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Liam's Spook-tastic Halloween Collection!

Happy Halloween! I thought my first book collection should be something horror related (since I'm a bit of a fanatic), and joining around Halloween gave me the perfect excuse! 

I'll have this ordered around most to least accessible, and I'll include a pair match with  an album and movie, in the attached blog, just to keep you busy!

Liam's Spook-tastic Halloween Collection!
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

ByAlvin Schwartz

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a classic anthology of chilling horror tales and legends collected by folklorist Alvin Schwartz. Featuring spine-tingling stories of dark revenge and supernatural events, the book invites readers to explore authentic folklore that has been passed down through generations. The interior showcases Stephen Gammell's iconic, eerie illustrations that intensify the fright, making this collection perfect for reading aloud in the dark to experience terrifying jump scares firsthand.

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The Haar

The Haar

ByDavid Sodergren

"I don't fear death... but they do."Muriel McAuley has lived in the Scottish fishing village of Witchaven all her life. She was born there, and she intends to die there.But when an overseas property developer threatens to evict the residents from their homes and raze Witchaven to the ground in the name of progress, all seems lost... until the day a mysterious fog bank creeps inland.THE HAARTo some it brings redemption... to others, it brings only madness and death. What macabre secrets lie within...THE HAARRomantic and deranged, THE HAAR is a gore-soaked folk horror fairy tale from David Sodergren, author of The Forgotten Island and Maggie's Grave.

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Tomie: Complete Deluxe Edition

Tomie: Complete Deluxe Edition

ByJunji Ito

Tomie: Complete Deluxe Edition by Junji Ito is a horror manga that follows the eerie story of Tomie, a beautiful girl who drives anyone who encounters her to obsession, madness, and horrific acts. Despite her numerous deaths, she mysteriously keeps coming back, leading to a chilling and haunting narrative.

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We Used to Live Here

We Used to Live Here

ByMarcus Kliewer

The Turn of the Key meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit—soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house's previous residents unexpectedly visit. You let them back in.You shouldn't have... Young couple Charlie and Eve can't believe the killer deal they got on an old house deep in the mountains. One day, a man knocks on the door. He says he lived there years before and asks if he can show his family around. As soon as they enter, strange things start to happen, and Eve is desperate for them to leave and never come back. But they can't—or won't—take the hint that they are no longer welcome. Then, Charlie vanishes, and...

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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

ByStephen Graham Jones

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Etsy Beaucarne follows the journey of an academic striving to achieve professional success by uncovering hidden family history. When a journal written in 1912 by her grandfather, Arthur Beaucarne, a Lutheran pastor, is discovered within a wall during renovations, Etsy sees it as her opportunity to publish and secure tenure. As she delves into the journal's pages, Etsy unveils the life of her grandfather and encounters the story of Good Stab, a Blackfeet man who shared the narrative of his incredible life with Arthur. The documents unfold a slow massacre and a chain of events that maps the formation of Montana state. It is a chilling tale of violence beginning with the murder of 217 Blackfeet in the snow, encapsulating the brutal history...

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Pet Sematary
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Pet Sematary

ByStephen King

King's iconic, beloved classic is 'so beautifully paced that you cannot help but be pulled in' Guardian. Pet Sematary 'Sometimes ... dead is better' The house looked right, felt right to Dr Louis Creed. Rambling, old, unsmart and comfortable. A place where the family could settle; the children grow and play and explore. The rolling hills and meadows of Maine seemed a world away from the fume-choked dangers of Chicago. Only the occasional big truck out on the two-lane highway, grinding up through the gears, hammering down the long gradients, growled out an intrusive threat. But behind the house and far away from the road: that was safe. Just a carefully cleared path up into the woods where generations of local children have processed with the solemn innocence...

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Christine

Christine

ByStephen King

In Christine by Stephen King, a high school student named Arnie Cunningham purchases a run-down 1958 Plymouth Fury. As Arnie restores the car, he becomes increasingly obsessed with it. However, the car seems to possess a sinister, supernatural force that begins to take over his life and wreak havoc on those around him.

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Let the Right One In

Let the Right One In

ByJohn Ajvide Lindqvist

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist is a gripping, atmospheric tale set in a bleak Swedish suburb during the early 1980s. It revolves around the growing friendship between a bullied 12-year-old boy, Oskar, and his mysterious new neighbour, Eli, who harbours a dark secret. As their bond strengthens, unsettling events unfold, revealing the chilling realities beneath the suburb's surface.

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The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

ByHenry James

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James is a classic ghost story set in a remote English country house. A young governess is hired to care for two orphaned children and becomes convinced that the estate is haunted by malevolent spirits. As she grapples with balancing reality and supernatural appearances, the tension and ambiguity build, leaving readers questioning the nature of madness and evil.

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House Of Leaves
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House Of Leaves

ByMark Z Danielewski

In House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski, a young family discovers that their house is mysteriously larger on the inside than it appears from the outside. As they delve deeper into the perplexing changes within their home, a tapestry of narratives unfolds, blending horror, romance, and psychological drama. The novel challenges readers with its avant-garde format and layered storytelling.

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