📚 7 Terrifying Books Like The Shining to Keep You Up at Night

Stephen King’s The Shining is a masterclass in psychological horror—isolated settings, supernatural dread, and a descent into madness. If you're craving more chilling tales that echo its haunting atmosphere, here are seven novels that will send shivers down your spine.

1. Pet Sematary by Stephen King

Another of King's masterpieces, Pet Sematary delves into themes of grief and the consequences of defying death. When a family discovers a burial ground with the power to resurrect, they learn that some things are better left dead.

2. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

This experimental novel unravels the story of a family whose house is impossibly larger on the inside than the outside. As they explore its shifting corridors, reality fractures, leading to a labyrinth of terror.

3. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

A group of strangers investigates the mysterious Hill House, only to confront their own psychological demons. Jackson's classic is a slow-burning exploration of fear and the supernatural.

4. Kill Creek by Scott Thomas

Four horror authors are invited to spend Halloween night in a notorious haunted house. What begins as a publicity stunt turns into a fight for survival as the house's dark secrets emerge.

5. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

While not a traditional horror novel, this psychological thriller delves into the mind of a woman who stops speaking after committing a violent act. The unraveling of her silence is as gripping as any ghost story.

6. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

When a young girl exhibits disturbing behavior, her mother seeks the help of a priest to perform an exorcism. This tale of demonic possession is a cornerstone of horror literature.

7. The Ritual by Adam Nevill

A group of friends hiking in the Scandinavian wilderness stumbles upon an ancient pagan cult. The isolation and creeping dread make this a must-read for fans of atmospheric horror.

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