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Stephen King’s *Danse Macabre* offers a sweeping, non‑fiction exploration of the horror genre—from its literary roots to its evolution in film and television, examining iconic tropes, cultural impact, and historical context.

In a South Carolina penitentiary, a death‑row supervisor encounters an inmate with miraculous healing powers, weaving themes of death, empathy, and the supernatural into a haunting tale of justice and humanity.

The definitive collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s 67 short stories and 55 poems, spanning Gothic horror, detective mysteries, and lyrical verse, showcases his seminal role in American literature.

A collection of Stephen King’s seminal works: the telekinetic novella Carrie, the early horror anthology Night Shift, the vampire novel Salem’s Lot, and the acclaimed hotel horror The Shining.

An eleven-year-old boy’s corpse is found in a park, and all evidence points to Flint City’s beloved coach, Terry Maitland. A detective’s quick arrest leads to a tense investigation where DNA, alibis, and hidden truths collide.

A comprehensive anthology of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short stories—such as "The Tell‑Tale Heart" and "Murders in the Rue Morgue"—and iconic poems including "Annabel Lee" and "The Raven", showcasing his mastery of horror, mystery, and lyrical verse.

A collection of classic American short stories featuring folklore, mystery, and historical crime, compiled by Ted Hipple.

Burt and Vicky, on a road trip to save a strained marriage, suffer a tragic accident and bring the boy’s body to the isolated town of Gaitlin. There they confront the strange locals and the ominous figure known as "He Who Walks Behind the Rows".

An anthology of Edgar Allan Poe’s 21 short stories and 34 poems, showcasing his mastery of horror, mystery, and gothic themes. Featuring classic tales like “The Tell‑tale Heart,” “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” and the haunting poem ‘Annabel Lee’.

In 1974, a new talent burst onto the horror scene: Main schoolteacher Stephen King. Over the next forty years, king's name would become synonymous with horror and dark fantasy through over fifty bestselling books including his magnum opus the dark tower series. Simpson traces the writer's development through his difficult childhood and his early writing career to the success of carrie, salem's lot and the shinning in the 1970's and the outpouring of material over the following two decades, some published under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman. He shows how king's writing was affected by the accident that nearly killed him in 1999, and the ways in which his battles with addiction to alcohol and medication are reflected in his stories. He also discusses the dozens of films, tv shows, plays and comic books that have been inspired by King's works.

A chilling collection of short horror stories set against the backdrop of American history and culture, featuring subjects like demonology, cults, and supernatural phenomena.

A concise biography and comprehensive bibliography of Stephen King, detailing his life, works and impact on American horror literature.

A curated anthology of American horror short stories from the Civil War era to modern folklore, featuring classic tales by Ambrose Bierce, H.P. Lovecraft, Jack London, and others.

Contains 73 tales and 48 poems by Edgar Allan Poe.

A 200th‑anniversary collection of sixteen of Poe’s best short stories, paired with twenty essays by contemporary writers exploring his lasting influence.

A comprehensive anthology of Edgar Allan Poe’s 68 stories and 31 poems, spanning horror, detective fiction, gothic tales, and lyrical poetry, showcasing his mastery of suspense, the macabre, and the supernatural.