book reviews

Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.

"Barefoot, But Not Broken: A Doctor's Journey From Struggle to Strength"
Every journey begins with a single step, but for some of us, that first step can feel like an eternity. I remember the first time I stood in front of a mirror wearing the white coat. I was filled with hope, determination, and dreams of making a difference in the world. But what no one tells you about the path of a doctor is that the road is often lined with struggles that test not just your intellect, but your very spirit.
By Doctor marwan Dorani 10 months ago in Horror
The Haunted Election Night
The deep silence of the night shattered as the ancient bell in the village tolled just once. It was the night before the election, and a chilling stillness hung in the air, as if nature itself was hinting at some approaching horror.
By Hasan Ali10 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows of Kalighat
Anika had always loved the bustling streets of Kolkata, with its chaotic traffic, sweet scent of chai, and the constant chime of temple bells. But Kalighat, the old neighborhood that cradled the city’s iconic Kali Temple, held a special, eerie charm. She had grown up hearing whispers about the ancient lanes, where the past and present brushed shoulders, and the living sometimes shared space with those long gone.
By Hasan Ali10 months ago in Horror
The Haunting Whisper of the Green Shadows
Arif had always loved the mist-draped hills of Sylhet, where his family owned a small tea estate. The hills breathed with a life of their own – the whispers of swaying leaves, the rustle of the underbrush, and the occasional call of a distant bird. But the workers often spoke of something else – something older than the trees and darker than the jungle night.
By Hasan Ali10 months ago in Horror
The Jinn Who Waited Beneath My Bed for Years
I was twelve when we moved into my grandfather’s crumbling mansion on the outskirts of a forgotten village. The house, older than memory, breathed with secrets. The locals called it Bayt Al-Ghaib — “The House of the Unseen.”
By Noman Afridi10 months ago in Horror
"The Night of the Hollow Moon"
The Night of the Hollow Moon Halloween was supposed to be a time of fun — a time for costumes, parties, and candy. But in the town of Ravenswood, Halloween carried a darker weight, a sinister history that most residents had long forgotten… or pretended to forget.
By Mir Ahmad Khan10 months ago in Horror
"Echoes of Black Hollow"
Echoes of Black Hollow In November 2022, a team of documentary filmmakers set out to uncover the truth behind the eerie myths surrounding Black Hollow, an abandoned village deep in the heart of northern Maine. What was meant to be a straightforward investigation into local legends soon became an inexplicable mystery. The crew vanished without a trace, leaving behind only fragments of their footage, raising unsettling questions that still remain unanswered.
By Mir Ahmad Khan10 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Clock
Priya never expected to inherit anything. So when the lawyer handed her a single envelope after her grandmother’s passing, she was surprised. Inside it was a small brass key and a note:
By TrueVocal10 months ago in Horror
One Truth Per Day
The diary had no title, no lock, no name. Just a plain black leather cover with pages that smelled faintly of old ink and rain.
By TrueVocal10 months ago in Horror
Unlock the Shadows: What You Need to Know About Vocal’s Horror Story Prompt Challenge
For writers who have a taste for the macabre, the eerie, and the psychologically unsettling, opportunities to showcase their talent don’t often come knocking. But when they do, they arrive cloaked in mystery, dripping with suspense, and beckoning the brave to test the limits of their imagination.
By Nora Ariana10 months ago in Horror
The Room That Watches
Rahim stood before the rusted gates of his grandfather’s ancestral mansion—its structure half-swallowed by creeping vines and a century’s worth of dust. The villagers had always spoken in hushed tones about this place. They warned of whispers in the night, shifting shadows, and the cursed room on the western wing.
By Noman Afridi10 months ago in Horror
The Mystery of the Depths (Part 6)
After returning the chain, we believed it was over. We wanted to believe Saira’s spirit had found peace. But one night’s horror shattered that illusion. When young Saiful claimed, “I saw a girl underwater,” fear, doubt, and mystery clawed back into our lives.
By Kevin Hudson10 months ago in Horror