In another recent Halloween-themed post here, I discussed the psychology behind the nature of ghost stories and, to a degree, horror stories more generally. In response to a comment about what I ...

Spooky stories are just as much a part of the Halloween season as witches, jack-o’-lanterns and skeletons. There are scary stories for people of all fright levels—from the safety of a “Goosebumps” ...

So, with Halloween on the horizon, I gathered up what I find to be the 20 most frightening short stories in King’s entire output, from early tales to recent releases. I tried to avoid longer pieces ...

Spooky season is upon us and what better way to get in the spirit than by cuddling up with a good book? Horror novels are the perfect way to imbibe in Halloween time. When they’re good, they’re fully ...

Stephen King is best known for his works of horror, with masterpieces like It, The Shining, and Pet Sematary being among his ...