Can you recommend some classic Taiwanese horror stories?

Taiwanese horror stories often have elements of Asian superstitions. For example, they might involve ghosts that are influenced by concepts like karma and reincarnation.

One famous Taiwanese horror story is 'The Bridge Curse'. It involves a spooky bridge where people claim to have seen strange apparitions. Another is 'The Doll Master' which is about cursed dolls that seem to have a life of their own.

There is 'The Call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft. It involves a cosmic horror with the ancient and powerful being Cthulhu. The story creates a sense of dread about the unknown and the vastness of the universe. And 'The Monkey's Paw' is also a classic horror story where a family makes wishes on a magical paw with disastrous results.

Sure. 'The Legend of Condor Heroes' is a well - known Taiwanese light novel. It has an engaging story with rich characters and a complex plot that involves martial arts and adventure.

One of the well - known Taiwanese novels with passion could be 'Notes of a Desolate Man' by Chu T'ien - wen. It explores complex human emotions and relationships in a very poignant and passionate way.

Another well - known one is 'Notes of a Desolate Man'. This novel delves deep into the inner world of the protagonist, exploring themes like love, identity, and the modern Taiwanese lifestyle. It has very vivid and detailed descriptions that make the readers feel as if they are in the story. The complex emotions and the unique writing style have made it a classic in Taiwanese literature.

Sure. 'The Soul of the Great Bell' is a well - known Taiwanese light novel. It has an interesting plot that combines elements of fantasy and history.

In Taiwanese horror stories, the theme of the afterlife and the boundary between the living and the dead is common. It's often shown through stories where the dead can interact with the living in a spooky way. Another common theme is the use of superstition. Things like certain objects being cursed or having special powers are often part of the stories. Also, the theme of lost souls is popular, with stories of souls that are trapped and causing trouble in the mortal world.

Sure. 'Wolf Creek' is a well - known one. It's based on real - life events and tells a terrifying story of backpackers being hunted in the Australian outback. Another is 'The Babadook'. It's about a single mother and her son who are haunted by a mysterious entity from a pop - up book. And 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' also has elements of horror, with the disappearance of schoolgirls in a strange and eerie Australian landscape.

One classic RPG horror story is 'Silent Hill'. It has a great atmosphere with its fog - covered town full of all kinds of creepy creatures. The psychological horror aspect is really strong as the protagonist has to face his own inner demons as well as the external threats.