From beyond-the-veil tales to IRL terrors, these books will keep you cautiously turning pages...but only if you truly dare!

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Atmosphere: gothic. Storyline: delicious. Main theme: feminine rage. What more can you want, honestly? This dark novel tips its hat to the classic Carmilla novel (if you haven't read that yet, GURL, what are you doing?) and gives us everything.

Is it a sickness brought on by the stresses of fleeing her home, or is it something more? The year 1765 is not for the weak, and neither is this historical, haunting romance for those who dare take it on.

Two old friends reconnect at an Italian villa infamous for its dark, mysterious past...what could go wrong? Secrets, suspense, and summer heat welcome you in this deadly novel.

A frantic letter of desperate proportion entangles two loving cousins into a world of alluring but terrifying madness. A handsome heir, a decaying mansion, the Mexican countryside, and visions of blood and ruin make up the world these two cousins may never be able to escape from.

Classic Victorian governess travels to tutor two young charges kind of horror story. Except wait...the main tormentor creeping about the house is not one of the family, but is the governess herself?! Wicked, gothic, and oh-so horrid!

Hands down the best summary of one of the most notorious killers of all time. There's a great abundance of evidence and logical interpretations in this one. Seriously โ€” I didn't think I could learn anything new about this long-discussed case, but here we are!

Yikes โ€” what a suspenseful ride! This book goes over the horrifying crimes committed by one family in their deceptive American frontier lifestyle, the grisly discovery by respectable homesteaders, and the journey towards any semblance of justice.

Okay, I may have been on a true crime kick last year. This account dives into the shocking life and "death" of the female psychopath, Belle Gunness โ€” aka Lady Bluebeard, aka Butcher of Men, aka Murder Farm Bachelorette (I made the last one up). It's a gruesome but informative read!

Okay, last nonfiction one โ€” I swear! This book explores the history of three notorious serial killers: Belle Gunness, Johann Hoch, and H. H. Holmes. Anyone interested in true crime, history, and local lore will find this one fascinating.

A man struggles with the death of his infant daughter, a separation from his wife, and failures at work until one night he finds his daughter's favorite blanket in the middle of her old room. Some would find comfort in this; others would fold under the weight of the memories. But one memory in particular sticks out. His daughter's funeral...because his daughter loved Blanky so much, he buried her with it.

Strange and feral and dreadfully gothic, this daughter/mother duo is definitely something to be feared. This tale had me questioning my sanity, but what a ride!

She never wanted to be married...nor did she ever want to have babies, yet here she sits in her third pregnancy. Everything will be fine. This new child has a certain look, though โ€” a hunger. Should she be terrified? Will everything be fine? Such a fun horror novella that explores family duty and the darker side of motherhood.

This ominous thriller follows a skincare/wellness employee as she traverses each day, trying to find meaning in her outwardly happy life. Beauty and youth are possible, the youthjuice product says so โ€” does so! But at what cost? What are the ingredients? Is it worth staying beautiful forever?

A group of dancing women throws our character into a journey of self-empowerment and desire โ€” awakening not only her rejection of life's demands, but also an ancient God who will continue calling to her night after night. Will she join them and, if so, what will it cost?

There's no going back in this bloody mess of a novel! Two best friends head out for a birthday weekend that is quickly met with some very ETERNAL consequences. Thrilling and fantastic!

Ever experience family drama? Failing grades? Nightmares? I'm sure most of us have, but our main gal here decides to unravel completely from these normal life experiences and take her rage and enticing hunger out on anyone harming her family...and everyone else. Delicious read!

The romance fantasy horror we all needed! Property developers threaten a beautiful Scottish fishing village, and our main character retaliates. But as a mysterious fog creeps in, she finds that she isn't the only one biting back. This folktale horror is slightly ridiculous but oh-so-worth the read!

This classic horror short story will leave you thinking! One young boy's intense fear of his cellar will drive his parents to explore cures of psychological means, all ending in a shocking turn of events.

One new mom's need for help leads her face to face with her estranged mother. But that's not the only thing that was invited inside, and it is much darker.

A brilliant engineer, out of his pregnant wife's sight, creates a conscious, intelligent robot. His name is William. William is a secret. William was a secret. William wants their world to burn.

One woman's journey to solve her sister's cold case leads her to explore not just who the killer may be, but her own grief and the meaning of life and death. This one raises some important questions and flows like a true detective novel should!

Claaaaaassic bachelorette island party that turns into a murder mystery, and we love it! None of the friends has spoken to the bachelorette in years, but how can they turn down an all-expense-paid trip to a Caribbean island with first-class tickets and luxurious accommodations? The revelations of their darkest secrets are worth it, right? Oh! And no cell service. Classic.

Two strangers share a car ride to similar destinations. One is running away from the loss of her best friend, murdered by a killer who is still at large. The other is heading toward home to care for his sick father. But the more they talk, the more his story doesn't add up...and the more he certainly seems to be the killer. Can she avoid being his next victim?

A weekend getaway in Scotland is just what this couple needs to mend their weakening marriage. However, hidden secrets boil to the surface, revealing shocking truths about their relationship and identities. A true psychological thriller!

Someone is missing...someone is dead...and everyone is lying. Seriously, when every single person you know turns out to be a liar, how do you decide who to trust? A group of friends juggles this question as they each try their best to make sure they are not the next to disappear.

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