If you want to experience true horror in a novel, then I recommend you to read the book "Hong Kong's New Heavenly Master." Although it wasn't a horror novel, the suspense and sense of mystery in it was not inferior to that of a horror movie. I hope you like my recommendation.😗
One of the early and well - known psychological horror stories is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is haunted by the 'vulture - like' eye of an old man he lives with and eventually commits a heinous act. The horror lies in the narrator's deteriorating mental state and his paranoia.
Definitely. 'It' by Stephen King is a must - mention. The way it plays on the childhood fears of the characters and the town's secrets is very much psychological horror. 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill is also a top psychological horror novel. The sense of dread and the psychological impact of the woman in black on the characters is really strong. And 'A Head Full of Ghosts' by Paul Tremblay is a great psychological horror that makes you question what is real and what is in the characters' minds.
Then there's 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. This complex novel plays with the form and structure of the book itself, adding to the sense of psychological unease. The story within a story about a house with impossible dimensions and the characters' reactions to it is both fascinating and terrifying.
Well, 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson is a must - mention. It plays on the psychological fears of the characters and the readers alike. It creates an atmosphere of unease that is hard to shake off. Also, 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by the same author is quite good. It delves into the minds of the strange characters and their secrets. Then there's 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski, which is a very complex and mind - bending psychological horror novel.
A great psychological horror story is about a student who is constantly under pressure to perform well in school. He starts having vivid nightmares of being chased by a faceless figure. As time passes, he realizes that the faceless figure represents his own insecurities and the fear of failure. The story shows how our own minds can create the most terrifying monsters when we are under stress and how psychological stress can manifest as horror.
Another is 'The Monkey's Paw'. A family is given a magical monkey's paw that can grant wishes. But every wish comes with a horrible consequence. Their first wish for money results in their son's death at work, and his body is mangled. It's a terrifying look at the unexpected and often dark outcomes of getting what we think we want.
Diary entries in horror novels can contribute to the psychological disturbing effect in several ways. Firstly, they often give a direct look into the character's innermost thoughts and fears. For example, in a haunted house scenario, a character's diary might detail their increasing paranoia as strange things start to happen. This makes the reader feel closer to the character's psychological breakdown. Secondly, diary entries can be used to create a sense of authenticity. If it seems like a real - life diary, the horror feels more immediate and personal to the reader.
"Hell Movie Theater" is a mystery and mystery novel written by the author, Black Tinder. The general plot of this novel is: The new book "Devil's Examination" has been released. If you pick up a horror movie poster from Hell Movie Theater in the popular series, you will find that your name will appear in the horror movie cast list! However, you would be thrown into this real horror film and play a role in it. You had to follow the requirements of the script. As the plot developed, creepy curses and ghostly shadows would descend one by one. In the dark corridor and the silent morgue, you will have to act as one horror movie after another. Sometimes, you will be the main character, and sometimes, you may just be a minor character. Only by saving up enough death coupons could he leave the Hell Movie Theater. Ye Xiang, an ordinary office worker, picked up such a horror movie poster in a dark corridor after his night shift… This book isn't a pure horror novel like "Hell's Apartment", but a work of my own transformation. It's a work of variant infinite style + fantasy + supernatural style! ---------------------------- "Film and Television Begins from the Night of Soul Return" was a novel written by the author, Fantasy City. The general plot of this novel was: He accidentally obtained a mysterious phone and embarked on an extraordinary path. They lived different lives and experienced different things. Would he be willing to live an ordinary life? Everything is up to you to decide! The experience worlds would be "The Night of the Soul","The Year in a Hurry","Detective Chinatown","Journey to Busan","Shaolin Football","Beginning","Tang Tan 2, 3","Zombie Uncle","Zombie Campus","Mr. Zombie","Exorcist Police","Old Corpse in the Mountain Village","Yin Yang Road"… ---------------------------- "How did I become a heavenly master just by filming a horror film?" This book was written by the author, Want to Be Calm, and it was a novel about an urban and entertainment star. The general plot of this novel was: As an atheist, Lin Zheng had transmigrated to a strange world. She had filmed a few classic zombie movies. However, he did not expect it. There really were zombies, monsters, and monsters in this world! At the same time, some people who could see the strangeness noticed. The method in Lin Zhengying's movie was really effective against these demons and monsters! Black dog's blood, peach wood sword, immobilizing talisman…Lin Zheng did not become a famous director of his generation. Instead, he became a world-recognized ghost-catching master. Lin Zheng, who had yet to activate his Yin-Yang Eyes, was dumbfounded."I'm really not a heavenly master. There are no ghosts in this world. We have to believe in science!" ---------------------------- Thriller Theater was a sci-fi time-travel novel written by Thief Monkey. The general plot of the novel was: One day, you will act in a movie and become the main character, but no one will know you. One day, you will find a poster with your name on the list of actors, and that person will indeed be you. One day… Don't move, that poster is the source of all fear… Thriller Theater Book Group: 199492893, welcome to chat. ---------------------------- Ghost Eyes was a modern romance novel written by the author, Yilian Youmeng. The general plot of this novel was: Ever since I was young, I was regarded as a jinx because of my strange eyes. Everyone avoided me like the plague. There was a lovestruck female ghost who committed suicide in a university campus, a resentful ghost whose corpse was dismembered in an abandoned well, a human flesh restaurant, a little ghost who controlled people... All of this was happening around me. It seemed like I was destined to never be able to escape from this… ---------------------------- Ghost Photographer was a mystery detective novel written by the author, Mo Lin. The general plot of the novel was: I'm a photographer. Of course, I will also take on regular photography work, and I can do it well. But in fact, I have another identity. So, after that, I encountered many, many things. ---------------------------- "Evil Walkers" was a mystery detective novel written by the author, Beichen Liu. The general plot of this novel was: Are there ghosts in this world? What was a ghost like? In any case, ghosts and gods, more people believe in ghosts and gods, less people see ghosts and gods. Since evil spirits were evil, why did they exist? Let the evil spirit answer these questions... ---------------------------- "The Ghost That Isn't a Ghost" was a novel written by the author, Su Qing. It was a mystery detective novel. The general plot of the novel was as follows: There are ghosts in this world, there really are ghosts, I really don't lie to you, otherwise what are these things? Ghost 1: There are no ghosts, a trick to deceive children Ghost 2: According to modern science, ghosts and such things cannot exist Ghost 3: The human heart is not enough to have such gods and ghosts Ghost 4: Yes, yes, there are no ghosts in this world Xiao Sheng: Then what are you? We're not ghosts ~ Alright, alright! No, no, don't shout. My head hurts. ---------------------------- Hollywood was an urban supernatural novel written by the author, Magic Stone. The general plot of the novel was: "Hey, Charlotte, the special effects of the female ghost in your movie are really realistic! How did you do it?" "You mean that? That's a real female ghost." “…” The legend of a master of horror movies. It was a Hollywood story. It was a story about a mage in the Age of Chaos. Do you think this is an entertainment novel? This was actually a supernatural novel. Do you think this is a supernatural novel? This was actually an urban novel. Do you think this is an urban novel? This was actually an entertainment novel. [Book friend group: 689661093, welcome to join.] ---------------------------- "Since the Return of the Clown's Soul" was a suspense novel written by the author, Folk Zuodao. The general plot of this novel was: Starting from the clown's soul, I embarked on the journey of horror movies…I have experienced Stephen King's black tower world view. I have also transformed into a priest and ran around just to drive away the demons. I have kicked the Japanese Zombie Dazuo, controlled Annabel, slapped Annie Baby's big mouth, seen a wife-protecting demon who killed a car full of zombies, robbed a tomb with Hu Bayi, and fought against the old gods as a mortal. I have witnessed A Hui's silent love for Xiao Xue. I've never said that I like you, but you've always been the most important person to me. I've also witnessed the reincarnation of Qiu Sheng and Ninth Uncle. In the end, I've lived like you… This was a nostalgic story.
Let me recommend a funny film," Please Eat Red Bean ", which tells the story of a young man pursuing healthy food. The plot is humorous. As for horror films, I recommend " I'm in a Ghost Film World ". It tells the story of the protagonist's survival in various ghost film worlds. It's very exciting and thrilling. I hope you like my recommendation.😗
A more recent example is 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson as well. It follows a group of people as they explore the supposedly haunted Hill House. Jackson masterfully builds psychological tension through the characters' experiences and their own mental states. The way she plays with the idea of what is real and what is just in the characters' minds is truly remarkable.