When it comes to horror novels, word count can play a significant role in the overall reading experience. Whether you prefer something quick and spine-chilling or an epic journey into terror, there are horror novels of various lengths to suit every taste. Here's a breakdown of different word counts and some recommended authors and novels within each category. 1. Short horror novels (Under 50,000 words): - "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson (27,000 words) - "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde (46,000 words) - "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James (41,000 words) 2. Medium-length horror novels (50,000 - 100,000 words): - "Ghost Story" by Peter Straub (88,000 words) - "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson (59,000 words) - "The Shining" by Stephen King (89,000 words) 3. Long horror novels (Over 100,000 words): - "It" by Stephen King (444,000 words) - "The Stand" by Stephen King (472,000 words) - "Dracula" by Bram Stoker (165,000 words) Remember, the word count of a horror novel doesn't necessarily dictate its level of terror or quality. It's the author's ability to create a chilling atmosphere, compelling characters, and an engaging plot that truly draws readers in. If you're looking for more suggestions or want to explore further, there are numerous websites dedicated to horror novels. Goodreads.com is a popular platform where you can find recommendations, reviews, and discussions about horror literature. Additionally, Amazon.com offers a vast selection of horror novels in various formats, allowing readers to delve into the world of suspense and fear. So, whether you're seeking a quick scare or a lengthy journey into the depths of darkness, these recommended horror novels, along with the help of online platforms, will surely satisfy your reading cravings. Happy reading!
Ivan travels through time and accidentally learns the art of shadow clone jutsu. He also travels back in time and becomes Ace's older brother. Through a series of unexpected events, he becomes a member of the Navy. Ivan doesn't want to change much, he just wants to be there at the Summit War and save Ace! Wait for me, Ace!
434.64 Million words | 2021-04-13 13:09Update
Lu Chen is an intern at Deli Auction Company. A car accident not only didn't push him into the arms of the Grim Reaper, but also caused a miraculous mutation in his brain. Antique gambling stones became as easy as eating and drinking, and Lu Chen, a grassroot nobody, began to thrive! The miraculous realm of the brain, lost treasures and extraordinary artifacts, everything is within the Super Golden Brain Realm. You deserve to have this miracle!
551.32 Million words | 2023-06-13 08:52Update
Xu Renshan, who was reborn, originally bought double the lottery tickets with his memories, but missed the opportunity to win two billion yuan. Initially, he could have relied on the advantage of being reborn to successfully pass the job interview and become a government official, but he changed his mind when he met a wealthy woman during a blind date. A government official who works from nine to five can never compare to an easy and luxurious life. After many years, a billionaire woman, huh? The assets under his control are increasing by billions of dollars in annual income.
176.87 Million words | 2020-09-04 19:02Update
[Completed, one of Baidu's top sacred posts] I have lived a wild life, I have loved deeply, and now I keep a low profile! I offer this book in memory of the days gone by... A young man who went alone to study in a foreign land, ended up unwittingly living in a dormitory full of troublemakers. Being timid, he did not dare to get involved in fights, only focused on his studies. After being bullied once, he learned to fight and started to have the idea of joining the group. Until the moment he failed to protect his girlfriend, he was completely enraged. Not only did he get into fights everywhere, he also learned to smoke and drink, giving up on his studies and started to drift in school... For his brothers, he would sacrifice his life; for his girlfriend, he could endure any hardship. No matter when, the phrase "[A few of us brothers walk together]" would always make his blood boil, his passion soar. In his youthfulness, he pursued his ideals. With boundless heroism, he created brilliance. Let us together shout out loud: "[A few of us brothers walk together]!"
316.88 Million words | 2021-05-04 14:19Update
Jiang Yuan, a time traveler, spent countless years in the world of Naruto. As he grew weary of a life filled with endless killing, he finally managed to bring peace to the chaos. With a newfound desire to wander and relax in other worlds, he opened the gate of time and embarked on his journey to different dimensions. (First stop: RE: Zero - Starting Life in Another World)
518.15 Million words | 2023-01-28 10:32Update
In the midst of war, displaced and orphaned, possessing a unique constitution, he caught the attention of the Three Ninjas of the Leaf Village. He is a genius medical ninja, with the special ability to absorb chakra and natural energy. He finds joy in wine, indulges in pleasures, possesses natural good fortune, always winning at gambling. With all the attributes of wine, women, and wealth, he is the super powerful and extraordinary supporting force in the world of the Hokage.
387.09 Million words | 2022-06-28 05:39Update
Playing the game, dismantling equipment, how did I mysteriously appear in a small room next to the main city warehouse? Oh my god, I was actually mistaken for a spare furnace tripod? With a game backpack, oh my, this backpack is insane, escaping from the clutches of demons, so what if I have the Five Spirit Roots? Still able to join the top sects. Oh, isn't that Junior Martial Uncle ahead? Wiping away the drool, I shouted, "Junior Martial Uncle, don't run!"
592.46 Million words | 2021-05-18 07:40Update
Meng Jie, a neglected teenager who suffered from bullying, accidentally died from severe blood loss during a fight, but he was granted help by the Queen. In a twist of fate, he obtained a new body and became her, changing his name from Meng Jie to Meng Jie. With this transformation, she gained wondrous powers that commanded admiration from mortals. She possessed a stunning and lively appearance that captured the hearts of all, becoming an enchanting knight in shining armor. From then on, Meng Jie embarked on a different life, a life as a woman... a life as a female knight. Book club.
375.34 Million words | 2020-09-10 11:47Update
On a hazy night, they entangled in a life-and-death struggle, her innocence driving him crazy. Four years later, as the commander-in-chief of the military district, he appeared again to take away her child. "The child is mine. Accompany me for a year, and I will satisfy your every wish." On the battlefield, he was decisive and relentless. In the court, he was dominant and overbearing. But in bed... Ye Yunxi climbed up angrily from the bed and stared at him. "I feel so sore!" His thin lips curled slightly. "It'll be fine in a moment." She thought that after a year, their entanglement would come to an end. Little did she know that when she held hands with someone else, he would still not let go... "Fang Yichen, we are over. You have no right to interfere in my affairs!" She shouted weakly. He was ruthless and uncompromising. "Ye Yunxi, except for me, who else dares to want your body and mind?"
593.37 Million words | 2022-08-21 23:21Update
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
Two families mistakenly swapped their children - one from a wealthy merchant family, the other from the noble Hou Mansion, with vastly different social statuses. Unfortunately, Yuxiang was the unlucky one who ended up being brought to the merchant family, as a girl with a disadvantaged background, crippled legs, and even labeled with the nickname "ill-fated star" on her head. Helpless, she had no choice but to cling tightly to the legs of the eldest brother of the Hou family, just to get by until the rightful heir returned, so she could quickly make way for them. Several years later, when the rightful heir finally came back, Yuxiang, ready to leave with her belongings, realized that her expertise in clinging to the legs had become too professional for the eldest brother of the Hou family to let her go! The Hou master laughed, pretending to be drunk: "How can a doted-upon foster daughter, raised with such love and care, simply leave like that?"
381.08 Million words | 2021-09-09 17:06Update
What can a person who is on their way to the funeral parlor and will be cremated leave for readers after death? This time, Yu Hua tells a story more desperate and absurd than "To Live" and more surreal than "Brothers", allowing readers to experience the coldness of a harsh winter imprisoned within years of glaciers, the intense and torturous pain of tug-of-war, and the despair of being worn out physically and mentally in a vast wilderness with no place to settle.
585.88 Million words | 2021-01-27 23:03Update
This book does not discuss traditional Chinese medicine, only Western medicine. The book also features a futuristic and miraculous doctor assistance system. There is no plot where the protagonist instantly becomes an expert after obtaining the system, nor does it include a setting where they can cure any disease. The journey to becoming extraordinary is long and challenging for the main character. This is simply a story of an ordinary person who acquires an extraordinary system and becomes an outstanding physician. "Physician" group number: Thank you to all the readers for their suggestions and support.
273.43 Million words | 2023-06-19 16:09Update
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
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
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
After being hit with setbacks in both career and love, Wang Yong grew tired of city life and made the decision to return to his rural hometown. There, he encountered a mysterious artifact that bestowed upon him special powers, thus embarking on a miraculous journey. This tale involves underdogs, extraordinary encounters, delectable cuisine, valuable treasures, and every desired fantasy come to life.
27.33 Million words | 2021-10-23 04:28Update
Xu He is a bud that has not fully bloomed, but in Zhao Pingjing's eyes, her first bloom was quite hot and spicy. -- Throughout his life, he only submits to her.
405.25 Million words | 2021-06-14 04:29Update
Rural Life: Wang Buping Obtains a Spatial Ability. Returning to the Wang Family's Village, he witnesses the evolution of the space and utilizes the extraordinary items it provides. With the help of these magical possessions, he leads the villagers to prosperity. Furthermore, he discovers the mystical creatures and plants in the enchanting mountain behind the village.
374.04 Million words | 2022-04-29 11:30Update
Whoever promised a love story to the young leaves behind an unforgettable memory; Whoever admires the beauty and talent of a lady composes a song about joys, sorrows, separations, and reunions; Amidst the war in the northern frontier and chaos, who can hold hands and grow old together? Who belongs to whom for a lifetime? Dizisi, my father used to say that a girl who smiles a lot will never have bad luck in the future. It turned out to be true. Meeting you is the best luck I've had in these tough times.
352.74 Million words | 2021-05-07 13:40Update
