Top 5 Psychological Horror Novels That Will Keep You Up All Night If you enjoy thrilling stories that delve into the darkest corners of the human mind, then psychological horror novels should be on the top of your reading list. These gripping tales will send chills down your spine and leave you questioning your own sanity. In this article, we will explore five of the most haunting and suspenseful psychological horror novels of all time. Whether you're a fan of atmospheric settings, twisted plots, or complex characters, these books have something for everyone. 1. "The Shining" by Stephen King: Stephen King is a master of horror, and "The Shining" is a prime example of his brilliance. This unsettling novel tells the story of the Torrance family, who moves into the isolated and haunted Overlook Hotel. As supernatural occurrences intensify, the line between reality and the characters' deteriorating sanity becomes blurred. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of psychological terror that will leave you breathless. 2. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn: "Gone Girl" is a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. When Amy Dunne mysteriously disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary, all fingers point to her husband, Nick. As the plot unfolds, the narrative alternates between Nick and Amy's perspectives, revealing the unsettling truths behind their troubled marriage. With its unreliable narrators and mind-bending twists, this novel is sure to leave your heart racing. 3. "We Need to Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver: In this haunting novel, Lionel Shriver explores the complexities of motherhood and the chilling consequences of a son's actions. Through a series of letters written by Eva, the mother of Kevin, we learn about the devastating events that unfolded as Kevin transformed from a difficult child to a cold-blooded killer. Shriver's gripping narrative and unflinching examination of motive and responsibility make this book a disturbing yet thought-provoking read. 4. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson: Combining elements of mystery and psychological suspense, Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is a captivating and chilling thriller. Journalist Mikael Blomkvist teams up with the enigmatic hacker, Lisbeth Salander, to investigate the disappearance of Harriet Vanger, a wealthy industrialist's niece. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of dark secrets and twisted family history that will keep you hooked from start to finish. 5. "American Psycho" by Bret Easton Ellis: Bret Easton Ellis delves into the mind of a sociopathic serial killer in "American Psycho." Set in the materialistic world of 1980s Manhattan, this novel follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker with violent and sadistic tendencies. Ellis's graphic descriptions and biting social commentary create a disturbing yet gripping narrative that explores the blurred line between sanity and madness. For fans of spine-chilling psychological horror, these five novels offer a haunting glimpse into the depths of the human psyche. Whether you're in the mood for supernatural terrors, unreliable narrators, or chilling character studies, these stories are sure to keep you up all night. So, get ready to immerse yourself in these gripping tales and prepare for a psychological journey you won't soon forget. To further explore the world of psychological horror novels, consider visiting popular websites like Goodreads or Book Riot, where you can find comprehensive lists of recommended reads and engage in discussions with fellow fans of the genre. Happy reading!
【Serialized novel "The Secret of the Rich Daughter"] On the day of delivery, in excruciating pain, she lay on the operating table when his icy voice came, "I don't want anything except the child." In desperation, she asked him, gripping his hand, "Have you ever loved me?" He replied, without looking back, "I have loved your heart and the child. Just give me the child and the heart." The man then left. Despair filled her as she closed her eyes on the operating table. Love, it seemed, had never existed, while hate had never left. Encountering each other again, she smiled charmingly in the crowd. The man whispered in a low voice as he gnawed on her earlobe, "This time, even if it means death, I will make sure you die by my side." Mockingly, she asked, "Do you have the right?"
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Like and follow "追书"↑↑《冬渣篇》. Her name is Meng Donghui, as ordinary and insignificant as ashes. She has the same fate as Lin Daiyu, but a completely different destiny. Donghui, Donghui, covered in winter dust, the world is gloomy... Miss Xi Bao's Divine Zone: Weibo:喜了小庙.
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Meeting a worthy opponent, the atmosphere is particularly lively. A chance encounter turned into an unintentional love affair. They are both future leaders of their respective groups, but they have their own hobbies and are unwilling to take over their groups. They met each other as joyful enemies through accidental collisions and fights. Love is like a drink, too strong will make you drunk; too weak makes it tasteless. He follows her all the way, trying his best to win her smile. In the twists and turns, when he realized that she was his true love, the flowers on the path have already withered. They accidentally ended up in bed, she became pregnant, but it was all a series of misunderstandings, and in the end they turned away from each other. After turning around alone, they discovered that the old memories lingered around. During the four years apart, they both achieved success in their careers and had admirers of the opposite sex, but they still yearned for the past. Then, suddenly turning around again, someone else smiled with peach blossoms, and the old love became distant while a new love filled their hearts. When they rush to marry and bring their child into the world, they realized that it was all a scam for the sake of trapping the beloved.
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![Dreams and Reality [Entertainment Circle] Fiction](https://image.amritaedu.com/images/39514.jpg)
Ye Qi is commonly known as a vase. His advantage is his incredibly attractive face. Apart from that, he has nothing. After once again being nominated for Best Actor and losing, the golden opportunities behind him also gave up on him. Just when everyone thought this was the moment Ye Qi would fall from grace, they were astonished to discover that flowers began to bloom in that vase. However, as Ye Qi's acting skills improved, he started becoming more temperamental, constantly resisting the script. Ye Qi's growing fan base is truly heartbroken over this.
281.83 Million words | 2021-12-21 23:29Update
"Release that Drama King (Time Travel)" has a thrilling and gripping storyline, written by the talented author Nian Hua's reincarnation. It is a novel that boasts both excellent plot and writing style. Pen Qige provides free, refreshing, and clean chapters for online reading of Nian Hua's latest work.
234.38 Million words | 2023-04-15 02:55Update
Before crossing over, she was the cherished pearl of the Ice Family in Wanyuan mainland. She had a noble identity, but because of the Wanyuan Heavenly Bead she obtained, her family was destroyed and people died. After crossing over, she became a mysterious girl from a poor farming family. Her father plotted against her, her mother insulted her, and everyone regarded her as a disaster. They would stay far away from her whenever they saw her. However, what does all of this have to do with her? Even if they plot against me, I will succeed! Even if they insult me, I refuse to accept it! I am simply living as my true self, and while I'm at it, I will seek revenge for my annihilated family. In my spare time, I will tease the demonic prince who always troubles me, and when I'm happy, I will mend the origin of Wanyuan mainland...
120.55 Million words | 2020-10-07 10:54Update
A unexpected accident sent lawyer Chen Zheng back ten years, reborn in his half-sister Fang Zixuan's body. It's a story of a sparrow transforming into a phoenix. Even a sparrow can have a proud heart, and a phoenix can have a fallen soul. When everything starts anew in this corrupt aristocratic family, she remains virtuous and pure. He takes pleasure in manipulating people's hearts, recklessly fueling one conflict after another, wanting to see if this little woman truly has a heart as solid as a rock. Only in the end does he realize that she actually has no heart at all... The Buddha said, it is not the butcher's knife that one should let go, but rather one's attachment. He said, what should I do? I truly cannot let go. PS: The book may be called "Little White", but its content is far from naive.
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"The Chronicles of Chaos: King Zhou's Chapter" Our slogan is: Future, present, past, imagination soaring to the sky... in the stars! Emperor Xin, the last ruler of the Shang Dynasty, time travels to the modern era after being defeated by Emperor Wu. King Zhou exclaims, "Great! I don't have to hide my true identity as a woman anymore!" [This book is purely for satire and humor. For related titles, please refer to "I am Lady Baoyu," "I am Lady Eunuch," "I am Lady Ying Zheng," "I am Lady Xiang Yu," "I am Lady Jing Ke," "I am Lady Yongzheng," "I am Lady Jianwen."]
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In her past life, she was a renowned senior management talent in the business world and the direct disciple of the embroidery master, Su Xiu. Due to an incident caused by alcohol, she transmigrated overnight to a dilapidated countryside household in an unknown dynasty. Let's witness how she begins a new life and turns her family into a thriving farm, overflowing with the fragrance of agriculture.
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Our Special Forces Captain Situ Shaonan has been forced into marriage. Well, since it's inevitable, she will obey her mother's wishes. However, the sight of this legendary "Number One Rich Kid" in the city made her heart skip a beat. Our carefree Ming Shao is stunned. Forced blind dates were already bad enough, but the fact that the woman is three years older than him? He could endure that. But this woman, dressed in military attire, with a heroic and serious expression, is a Major-General? What's going on... Although she's good-looking, that's not the point. Why didn't anyone tell him...
485.48 Million words | 2020-08-21 05:12Update
"I'll say it once more: from now on, what I, Ding Huai, say counts!" Who is Ding Huai? A new hero? No, he is just one of the countless blue minions in the Valley of Kings. "Why? Because when I was a minion, I could get a pentakill! Because I can fight in any mode in the Valley of Kings!" "Solo! Are you coming or not?" [Minion] kills [Diaochan], [Minion] kills [Zhuge Liang], [Minion] kills [Li Bai]... "So, who else dares to disobey?!"
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As the strongest knight player, starting from zero, I embarked on a brand new life in a different world, striving to reach the pinnacle once again.
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A skilled swordsman fell from the sky, handsome in appearance but naturally clueless! Le Xiao Tuo is a hardcore otaku girl, timid and carefree. When an otaku encounters a clueless knight? Is it seduction, coercion, or coercion? Hey! Where am I? Don't tell me I've crossed over into an immortal world without any cheesy plot twists!
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Xu Pin, who comes from a humble background, has had a grand dream since childhood: to become the King of Junk and bring the ultimate recycling station to outer space. With the acquisition of a superpower system, Xu Pin gained another aspiration: to establish the world's most powerful company, where all the bosses in the world would come to work for me.
382.68 Million words | 2020-11-19 21:33Update
![The Ascension of Immortality [The Legend of Lin Qing] Fiction](https://image.amritaedu.com/images/40841.jpg)
From the world of the Red Chamber to the world of cultivation, to the immortal realm and the divine realm, Lin Qing led his family on a path to ascension. Unraveling the previous entanglements of his sister Lin Daiyu's reincarnation, searching for the parents of his companions, stay tuned for the splendid and diverse journey of cultivation!
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Just started working, the girl Su Qing is forced into marriage by her mother. She prays to God in distress, "Please, let a husband fall from the sky and kill me!" Suddenly, a handsome man falls right in front of her! Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, so she kindly takes him to the hospital and even gives him half of her bed. However, her mother traps them in bed and forcefully takes them to the Civil Affairs Bureau. The next day at work, she finds out that her unexpected husband is actually the CEO! She begs, "Let's break up quickly, being in a wealthy family is like being lost in the sea, and I'm afraid there will be nothing left of me." He smirks and says, "I am the one you've prayed for, no returns accepted!" From then on, she falls into his tender feelings and can't extricate herself! Alright, she accepts it, but he also has too many troubles – past lovers, both openly and secretly, and an arrogant and domineering sister is also causing trouble. To make things even stranger, a foreign prince suddenly appears, claiming that he will only marry her! What to do? Su girl is not to be trifled with! Let's watch as Su girl counterattacks with strength, defeating all those clown-like characters
167.50 Million words | 2021-08-14 03:56Update
[My Chinese Dream themed essay] How can I, a distinguished lady, be accused of defiling a beautiful flower by arranging a marriage with Qin Bitian? Hmph, let them say what they want, I don't care. I've not only established thirty-three family rules, but also turned the front and back yards of Qin Mansion upside down. What's infuriating is that Qin Bitian has been secretly fooling around outside, acting like a sick cat when the tiger doesn't roar. Let me show you how I'll deal with you... Wait a minute, why do I care about all this? Shouldn't I be wholeheartedly focused on investigating the truth... Scene replay: "Are you feeling better now?" "...Much better..." "Since you're feeling better, you should rest early!" Qin Bitian continued. Huh? Li Xianrou immediately widened her eyes. Rest? What does he mean? Rest separately or rest together? This statement is driving her crazy. Why can't this annoying man speak clearly? What was the plan she made before? Knock him out? Get him drunk? Or just run away? Why does she become so clueless in front of this man? She wasn't prepared to sacrifice herself to fulfill the mission...
542.52 Million words | 2021-12-14 12:49Update
Time travel is a tricky business. Some people end up as noble aristocrats, living a luxurious life. But for Fang Bingbing, she not only ended up eating prison food after the time travel, but she was also exiled! She doesn't mind the hardships of life, but please, time-traveling male friend, can you not lead my dear husband astray...
48.40 Million words | 2021-05-27 18:55Update
An orphan who was utterly ignored by society, his life changed when he fell from the mountains. In order to find the whereabouts of his fairy master, he entered the Su family's grand estate and became an insignificant figure. However, this insignificant figure possessed extraordinary abilities. Witness how he rises and overturns the world, leaving it awe-struck. In short, this is a classic case of a lowly servant who defies fate and achieves great success!
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Unexpectedly encountering her former savior, Shen Ci chose to acknowledge their relationship on the spot. It took so much effort just to have this chance meeting. If she doesn't acknowledge it now, she might not have another opportunity. The person holding the script of gratitude looked down coldly at the woman before them, with a mocking expression, "The next line is probably about how you'll repay your debt of gratitude by giving yourself to me, right?" The female lead, holding the script of repaying her debt of gratitude, responded, "Huh?" [If you're sick, take your medication] Later on, watching Shen Ci laughing and chatting with someone else, someone spilled the jar of vinegar and found themselves constantly on the road of eating lemons. Actually, it wouldn't be bad to give herself to him as a token of gratitude. She could put it on the schedule as soon as possible, right? Quarreling with one's wife can be enjoyable for a moment, but chasing after her is like going to a crematorium. But she just can't bear being the official wife.
542.86 Million words | 2022-09-11 11:41Update
