Can you recommend a few best rules horror stories?

Sure. 'The Monkey's Paw' is a great one for beginners. It's a short story that shows how a simple wish - granting device can bring about great horror. A family gets hold of a monkey's paw that can grant three wishes, but each wish comes with a terrible price.

One of the best rules horror stories is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. In this story, there is a rule in the village about an annual lottery. Everyone participates without really questioning it until the horrifying end when the 'winner' is stoned to death. It shows how blindly following rules can lead to terrifying outcomes.

There could be a story that combines elements of supernatural horror and mystery. For instance, a detective is trying to solve a series of murders that seem to be connected to a long - forgotten legend. As he delves deeper, he discovers that there are forces at work that are beyond human understanding. This type of story is both thrilling and terrifying as it keeps the reader guessing until the very end.

Sure. 'The Homecoming' is a great one. It's a story about a family of vampires, but Bradbury gives it a unique and somewhat melancholy twist. Another is 'The Man Upstairs' which has a really creepy old man living upstairs with some very strange habits. 'The October Game' is also a good pick. It has a really dark and disturbing plot that unfolds during an October party.

Sure. There's 'Carmilla' which is an early vampire story. It has a very eerie atmosphere as a female vampire preys on the main character. Then there's 'The Haunting of Hill House' where the characters are haunted by the strange happenings in the old mansion. Also, 'The Call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft is great. It involves a terrifying, otherworldly entity that drives people to madness just by being known.

There's also 'The Day of the Triffids' by John Wyndham. In this novel, the world is overrun by strange and deadly plants called triffids. The horror noir aspect comes from the post - apocalyptic setting and the constant threat that these plants pose. It's a story about survival in a world that has been turned upside down, and it was very popular in the 50s.

Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a great one. The character of Hannibal Lecter is so terrifyingly intelligent and menacing. Another is 'Misery' by Stephen King, where a writer is held captive by his 'number one fan' in a really creepy situation. 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill is also recommended. It has a very spooky, gothic feel with the ghostly figure of the woman in black haunting a small town.

Well, 'Ghost Summer: Stories' by Tananarive Due is a collection of horror stories that are deeply influenced by African American folklore and history. Each story has its own brand of horror, whether it's ghosts, curses or other supernatural elements, and Due's writing style really brings these stories to life in a spooky and engaging way.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'Uzumaki'. Although it has some really disturbing elements, the art is so captivating that it can draw you in. The horror is more on the psychological side which can be a good entry point. '30 Days of Night' is also a good pick. It has a simple premise - vampires attacking a town during a long night - that's easy to understand. And the action - horror aspect can be exciting for new readers. Also, 'Hellboy' is a good choice. It has a likable protagonist and while it has horror elements, it also has elements of adventure and mystery.

Sure. 'Haunted' by Chuck Palahniuk is a good one. It contains some extremely gory and disturbing scenes within its collection of stories. It's a very unique take on horror and gore.