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Reading books on Christmas Eve has deep roots in Russian and Ukrainian history. In 1831, Nikolai Gogol's story "The Night ...

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In addition to his bestselling novels, Stephen King is also a prolific short story writer. Here are 20 of his best.

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Haruki Murakami is one of Japan’s most beloved novelists with an extensive catalogue of surreal and captivating books, including short story compilations ...

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PEOPLE staffers have rounded up some of their favorite recommendations for spooky books to read during the Halloween season — see our full list, including novels by Stephen King, Anne Rice and more.

Not sure if you can handle a deep dive into a spooky read? Ray Bradbury's The October Country is a collection of short stories, and is said to be some of this best and most frightening work.