definition of horror fiction

Horror fiction is a genre of literature that focuses on creating feelings of fear, dread, and terror in its readers. It aims to elicit strong emotional responses and keep readers on the edge of their seats. This type of fiction often delves into the darkest aspects of the human psyche, exploring themes such as supernatural elements, monsters, ghosts, and psychological terrors.

One of the most influential authors in the horror genre is H.P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft's works, such as "The Call of Cthulhu" and "At the Mountains of Madness," have become classics of horror fiction. His unique blend of cosmic horror and vividly described creatures has set a benchmark for many authors who have followed in his footsteps.

Another highly regarded author in horror literature is Stephen King. Known as the "Master of Horror," King has produced numerous best-selling novels, including "IT," "The Shining," and "Carrie." His ability to create complex characters and weave gripping narratives with supernatural elements has made him a favorite among horror enthusiasts worldwide.

When it comes to popular horror series, one cannot overlook "The Vampire Chronicles" by Anne Rice. This series follows the life and adventures of Lestat de Lioncourt, a charismatic vampire. Rice's richly detailed storytelling and exploration of vampire mythology have captivated readers for decades.

For those who enjoy a touch of gothic horror, the works of Edgar Allan Poe are essential. Poe's short stories, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," are renowned for their atmospheric settings, psychological depth, and macabre twists.

When it comes to discovering and exploring horror fiction, there are several websites and online platforms that cater to fans of the genre. Goodreads, for example, offers an extensive list of horror novels, allowing users to discover new books and read reviews from fellow readers. Websites like Horror Writers Association and Horror Novel Reviews provide a wealth of information, author interviews, and recommendations for horror enthusiasts.

In conclusion, horror fiction is a genre that taps into our deepest fears and takes readers on a journey filled with suspense, dread, and the supernatural. With renowned authors such as H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, Anne Rice, and Edgar Allan Poe, there is no shortage of chilling tales to explore. Whether you prefer cosmic horror, supernatural creatures, or gothic atmospheres, the world of horror fiction has something to offer to everyone with a taste for the macabre.
Ten thousand heartbeats Fiction
Ten thousand heartbeats

As a wild girl from the countryside, the first thing Qin Ran did when she returned home was to be admonished by her mother. Her mother said that everyone in the family was a genius and she hoped Qin Ran wouldn't always go outside and bring shame to their family. But who would know that she was actually a genius in the virtual world? She simply didn't care to reveal these things, even if misunderstood by others. There was only one person who truly understood her, her future soulmate, Cheng Jun...

350.75 Million words | 2023-04-01 16:13Update

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Antiques Life Fiction
Antiques Life

The Life of Antiques, The Antiques of Life. Recommended completed novels: "Accidental Entry into Officialdom", "An Ordinary Life of a Genius", "Sleeping Dragon", "Rebirth", "Unified Southern Song Dynasty".

315.36 Million words | 2021-11-02 21:27Update

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The Chief Medical Officer's Legacy Fiction
The Chief Medical Officer's Legacy

Dedicated to saving lives through medical practice, upholding integrity as a government official, prioritizing the public good over personal interests. Whether treading the path of medicine or serving in government, both roles involve healing individuals and serving the nation with undying righteousness. Following the success of "Chief Physician" (web version: "Chief Imperial Physician"), "Healing the Nation as the Top Physician" continues to forge the legend of the "Imperial Physician." Brothers and sisters are welcomed to join the group for discussions on the plot. (Book club!)

543.29 Million words | 2022-10-13 05:50Update

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Korean Entertainment Contract Fiction
Korean Entertainment Contract

Ladies, I have a lot of business, just give me money. Ladies, I am skilled in my business, just give me money. Ladies, my business is legitimate, just give me money. Ladies, I don't do business, want to date? One hand with a contract, one hand with money, after the contract is fulfilled, we will cut ties. Don't be afraid, ladies, I am incredibly good at what I do.

205.26 Million words | 2020-10-09 22:26Update

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I pick up trash in the Heavenly Court. Fiction
I pick up trash in the Heavenly Court.

Zhou Tianming was dumped by his ex-girlfriend for being poor, after which he worked tirelessly as a deliveryman to earn money. On a scorching day, he rode his electric bike at full speed. Suddenly, everything turned black, and he lost control of the bike, crashing into a large tree and dying instantly. Later, he discovered that he had arrived at the Southern Gate of Heaven, where he was chosen by the Heavenly Court to specialize in dealing with garbage in the immortal realm. By collecting trash, Zhou Tianming rose to become a top figure.

125.37 Million words | 2022-10-18 20:06Update

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Jade Space Fiction
Jade Space

Through the ages, rivers and mountains remain, enduring the passage of time. Fate intertwined, unique to each individual. Ye Yang, caught in an unexpected car accident, acquires the Jade Space, embarking on a leisurely yet perilous life of farming and cultivating immortality.

324.42 Million words | 2023-06-30 12:45Update

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Fang Siqi's First Love Paradise Fiction
Fang Siqi's First Love Paradise

The novel tells the story of the beautiful literary girl Fang Siqi, who is sexually assaulted by her cram school teacher Li Guohua and eventually suffers a mental breakdown. Through Fang Siqi's efforts to "fall in love" with Li Guohua, the novel reveals the extent to which women are controlled by patriarchal cultural norms and the actual impact of their internalization. It highlights the various forms of male oppression against women in a patriarchal society, as well as the possible ways and limitations of female resistance, thus emphasizing the theme of individual harm and alienation by patriarchal societal norms. This is an astonishing and exceptional novel, written by an author who possesses both a highly sensitive perception and firsthand experience, preserving this entire incident like a "surviving specimen". The book repeatedly and closely examines the pain of having something precious taken away by someone who derives pleasure from this act from the perspective of the violated individual.

477.93 Million words | 2022-08-23 09:02Update

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Crimson Dust Under the Sky Fiction
Crimson Dust Under the Sky

In addition to preserving the unique world background, business competition, and reflections on life that are specific to Dou Dou's novels, the introduction of political elements in "Crimson Horizon" is particularly prominent. Starting with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the overnight bankruptcy and suicide of oil tycoon Luo Jiaming, politics is constantly intertwined throughout the novel. As a follower of "Western Marxism", Ye Zi, who is alone overseas, tries to prevent a disaster but is ultimately assassinated by right-wing forces abroad. His philosophical words, like Zen verses, that "the path we see is not the path to take" run through the entire book, mysterious and unfathomable, becoming a puzzle for everyone to decipher. Prominent figures such as tycoons, movie stars, and overseas students appear one after another, and the scenes unfold in Moscow, New York, Paris, Hungary, and China, providing readers with a fresh, romantic, and stimulating reading experience.

227.68 Million words | 2022-04-14 13:53Update

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The Final Case Fiction
The Final Case

From the fictional background, please do not refer to the existing social system and political institutions in our country. Starting from (date), the update time will be as follows: morning at 8 am, noon at 12 pm, and evening at 6 pm! (The last case on the gray scale)... In the country's investigative bureau, there is a pair of special partners, Deputy Team Leader Xie Jibai and Forensic Doctor Tang Xin. When asked about their first impressions of each other, Xie Jibai said, "Birds of a feather, even now." Tang Xin looked at Xie Jibai's impeccable uniform and spotless white gloves and said, "I want to make him dirty."

591.55 Million words | 2020-10-28 05:21Update

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Naruto: Shadow Clone System Fiction
Naruto: Shadow Clone System

As a senior Naruto fan, Classmate Zhao Er downloaded a supposedly latest and highly anticipated Naruto mobile game from a website. When he finished downloading, a strong light flashed. When he opened his eyes again, he realized that he had transformed into Conan Edogawa, the unfortunate child of Konoha. With this ominous name, how can he survive in the chaotic ninja world? I don't know how to describe this feeling. The urban novel I had high hopes for, which I wrote over 30,000 words for, hardly had any readers. I guess at least ten collections were probably done by my friends. I casually wrote a fanfic based on my hobby, and with just 10,000 words, it already has over 30 collections. I'm truly touched. Originally, I was thinking of giving up on writing novels, but for now, I will at least finish this book. I'm not expecting recommendations or collections, but after you finish reading it, please leave me a comment. It will make me feel less lonely during the writing process.

135.56 Million words | 2022-07-22 19:40Update

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Quick Transmigration: Revenge Affairs Bureau Fiction
Quick Transmigration: Revenge Affairs Bureau

Transcenders are powerful, they're exceptional. They change society, they change the world. They are the pride of heaven, hailed by everyone... But do people still remember the original selves they replaced? They were considered worthless by others, victims of fate, or wastrels... Easily replaced by someone else, but are they willing? Plain Rong Lvhu was transcended, and at that time, she couldn't do anything. When she gained power, she wanted to help those poor original selves who shared her fate. And so, the "Transcended Original Owners Commission" was established... Battle begins! Seek revenge from the original selves, Transcenders, face the challenge!

184.79 Million words | 2022-05-24 06:23Update

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Super Cop America Fiction
Super Cop America

An experienced old police officer with over ten years of Chinese criminal investigation experience, Li Ming, finds himself in the United States as an ordinary patrol officer. He becomes personally involved in the chaotic street underworld, reminiscent of the warring states period, where Armenians, Mexicans, Salvadorans, Italians, and Colombians all come alive before his eyes.

5.80 Million words | 2023-02-14 07:49Update

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Sure, I can help you with that. Please provide the Chinese text, and I will tran Fiction
Sure, I can help you with that. Please provide the Chinese text, and I will tran

In the midst of a routine life, suddenly there emerged a "system" that claimed she would die. It said, "As long as you become a Whitewasher and complete the whitewashing tasks, you can live a peaceful life until the end." Traveling through different worlds as the antagonist, then whitewashing herself, that's the job of a Whitewasher. However, the tasks given by the system were far from easy to accomplish.

296.84 Million words | 2023-01-02 18:56Update

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Boss Attack: The Cunning Auction of Mom Fiction
Boss Attack: The Cunning Auction of Mom

"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

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Sky Eye Fiction
Sky Eye

Chu Nan, a once impulsive and self-conscious underachiever, had a destined encounter that granted him the extraordinary ability of the Divine Eye. By absorbing the spiritual energy from various types of jade, his Divine Eye grew in power, ultimately showcasing his increasing value in this world. With the ability to see through, perceive the past, and predict the future, there was nothing he couldn't do. From then on, he effortlessly dabbled in scratching lottery tickets, appraising antiquities, gambling on stones, betting, diagnosing illnesses, solving crimes, exploring mineral deposits, peeping at beautiful women, and navigating effortlessly through encounters with school beauties, attractive office workers, wealthy heiresses from prominent families, angelic nurses, next-door neighbors, and blossoming policewomen... Each encounter would unfold into a captivating and alluring tale.

418.07 Million words | 2020-10-18 18:51Update

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Rebirth of the Fierce Wife Fiction
Rebirth of the Fierce Wife

Yu Xiaoxiao, the military instructor from the apocalypse, married herself to Wenxiong who had been wrongfully imprisoned and subjected to torture on her first day as the princess. From then on, a fierce and capable woman who only knew how to eat, sleep, and fight zombies, and a loyal and patriotic, stern and taciturn young general, crossed paths like destiny. In the face of a weak country and strong enemies, with a corrupt emperor, treacherous concubines, and a suffering populace, General Gu Xinglang hoped to one day restore order to the court and bring peace and stability to the nation. However, his princess wife said, "Your ambition is too grand, it's impossible to achieve. Let's go unite the world instead!" General Gu could only... How to become a good princess who will be remembered in history? Yu Xiaoxiao firmly believes that a princess who can love her husband is a good princess.

275.10 Million words | 2022-05-21 15:13Update

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Who do you like when you're seventeen years old? Fiction
Who do you like when you're seventeen years old?

In a residential complex in a spaceflight city in the north, Huang Yingzi, Jiang Yi, and six other only children were like siblings. They grew up together, supported each other, and formed a brotherhood called the "Big Dipper Seven." They made a pact to take the college entrance examination together and go to Beijing. Seventeen quietly arrived, and with it, the rushed coming of the 18th birthday, marking their transition into adulthood. The youthful promise faded away. Huang Yingzi became the only one to go to Beijing, while Jiang Yi went off to the United States. The friends went their separate ways, and the "Big Dipper Seven" were forgotten. "Who do you like at seventeen?" became a lingering mystery in their hearts, a bittersweet memory that couldn't be erased.

318.70 Million words | 2022-05-21 19:23Update

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My father is not a native. Fiction
My father is not a native.

"My Father is not a Native" is a thrilling and captivating novel that features an exciting and engaging plot. Written by the talented author named Yi Mei Tong Qian, this book is a masterpiece that showcases exceptional writing skills. To read the latest and most clean chapters of this novel for free, you can visit the Pen Q Fiction website.

232.07 Million words | 2022-11-06 19:49Update

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I'm a Homebody [Crossover] Fiction
I'm a Homebody [Crossover]

Since the amendment of the "Election Law," the just-turned of legal age, Jingu, has been restless! Her goal last year was to win the title of "Ms. Dong*** University," and she succeeded, of course. This year, her aim is to campaign for the position of "the sweetest and cutest town mayor." She has already planned the campaign district and her objectives, including the speech she will deliver. She wants to accomplish something big, and now that she has become the town mayor, she is faced with various challenges.

268.72 Million words | 2021-10-21 10:27Update

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A Marvelous Physician Fiction
A Marvelous Physician

Want to become an absolute beauty? He can help you! Want a healthy body? He can help you! Want to revitalize your masculinity? He can help you! Want to conceive a son or a daughter? He can help you! With medicine in hand, I have the world! ...

313.14 Million words | 2020-10-30 06:16Update

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