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Must-Read Books Releasing in December 2023

10 Must-Read Books Releasing in December 2023

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Ekata Lahiri

Unwrap the gift of intriguing narratives this December 2023 with our must-read books list. From Tessa Bailey’s romantic rendezvous to Douglas Preston’s thrilling tales of real-life mysteries, these books promise to keep you captivated. Whether you’re looking for family drama, LGBTQ+ romance, or spine-chilling horror, we’ve got you covered. Dive into these enchanting worlds and…

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Ghost in Popular Literature - Moaning Myrtle & the Ghost of Hamlet's Father

Ghosts in Popular Literature: Moaning Myrtle & Hamlet’s Father

Posted on November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

Halloween might be over, but the spritely fun around it still lives. Our author, here, looks into two popular ghosts in literature – Moaning Myrtle and Hamlet’s Father – and analyses their popularity and significance in pop culture. Ghosts and spirits have long captivated the human imagination. In all forms of media – literature, magazines,…

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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 

5 Must-Read Modern Horror Books That You Simply Can’t Put Down

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Tanisha Singh

 For lovers of horror literature, the author has penned down a listicle of 5 must-read horror novels that will promise to tap into the fabric of modern-day anxieties. When it comes to modern horror literature, the genre has been adapted to mirror our current fears and concerns. It’s like a literary chameleon, deftly capturing the…

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Junji Ito

The Best Works of Junji Ito and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by Tanisha Singh

If you haven’t explored the chilling body of Japanese horror, here’s a manga artist, Junji Ito, you should look into first. Learn more below. Junji Ito, the renowned Japanese manga artist, has carved his name into the archives of horror as a modern maestro of the macabre. With his extraordinary ability to weave intricate tales…

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The Haunting of Bly Manor Series inspired by The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw (1898) Review: The Inspiration Behind Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting of Bly Manor

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Shaswata Ray

Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw has inspired several movie adaptations and a popular Netflix TV series by Mike Flanagan. Here, the author dives into the novella that oscillates between the supernatural and the psychical. Who doesn’t love a good old ghost story? Tales filled with macabre and sinister elements that let us project…

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