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Horror Novel Awards: Celebrating the Masters of the Genre

Horror novels have long captivated readers with their spine-chilling tales, daring to explore the darkest corners of the imagination. From haunted houses to supernatural beings, horror novels continue to thrill and terrify audiences worldwide. In recognition of outstanding contributions to the genre, various prestigious awards have been established to honor the best works and the talented authors behind them. In this article, we will explore some of the most renowned horror novel awards and the exceptional novels that have received recognition.

1. Bram Stoker Awards:
Named after the iconic author of "Dracula," the Bram Stoker Awards are presented annually by the Horror Writers Association (HWA). These awards honor superior achievement in horror writing across various categories, including Best Novel, Best First Novel, and Best Young Adult Novel. Recent winners of the Best Novel award include "The Only Good Indians" by Stephen Graham Jones and "Growing Things" by Paul Tremblay.

2. Shirley Jackson Awards:
The Shirley Jackson Awards pay tribute to the legacy of the esteemed author Shirley Jackson, known for her haunting and psychological fiction. These awards celebrate outstanding works of horror, dark fantasy, and psychological suspense. Past winners of the Best Novel award include "Little Eve" by Catriona Ward and "Experimental Film" by Gemma Files.

3. World Fantasy Awards:
While not specifically dedicated to horror, the World Fantasy Awards recognize exceptional works of fantasy fiction, including those with horror elements. These awards are presented annually to honor the best novels, short stories, and anthologies in the genre. Notable recipients of the Best Novel award include "The Fisherman" by John Langan and "A Stranger in Olondria" by Sofia Samatar.

4. This Is Horror Awards:
The This Is Horror Awards celebrate excellence in the horror genre, as voted by the public. These awards cover a wide range of categories, including Novel of the Year and Indie Novel of the Year. Fans of horror literature have the opportunity to nominate and vote for their favorite works and authors. Recent winners include "The Outsider" by Stephen King and "The Cabin at the End of the World" by Paul Tremblay.

For avid readers seeking the best of the horror genre, these prestigious awards serve as valuable guideposts. In addition to the awards mentioned above, there are many other regional, international, and genre-specific awards that recognize outstanding horror novels and authors. Exploring the winners and nominees of these awards can lead to discovering hidden gems and emerging voices in the world of horror fiction.

To delve deeper into the realm of horror literature, several dedicated websites and online communities provide valuable resources for fans. Websites like Goodreads, Book Riot, and Horror Writers Association offer lists of recommended horror novels, author interviews, and discussions that cater to horror enthusiasts' interests.

In conclusion, the horror genre is enriched by various awards that celebrate exceptional novels and authors. Whether you're an avid horror reader or looking to dip your toes into the genre, exploring award-winning novels is an excellent way to discover thrilling and chilling tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat. So, grab a flashlight, curl up under the covers, and immerse yourself in the terrifying world of horror literature.
Feng Shui Master Fiction
Feng Shui Master

Nurturing Qi, Observing Qi, Stabilizing Qi, Harnessing Qi, Cultivating Qi, Inquiring Qi - the six realms of a Feng Shui master! Integrity, Self-improvement, Harmonious family, Good governance, Peaceful world - Su Jiu is just an ordinary inheritor of Feng Shui knowledge, but due to various opportunities, he embarked on a brilliant and splendid path in life. With an iron tongue, predicting one's future, With a bronze tongue, determining one's wealth and fortune, With a golden tongue, altering one's destiny, Using ten fingers to calculate life and death, Feng Shui brings wealth and fortune, With six divinations, understanding all worldly matters, and with the Eight Trigrams, exploring every human existence!

238.54 Million words | 2021-07-14 09:42Update

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A lifetime, a world, black and white shadows paint the picture. Fiction
A lifetime, a world, black and white shadows paint the picture.

The first time she met him was next to a row of spinning prayer wheels. He had his back to the sunlight, hands folded in prayer, and nodded respectfully to her. He was the most enlightened man she had ever encountered. Later she would learn that he had traversed through hell and braved all obstacles before reaching that very spot. In this world, things are never simply black or white, nor is it a matter of either this or that. Even if it's unclear who owes whom, as long as there is strong liquor in her embrace, why not embrace it all, like a silkworm weaving its cocoon, facing the ups and downs, getting intoxicated until old age. —— Even though I'm heading towards an abyss. This story will be updated weekly. Meow, with a flick of a paw, on to the next chapter.

582.43 Million words | 2021-07-23 10:40Update

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Korean Entertainment Contract Fiction
Korean Entertainment Contract

Ladies, I have a lot of business, just give me money. Ladies, I am skilled in my business, just give me money. Ladies, my business is legitimate, just give me money. Ladies, I don't do business, want to date? One hand with a contract, one hand with money, after the contract is fulfilled, we will cut ties. Don't be afraid, ladies, I am incredibly good at what I do.

205.26 Million words | 2020-10-09 22:26Update

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Peerless Genius Fiction
Peerless Genius

Lin Yu, a thug with no knowledge but extremely high martial power, unexpectedly goes back to the age of eighteen after a fight. At the same time, a mysterious system appears in his mind, leading him to embark on a journey of counterattack against the idle and privileged. Many regrets that were once lost are now regained, and the figures that were once unattainable are no longer out of reach. The daughter of a wealthy tycoon, the artistic school beauty, the wise A-list celebrity, and many more... They all begin to enter his life, making it a kaleidoscope of choices. Group 1 of the exceptional book lovers available: (Limited spots.) Group 2 of the exceptional book lovers: (Newly opened group, welcome to join.) Exceptional VIPs: (Access granted through subscription or monthly package.)

473.77 Million words | 2022-02-07 06:22Update

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City Overlord Fiction
City Overlord

Seven years ago, Zhao Zilong caused a tremendous turmoil due to an attempted rape, and was subsequently expelled from the Zhao family. Since then, there has been no trace of him.

116.11 Million words | 2022-12-14 23:49Update

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Rebirth of the Super Food Deity Fiction
Rebirth of the Super Food Deity

After miraculously coming back to life, Ye, who is known as the Food God, discovers that he has entered a parallel world. Everything here is the same as our world, except that due to the "Vegetarian Movement" eighty years ago, countless recipes of delicious food have been lost. As a result, the eerie and dangerous Vegetarian Cult, the mysterious and unpredictable Dark Cooking Society, and the Food Rescue Forces dedicated to saving cuisine are all vying for power, ushering in a new era of gastronomy and providing Ye with a splendid stage. This is a culinary story that begins with grilled lamb skewers. It is also a love story between a master chef and a food enthusiast.

168.40 Million words | 2020-12-31 06:28Update

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Super Divine Oracle Fiction
Super Divine Oracle

"The 'Imperial Way to Governing the World,' which has been passed down for over five thousand years, has once again emerged. Wang Yang, an ordinary junior in college, has become the successor of this world-renowned sorcery. His once ordinary life completely changes as he reshapes fate, breaks ominous situations, and shocks the nation with his miraculous abilities to extend life. Wealthy businessmen, celebrities, and high-ranking officials all strive to seek his presence. Engaging in intellectual battles with evil feng shui masters, annihilating the most formidable forces in the world, and unraveling the centuries-old enigmatic situations that no one else could solve, after countless efforts, Wang Yang finally grows into the unparalleled divine fortune-teller of his era."

411.57 Million words | 2020-10-15 13:00Update

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King of Urban Mercenaries Fiction
King of Urban Mercenaries

Formerly a member of the Dragon Soul Junior Team, recognized as the king among international top mercenaries, he was dragged back to the city by his cheap father-in-law and married an icy goddess of a wife. Being despised by his wife didn't matter, as he had spicy policewomen, charming superiors, tsundere lolis, and sweet university students coming to him. Having many women may bring trouble, but that didn't matter either, as he had the strength to solve any problem. Lin Fei's life motto: When it comes to the nature of love in this world, it only makes one to take off their clothes!

247.80 Million words | 2022-11-16 05:52Update

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The Rebirth of the Literary Master Fiction
The Rebirth of the Literary Master

In his mind, there is an U-disk implanted with a novel of capacity G, reborn into a parallel world with Earth. With the mentality of spreading culture and entertaining the masses, he wields his pen as a sword, stirring up the world. "The snow flies and pierces the white deer, the laughing book immortal leans against the green mandarin ducks." "He is the true destiny of the martial arts world, so we can only go to the country of Fusang." "Little Li Flying Dagger's sound is not dying, Chu Liu Xiang is seen in the human world again." "Martial arts is not dead, it just needs to change its posture." "Harry Potter" sweeps the world, and he is called the "Magic Daddy." "And Then There Were None," "Tokyo Zodiac Murders," "The Da Vinci Code" appear out of nowhere, making him the unquestionable "king of mystery." When all the media are guessing that he will retire with glory, he writes down the four words "The Old Man and the Sea" on the manuscript paper... "Wherever there are people, there will be his novels. It is unimaginable how desolate and barren the literary world would be without him." - Nobel Prize citation

153.53 Million words | 2023-05-26 03:14Update

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Golden Ranch Fiction
Golden Ranch

Running horses and herding sheep, a winery farm, urban youth Wang Hao transformed into an Australian landowner. Vast Australia, fertile Murray-Darling Basin, enjoying the wonderful rural life. Accompanied by koalas, racing with kangaroos, raising a few cute alpacas, teasing ostriches when bored. With a round-faced little dumb cat and a mighty sheepdog, my home is not a zoo! Planting wheat, shearing sheep, harvesting grapes, playing tennis, and feeding livestock. Ranch life is so fulfilling!

250.34 Million words | 2023-04-26 08:40Update

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All-Powerful Martial Arts System Fiction
All-Powerful Martial Arts System

Dr. Jiang Fei, a small doctor, was considering closing down his clinic due to poor business. However, he unexpectedly gained the ability to possess game characters and became invincible. Not only was he extremely skilled in medicine, he could even snatch lives from the hands of the King of Hell. He excelled not only in cooking, playing the qin, gardening, and pet training, but in everything! Just when others thought that this was all Jiang Fei was capable of, he grinned mischievously and set his sights on those martial arts secrets, such as the "Dragon Subduing Palm," the "Six Pulse Divine Sword," "The Art of the North Sea Divine Power," and the "Lonely Nine Swords"... Note: This translation is a creative interpretation and may not be an exact literal translation.

383.43 Million words | 2022-04-29 09:02Update

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The Man Who Overturned the Era Fiction
The Man Who Overturned the Era

Su Yang travels to a parallel world where the technology tree has gone askew. He discovers that apples here have never been bitten by God, the game design philosophy is unbearable, and the retail industry has yet to be impacted by e-commerce... As Su Yang gazes at this marvelous world and his beautiful sister at home, a faint, imperceptible smirk appears on his lips. ...This is a story of using Earth's technology and culture to utterly dominate the world.

151.00 Million words | 2022-10-05 15:56Update

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Food Wars: The Impersonator Little Master Chef Fiction
Food Wars: The Impersonator Little Master Chef

Liu Maoxing, who shares the same name as the protagonist of "Kitchen Impostor," transmigrated into the world of "Food Wars"... In order to sustain the energy consumption caused by the "God's Tongue," he has to strive for the pinnacle of the culinary world! With his "instant noodles-level" cooking skills, Liu Maoxing can only rely on the "one-time recipe" provided by the system to overcome difficulties, while also improving his true culinary abilities. From Golden Fried Rice, Dreamy Mapo Tofu, and Persimmon-sauce Green Pepper Shredded Pork... to Phoenix Eggs, Phoenix Crystal, and True Snapper from the Land of Phoenix... the recipes from "A Bite of China" are all being recreated one by one on the Far Moon!

158.46 Million words | 2020-07-08 21:59Update

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Insect Clan Cultivator Fiction
Insect Clan Cultivator

As long as I'm willing, even if it's just an ant, I can transform it to the point of destroying the stars - Yang Yu. ... New book uploaded, seeking collections, recommendations, and rewards. Thank you all. One completed novel, over ten thousand words, updated daily for five consecutive months without ever slacking off. Feel free to collect it, no need to worry.

541.44 Million words | 2021-07-08 18:17Update

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This question is beyond the scope. Fiction
This question is beyond the scope.

Campus, cross-dressing (intermittent, will switch back), Xusheng from Class 7, never wears school uniform, the wildest bully in Lijiang No. 6 High School, excels in all subjects, receives disciplinary notices like soft paper, reflects on his actions towards the whole school every few days. Under the scorching sun, a teenager's voice resounds loudly: "Sorry, next time I dare to do it." Meanwhile, Shaozhan, who is known as the exam god and the top student in his grade, is cold and emotionless. Two individuals who should have had no connection exchange bodies due to an unexpected incident. The teacher looks at the two students who are unwilling to be desk mates at all costs, one being Xusheng, the most troublesome student he has, and the other being Shaozhan, the student he is proud of. After a few seconds of contemplation, the teacher says, "Who said there was no fate in being desk mates before?" Leaning against the wall, Xusheng, who is wearing a black t-shirt and stands out from the rest, says, "Fate has arrived." The teacher looks at the other student, "Who is it?"

122.38 Million words | 2023-06-30 04:07Update

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Difficult to Handle a Poisonous Wife Fiction
Difficult to Handle a Poisonous Wife

Miss Bao, as the daughter of a general, naturally excels in both culture and martial arts. It's truly unjust to label her as a fierce woman. She is actually gentle, virtuous, and skilled in household chores like sewing, cooking, and managing the household affairs. Unexpectedly, just when she had resigned herself to a lifetime of not finding a good marriage prospect, a imperial decree betrothed her to the Prince of Jin as his concubine. It is said that the Prince of Jin is notorious for his wickedness and cruelty, and despite his advanced age, he has yet to marry due to no one being willing to sacrifice their daughter to such a ruthless man. The scheming and cruel Prince of Jin married the daughter of the Northern General, which made the people of the capital sigh with emotion: this poisonous man is indeed a perfect match for the fierce woman! Miss Bao: >__< Series of Stories: Jealous Wife > Strong Woman > Clumsy Girl > Silly Idiot > Loyal Dog-like Poisonous Man > Pre-deposited Stories:

290.22 Million words | 2021-05-19 09:31Update

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Big Mine Owner Fiction
Big Mine Owner

With the world's minerals in my grasp, I am the carefree mining lord! Tang Feng gave up his graduate studies to work abroad and earn money to repay his family's debts. During his time at work, he unexpectedly encountered a mining accident and was buried deep underground. However, against all odds, he fused with a mysterious star nucleus. From then on, Tang Feng not only possessed unparalleled skills in mineral exploration, but also the ability to alter geological conditions, condensing scattered precious metal elements in the Earth's crust into mineable deposits and turning abandoned mines into new ones. What's even more audacious is that the star nucleus allows Tang Feng to move distant mineral veins into areas he designates. So, all those wealthy mine owners should beware, as they mustn't offend Tang Feng, for he can secretly purchase nearby land and covertly transfer your mine into his territory... Be it a gold mine or a silver mine, if I set my sights on it, it becomes mine! In this day and age, owning a mine is synonymous with wealth! With money in hand, what will Tang Feng do? Buy a mansion, build a castle, acquire an island and become its lord - living carefree in whatever manner he pleases. The owner of the star nucleus must be this capricious! This carefree!

174.05 Million words | 2023-03-21 03:28Update

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The First Heir Fiction
The First Heir

My parents disappeared, and in order to find them and gain abilities, I had no choice but to become mute for ten years. However, I was unexpectedly named as the son-in-law when I arrived at this town. Although my wife is stunningly beautiful, she has never given me a single pleasant face, always calling me a loser! But today, the ten-year restriction ends! I will turn everything around... My new book is making a huge splash, don't forget to click and bookmark it! [Updates every day at 10 a.m.] Link to my previous book "I am the Divine Dragon": http://www.heiyan.com/book/ Link to my previous book "Invincible Cultivation in Campus": http://www.heiyan.com/book/

604.94 Million words | 2020-07-31 22:01Update

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Special Crazy Dragon Fiction
Special Crazy Dragon

Keeping the promise to my comrades in battle, I returned to the city and stirred up a storm, causing the prestigious clans and sects of the martial world to tremble. Embracing beauty, I won the hearts of the gorgeous school flower, international superstar, and powerful businesswomen. With one hand shaping legends and the other fiercely protecting my loved ones, I forged a pinnacle life as an elite soldier! Join our book group.

285.12 Million words | 2022-01-07 11:09Update

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Me and My Pet Pokémon Fiction
Me and My Pet Pokémon

This is a story about a young boy who loves Pokémon and travels to the Pokémon world. Fire Rock Squad, Water Ship Squad, Alliance... all I want is a peaceful life, why do troubles always find me? It all begins with the Fengyuan Alliance...

177.72 Million words | 2023-05-22 00:12Update

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