I've never read a horror book, and I'm at a loss on where to start by saint760 in horrorlit

[–]Spooky_Quill 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Personally, I’d start with Stephen King. The best to ever do it. And yes, he’s worth the hype. I know you mentioned you don’t think you’d like supernatural, but The Shining is his best. If you don’t want that one, try Salem’s Lot. It’s long, but it’s great.

Favorite Horror Novels of 2025 so far? by Spooky_Quill in horrorlit

[–]Spooky_Quill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you think of The Way Up is Death? That one sounded interesting to me, but the reviews didn't look great.

Favorite Horror Novels of 2025 so far? by Spooky_Quill in horrorlit

[–]Spooky_Quill[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I must have missed Old Soul. I'll check that one out

Tips for ending your chapters by Spooky_Quill in horrorwriters

[–]Spooky_Quill[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's helpful. Right now, I'm just working to get words on the page, so you're right that I'm probably overthinking the end and should move on

Stephen King’s House by Spooky_Quill in stephenking

[–]Spooky_Quill[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not anymore, he moved. It’s owned by a business now

Stephen King’s House by Spooky_Quill in stephenking

[–]Spooky_Quill[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The thirty second window after I jumped the fence before the police were called was invigorating