch sides, enemies become comrades; death dances with survival, where cruelty collides with tenderness! Join the community of readers for this book, where extras are given out limitlessly...
144.80 Million words | 2020-11-25 17:17Update
Traversing in the world of anime, I engage in a decisive battle with King Arthur, only to be saved by Misaka Mikoto. Searching for the meaning of my own existence across countless timelines. I aspire to become a righteous companion! "Ding! Accepting guidance from the master of Instant Step, Yorozuya Shinmon, my Instant Step level increases to expert level." Rapidly acquiring all skills, this is the Genius System! Starting with "Angel Beats," followed by "Tokyo Ghoul," "Attack on Titan," "Assassination Classroom," "Akame ga Kill," "Bleach," "A Certain Magical Index," "Fate/Stay Night"...
101.87 Million words | 2022-01-02 21:10Update
My name is Loki, and I want to be the greatest supervillain in the Marvel universe, the ultimate boss of villains.
453.92 Million words | 2022-10-25 20:05Update
