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Top 10 Horror Novels of 2017: Scare Yourself Silly!

If you're a fan of spine-chilling, heart-pounding horror novels, then you're in for a treat. In 2017, the literary world saw a plethora of terrifying tales that left readers sleeping with the lights on. From haunted houses to psychological thrillers, here are the top 10 horror novels of 2017 that will give you goosebumps and leave you wanting more.

1. "The Grip of It" by Jac Jemc: This atmospheric novel follows a young couple as they move into a haunted house and unravel the mysteries lurking within its walls. With its slow-burning suspense and eerie ambiance, Jemc's masterpiece kept readers on the edge of their seats.

2. "Final Girls" by Riley Sager: Dubbed as a thrilling homage to classic slasher films, "Final Girls" tells the story of three women who survived separate massacres and are now forced to confront their pasts. Sager's debut novel is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller that will leave you guessing until the very end.

3. "Little Heaven" by Nick Cutter: Set in the isolated wilderness of New Mexico, "Little Heaven" explores the dark forces at play when a group of mercenaries is hired to save a young boy from a mysterious cult. Cutter's vivid and blood-curdling descriptions make this novel a standout in the horror genre.

4. "The Lesser Dead" by Christopher Buehlman: Set in 1978 New York City, "The Lesser Dead" introduces us to Joey Peacock, a teenage vampire who must navigate the brutal vampire underworld to protect the innocent. Buehlman's blend of horror and coming-of-age elements creates a unique and compelling narrative.

5. "Meddling Kids" by Edgar Cantero: A nostalgic and thrilling tale, "Meddling Kids" follows a group of teenage detectives from the 1970s who reunite as adults to solve one last case. Cantero's novel combines elements of horror and humor, offering a delightful and spooky reading experience.

6. "Mapping the Interior" by Stephen Graham Jones: Blending Native American folklore with haunting imagery, "Mapping the Interior" tells the story of a young Native American boy who encounters the ghost of his father in their new home. Jones' novella explores themes of identity, loss, and the supernatural.

7. "The Boy on the Bridge" by M.R. Carey: A chilling prequel to Carey's acclaimed novel "The Girl with All the Gifts," "The Boy on the Bridge" takes readers back to a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a zombie-like infection. This gripping tale is as much a character study as it is a horror story.

8. "The Changeling" by Victor LaValle: Part horror, part fairy tale, "The Changeling" weaves a narrative around the life of a new father whose son is kidnapped by a sinister entity. LaValle's modern spin on classic themes creates an emotionally resonant and haunting tale.

9. "Strange Weather" by Joe Hill: A collection of four novellas, "Strange Weather" explores the dark and bizarre side of human nature. From an apocalyptic hailstorm to a photographer's encounter with a sinister camera, Hill's vivid storytelling will leave readers enthralled and disturbed.

10. "The Grip of It" by Paul Tremblay: A chilling exploration of a couple's descent into madness and the supernatural horrors plaguing their new home, "The Grip of It" will leave you questioning what is real and what is imagined. Tremblay's atmospheric writing style will send shivers down your spine.

To satisfy your hunger for horror, websites such as Goodreads, Amazon, and Horror Novel Reviews offer comprehensive lists and reviews of 2017's top horror novels. These platforms provide a wealth of information and recommendations to ensure you find the perfect spine-chilling read.

So, whether you enjoy ghostly encounters, psychological thrillers, or tales of the supernatural, 2017 was a great year for horror fiction. Dive into the pages of these terrifying novels and prepare to be thrilled, chilled, and thoroughly captivated.
I am the Pacific Ocean. Fiction
I am the Pacific Ocean.

Tang Hai, an American river cleaner, woke up one day to find out that he could possess bodies of rivers and oceans! And so, the story of the Sea God began! "Even though I can only control a small river in town for now, eventually I will control all the oceans!" "Hey, boss! I'm sending you the defense map of the U.S. Navy right away!" "You damn monkey, don't force me to unleash a tsunami!" "This thirty-meter long shark is my pet, and it's not for sale!" "There's severe drought this year? I think it will rain for the next few days!" "With a few hours of rain every day, the Sahara will surely become a tropical rainforest!" "What? Africa's agriculture is underdeveloped, and you're asking for a kilogram of gold from me..." In the end, the river cleaner became a world-renowned expert in aquaculture, natural studies, biology, environmental management, and an adventurer! ... This is an exciting and imaginative novel, And also a cookbook, I hope everyone enjoys it! ...

54.38 Million words | 2020-09-10 13:32Update

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The Strongest Wanted Criminal of One Piece Fiction
The Strongest Wanted Criminal of One Piece

Lung Yan traveled to the last location with the "Record Imitation System," the Marines Academy in the One Piece world. Frustrated, he fought against the Celestial Dragons and consumed a Devil Fruit with dual attributes. Subsequently, he deserted the Marines and embarked on his own adventure. He challenged the Seven Warlords, engaged in battles with the three Admirals, and fought against the Four Emperors. Can Lung Yan reach Laugh Tale? What exactly is ONE PIECE? And most importantly, Empress Sister, I will definitely come back to find you...

535.61 Million words | 2021-02-18 14:32Update

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Overbearing Immortal Mingling with Mortals Fiction
Overbearing Immortal Mingling with Mortals

Jiang Shen, a miserable boy, had his destiny completely transformed after unexpectedly obtaining the will of a deity. From then on, his life ceased to be ordinary and became extraordinarily exciting! I highly recommend Yan Ge's new book, "The Secret Chronicles of Immortality".

38.50 Million words | 2022-07-21 20:52Update

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Supreme Medical Sage Fiction
Supreme Medical Sage

Medical Saint, the only existence in the 21st century that has gained the unanimous recognition of medical institutions worldwide. He stands at the pinnacle of the medical field pyramid. In fact, before the Medical Saint, there are two words - Deadly, Deadly Medical Saint, meaning simply that this man can snatch lives from the hands of the King of Hell or the Grim Reaper. Already completed works include "Reborn Aristocratic Son" with 10,000 words, "Official Road Cultivation" with 10,000 words, and "Dragon Totem" with 10,000 words.

483.76 Million words | 2021-11-12 18:58Update

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The Strongest Celebrity System of Entertainment Fiction
The Strongest Celebrity System of Entertainment

Official Version: He is the object of fantasy for all young girls and married women. The queen of island nation art films wants to invite him to star in a movie. He is a symbol of Korean trends, and countless Korean fans are crazy about him. He is a singer, a director, and also a poet. He is the ultimate entertainer in this world. His name is Lee An, and he possesses the strongest star system. Thrilling Version: A seductive female anchor wants to keep him, a glamorous landlady enjoys teasing him, and a top star is sending him secret signals. He only wants to be a pure person, but alas, reality is just too thrilling! Author's Customized Tags: Light-hearted system flow in the world of celebrities and the workplace.

545.97 Million words | 2020-12-22 18:57Update

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Naruto: The Leaf Village Fiction
Naruto: The Leaf Village

A pseudo otaku in his thirties transmigrated into the world of Naruto. At first, he only wanted to use the plot to win the favor of girls, but in the end, he discovered the true nature and cruelty of the world. Let's witness how the protagonist carves out his own path in this world of Naruto. System....... Check. Main God....... Check. Artifact....... Check. (Note: Will anyone believe me if I say this? Only for those who enjoy such stories, others please refrain from reading.)

322.43 Million words | 2021-07-08 12:21Update

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Profound Battle: The Prelude to the Annihilation War Fiction
Profound Battle: The Prelude to the Annihilation War

The evil tribe from beyond the domain is stirring, as the four great sovereigns appear in the foreign lands. Mu Chen, Luo Li, and Jiuyou have discovered the secret of the fallen supreme of the Holy Spirit Mountain. On the edge of the Great Thousand World, several supreme beings have emerged as powerful warriors battle against foreign kings and demon emperors in the Martial Realm and the Endless Fire Territory. The son of the Flame Emperor, Xiao Lin, displays his divine might as he wields the second divine flame to incinerate the sky. In the mysterious and forbidden land, Xun'er and Ling Qingzhu take the stage first. What will happen next? The foreign tribes invade the Endless Fire Territory, and the seven-colored devouring heavens unleash their divine power. The genius formation master, Yan Xi, controls the Flame God Battle Demon Array as the Emperor of the Heavenly Flame God. The war of annihilation is about to begin.

512.43 Million words | 2023-04-22 22:50Update

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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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You are the belated joy. Fiction
You are the belated joy.

☆May you rejoice and celebrate in the vibrant tomorrow, even if I cannot see anything.☆ This man, he is not the colorful fireworks nor the earth-shattering thunder. He is a gentle stream, flowing through mountains and gullies, cultivating the best love in the world. Bit by bit, he delivers it to her side, softly and shallowly, but it can flow forever.☆ All seemingly careless coincidences are planned by him; every moment he spends restless and unable to sleep, she is thinking of him too.

37.92 Million words | 2022-01-03 21:55Update

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An Unofficial in the Government Fiction
An Unofficial in the Government

Sure, I'll be happy to help you translate your novel from Chinese to English. Please provide me with the Chinese text you would like to have translated.

166.70 Million words | 2022-09-11 15:12Update

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Money Empire Fiction
Money Empire

Zhang Kuan, a poor child from a humble background, unexpectedly obtains a stone sculpture. In his free time, he worships it and unleashes a series of unstoppable events. Not only does he become extremely wealthy, but he also attracts good fortune and beautiful women throwing themselves at him.... Reader discussion group: P.S. This book is purely fiction. Any resemblance to real events or persons is coincidental. I am the original author!

411.76 Million words | 2023-04-13 00:13Update

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My tsundere senior sister Fiction
My tsundere senior sister

An ordinary delivery guy encounters the university goddess by chance. The next day, he wakes up in a hotel... From that day on, their fates become entangled. A new book by a newcomer, I need everyone's support! Please help by clicking the bookmark and recommending it. You can log in with your QQ, Weibo, and Tieba accounts! Friends who like it, don't forget to click the bookmark. Recommended tickets and diamonds are given by the system! Thank you all in advance! Book club ID: (Official VIP book club, serious inquiries only)

225.10 Million words | 2022-03-25 20:01Update

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Shaman's Hymn Fiction
Shaman's Hymn

Our story starts in a rural village in Northeast China, where a kind and honest man named Han Rufeng accidentally becomes a master of Eastern Necromancy. Introduced by someone, he finds himself in a place called the Northeast Hysteria Affairs Agency. Little did he know that his life would undergo a dramatic change after entering this agency. QQ: "Shaman's Notes" Reader Group, welcome all readers to join and interact together. Come and join if you love stories about Eastern Necromancy and horror! ...

433.97 Million words | 2021-12-01 08:49Update

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Leisurely rural life Fiction
Leisurely rural life

Plant some vegetables, drink some wine, the rural life is full of joy. Chen Feng, who had graduated from university and had been continually interning and dismissed, returned to the countryside and helped a little beauty flick the ants off her back. Unexpectedly, he triggered the spiritual space and turned his life around. "Congratulations, host, you have obtained ten units of spiritual energy, reaching the usable value." Using spiritual energy, he raised wild chickens, planted watermelons, made wine, and suddenly found that even in the countryside, he could live comfortably and happily. Sleeping when bored, flirting with girls when free, the life of a divine farmer is this leisurely and carefree.

212.78 Million words | 2020-08-05 19:54Update

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The twin girls next door. Fiction
The twin girls next door.

Next door live a pair of beautiful twin sisters, who constantly bully me. They whip me all day long, and I can no longer tolerate it. I refuse to endure this anymore, I will rise up like a serf and sing...

49.49 Million words | 2020-12-28 05:40Update

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The Path of Medicine and Official Career Fiction
The Path of Medicine and Official Career

"Medical Path to Officialdom" is a web novel written by Shi Zhangyu, first published on Qidian Chinese website. The main story revolves around Zhang Yizhen, the greatest medical expert during the end of the Sui Dynasty. Despite his exceptional medical skills, he never did anything without expecting something in return. With his martial arts reaching its pinnacle, he first drinks the poisoned wine of Emperor Yang of Sui, and then is struck by a thousand arrows from the Imperial Guards. The reason behind this tragedy is his selfless act of saving the imperial concubine from a difficult childbirth, which left him feeling deeply wronged. It's truly an eternal injustice that, despite saving the lives of both mother and child through his good deed, he ends up meeting such a fate. In later years, scientific research proves that the energy of resentment can transcend time and space, known as towering resentment. Therefore, Comrade Zhang Yizhen also becomes one of the millions of time-travelers, fortunate enough to have crossed over.

404.12 Million words | 2022-09-22 07:12Update

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Healer with a compassionate heart. Fiction
Healer with a compassionate heart.

A miraculous art that prolongs a youthful appearance, a pair of healing hands that bring the dead back to life, and the mysterious black cauldron with endless wonders – one day, this young man who practices the art of healing will be invincible and unparalleled in the world!

570.07 Million words | 2021-04-24 02:37Update

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Wildness Fiction
Wildness

Before marriage, Qiao Siyuan was a wealthy heiress who was showered with love and affection. She chose Lu Jinming from the crowd and helped him climb to the top of the pyramid. But when she needed him the most, he stood by another woman. Qiao Siyuan smiled coldly and slapped the divorce agreement in his face. Little did she know, Lu Jinming refused to accept it and tore up the agreement, stuffing a contract for a bodyguard job into her arms. "Don't make a scene, wife! Come back home with me, what's mine is yours." Qiao Siyuan gritted her teeth, "Go as far away as possible from me!" That night, someone climbed the building and entered through the window, kneeling by the bedside and hugging Qiao Siyuan's cold feet. "Wife, it's freezing outside. Do you need a human electric heater? The fully automatic kind."

123.35 Million words | 2022-06-08 17:49Update

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Long street Fiction
Long street

[End of the text, next book: "Residing in My Heart"] [He is like the endless street I can't see in my dreams.] On their first encounter, Xiang Yu saw Jin Fubai and took off his expensive shirt. He casually balled it up and handed it to her, saying, "Sit on it, the ground is cold." The second time they met was in a strange city plagued by consecutive heavy rain. Xiang Yu's flight was delayed, the train was delayed, and the hotel staff politely told her, "Sorry, we're out of rooms." Jin Fubai leaned against the side and calmly asked her, "I have a top-floor suite, want to join me?" This short story is about a hundred thousand words long and has a happy ending, not a sad ending. The next book, "Residing in My Heart," is summarized as follows: Cheng Xiaonan has a girlfriend outside of school who drives a red sports car and is beautiful and cool. His friends advise him, "Xiaonan, no matter how well we do in school, we can't handle the sisters in society!" Cheng Xiaonan nonchalantly replies, "Just for fun." Before long, Cheng Xiaonan is indeed dumped. He still smiles coolly and says, "Just for fun." However, the next day, his friend sees Cheng Xiaonan with red eyes, and he asks, "She went to Stanford University in Germany to pursue her Ph.D." His friend is confused and says, "Stanford is in the United States, right?" Yu Qian returns to China to participate in a private dress show. She walks gracefully in a silk robe that sways with her movement. Suddenly, someone steps on the train of her robe from behind. Yu Qian turns her head and sees Cheng Xiaonan. He asks, "Do you still remember me?" Yu Qian smiles tenderly and points to her temple, saying, "I had a car accident a few years ago." Cheng Xiaonan mistakenly believes that Yu Qian has amnesia and decides to pursue her again. As he pursues her, he realizes that the car accident she mentioned... seems to have been her bike hitting the green belt? Can someone really have amnesia like this? And she's playing the part of me again? The theme of this story is to strive to live a diligent and positive life. If you, dear readers, think "The Endless Street" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!

136.08 Million words | 2021-12-27 07:28Update

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Quickly Wear: No More Tsundere Fiction
Quickly Wear: No More Tsundere

Conan brings death wherever he goes, and actor Xiaohe also has a superpower like this (づ ̄ ̄)づ. The difference is that his power is that anyone within one meter of him will start having bad luck, light or heavy, such as "you are not your father's biological child" or "your son is not your biological child" ... Therefore, even though Xiaohe has good acting skills, good character, and good looks, people in the industry do not have much favor for him. Xiaohe: I hope I won't be so unlucky and prone to diseases anymore.

133.56 Million words | 2023-01-28 23:58Update

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