75+ Horror Anthologies

- Edgar Allan Poe The master of the macabre and pioneer of psychological horror, Poe (1809–1849) revolutionized storytelling with his haunting tales and hypnotic poetry. Known for The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart, his works delve into madness, mystery, and the morbidly fascinating corners of the human mind. -  Bram Stoker The Irish architect of vampire lore, Stoker (1847–1912) immortalized the enigmatic Count Dracula in 1897. A theatre manager by day and a spinner of dark fantasies by night, he crafted Dracula as a chilling exploration of immortality, power, and forbidden desires. - Mary Shelley The teenage genius who birthed modern science fiction, Shelley (1797–1851) penned Frankenstein at just 18. Her tale of man playing God raises timeless questions about ethics, creation, and the monsters we make of ourselves. - Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu The spectral storyteller of Victorian Ireland, Le Fanu (1814–1873) is celebrated for Carmilla, a gothic tale of seductive vampires predating Dracula. His ghostly narratives shimmer with suspense, subtlety, and supernatural dread. - Robert Louis Stevenson A literary shapeshifter, Stevenson (1850–1894) conjured The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a dark parable of duality and human nature. His adventurous spirit fueled both his life and his timeless tales.  - Howard Phillips Lovecraft The prophet of cosmic horror, Lovecraft (1890–1937) unveiled a universe where humanity is a mere speck amidst ancient, indifferent gods. From The Call of Cthulhu to At the Mountains of Madness, his work reshaped horror into a realm of existential terror. - Algernon Blackwood Nature's darkest whisperer, Blackwood (1869–1951) found fear in the wild unknown. His stories, like The Willows, combine supernatural unease with the majesty and menace of the natural world. - Francis Marion Crawford An American with a flair for the sinister, Crawford (1854–1909) infused his tales with eerie elegance. His chilling masterpiece The Upper Berth remains a gold standard of maritime ghost stories  - Robert W. Chambers The enigmatic creator of The King in Yellow (1865–1933), Chambers weaved surreal horror with a touch of decadence. His tales inspired generations of writers and continue to evoke mystery and madness.