One of the world - famous horror stories is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It tells the story of the vampire Count Dracula who travels to England to spread the undead curse. Another is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, which is about a scientist creating a grotesque monster. And 'The Shining' by Stephen King is also well - known. It's set in an isolated hotel where a family experiences terrifying supernatural events.
Some world famous horror stories include 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. In this story, the narrator's obsession and guilt over murdering an old man drive him mad. Then there's 'The Exorcist' which revolves around the possession of a young girl and the attempts to exorcise the demon. Also, 'Carrie' by Stephen King is famous. Carrie, a bullied high school girl, discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them for revenge in a very bloody and horrifying way.
Well, 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King is a very well - known horror story. It involves a mysterious burial ground where things that are buried come back in a very wrong and terrifying way. 'Rosemary's Baby' is another famous one. A young woman believes that her neighbors are involved in a satanic cult and that her unborn baby is part of their evil plan. And 'Jaws' by Peter Benchley is also considered a horror story. The idea of a great white shark hunting people in the ocean is truly terrifying.