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r/horrorlit is a subreddit with 527k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
This is a place to discuss horror literature. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. It doesn't matter if you're into Stephen King, Octavia Butler, Jack Ketchum or Shirley Jackson, this is the place to share that love and discuss to your heart's content.
Popular Themes in r/horrorlit
#1
Advice Requests
: "I need supernatural horror recs WITHOUT the main plot being "the monsters were actually the humans along the way" or a 300-page psychosis episode"
37 posts
Popular Topics in r/horrorlit
#1
Horror
: "Bury Your Gays wins 2025 Locus Award for Horror"
160 posts
#2
Books
: "Spatial/Architectural horror Books other than House of Leaves?"
132 posts
#3
Recommendations
: "Recommendations: Ocean Horror"
75 posts
#4
Book
: "Gerald's Game might be the scariest Book I've ever read"
20 posts
#5
Novels
: "I read some outstanding horror Novels in the last 12 months (and some mediocre ones)"
19 posts
#6
Short Stories
: "What are some great Short Stories of real-life horrors that don't involve creepy strangers, serial killers, domestic abuse, etc.?"
9 posts
#7
Authors
: "I'm a big fan of Thomas Ligotti, Nathan Ballingrud, and Brian Evenson. Who are some other good literary horror short story Authors?"
8 posts
#8
Story
6 posts
#9
Scary
: "Didn’t like Haunting of Hill House or Bird Box but enjoyed Incidents Around the House, more recs please for fast paced books with many Scary moments ?"
5 posts
#10
Creepy
: "Looking for Creepy, eerie, atmospheric horror"
5 posts
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