The first horror novel is often considered to be "The Castle of Otranto", written by Horace Walpole in 1764. This groundbreaking piece of literature paved the way for a whole genre of terrifying, suspenseful storytelling. The author, Horace Walpole, was an English writer and politician known for his role in the literary movement known as the Gothic Revival. "The Castle of Otranto" is a gripping tale that combines elements of romance, supernatural occurrences, and suspenseful plot twists. Since the publication of "The Castle of Otranto", numerous horror novels have been written, each contributing to the evolution and popularity of the genre. Some notable works worth exploring include "Dracula" by Bram Stoker, "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, and "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson. These influential novels have captured the imaginations of readers worldwide and have inspired countless adaptations in film, television, and other forms of media. For those interested in delving into the world of horror fiction, there are several recommended websites and online platforms that provide a wealth of information and resources. Goodreads.com, for example, is a popular platform where users can discover, rate, and review horror novels, as well as connect with fellow enthusiasts. Joining online communities and forums dedicated to horror literature can also provide valuable recommendations and discussions. In conclusion, the first horror novel, "The Castle of Otranto" by Horace Walpole, marked the beginning of a beloved genre that continues to captivate audiences today. The subsequent works by renowned authors have further enriched the world of horror fiction. Whether you prefer classic tales or contemporary thrillers, exploring the vast realm of horror literature promises a chilling but enthralling journey.
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340.19 Million words | 2021-12-11 22:24Update
Life can be shitty or victorious at times. I hope love will be without blizzards but only sunny. This story is purely nonsense, updating every week (mostly on Wednesdays and Saturdays). If I'm busy, the update frequency may slow down. This text is not rated.
530.18 Million words | 2022-08-21 16:13Update
A heartless girl named "Enchantress," possessed by a mysterious dark magic bead, travels through a parallel world. She grew up as a beggar under the care of a madman, a rare "waste" with no spiritual roots. Influenced by the dark magic bead, she possesses the despised power of darkness, making her an "evil witch" in the eyes of the world! The Magic Cloud Sect wants to devour her: "Will you let your powers be used by me?" The forces of light want to kill her: "Witch! Where are you running to?" The mighty war god wants to extort her: "You're unworthy of this gadget!" Light and darkness both deem her existence in the world unacceptable. Who will accompany her in challenging both good and evil head-on? "Those who want to devour me, bring out all of your treasures!" "Those who want to kill me, I'll use the Samsara Cauldron to turn you all into elixirs!" "Those who want to extort me, this lady will show you what true strength is! The King of Thieves!" Wearing a headband with a dog-blood peony emblem, stepping on blazing flames with explosive chicken feathers, and holding the Samsara Cauldron for killing and refining elixirs... Bound by a contract with a strange beast! Commanding dark magic servants! Summoning! Step aside, subpar divine beasts! "With the Vermilion Bird Holy Fire, I will revolutionize this world!" Witness as the female protagonist mesmerizes the experts of the mortal realm with her enchanting gaze and uses her cunning and immense power to dominate the world!
585.99 Million words | 2021-01-10 08:52Update
He has worked as a construction worker, a bartender, an office clerk, a teacher, a doctor... He is one of the countless workers, tirelessly striving for a living. But at the same time, he is also a wizard, possessing the bloodline inheritance of the ancient witch king, Xia Yu. A witch, with a horizontal line on top spanning the heavens, another one at the bottom grounding the earth, and a vertical line in between connecting heaven and earth, bridging the gap between people. They have the true power to traverse heaven and earth, controlling all living beings in the universe!
51.45 Million words | 2023-03-24 02:16Update
Mysterious hidden sects crumble, as an ordinary college graduate rises. The conflicts of aristocratic families and the struggles of foreign forces weave a tale of an ordinary youth's growth journey. She is a headstrong heiress, daring to hate and love; he is a gentle and intelligent career CEO, as tender as water...
129.62 Million words | 2022-04-24 12:41Update
"As long as you continuously grab hold of ten stocks that double in value, a sum of ten thousand yuan can become ten million yuan!" Ding Xu, an ordinary college student with no superpowers, no expertise, no inside information or background, has a starting capital of only ten thousand yuan, yet is determined to become a level retail investor. What does it mean to be a level retail investor? As a retail investor, he treats the stock market as an ATM, fighting against evil institutions, slaying giant dragons, and making big money! This is a true guide to getting rich in the stock market, a spectacular journey of a retail investor's life in the stock market! Reminder from this website: If you enjoy "Super Retail Investor," please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo! W
67.95 Million words | 2022-05-28 16:59Update
The Magical Time-travel of the End Times Heroine, equipped with cutting-edge technology: the Portable Dimension! Amidst countless conspiracies and cunning schemes, so what? Witness how the mighty female protagonist effortlessly carries her manipulative younger brother, effortlessly unravels one plot after another, solves crisis upon crisis, and casually gets married along the way...
222.61 Million words | 2021-04-19 19:43Update
After "Rogue Teacher," "Night Drunk" brings you "Dragon on the Edge"! Long Yufan, the famous leader of the Dragon Shadow Mercenary Organization, returns to the country of Huaxia against all odds in order to live a normal life. However, his unintentional cohabitation with a few beautiful women brings him a different kind of life. Thank you, brothers, for all your support. I still need your support for my new book. Bowing in gratitude! If you think "Dragon on the Edge" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
359.35 Million words | 2023-04-29 20:08Update
The plane crashed, and the young man Zhou Yu, burdened with responsibilities, was stranded on a deserted island and rescued several beautiful and vibrant young women. On this unfamiliar and perilous island, in order to survive, they had no choice but to...
242.45 Million words | 2020-07-22 13:15Update
"Want my mommy? One price, one hundred billion, sold to you," the evil little loli smirked. "Hesitate for a minute, add another billion, ten minutes later, you're fired," the scheming little shota added. The boss squinted his eyes, these two arrogant little brats truly lived up to his bloodline, so scheming. "Deal!" the boss carried his wife home directly, deciding to have another well-behaved treasure. The sneaky woman tossed out a price list, "Hug for ten thousand, kiss for twenty thousand, intimate contact for one hundred thousand, having a child is negotiable!" The boss's face darkened, buying a wife for one hundred billion and still can't have intimacy, how absurd! Dare to negotiate with him, he will restore the proper position of a husband and teach her with actions: You're in big trouble!
526.02 Million words | 2022-08-29 09:36Update
Beauty, your menstrual cycle is irregular... Ancient Wind stopped a heavily makeup woman and said with a smile. You also have endometritis, get lost. The woman's face turned cold and she shouted loudly. I'm a man, a pure man! Ancient Wind argued, emphasizing that he would never contract such a gynecological disease. The woman looked Ancient Wind up and down before saying contemptuously: You believe in Chun Brother, don't you? Those who please me shall have their diseases treated for free. Those who oppose me shall pay billions for medical fees. The growth story of a young doctor, the legend of a domineering doctor. Newcomers seeking support, brothers please bookmark and support, thank you. Reader group: Reader group: Reader group:
567.91 Million words | 2021-10-26 14:52Update
The novel tells the wicked process of Zhang Guochang transforming from a reform elite into a corrupt figure; it tells the tragic and bitter experiences of Lai Mo, who struggles to emerge from the political whirlwind after experiencing glory; it narrates the tragedy of the new corrupt figures following in the footsteps of their predecessors after being complacent in their limited wrongdoing. When Lai Mo once again witnessed the tragic death of his good friend Chi Xiaomu, who was engulfed in the corruption vortex, even the slightest warmth he found in the embrace of a woman vanished instantly. The death of his lover's ugly child finally compelled Lai Mo to seek the Soul Sanctuary at the Holy Water of Mount Shen in search of a soul that can live eternally.
490.99 Million words | 2021-03-01 13:54Update
A marriage of convenience, each taking what they need. After witnessing all the bustling, who will be each other's loyal companion for life?
112.57 Million words | 2020-07-13 10:31Update
Welcome to the foodie world! Please prepare some popcorn, coke and spicy sticks. This book will take you on a journey to the world of "Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma." Please bring your own snacks to avoid getting hungry during the journey.
122.79 Million words | 2020-10-12 08:06Update
By accident, Ye Xiaochen became the new generation Shennong, a highly sought-after figure in the eyes of immortals in the Three Realms. The Jade Rabbit raised by Fairy Chang'e feasts on the red carrots grown on my farm. The beans used by the heavenly soldiers to exhibit their bean soldier transformation ability are grown on my farm. The newly forged Nine Transformation Golden Pill by the Supreme Old Lord is made using materials provided by me. Ye Xiaochen's goal is to become the agricultural overlord, not only on Earth but also in the Three Realms. I want the Heavenly Court to use agricultural products grown by me. I want all crops on the Earth's surface to be cultivated by me. I want all living beings in the Three Realms to consume the food grown by me. I want to eradicate the thought of abstaining from food and air among the gods and Buddhas, and let them live a normal life with three meals a day. ...
282.34 Million words | 2020-09-29 19:52Update
Author Group: The young boy from the ancient tomb finally steps into the city, greeted by a dazzling and colorful world. Over and over again, he pretends to be a pig to devour tigers, jaw-dropping you all; over and over again, he overcomes the strong with his weakness, extinguishing your arrogance; over and over again, he acts in moments of crisis, capturing numerous hearts; over and over again, he engages in fierce battles at the peak, igniting a passionate spirit. Infinite tenderness, infinite passion, all in "The Almighty Master." Recommended by editor Liangxin.
440.86 Million words | 2022-07-14 17:31Update
Madame Lin was very lucky. She suddenly found herself in the home of a famous landlord in Jiangnan and became the legitimate eldest daughter. The Lin family owned thousands of acres of fertile land in Jiangnan, and the biggest worry in Madame Lin's life was how much dowry her father would give her. After her father passed away, her biggest worry became how to fight against her uncles and aunts, and protect her stepmother and the rest of the concubines from spending their golden years in poverty. Finally, at the age of twenty, her uncles and aunts trembled at the mention of her name, and her fiancé, chosen by her father in the capital, finally came to marry her. So, she pushed away her birth mother, who was crying and begging her not to leave, and began a new chapter in her life.
562.03 Million words | 2020-10-22 02:10Update
Chen Yu, who carried the Emperor Star System, traveled through time and arrived in this world. White, the system spirit, said, "You're lucky to have the Emperor Star System!" Chen Yu asked, "Do you mean I can become an Emperor-level superstar?!" White asked back, "Do you know what being an Emperor-level superstar means?" Chen Yu was confused. White chuckled and revealed a smile that sent shivers down Chen Yu's spine.
21.00 Million words | 2023-02-27 18:38Update
Born to be a slave, a lifetime of servitude, this is the destiny of a slave. Fist strikes in all directions, fist understands heaven and earth, this is the spirit of martial arts. A humble slave, a legendary deity. This book tells the legendary journey of a master of Feng Shui, unraveling the mysterious world of Feng Shui for everyone.
294.29 Million words | 2020-11-17 03:52Update
What kind of legend will be created with the combination of light work and parkour? How magnificent will the assistance of internal energy acupuncture achieve? With lofty ambitions, Lu Feng possesses an unknown extraordinary skill in light work, which is merely a derived function of his newly discovered internal energy. Although a novice in acupuncture, he repeatedly creates miracles. Without knowing parkour, he dominates in all directions. Is it innate talent or coincidence? Is it accidental or destined? Witness how an ordinary person for the past twenty years overlooks the world and embarks on the path of glory and sensuality. Walking the path of kings while also treading the path of dominance! A new masterpiece awaits your collection and corrections! Group chat: Group 1: Group 2: Group 3: Book lovers are welcome to join for idle chat and pleasant conversation!
126.61 Million words | 2021-08-17 02:58Update
