From ScreenRant · Dani Kessel Odom · · 1m 50s
20 Short Horror Books Finish in 1 Day
Twenty horror novels from 22 to 300 pages that deliver chills in a single day.
In brief
Twenty horror novels from 22 to 300 pages that deliver chills in a single day. Twenty horror books ranging from 22 to 300 pages can be finished in one day. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Quick answers
- Why These Books?
- These books provide chills without requiring long reading time, making them ideal for busy readers.
- What is the key takeaway from 20 Short Horror Books Finish in 1 Day?
- Twenty horror books ranging from 22 to 300 pages can be finished in one day.
ScreenRant Recommends
ScreenRant lists twenty horror novels ranging from 22 to 300 pages for quick reading.
Why Short Horror Works
Short horror stories provide small doses of fear that linger without requiring long reading time.
Fewer Than 100 Pages
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (22 pages) and Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (94 pages) are classic short horror books.
100 To 149 Pages
Books like A Short Story in Hell (110 pages) and Telecommuting (112 pages) offer psychological horror in bite-sized chunks.
150 To 199 Pages
The Haunting of Hill House (182 pages) and Walking Practice (166 pages) span multiple horror subgenres.
Key Books
The Yellow Wallpaper (22 pages), Carmilla (94 pages), and The Haunting of Hill House (182 pages) are highlighted as essential short horror reads.
Why These Books?
These books provide chills without requiring long reading time, making them ideal for busy readers.
Available Through Project Gutenberg
The Yellow Wallpaper and Carmilla are available through Project Gutenberg due to expired copyrights.
Author Background
Dani Kessel Odom is an autistic lead writer and TV critic covering sci-fi, fantasy, and horror shows.
Book Details
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (22 pages) was published in January 1892.
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Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (94 pages) was published in 1872.
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The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (182 pages) was published in October 1959.
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Walking Practice by Dolki Min (166 pages) was published in March 2022.
Here's the gist
Twenty horror books ranging from 22 to 300 pages can be finished in one day.
