One common theme is the brutality of combat. Novels often describe the gory details of battles, like in 'The Thin Red Line' which shows the intense and violent nature of war on the front lines.
One great scary war novel is 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. It vividly depicts the horrors of war from the perspective of a young German soldier. The brutal battles, the fear, and the sense of futility are all very well - portrayed.
, I recommend the following modern novels to you. They have different plots and styles:
"Ten Billion Group Pet Five and a Half Years Old": A modern aristocratic family novel. It tells the story of a female protagonist who became the group's pet after being saved by a big brother from a wealthy family. It's full of sweet and funny plots.
"Art of the World": A modern entertainment star novel. The protagonist, Mu Bai, transmigrated to a parallel space and obtained the art system. From then on, he entered the world of art, full of creativity and imagination.
"Wandering in Your World": A modern aristocratic family novel. The female protagonist is attracted to Gu Shaoqian, a man with schizophrenia and a twisted personality. The story between the two is full of suspense and emotional contradictions.
I hope you like these novels. If you need any other recommendations, please feel free to tell me. The above is my personal recommendation. I sincerely hope you like it ~
The Cold War spy stories are quite frightening too. For example, the case of the Cambridge Five. These were British intelligence officers who were secretly working for the Soviet Union. Their actions endangered the security of the Western world as they passed on sensitive information, and it was a long time before they were uncovered, during which the threat they posed loomed large.
During the American Civil War, there were stories of soldiers getting lost in the woods and being haunted by the sounds of the ongoing battles. They were alone, scared, and not sure if they would be found or killed by the enemy. It was a terrifying situation for those poor men.
One scary story is about the tunnels. The Viet Cong had an elaborate network of tunnels. Soldiers often had to enter these dark, narrow tunnels not knowing what awaited them. There could be booby traps, enemy soldiers lurking in the shadows. Many soldiers had a great sense of fear and claustrophobia as they inched their way through, not sure if they would make it out alive.
One scary story is about the harsh winter conditions. Soldiers had to endure freezing temperatures, often without proper clothing or shelter. Many suffered from frostbite and hypothermia. Some soldiers were stranded in remote areas, facing the constant threat of being attacked while in such a vulnerable state.
One scary story was about the trench warfare. Soldiers had to live in muddy, rat - infested trenches. The constant threat of enemy attacks, like sudden gas attacks, was terrifying. Many soldiers died slowly and painfully from gas inhalation, their lungs burning.
One scary war story is from World War I. In the trenches, soldiers had to endure not only the constant threat of enemy fire but also the harsh living conditions. There were rats as big as cats due to the abundance of corpses. The stench was unbearable, and diseases spread rapidly. Many soldiers suffered from trench foot, a painful condition caused by wet and cold conditions. And the fear of gas attacks was always there. They had to be on high alert with their gas masks at all times.
I'm not entirely sure as it could be a very specific or fan - made story. It might involve the characters from 'The Fruit of Grisaia' in some sort of war - related and scary scenario, perhaps with battles, dark secrets, or dangerous enemies within the context of that fictional world.