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The Stand – Stephen King (1978)

The Stand by Stephen King depicts a post-apocalyptic world where survivors of a deadly superflu must choose between good, led by Mother Abagail, and evil, led by Randall Flagg.

Stephen King

Classics Supernatural Thriller

Misery – Stephen King (1987)

Misery by Stephen King is a psychological horror novel about an author held captive by his obsessive fan, forcing him to write under terrifying conditions.

Stephen King

Classics Mystery Supernatural

Carrie – Stephen King (1974)

Carrie by Stephen King follows a bullied teen with telekinetic powers who, after a traumatic prom night, unleashes devastation on her town in a story of revenge and horror.

Gillian Flynn

Mystery Psychological Thriller

Dark Places – Gillian Flynn (2009)

Libby Day, the sole survivor of her family's massacre, revisits the night of the crime, uncovering chilling secrets about the past in this dark psychological thriller.

Neil Gaiman

Fantasy Supernatural Young Adult

Coraline – Neil Gaiman (2002)

A curious girl unlocks a hidden door to a world of eerie wonders, where comfort masks control and bravery is the only way home.

Daphne du Maurier

Classics Mystery Romance

Rebecca – Daphne du Maurier (1938)

A shy young bride enters a grand estate haunted by a beautiful predecessor, uncovering secrets, lies, and a chilling truth that forever alters her place in the world.

Neil Gaiman

Fantasy Supernatural Young Adult

The Ocean at the End of the Lane – Neil Gaiman (2013)

A man revisits his forgotten childhood, uncovering buried magic, ancient forces, and the quiet heroism of a girl who once promised to keep him safe.

Stephen King

Fantasy Supernatural Thriller

Pet Sematary – Stephen King (1983)

Pet Sematary by Stephen King follows Louis Creed, who discovers a burial ground that brings the dead back to life, leading to horrifying and tragic consequences.

Stephen King

The Dark Tower

Fantasy Science Fiction Supernatural

The Gunslinger – Stephen King (1982)

The Gunslinger by Stephen King follows Roland Deschain on his relentless quest for the Man in Black across a decaying world, leading toward the Dark Tower.

Stephen King

The Dark Tower

Fantasy Science Fiction Supernatural

The Drawing of the Three – Stephen King (1987)

The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King follows Roland as he opens three mysterious doors to New York, recruiting unlikely allies in his journey to the Dark Tower.