When it comes to horror fiction, there is a vast array of subgenres that cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you enjoy spine-chilling monster tales or psychological thrillers, the world of horror literature offers something for everyone. In this article, we will explore some popular subgenres of horror fiction that will leave you on the edge of your seat. 1. Supernatural Horror: This subgenre revolves around supernatural elements such as ghosts, demons, haunted houses, and otherworldly creatures. Stephen King's "The Shining" and Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" are must-reads for fans of this genre. 2. Psychological Horror: If you prefer psychological suspense over gore and violence, psychological horror is the perfect choice. These stories focus on the protagonists' mental states, phobias, or delusions. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn and "The Girl with All the Gifts" by M.R. Carey are excellent examples. 3. Cosmic Horror: Also known as Lovecraftian horror, this subgenre explores the insignificance of humanity in the face of unfathomable cosmic entities. H.P. Lovecraft's works, such as "Call of Cthulhu" and "At the Mountains of Madness," pioneered this subgenre. 4. Gothic Horror: This subgenre combines horror with elements of romance and mystery, often set in eerie and atmospheric locations like old mansions or castles. "Dracula" by Bram Stoker and "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley are timeless classics in this genre. 5. Zombie Apocalypse: Popularized by films and TV shows, the zombie subgenre focuses on the undead and the struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Max Brooks' "World War Z" and Robert Kirkman's "The Walking Dead" series are highly recommended. 6. Body Horror: Body horror delves into the grotesque and disturbing transformations or mutilations of the human body. Clive Barker's "Books of Blood" collection and David Cronenberg's "The Fly" showcase the visceral and unsettling nature of this subgenre. For avid horror enthusiasts, there are countless other subgenres to explore, such as slasher horror, paranormal romance, and dystopian horror. To find the best horror books and authors, you can visit reputable websites like Goodreads, where users rate and review their favorite reads. Online bookstores like Amazon also provide recommendations based on your reading history. Remember, horror fiction is a deeply personal experience, and each reader may have different preferences. So, whether you're a fan of supernatural terrors, psychological mind-benders, or tales of zombie-infested apocalypses, the world of horror literature awaits you with open arms. Happy reading and may your nightmares be delightfully chilling!
Zhao Dong is a night shift security guard. One day, he escorted a heavily drunk female resident back home, but ended up being forcefully pushed by her...
61.06 Million words | 2020-07-29 02:44Update
Nurturing Qi, Observing Qi, Stabilizing Qi, Harnessing Qi, Cultivating Qi, Inquiring Qi - the six realms of a Feng Shui master! Integrity, Self-improvement, Harmonious family, Good governance, Peaceful world - Su Jiu is just an ordinary inheritor of Feng Shui knowledge, but due to various opportunities, he embarked on a brilliant and splendid path in life. With an iron tongue, predicting one's future, With a bronze tongue, determining one's wealth and fortune, With a golden tongue, altering one's destiny, Using ten fingers to calculate life and death, Feng Shui brings wealth and fortune, With six divinations, understanding all worldly matters, and with the Eight Trigrams, exploring every human existence!
238.54 Million words | 2021-07-14 09:42Update
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
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
Lu Chen had a dream, a very long one. In this dream world, everything was familiar yet strange, and different characters played out different and exciting stories. Singers, actors, and freelance writers—surprisingly, he experienced three different lives in this dream world! When he woke up from the dream, Lu Chen embarked on a brilliant journey to become a perfect superstar! ———————————— P.S. This is a self-created parallel world setting. Please do not compare it to reality. As a new writer, I seek clicks, bookmarks, and recommendations!
215.64 Million words | 2022-12-25 14:40Update
[Chen Rang, if I pass you the next exam, will you be with me?] She smiled proudly, naturally arrogant, not everyone can catch her eye, but Chen Rang is an exception. In their younger years, he was cold, subdued, and restrained, while she was lively, bold, and fearless. She pursued him, even if it meant being shy, she would learn to imitate his calmness and say, "It's still you, who can make me blush the most." Chen Rang, still cold and aloof, not everyone can occupy his heart, but Qi Huan is an exception. Five years later, he has become mature and sharp, but not excessively arrogant; she has become sophisticated and composed, but still full of vitality. He pursued her, flirted with her, pondered over her, and said, "Is this romance movie really about love? It doesn't feel like it to me." Then suddenly, he leaned in and kissed her lips. A gentle touch turned quickly into a passionate kiss. "This is it. Movies are not love, but we are."
451.58 Million words | 2022-12-05 12:39Update
Any skill can be learned and improved upon to reach the peak of mastery! ... He is the honorary chairman of the World Chefs Federation, renowned as the culinary god across the globe. He is the greatest composer, pianist, and conductor after Beethoven and Mozart.
1,017.14 Million words | 2020-09-26 13:07Update
In the Tianji Book, there is a prophecy that states the fourth daughter of the influential Qi family will be the cursed Star of Daji, destined to bring destruction to the country and ruin to its ruler. She is fated to be either drowned or offered as a courtesan to the imperial family, until death separates her from her fate. Yabai never expected that the moment her life ended would only mark the beginning of another, as she was reborn as the unfortunate fourth daughter of the Qi family. Unable to bear the thought of drowning her, her mother made her pose as the fourth son of the Qi family, leading a discreet life filled with constant danger and intrigue. Fortunately, she found another path. On the day the fourth son of the Qi family died, she could still exist in the martial world as Yashi, the fourth son of the Qi family. While she faced struggles within her family, she encountered the notorious 'Ghost Princess' who took her in as a loyal subject, fascinated by her elegance and cunning. Unknowingly, she became one of her underlings. By chance, she discovered a shocking secret beneath the Ghost Princess's skirt - not only was she pretending to be a man, but the princess herself was also a fake. From that moment on, her life became entangled in the treacherous palace and dangerous court. The Empress Dowager was ruthless, the princes were cunning, and she couldn't discern who harbored murderous intentions! And there was the mysterious and ethereal beauty, the holy national teacher, who turned out to be...! Did Autumn Yabai appear so easy to manipulate? Wait for me to bury each and every one of you twisted individuals, so you can never be reborn again! She will happily sow twisted individuals in spring, and when autumn arrives, she will reap sweet fruits to feed the pigs! This is a story about a foolish person who caused trouble for many idiots, only to be dominated by an impressive individual in the end.
565.63 Million words | 2022-05-17 02:09Update
Starting from this year, I plan to venture into entrepreneurship and embrace a new way of life. I am determined to make some money and explore the world with great enthusiasm. Group:
428.40 Million words | 2022-05-28 18:59Update
He Tianming, a worthless otaku, obsessed with online games and anime, without a girlfriend, drifting through a third-rate university, just waiting for death... He is such a pitiful loser, and he himself has given up hope on his ordinary self, living each day in a daze. One day, "misfortune" struck. He was deceived by a beautiful stranger and taken to a hotel, where he was forcibly injected with an unknown potion. In agonizing pain, He Tianming despaired and fainted... When he woke up, he was shocked to discover that he had lost his male body and had become a gorgeous beauty that could overturn nations. Whether all of this is a blessing or a curse, no one knows. The only thing known is that He Tianming can no longer continue his ordinary life. With the heart of an otaku but the appearance of a beautiful girl, what kind of future awaits him—or should I say, her?
455.16 Million words | 2022-03-30 20:01Update
There has always been a dirty secret hidden in Mu Wan's heart, and she refused to tell anyone about it... Until this secret was exposed, what awaits her is death or redemption?
597.09 Million words | 2021-10-12 09:30Update
Wang Yong, the king of kings in the modern world of mercenaries, hailed as a legend by countless powerful figures, suddenly woke up after avenging his grievances. He decided to fulfill his mother's last wish and return to a normal and ordinary life. By using connections to secure a job, he unintentionally offended the glamorous female CEO and was hired as a security guard. Coincidentally, the female CEO ended up becoming his tenant. The constant switch between their master and servant roles sparked fierce conflict and battle. Who will emerge as the victor in this war between man and woman? As the saying goes, "The tree wants calm but the wind keeps blowing." Will he truly be able to achieve his desire of leading a normal life? With different identities and distinct personalities, will he be able to resist the allure of these beautiful women who surround him?
260.17 Million words | 2021-06-26 12:49Update
By a fortuitous encounter, a regular college student is mistakenly taken for a relative of a high-ranking official in the provincial capital. From then on, he embarks on a journey into the world of bureaucracy... With a bumpy road ahead, who will be able to rise to great heights? Amidst intricate connections, can he stand out from the crowd? Tempted by desires, how will he confront them? Whether in the realm of officialdom or business, where will Zhao Changfeng ultimately find himself?
479.45 Million words | 2022-01-17 18:44Update
Delightfully dirty and irresistibly cute! Ye Su traversed into a wondrous world of second dimensions, experiencing a renewed life. Here, his sister is Tamao Tsuchimikado, his first reader is Ruri ''Kuroneko'' Gokou, his online wife is Asuna Yuuki, his classmate is Shihouin Yoruichi, and he also befriended five adorable little ones whom he helped debut as a band named KON. In addition, he keeps a pet named Shizuno Izumi and... Singing songs, writing novels, drawing manga – living a leisurely yet fulfilling life in the realm of second dimensions. And so it begins.
77.24 Million words | 2022-03-16 11:10Update
As a successful foot-scratcher, it was already miserable enough to be reincarnated back into my student days and go through the gauntlet of the college entrance exams all over again. But why, oh why, did I also lose the precious chest hair and hairy legs that I was so proud of? Now, I've become a pathetic little white-faced weakling. This life is unbearable. Let the author take you into a world of extravagance and luxury, where the protagonist starts from the bottom and climbs step by step towards success. Join our newly created book club, and anyone who's interested is welcome to join.
213.51 Million words | 2023-03-09 12:19Update
With a farm crossing through time, using technology to cultivate and develop our nation. Chen Xiayue found herself in the 1960s, where the original owner of her body was in poor health and had to marry into the countryside. After intense resistance, the original owner's heart disease flared up and Chen Xiayue took over her body. Luckily, Chen Xiayue had a cheat system - the Space Farming System. With just one click, planting and harvesting became automated, separating fruits and plants effortlessly. Wheat matured in minutes, tomatoes matured in minutes, and corn matured in hours. The egg harvesting in the chicken farm only took an hour, and the pork from the pig farm could be harvested in hours too... With the cheat system, Chen Xiayue wasn't afraid of being transported to the 1960s. Ding - Your farm has been upgraded to the next level. The shop function has been activated, connecting to the inter-dimensional orc realm. Relying on the cheat system, Chen Xiayue thrived in the 1960s and changed the world by connecting with other realms to obtain various resources and technologies. Important note: The system can connect to other realms, allowing the female lead to trade items and access multiple dimensions. [V, Fluffy romance with two first loves, mutual pampering, and satisfying farming genre.]
154.52 Million words | 2021-03-27 06:23Update
"Uncle, I crooked the nose of Miss Lin from the Lin family!" "Let it be crooked!" "Uncle, I scratched the face of Miss Qin from the Qin family!" "Su Nuannuan! Won't you die if you stop causing trouble!" "Uncle, they bullied me first, I just fought back! Look at my face, it's swollen from being hit!" "Miss Qin will be sent to a mental hospital tomorrow!" How dare she lay a hand on him! "Uncle, that celebrity is so handsome, I really like him!" "Su Nuannuan! Do you want to cheat on me?" The little girl laughed joyfully, "As long as Uncle keeps spoiling me, I will always only like Uncle!" "Good, I'll give you everything." The CEO who was being eaten alive by the little girl's cuteness, was completely indulgent.
574.28 Million words | 2020-07-20 17:13Update
A person who graduated from a third-tier university returns to their freshman year after a series of events, carrying with them a space for growth. With ups and downs along the way, the protagonist, along with the growth of the space, becomes someone others look up to. Finally, they venture beyond Earth, soaring into the universe, and create an immortal legend...
399.33 Million words | 2021-01-22 05:32Update
Years have passed, but the play of our past remains, where you and I are merely characters. Fu Sanye, whom I met at the beginning, is known for holding the power of the stage. He enjoys sitting with one leg crossed, leaning over to whisper with the people around him, like a noble brother. In the shadow of the lamplight, his profile reveals a sense of melancholy romance. Only later did she realize that, in that half-lit space, he sat amidst piles of white bones, guarding vast mountains and rivers.
561.21 Million words | 2020-08-03 18:40Update
The poorest is no more than begging, but will eventually succeed. This year, Zhao Chuxi, who had been struggling to survive in the Qilian Mountains for over twenty years, finally chose to leave the mountains with the most vulgar ideas and came to the big city... (This is a purely inspiring, heart-rending, and ironically comical story of an ordinary person's struggle) Diao Min Village.
287.50 Million words | 2020-09-24 18:57Update
