One of the great magazines for paranormal fiction is 'Weird Tales'. It has a long history of publishing stories in this genre, featuring everything from ghosts and vampires to otherworldly creatures.
One of the best is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. It combines the elements of vampires, werewolves, and a human girl's love story in a small town. The vampire characters like Edward have their own complex backstories and unique powers. Another great one is 'The Vampire Chronicles' by Anne Rice. It delves deep into the vampire lore and the immortal lives of the vampires, exploring their emotions, desires, and the struggle between good and evil. 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman is also excellent. It tells the story of a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard, with a lot of mystery and magic.
One of the best is 'The Vampire Chronicles' by Anne Rice. It delves deep into the world of vampires, with complex characters like Lestat. The series has been highly influential in shaping the modern vampire lore in fiction.
The best short paranormal fiction often has unique and memorable characters. Take 'Carmilla' for instance. Carmilla herself is a very distinct vampire character, with her alluring yet dangerous nature. Also, these stories usually have a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. In 'The Monkey's Paw', the series of events that unfold after each wish is made are both unexpected and full of horror. Moreover, they can often play with the readers' fears, whether it's the fear of the supernatural, death, or the loss of sanity like in 'The Fall of the House of Usher' where the main characters seem to be losing their grip on reality.
I would recommend 'Hell House' by Richard Matheson. It's a story about a team investigating a haunted house filled with paranormal activities, and as they dig deeper, they uncover a lot of mysteries. There's also 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson, which is a masterful exploration of the paranormal and the mystery of what exactly is going on in that house. And 'The Silence of the Lambs' can also be considered in a way as it has elements of mystery and a very abnormal, almost paranormal, character in Hannibal Lecter.
One of the best is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's a classic that takes place in an isolated hotel filled with ghosts and supernatural forces. The main character, Jack, slowly descends into madness as the hotel's dark secrets unfold.
Some of the best ones include 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It has a great atmosphere of horror in an isolated hotel. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which introduced the iconic vampire figure. 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is also excellent as it deals with demonic possession in a very terrifying way.
The best length for a paranormal romance fiction novel is often between 75,000 - 90,000 words. In this range, the author can fully explore the unique aspects of the paranormal world. For example, if it's a story about a witch and a warlock, you can detail their magical abilities, the rules of their magical society, and at the same time develop a believable and engaging romantic relationship. Also, this length is more likely to be appealing to publishers as it fits well within the market norms for this genre.
Another great one is 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare. It features Shadowhunters who fight demons in a modern - day New York City. The series has a great mix of action, romance, and the supernatural, and the characters are complex and interesting.
Stephen King is a top choice. His works often include elements of the paranormal, such as in 'Pet Sematary' where the burial ground has the power to bring the dead back to life in a very disturbing way.