What was the best scary novel in 2019?

I think 'The Haunting of Hill House' is one of the best. It's got a really creepy atmosphere and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

One of the best might be 'The Haunted House' which is about a family that moves into an old, dilapidated house. Strange noises start at night, and things seem to move on their own. It creates a really spooky atmosphere.

One classic is 'The Hook'. A couple is parked at a lovers' lane. They hear on the radio about an escaped lunatic with a hook for a hand. Strange noises start coming from outside the car. In the end, they speed away and when they get home, they find a bloody hook hanging on the car door handle.

One of the well - known stories from creepypasta is 'Jeff the Killer'. It's about a deranged killer with a grotesque, permanent smile carved into his face. He haunts his victims at night, often leaving a chilling message written in blood.

There's also 'The Bell Witch'. This story is based on a real - life haunting in Tennessee. The Bell Witch tormented the Bell family, making strange noises, moving objects, and even attacking family members. It's a long - standing and well - known ghost story that has been passed down through generations, and the details of the hauntings are very creepy.

One great Halloween scary story is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It features Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher who encounters the Headless Horseman. The spooky atmosphere of the small town, the dark woods, and the terrifying Horseman make it a classic. Another is 'Dracula'. The vampire's ability to transform, his thirst for blood, and his charm that lures in victims create a truly scary tale. And 'Frankenstein' is also a good one. The idea of a man - made monster that is shunned by society and has a dark side is really frightening.

The best internet scary stories are scary because they tap into our deepest fears. For example, the fear of the unknown. In stories like 'The Backrooms', it's all about an endless maze of yellowish, empty rooms that seem to go on forever. No one knows how they got there or how to get out. This lack of understanding and the feeling of being trapped in a never - ending, strange place is really terrifying.

The 'Girl in the Mirror' is also a great one. There was a girl who moved into a new house. Every night, when she looked into the bathroom mirror, she saw a different girl's face behind her own. At first, she thought it was her imagination, but the face became more and more clear. One night, she felt a cold hand on her shoulder while looking in the mirror. It's really spooky as it plays on our fear of the unknown in our own homes.

One of the best fun scary stories is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is driven mad by the old man's 'evil eye' and eventually kills him. The way Poe builds the suspense and the narrator's descent into madness is both terrifying and fascinating.

One of the best is 'Lore'. It dives deep into real - life horror stories, often with a historical or cultural twist. The host tells the stories in a very engaging way that really sets the mood. Another great one is 'NoSleep Podcast'. It features a variety of spooky tales submitted by listeners, which gives it a unique and often very creepy feel. And 'The Black Tapes' is also a top pick. It's presented in a sort of documentary - style, making the horror seem more real and immediate.