What is the scariest book you have read??

Manhunter71 · 10-31-2005, 05:30 PM

The "Scariest......." thread is probably wearing thin by now, but I thought I'd make one last thread about scary books.

For me it has to be The Vanishment by the master ghost story teller Jonathan Aycliffe

I read this book during one night at uni because I was too scared to go to sleep. I started it at about tea-time and finally finished it at about 9am the next morning

I was so tired during the early hours but I was too scared to close my eyes.

So, what scary books have you read?

***tabacco*** · 10-31-2005, 06:00 PM

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...venturegame-20

Terrifying.

lumi · 10-31-2005, 07:05 PM

The Descent by Jeff Long. The first chapter was quite chilling, probably because I was hooked and I felt almost like I was there.

Fairygdmther · 10-31-2005, 09:08 PM

Pet Sematery by Stephen King. I've never had a book that took hold of me like that one did. I felt like a hand had reached out from the book and grabbed hold of my shirt, and held on and wouldn't let go till I finished it. I even took it to the bathroom with me while I peed! I've never read another of his books since then - I just couldn't stand that feeling of having a book take control over me. I began it after supper, and finished it about 3:30am when I had to get up for work at 5:30am! There was no choice - I couldn't let it go.

Lynsie

Sage · 10-31-2005, 09:31 PM

For horrific imagery and pure gross-out factor, it's hard to beat Brian Lumley's "Necroscope" series.
Although numerous short stories have scared the bejeebers out of me, the only full-length novel that really affected me was Stephen King's "Christine", mainly because I understood exactly where the main character was coming from.

ScottMate

Jazhara7 · 10-31-2005, 09:42 PM

One of those Science books for kids..."Disgusting Digestion".

It's not really scary, but disgusting.

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Lucien21 · 10-31-2005, 11:05 PM

"IT" by Stephen King.

From the paper boat floating down he sewers "We all float down here" to the end years later in the standpipe.

Everyones worst nightmare and the scariest clown in history.

squarejawhero · 10-31-2005, 11:28 PM

The Trickster by Muriel Gray. If you want a book that'll grab you by the balls, it's a worthy read. The Trickster is a shapeshifting creature of American Indian legend and he really, really hates people and loves to play "jokes". It's kind of a cross between the Thing and a ghost story. Like King, Gray manages to subvert a comfortable normality by placing something vile and supernatural in it, and succeeds. Too many good bits too!

Kolzig · 10-31-2005, 11:40 PM

My diary. (It's been a few years since the last time I'm written something in it...) Oh the horror of the old stuff that is in that book.

em-deecee · 11-01-2005, 08:30 PM

The Shining was very scary & I enjoyed it tremendously. Pet Cemetery had me right up until the very end when I wanted to throw it across the room, but that wouldn't have changed the lame ending.

squarejawhero · 11-01-2005, 11:27 PM

Seriously, if you like King check Gray out. Her books are very similar in style, with the warmth of a closed community being ripped apart by something supernatural. The Trickster itself is a nasty, vile creation that hides in the bodies of animals to get around, and has a big problem with humans after witchdoctors tricked it into being trapped it in a mountain... plus the lore behind it is quite interesting and it's good to have a native American main character to follow.

10-31-2005, 05:30 PM	#1
Manhunter71 Pink fluffy Xmas bunny Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lancaster, England Posts: 1,591	What is the scariest book you have read?? The "Scariest......." thread is probably wearing thin by now, but I thought I'd make one last thread about scary books. For me it has to be The Vanishment by the master ghost story teller Jonathan Aycliffe I read this book during one night at uni because I was too scared to go to sleep. I started it at about tea-time and finally finished it at about 9am the next morning I was so tired during the early hours but I was too scared to close my eyes. So, what scary books have you read? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English! And the English are best at everything!

10-31-2005, 06:00 PM	#2
*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...venturegame-20 Terrifying. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-31-2005, 07:05 PM	#3
lumi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 2,120	The Descent by Jeff Long. The first chapter was quite chilling, probably because I was hooked and I felt almost like I was there. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-31-2005, 09:08 PM	#4
Fairygdmther Magic Wand Waver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 3,142	Pet Sematery by Stephen King. I've never had a book that took hold of me like that one did. I felt like a hand had reached out from the book and grabbed hold of my shirt, and held on and wouldn't let go till I finished it. I even took it to the bathroom with me while I peed! I've never read another of his books since then - I just couldn't stand that feeling of having a book take control over me. I began it after supper, and finished it about 3:30am when I had to get up for work at 5:30am! There was no choice - I couldn't let it go. Lynsie Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

10-31-2005, 09:31 PM	#5
Sage Bad Influence Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama USA Posts: 5,547	For horrific imagery and pure gross-out factor, it's hard to beat Brian Lumley's "Necroscope" series. Although numerous short stories have scared the bejeebers out of me, the only full-length novel that really affected me was Stephen King's "Christine", mainly because I understood exactly where the main character was coming from. ScottMate Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Ignorance is bliss, denial is divine, and willful ignorance is a religious experience. Share the love. <3

10-31-2005, 09:42 PM	#6
Jazhara7 Ale! And keep 'em coming! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beyond the Pattern of Reality...or Germany Posts: 8,527	One of those Science books for kids..."Disgusting Digestion". It's not really scary, but disgusting. - Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ - "esc(x) cot(x) dx = -csc(x)!" Dennis added, and the wizard's robe caught on fire. "Gosh," Dennis said, "and some people say higher math isn't relevant." >>>Inventor of the Mail order-Assassin<<< And This...is a Black Hole - BYE!

10-31-2005, 11:05 PM	#7
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	"IT" by Stephen King. From the paper boat floating down he sewers "We all float down here" to the end years later in the standpipe. Everyones worst nightmare and the scariest clown in history. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

10-31-2005, 11:28 PM	#8
squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	The Trickster by Muriel Gray. If you want a book that'll grab you by the balls, it's a worthy read. The Trickster is a shapeshifting creature of American Indian legend and he really, really hates people and loves to play "jokes". It's kind of a cross between the Thing and a ghost story. Like King, Gray manages to subvert a comfortable normality by placing something vile and supernatural in it, and succeeds. Too many good bits too! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

10-31-2005, 11:40 PM	#9
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	My diary. (It's been a few years since the last time I'm written something in it...) Oh the horror of the old stuff that is in that book. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

11-01-2005, 08:30 PM	#10
em-deecee just visiting Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Heart of Dixie Posts: 187	The Shining was very scary & I enjoyed it tremendously. Pet Cemetery had me right up until the very end when I wanted to throw it across the room, but that wouldn't have changed the lame ending. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-01-2005, 11:27 PM	#11
squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	Seriously, if you like King check Gray out. Her books are very similar in style, with the warmth of a closed community being ripped apart by something supernatural. The Trickster itself is a nasty, vile creation that hides in the bodies of animals to get around, and has a big problem with humans after witchdoctors tricked it into being trapped it in a mountain... plus the lore behind it is quite interesting and it's good to have a native American main character to follow. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

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