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7 Books That Blend Fantasy And Horror For A Chilling Read

If you looking for a thrilling escape into the dark, unknown world and imaginative thoughts then these supernatural elements with a sense of fear, anxiety, and unease will surely create a unique reading experience for you. 

Something Wicked This Way Comes

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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Something Wicked This Way Comes is written by Ray Bradbury. The novel has a blend of fantasy and horror and explores the conflicting natures of good and evil that exist within individuals. It is about young boys who serve as protagonists faced with their worst fears when traveling to a carnival in their bucolic Midwestern town. The writer showcases character ability with in-depth desires with a trap of hidden catch. 

Ninth House

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Ninth House

Written by Leigh Bardugo, Ninth House showcases a Yale University freshman 20-year-old named Alex Stern a homicide survivor who sees ghosts called Grays. He is a mysterious person who offered a full ride to university following her trauma and because of it, she lacks qualifications. The novel is a blend of abuse and the influence of the rich and powerful secret society. 

Startling House

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Startling House

Written by Alix E. Harrow is about the town of Eden who blames when he faces bad luck on Eleanor Startling, the mysterious 19th-century author who owned Startling House. As per town lore, Eleanor murdered her husband for money which she uses to build the terrifying and strange big mansion that haunts them all. But the truth is different. For readers who love to read fantasy and worry this book is a blend of both of them. 

Smoke And Stone

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Smoke And Stone

Smoke And Stone is written by Michael Fletcher. The novel is about residents living ninth a fading city named Nuru and Akachi. They are both unable to find any experiences and perspectives on the world. The caste system gives a smoke while interrogating the caste system that rules the city unlines the oppressive nature of real-life social and economic class structure. 

Bunny

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Bunny

Written by Mona Awad this novel is about a Cynial protagonist named Samantha who is brilliant in her creative writing program until she gets drawn into the world of bizarre classmates who are tight known old young foursome who all refer to one another as Bunny. This focuses on the revenge, horror, and fantasy done right with the complex character. 

The Year Of The Witching

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The Year Of The Witching

Written by Alexis Henderson the novel focuses on a puritanical society of Immanuel Moore who represents her mother's sins and family's disgrace. The strict rules of her mother fit best for her until he finds herself lost in the woods and discovers the spirits of long-dead witches, hidden secrets, and a diary that can change everything for her. The novel is the perfect blend of horror, fantasy, and historical factors that will leave you with chills. 

The Fifty Beasts To Break Your Heart

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The Fifty Beasts To Break Your Heart

Written by Gennarose Nethercott, The Fifty Beasts To Break Your Heart is about dark and fantastical themes. The series is the perfect blend of mythology written in a style that is both lyrical and unsettling. He explores the complexities of human nature while drawing readers into a world of wonder and unease. 

 

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