horror books whose protagonists have (or can be interpreted as having) OCD. Details on in-text confirmed vs author confirmed vs my interpretation in the pinned comment!
created by Nadiiia
last updated October, 2026
Explicit OCD Rep ⦠House of Beth ⦠A Different Kind of Murder ⦠If We Survive This ⦠Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng (the words "obsessive compulsive disorder" or "OCD" do not appear in the text, but it is still explicit and intentional) ⦠Down Among the Sticks and Bones (same note as above i believe) ⦠Rabid Flesh (not yet released, but author confirmed) ⦠The Caretaker (same note as Bat Eater i believe)
My Interpretation ⦠We Have Always Lived in the Castle (this is my passion, my hill to die on. Merricat has OCD!) ⦠The Trees Grew Because I Bled There
Own Voices ⦠Marcus Kliewer ⦠Eric LaRocca ⦠Racquel Marie
Great list! I'm always looking for more ocd rep in horror (and in my general read lmao)!


thank you so much!!! i was noticing a trend but putting them all together i feel there should be More!
oh i love this thank you for this!! if youāre looking for recommendations, the caretaker by marcus kliewer would definitely fit (and i havenāt read it yet but i believe we used to live here would too)


always!! The Caretaker is added and i'll look into their other book!