8 Creepy And Possibly Dangerous Occult Books - Ranker
Sep 23, 2021 · Spell books with ominous covers hold dark secrets - and could possibly unlock a bloody dose of utter chaos. The Necronomicon might be the stuff of fiction, but there are real magical books out there with a creep factor that is off the charts - …
8 Ominous Stories That Will Leave You on the Edge of Your Seat
Oct 22, 2024 · When the ominous appears in fiction, it increases anticipation and deepens empathy. As readers watch a character struggle with a feeling of unease caused by people or events, it offers them the pleasure of intimacy.
5 Books with an Ominous Tone - Storied Traveling
Oct 9, 2023 · The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes* by Arthur Conan Doyle This collection of twelve stories are not quite as oppressive and ominous as the others, but I really wanted a fifth literary book for this list, and with titles like The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire I …
85 Cool Villain Names - Parade
Sep 2, 2023 · Let us help you name the next ultimate bad guy or evil female villain. The world of evil comes in many forms: horror stories, comics, plays and more. And many writers find themselves trying to...
The Writer's Guide to Creating Horror Characters - Dabble
Writing a creepy horror story is one thing, but coming up with complex, compelling characters in that story is a whole other matter. Luckily we've got your back with a guide to writing horror characters.
8 Machiavellian Books to Make Niccolo Proud | LitReactor
May 3, 2022 · Though it’s unclear whether it was deliberate or coincidence, Shakespeare may be one of the earliest examples of using Machiavellian politics and behaviors in literature. Many of his plays feature these ominous characters and plots, but …
7 Novels Featuring Omens of Bad Luck - Electric Literature
Apr 13, 2018 · In recognition, we’ve rounded up some novels featuring traditional harbingers of bad luck: letting a black cat cross your path, walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror, seeing your doppelgänger, getting a clock as a gift (bad luck in Chinese culture), and spotting ominous birds like ravens and owls.
6 ominous classics everyone should read - braingainmag.com
Mar 3, 2017 · Here are six must-read books that are – how shall we say this? – not terribly cheerful. 1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This 2008 novel, the first in a trilogy, tells the story of Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl who lives in the nation of Panem.
Top 10 Scariest Book Characters - Wob | Book Blog
Oct 5, 2018 · We are looking at our 10 scariest fictional characters in our blog this week. See if yours made our list below. 10. The Woman in Black – The Woman in Black by Susan Hill Ghosts are hardly the nicest of beings, but those that foreshadow …
Ominous by Lisa Jackson - Goodreads
Jul 25, 2017 · After a shattering tragedy in their youth, Shiloh, Kat and Ruth vow to keep the event secret—until a missing teenager in their adult life brings them back together. By a trio of New York Times best-selling authors.