Can you recommend the best book of scary stories for beginners?

I'd recommend 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' by Alvin Schwartz. It has a collection of short and spooky stories that are not too overly complex or gory, which makes it suitable for those new to scary stories.

I would recommend 'Carrie' by Stephen King. It's a relatively short and accessible novel. It's about a high - school girl with telekinetic powers who is bullied at school. The revenge she takes is both shocking and scary. King is great at creating relatable characters in a horror context.

Sure. 'The Creepy Neighbor' is a good one for beginners. It's not overly complex but still manages to be scary with its portrayal of a strange neighbor who has some dark secrets. Another is 'The Haunted Mirror'. The idea of a mirror that reflects something other than your own image is quite spooky. 'The Nightmare House' is also suitable. It's about a house where people have terrifying nightmares when they sleep there.

Sure. 'Archie' comics can be a good start. They are light - hearted and focus on the everyday lives and romances of the characters. 'Scott Pilgrim' is another great option. It combines elements of video games, relationships, and a cool, indie - style art. 'Astro Boy' is a classic that has a simple story of a robot boy with a big heart, and it's a great introduction to the world of Japanese manga - style comics.

Sure. 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' by Gabriel García Márquez is a great one. It has elements of magical realism which is easy to get into. The story is about a strange old man with wings who appears in a village and the various reactions of the villagers.

I'd say 'The Lottery and Other Stories' by Shirley Jackson could be a good choice for beginners. The stories in it are quite accessible. For example, 'The Lottery' has a very unexpected and creepy ending that gives a taste of what horror short stories can be like without being too extreme.

The relationship between Gambit and Rogue in the X - Men comics can be a good choice too. Their love is complicated because of Rogue's power which makes physical contact difficult. But their mutual attraction and the challenges they face make it an interesting read for beginners.

I'd recommend 'Charlotte's Web' for beginners too. It's a heartwarming story about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. It has simple language but deep emotions. It teaches about friendship, life, and death in a gentle way that's easy for new readers to understand.

For beginners, 'The Best American Short Stories' series can be a great choice. It features a wide variety of short stories from different authors. This gives new readers exposure to different writing styles, themes, and voices. It's like a sampler platter of the short story world, helping beginners figure out what kind of short stories they like.

For a beginner, 'Less' by Andrew Sean Greer might be suitable. It follows a middle - aged gay writer as he travels around the world. It has humor, self - deprecation, and also touches on themes of love and aging. The writing is engaging and it gives a different perspective on gay life compared to many coming - of - age stories.