One of the biggest strengths in speculative fiction is the ability to explore. Sometimes, that means blasting off into the great unknown of space, delving into the depths of the sea, or even traveling through time. But exploration isn't just a physical thing. Sometimes, we as readers also need to explore our hopes, our fears, and the darkness we hold within.
Whether you're looking for a long-running horror series or a standalone work, something cosmic or more down-to-earth, The Portalist can guide you through award-winning authors and must-read titles. Don't be scared to discover your next horror read today.
These book recs will make your skin crawl in the best ways.
By Orrin Grey
These hallucinatory reads are full of shrooms, spores, and more.
The British pagan terror author delves into his process as an independent publisher, where he channels the deep strangeness of imagination.
By Kyle Lemmon
These dark and disturbing tales will keep you up at night.
Explore the early works of the author who brought us The Only Good Indians and My Heart Is a Chainsaw.
Published author Orrin Grey explains the nuts and bolts of building a book out of short stories.
By Orrin Grey
If you want a book that combines the best of multiple genres, try these titles.
By Jena Brown
If the second Joker installment left you wanting more, try these tales of creepy clowns.
Dare to try these terrifying tales of other worlds.
The epistolary novel is infamous for being dense and full of symbolism.
You'll want to read like there's no tomorrow.
Enjoy the frights without the nightmares.
It's grim outside, and these books are even grimmer.
By Jena Brown
Stories with thrills and chills that you can finish in a single sitting.
These writers are serving literary excellence.
By Shealea Iral
These bone-chilling books will haunt you forever.
By Carolyn Cox