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Top 10 Must-Read Speculative Fiction Horror Novels

Speculative fiction horror is a genre that combines elements of speculative fiction, which includes science fiction and fantasy, with frightening and chilling themes. If you are a fan of spine-tingling stories that transport you to otherworldly realms or explore the depths of human imagination, then speculative fiction horror novels are a perfect fit for you.

Here is a list of the top 10 must-read speculative fiction horror novels that will keep you up at night, filled with gripping narratives, terrifying creatures, and thought-provoking concepts:

1. "Annihilation" by Jeff VanderMeer: Dive into the Southern Reach Trilogy as a group of scientists embarks on a haunting expedition to uncover the secrets of Area X, an ever-expanding and hostile environmental anomaly.

2. "Bird Box" by Josh Malerman: In a post-apocalyptic world, blindfolded survivors must navigate a treacherous landscape where something mysterious and malevolent drives people to madness upon sight.

3. "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski: This unique and complex novel weaves multiple narratives, exploring a labyrinthine house that defies the laws of physics, leading its inhabitants to madness and terror.

4. "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix: Step into a 90s-era suburban neighborhood where a book club of fearless women fights against a charismatic and dangerous vampire.

5. "The Library at Mount Char" by Scott Hawkins: Delve into the shadows of a library that houses knowledge beyond human understanding, as a group of orphaned librarians seeks to uncover the truth behind their enigmatic mentor.

6. "The Fisherman" by John Langan: Set in the Catskill Mountains, this atmospheric novel follows two grieving men who become entangled in a sinister supernatural tale with roots in ancient folklore.

7. "A Head Full of Ghosts" by Paul Tremblay: Witness the disintegration of a family through the eyes of a young girl who may or may not be possessed by an evil entity, blurring the line between psychological horror and the supernatural.

8. "The Passage" by Justin Cronin: Embark on an epic journey spanning generations as a viral outbreak turns humans into bloodthirsty creatures, and a young girl holds the key to humanity's salvation.

9. "The Cipher" by Kathe Koja: Experience a descent into madness as a couple discovers a black hole in their apartment, unleashing a strange and alluring presence that consumes everything it touches.

10. "Perdido Street Station" by China Miéville: Explore the sprawling city of New Crobuzon, filled with bizarre creatures and dark magic, as a scientist and a criminal undertake a dangerous experiment to save a stranger's life.

If you're craving more chilling adventures into the realm of speculative fiction horror, these novels will provide you with hours of immersive and spine-tingling reading. Remember to keep the lights on as you journey into these dark and thrilling tales.

For further recommendations and a wide selection of speculative fiction horror novels, you can explore popular book review websites like Goodreads, or visit online retailers such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Happy reading!
Borrowing the Mandate of Heaven. Fiction
Borrowing the Mandate of Heaven.

The old bachelor in the village married a beautiful daughter-in-law, and after my brother curiously peeped at them... Welcome to the world of Borrowing Destiny, where every story will send chills down your spine. Are you ready? Borrowing Destiny is waiting for you! Those who reward with Borrowing Destiny amulets will receive extra updates, without exception. Even if it exhausts me, I will still provide extra updates!

594.75 Million words | 2021-03-18 17:26Update

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Ultimate Ghost-catching System Fiction
Ultimate Ghost-catching System

Ghost King: "Wait! I smell the pretentiousness of humans. Retreat..." Yan Wangye: "One hundred thousand Yin soldiers, seize that pretentious criminal for me." Under the gaze of the crowd, Chu Hao threw out a sword. "Take good care of this Xuanyuan Sword. Don't show off in front of me anymore." On this day, on this land, in this boundless sea, in this universe, no one can stop me from showing off. Alternative book title: "The Ultimate Pretentiousness Ghost-catching System". Since it cannot be used, we'll use this top-notch QQ group instead.

263.03 Million words | 2020-10-23 10:32Update

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My Bizarre Life Simulator Fiction
My Bizarre Life Simulator

"Welcome to the Perfect Life Simulator!" "You can choose to simulate your own or someone else's life in order to find solutions to various life problems!" ... A watch passed down from his deceased parents allowed Su Wu to activate the future life simulator. He thought he could truly achieve a perfect and flawless life with the help of this simulator, but things took a different turn. In the future, there were eerie beings that would kill anyone in the presence of light; a city was shrouded in a red lantern, devoid of any living beings; a scarlet eye that could use a phone to spy on others' specific locations... Will this kind of future truly come to pass? ... "You're dead." "Simulation over."

361.72 Million words | 2023-04-24 01:07Update

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Outcome Fiction
Outcome

She inexplicably found herself in the world of Harry Potter, unaware of the reason behind her arrival, but with a strong desire to go back home. Encountering the trio of main characters was not a coincidence, but she never expected her relationship with them to become so close. As events unfold, Su gradually realizes that perhaps her arrival in this world wasn't an accident from the beginning. What connection does her parents and her past hold? This world is vast, and she encounters all sorts of people, but in her twists and turns, Hermione Granger becomes an inevitable name. She tries hard to avoid, to deny, because stories aren't meant to be arranged this way, and destiny shouldn't progress like this. So, where will their feelings eventually lead them? Theme: Analyzing individuals and moving forward together.

10.86 Million words | 2020-11-04 10:49Update

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The Shao Di Explosive Equipment System of Bright Sword Fiction
The Shao Di Explosive Equipment System of Bright Sword

Military enthusiast Yang Rui travels to the world of Bright Sword and becomes a warrior under Li Yunlong's command, equipped with a system. 'The Shao Di Explosive Equipment System, kill the little devils, and even explode equipment, how dazzling is that?' 'Sun Desheng, Wang Chengzhu, Wei Monk, Yang Xiuqin, none of you need to die!' 'System prompt: Congratulations to the host for obtaining a mysterious gift pack.' 'System prompt: Congratulations to the host for killing a Japanese colonel and obtaining a Barrett sniper rifle.' If you think 'The Shao Di Explosive Equipment System of Bright Sword' is good, don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and on Weibo!

255.05 Million words | 2023-06-03 14:25Update

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Apocalypse: Start by Stockpiling Ten Billion Supplies Fiction
Apocalypse: Start by Stockpiling Ten Billion Supplies

"Mr. Chen, your order of one hundred buckets of fried chicken has arrived." "Mr. Chen, your order of one hundred roast ducks has arrived." "Mr. Chen, your order of ten thousand tons of pork has arrived." Known as the Void Emperor, Chen Luo, with his unparalleled ability to survive and make tough decisions, outlasted all survivors and left only monsters in a world with no humans. Chen Luo, who no longer finds life meaningful, buried himself in a pit. Not because he couldn't survive, but because he didn't want to live anymore. When he woke up, Chen Luo was astonished to find himself reborn one month before the apocalypse, and his acquired ability to create a special space followed him. Without hesitation, he began stockpiling ten billion supplies. Why stockpile so much? Chen Luo replied that this time he wanted to change the game and build his own gathering place, becoming the boss of his own game and see if he could complete this apocalypse.

381.03 Million words | 2022-02-16 03:26Update

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The Fourth Anatomy Room Fiction
The Fourth Anatomy Room

Stephen King is the most widely read, highly acclaimed, and famous American novelist in the world today. His name is almost known to everyone in the United States and Europe. Each of King's novels sells more than one million copies, and he dominates seven out of the top twenty-five best-selling books in the United States in the 1980s. Since the 1980s to the 1990s, his novels have consistently topped the annual bestseller lists in the United States. His novels have been adapted into movies and TV shows, making them highly sought-after in Hollywood. When Stephen King's novels entered the Chinese book market, they immediately caused a sensation. In the new millennium, we recommend Stephen King's representative works to readers. For readers who seek novelty, curiosity, and pleasure, Stephen King's devilish fingers lightly flick, causing all tightly stretched heartstrings to tremble, leaving you breathless.

435.82 Million words | 2021-05-30 00:55Update

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Cute Fox Fairy's Path Fiction
Cute Fox Fairy's Path

In the past eight lives, she perished while crossing the tribulation, but in her ninth life, she will surely succeed. With diligent practice and meticulous preparation, she gathers defensive techniques, precious artifacts, self-healing spells, healing elixirs, and anyone who can aid her in overcoming the tribulation. Witness how she, as a half-human, half-demon fox, cultivates herself into the peerless celestial nine-tailed fox.

427.38 Million words | 2021-06-10 18:12Update

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The Scarlet Feathers Fiction
The Scarlet Feathers

That year, she was the third young miss of the Xiāng Mansion, unknown to all; That year, he was the elegant and elusive Crown Prince, concealing his brilliance; She plotted in secret, using all her wits and schemes, only to escape him; He deployed his strategies, weaving a complex web, only to keep her captive. A pathway of scarlet robes spanned ten miles, but she was merely his imperial concubine; Because, in his heart, the position of Empress was reserved for someone else. Countless times, they took the biggest gamble in their lives, yet in the end, lost everything. Since childhood, he swore that one day, the iron horses of Dongyun would conquer all the lands, and he would reign supreme. For this goal, he was willing to sacrifice anything, abandon everything. And she, she was merely an unexpected presence beyond his realm. For an unexpected presence, whether to exploit or to hurt, he could not...find it within himself. But why did his heart ache as if shattered when she took her own life before him, sword in hand?

69.22 Million words | 2020-11-11 20:45Update

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Lost in Love: The Queen Who Consumes Hearts Fiction
Lost in Love: The Queen Who Consumes Hearts

She is stunningly beautiful and exceptionally intelligent, hailed as the top talented lady in the capital. She once publicly rejected the prince's marriage proposal, for the sake of her true love. He is a charming and alluring man, known as the most extraordinary gentleman in the capital, but unable to win the heart of the woman he desires. Their union lacks love and is driven by political interests. He says, Yunxi, except for my heart, I can give you anything else. However, he later realizes that he has unknowingly fallen victim to her poisonous affection, corroding his heart and soul, with no cure in sight.

255.90 Million words | 2021-09-02 00:48Update

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The Final Way Out Fiction
The Final Way Out

A small character innocently gets caught in a vortex! In the darkness, where should I go? Perhaps struggling won't ease my pain! Even in this whirlpool, surviving... may be nothing but a vain hope. [New book release, seeking support from all the experts!]

456.75 Million words | 2020-07-10 22:45Update

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The Fake Empress: Please Instruct, My Lord Fiction
The Fake Empress: Please Instruct, My Lord

Wearing a trap in a different world, she picked up a prince on the roadside as the antidote; with a box of seeds and a dog, she strutted through the streets; pretending to be the wealthy family's young lady, rebellious and untamed. She was married off to a cold-blooded prince, and everyone thought she would be restrained, but little did they know that the prince would pamper her to the heavens. Luo An'an felt like she was living a charmed life, but never expected that one day, everyone would think that the supposedly dead Miss Luo had magically come back to life! 'My Lord, the rightful one has returned. It's time for me to step down,' she said as she started dressing up. However, the prince pulled her back, 'The one I marry is not Miss Luo, but her, Luo An'an...'

394.49 Million words | 2023-03-03 06:58Update

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Evil King Locks Heart Fiction
Evil King Locks Heart

What about the imperial prince?! And the legitimate daughter?! A fallen from favor imperial prince, unfortunate enough to be caught in a fire, his appearance destroyed and his body crippled, yet he seizes a stroke of luck and marries the most beautiful woman in the kingdom. A legitimate daughter confined to an attic since childhood, holding vast knowledge and peerless beauty, can only marry a crippled prince in place of her sister. On their wedding night, a bowl of bird's nest puts Làn Xuěyī into a deep sleep... Fingers twirl, tease, smooth, and flick, but cannot escape the power struggles of the imperial family. A long song cannot fully sing of the conspiracies behind the splendor of the royal palace. How will Làn Xuěyī face the thrilling life of a king's consort...

444.55 Million words | 2022-05-17 23:02Update

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Arrogant Mommy and Genius Son Fiction
Arrogant Mommy and Genius Son

Six years ago, she was a heartbroken patron at a bar, he was a passionate CEO in search of love. They spent a night together, merely substituting for each other. Six years later, she was deceived by her son and brought to his side, stepping into the world of this ruthless, cold-blooded and arrogant chief without any consultation. Will he be willing to fall into her clutches? Tender-hearted underworld boss, talented young artist, and indifferent business prodigy all come to challenge and reveal a tangled web of grievances. As various handsome men sway in front of his dear mommy, a certain little milk-bun must kindly remind this arrogant chief, daddy, you must withstand the pressure, or else the position of the first lady may not be secured!

578.33 Million words | 2021-11-28 04:26Update

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Mr. Chu from the Republic of China Fiction
Mr. Chu from the Republic of China

I am a grave keeper who accidentally stumbled into a tomb. Ever since, strange and dark things keep happening. He wears a moon-white long robe and his fingertips feel icy cold when touched. He smiles devilishly. My lover is from the Republic of China, bearing the sorrow of a century...

325.55 Million words | 2020-07-17 15:04Update

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Dusk Monarch Fiction
Dusk Monarch

Under the gaze of endless stars, amidst eternal darkness, the new master of an empire arises. Carrying the torch of the dusk will, the Dusk Monarch journeys through endless worlds, witnessing the rise and rebirth of an empire. I am the Dusk Monarch, forever the dusk...

564.25 Million words | 2022-02-17 21:00Update

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Do Not Send Love Letters Fiction
Do Not Send Love Letters

She, a distinguished PhD in biology, was forced to sell flowers for a living in her reincarnation. Despite being scorned by everyone, she managed to sell flowers in various ways. He, despite his high status, would eventually bow down to her pomegranate skirt. However, things are never easy, and the world is unpredictable.

222.92 Million words | 2022-08-14 09:25Update

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Record of Demonic Descending Fiction
Record of Demonic Descending

Yan Wang reincarnates.

247.77 Million words | 2022-11-20 22:06Update

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God of Interstellar Warfare Fiction
God of Interstellar Warfare

The unwilling soul resurrects in heaven, carrying a mission to return to the mortal world. Many things, many endings, we all try to change them, but who knows what our efforts truly alter?

454.30 Million words | 2023-03-03 13:39Update

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Overindulging My Wife Fiction
Overindulging My Wife

A legendary tale born from a cucumber. One evening, caught red-handed, the man angrily exclaimed, 'You've really forgotten me?' She scratched her head and apologized, 'Sorry, I suffer from prosopagnosia, I couldn't recognize you for a moment.' The man leaned in and kindly reminded her, 'That night, six months ago...' She blushed and confessed, 'It was you!' The man laughed confidently, not just then, but forever! If she couldn't remember one incident due to face blindness, would she ever remember anything in their lifetime?

169.84 Million words | 2022-09-05 15:31Update

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Book of Thoughts Fiction
Book of Thoughts

【v】Sweet and affectionate throughout, Xu Jinshu planned to leave after experiencing the tribulations in a different world. Unexpectedly, a sudden incident in the middle of the night transported her and Su Xiaofan to an unrecorded era. Xu Jinshu, who had never experienced childhood, experienced the joy of growing up slowly, gradually gaining a lively spirit. She also met the person she will spend her life with. Despite being blessed with a good family and environment by fate, Xu Jinshu still points at fate and says, 'Don't let me see you coming out in the Thirty-Three Heavens again, otherwise, I will scold you every time I see you!'

36.09 Million words | 2021-04-24 20:46Update

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