Horror Short Story Collections ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‘ป

If you are looking to get into horror, but arenโ€™t ready to commit to a full length book, or you just love short stories, hereโ€™s some short story horror recs for you ๐Ÿ–ค

I tried to get a variety of stories for yโ€™all ๐Ÿ“š Some of these I really liked, some less so, some I havenโ€™t read myself yet! Iโ€™m certain thereโ€™s something for everyone (if you like or are open to horror of course) in these books!

Have you read any of them? Is there a horror short story that stands out to you?

A couple that live in my head rent rent free are: I Know Youโ€™re There (The Beast You Are- Paul Tremblay), The Party (The Beast You Are- Paul Tremblay), This Skin Was Once Mine (Eric LaRocca), Nineteen Snapshots of Dennisport (Growing Things- Paul Tremblay), Contest Winner (The Skin Youโ€™re In- Ashley Robin Franklin)

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