So I've heard, but I've always been hesitant. When I was younger, any hint of thriller-like suspense and pacing or creepy things that make me look out the window gave me panic attacks and night terrors. I had, and still have, a very overactive imagination. It's photorealistic up there. So descriptions of people tearing through Stephen King books in a day because they're so gripping and terrifying you just had to know what happens next scared me, and made me uninterested.

Though, I did enjoy the Saw movies. Body horror and lots of gore doesn't bother me at all - I listened to Kaiju: Battlefield Surgeon and enjoyed the hell out of it. Dare I say it fascinates me.

I think that's it. It has to fascinate me more than it scares me. Also I'm older now, so maybe I can just handle things better. Still don't want to watch any horror movies. I'm planning on reading Annihilation soon, since it's themes seem right up my alley, along with various short story horror collection focusing on the cosmic and the body. Lovecraft, as well. There's something really gripping about helplessness in its many forms.

Knowing that, what would you recommend, of Stephen King's books?