Horror Literature Site
	Theresa Espinoza BellaOnline's Horror Literature Editor

A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner
A look at Faulker's time-honored Gothic tale of love, loss, and murder set against the backdrop of a decaying southern town.

Amityville Horror
Thirty years after the alleged story took place, “The Amityville Horror” continues to haunt the American consciousness. With a new film just released and reportedly more accurate to the novel than its 1979 predecessor, Jay Anson’s “true story” on a family tormented by an evil house has forged itsel

Born of the Sea by Victor Kelleher
The story is based on Madeleine Sauvage, the creature Dr Frankenstein created to afford his monster a bride. Kelleher lubricates the Frankenstein tale into a well oiled story which had me hooked in the first few pages.

Daemon Hall by Andrew Nance
As part of our countdown to Halloween horror, we review the young adult horror anthology "Daemon Hall" by Andrew Nance.

Demon Thief by Darren Shan
We review the second book of the Demonata series by Darren Shan

Dickens’s Christmas Carol Revisited
A timeless Christmas classic tale that shows Ebenezer Scrooge facing three ghosts. Each of the ghost shows Scrooge a different part of his life. The story shows the choice that only Scrooge can make. Does he continue on his life's current path or does he change his future?

Dread by Clive Barker
Clive Barker´s short story "Dread," originally published as part of his popular "Books of Blood" series, serves as a close examination of the collective fascination with being scared and indicts each of us in our own twisted and perverse pleasure of another’s misery.

European Werewolf Lore
Werewolves are a key horror story element in many horror stories. This article looks at the origins of the werewolf. There are some facts that might surprise you, such as werewolves not always being considered monsters.

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
An updated examination of a prolific novel about one man’s survival in an apocalyptic, vampire-infested world.

Lord Loss by Darren Shan
On first appearance, Grubitsch “Grubbs” Grady seems like your typical teenager; he rebels against his parents, fights with his sister, succumbs to peer pressure, and struggles with a horrific family curse. We look at author Darren Shan´s first book of the "Demonata" series.

Paragon by E.F. Watkins
A Review of E. F. Watkins´ Paragon

Santa Steps Out by Robert Devereaux
A review of the epic holiday tale of Santa, nymphos, and mayhem.

Suffer the Little Children by Stephen King
Evil comes from the most unexpected of places.

The Nightmarist by Duncan Rouleau
The Nightmarist Review - A look at the disturbing graphic novel by acclaimed writer/artist Duncan Rouleau

The Tower by Simon Clark
A recent change of management has led a young rock band to the dark walls of what is affectionately known as The Tower, an ancient and large dwelling in the middle of nowhere. The mansion boasts an extensive history of brutal violence and death, and it is about to add some fresh blood to its resume