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Where the Willows Weep: Horror in the Deep South
It’s hot and humid, the cicadas are buzzing, and there’s violence in the air.
Horror books and short stories set in the Deep South.
Think: swamps, bayous, bullfrogs, Spanish moss, hauntings, haints, voodoo/hoodoo, monsters hidden in plain sight, structural violence, and the oppressive weight of history.
Comps: True Detective S1; Sinners; South of Midnight
❗️Some of the these books are classified as extreme horror/splatterpunk. PLEASE protect yourself, and check all trigger warnings.❗️
Southern Gothic
It came from the deep 🌊
...or the shallow. But either way, don't go near the water.
Aquatic horror
Strange happenings in a small town
There might be something sinister or odd going on in these small towns.
Gothic and Romantic From Paperbacks From Hell
Books from chapter six Gothic and Romantic of Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix. Each chapter has its own list see my other lists for books from his other chapters. All are paperbacks from the 70s and 80s. To quote Grady Hendrix’s definition of horror “Gothic horror was domestic horror in which affairs of the heart were as important as affairs of the flesh. Is subject matter was families, marriage, houses, children, insanity, and secrets.” (147, Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix).
autumn 🍂
autumn vibes
Humid Horror: Spooky Tales from the Lizard State
Horror books that either primarily or exclusively take place in Alabama. Tried to stick to horror and not venture out into thriller territory!
