is it just me or are there very few great horror writers left.

I am a huge fan of the works of James Herbert, but I have found that there few other writers of his caliber. Some Kings works are ok, but I found his books can be overly long, and with disappointing endings. Though I should point out I loved Salms Lot, and his short story One for the Road. Dose anyone else find the horror genre lacking of late.
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Published on October 24, 2020 01:36 Tags: horror, james-herbert, scary
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message 1: by AJ (new)

AJ Have you read any anthologies or magazines? I'm finding there's a lot of good short horror fiction right now - though right now, I'm reading the "classics" like The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.


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Alan Aspinall AJ wrote: "Have you read any anthologies or magazines? I'm finding there's a lot of good short horror fiction right now - though right now, I'm reading the "classics" like The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and M..."

Yes i've read a few great short stories as well over the last few years. In fact its often those smaller works that often leave you wanting more. Which is never a bad thing lol, The classic still often remain in a league of there own when it come to atmosphere. M R James, Lovercraft, are masters when it comes to horror.


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AJ Alan wrote: "AJ wrote: "Have you read any anthologies or magazines? I'm finding there's a lot of good short horror fiction right now - though right now, I'm reading the "classics" like The Strange Case of Dr. J..."

I also like manga and Japanese light novels. Another is really good, as is Ghost Hunt - particularly the Blood Stained Labyrinth arc. Uzumaki by Junji Ito is also a mind twist.


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