body horror books

a new horror sub genre i have recently discovered and often enjoy the metaphors that spring from them! would love to hear recommendations if you have any :)

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created by amreading

last updated September, 2026

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Helpmeet

Naben Ruthnum

Nightbitch

Rachel Yoder

Natural Beauty

Ling Ling Huang

Chlorine

Jade Song

You Weren't Meant to Be Human

Andrew Joseph White

Womb City

Tlotlo Tsamaase

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

Hell Followed With Us

Andrew Joseph White

Our Wives Under the Sea

Julia Armfield

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I think you’d like Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum!

amreadingOP

Oh amazing, thank you for the recommendations! I will definitely look into them :))