Don't Read These 10 Books If You Are Faint-Hearted

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1. The Shining, by Stephen King

A haunted hotel, a man’s descent into madness, and an evil that lurks in every corner. King’s masterpiece blends psychological terror with supernatural chills.

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2. The Graveyard Shift, by Manish Mahajan

An anthology of eerie short stories by Indian author Manish Mahajan, The Graveyard Shift delves into Indian folklore, ghostly tales, and dark urban legends that are uniquely chilling.

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3. The Silence of the Lambs, by Thomas Harris

Blurring the line between crime thriller and horror, this novel’s portrayal of the sinister yet brilliant Hannibal Lecter continues to send shivers down readers' spines.

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4. The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson

Widely regarded as one of the best ghost stories ever written, Jackson’s novel about a haunted mansion is a chilling exploration of fear, paranoia, and the supernatural.

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5. The Exorcist, by William Peter Blatty

Based on true events, this terrifying story of demonic possession and a priest’s battle against evil inspired one of the scariest movies of all time.

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6. Pet Sematary, by Stephen King

Sometimes dead is better. King’s tale of grief, loss, and the dark consequences of playing with life and death delivers horror that feels disturbingly real.

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7. Bird Box, by Josh Malerman

In a world where seeing an unseen force drives people to madness and death, survival depends on living blindfolded. A post-apocalyptic horror that grips readers till the end.

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8. The Turn of the Screw, by Henry James

A gothic classic, this novella’s ambiguity leaves readers questioning whether the ghosts are real or if the governess is descending into madness.

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9. The Girl Next Door, by Jack Ketchum

A horrifying tale of abuse and brutality that is almost unbearable to read, this novel pushes the boundaries of psychological horror by revealing the darkest side of humanity.

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10. House of Leaves, by Mark Z. Danielewski

A labyrinthine tale that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. This unconventional novel drags readers into a spiralling nightmare of a house that defies the laws of nature.

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