Can you recommend some good scary thriller stories?

There's 'The Monkey's Paw'. In this story, a family comes into possession of a magical monkey's paw that grants wishes, but each wish comes with a horrible and unforeseen consequence, leading to a series of terrifying events.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great one. It has a complex mystery and engaging characters. The story involves a journalist and a hacker girl investigating a decades - old disappearance case filled with dark secrets.

One classic is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who kills an old man because he's unnerved by the old man's 'vulture - like' eye. The murderer hides the body under the floorboards, but he starts to hear the heartbeat of the dead man, which drives him to confess.

Sure. 'The Haunting of Hill House' is a great one. It's about a group of people exploring a supposedly haunted house and all the spooky things that happen there. Another is 'Bird Box'. In this story, people must live in a world where looking outside can drive you insane. And 'The Girl with All the Gifts' is also thrilling. It has a unique take on zombies and a young girl's journey in a post - apocalyptic world.

Another one could be 'Basic Instinct'. This movie - based story has a very alluring and dangerous female lead. The plot is filled with suspense as the detective tries to figure out if she is a killer while being attracted to her. It's a classic that really sets the tone for the erotic thriller genre.

There is also '9 1/2 Weeks'. It's a story that delves into an intense and somewhat unconventional relationship. It shows the development of a relationship filled with passion and a bit of mystery, exploring the boundaries between two people in an erotic thriller - like way.

Sure. 'The Girl with All the Gifts' is a great one. It combines elements of fantasy like a post - apocalyptic world with a unique take on zombies, and thriller aspects with the constant danger the characters face. Another is 'The Night Circus' which has a magical circus as the backdrop filled with mystery and some thrilling plot twists.

Well, 'Rebecca' is a classic English thriller story. The atmosphere in the story is very eerie. Then there's 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a really intense story where people are being killed one by one on an isolated island. 'Shutter Island' is also a great thriller. The story plays with the main character's mind and keeps the readers on the edge of their seats.

Sure. 'The Haunting of Hill House' is a great one. It has a really spooky atmosphere and the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat. The characters are well - developed and you get drawn into their terrifying experiences.

Yes. 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill is a really good scary thriller. It has a spooky atmosphere and a very creepy female apparition. 'The Stepford Wives' by Ira Levin is also interesting. It plays on the idea of perfect suburban life with a very dark and scary twist. 'The Andromeda Strain' by Michael Crichton is a thriller that combines science and horror in a great way.