scary stories for adults to read with the light on

scary stories to read with the light on

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Do you love to read? I’ve been a bookworm ever since I can remember and love all genres. From biographies to fiction, and children’s books to horror. My hometown has the best public library and I spent many afternoons wandering around the shelves looking for my next must-read. I’m so excited to share some scary stories for adults with you this month. What better way is there to celebrate the month of October than cuddling up with a spooky story?! Links contain affiliates, all opinions are my own.

scary stories to read with the light on

scary stories for adults and young adults

I’ve been waiting to share this book list for a while! Like I mentioned earlier, I love all genres, so although these are all “scary”, there’s definitely a range of books depending on your personal preference. I’ve included classics and new favorites, because I love both. You’ll also notice a few Young Adult books on this list, so start planning your family book club now!

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10 scary stories

Dracula by Bram Stoker,  classic fiction

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, classic fiction

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, classic fiction

The Shining by Stephen King, horror

It by Stephen King, horror

The Tales of Edgar Allen Poe by Edgar Allen Poe, classic fiction

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, fiction

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, nonfiction

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark compiled by Alvin Schwartz, YA fiction

Took by Mary Downing Hahn, YA fiction

scary stories to read with the light on

What’s your favorite scary story? Or do you prefer a lighter read?

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