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Classic Reader: Horror: A True Tale by Anonymous
This resource includes the full text of a classic short story "Horror: A True Tale." This story is part of the classic literature collection from Classic Reader.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The Wind in the Rose Bush"
This site provides the complete etext for Mary Wilkins Freeman's story "The Wind in the Rose-Bush" and for other stories in the published collection of her work by the same: "The Wind in the Rose-Bush: And Other Stories of the...
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Classic Reader: "Berenice" by Edgar Allan Poe
This is the text of the short story "Berenice" by Edgar Allan Poe, a tale of horror.
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Classic Reader: "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe
This is the text of the short story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe, a tale of horror.
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Classic Reader: "The Beast in the Cave" by H. P. Lovecraft
This is the full text of the short story "The Beast in the Cave" by H. P. Lovecraft, an American horror writer.
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Classic Reader: A Case of Eavesdropping by Algernon Blackwood
Read the horror story "A Case of Eavesdropping" by Algernon Blackwood.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Gothic Undercurrents: Edgar Allan Poe
This biography features Edgar Allan Poe who introduced the genre of horror and mystery to literature in the nineteenth century with stories such as "The Raven."
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Hound of the Baskervilles
This is a collection of three media galleries from MASTERPIECE: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle. It introduces the famous character of Sherlock Holmes and the mystery/horror genre.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: What Do You Come For? [Pdf]
This resource is a reader's theater script adaptation of Alvin Swartz "Someone Named Eva" from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
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Classic Reader: Casting the Runes by Montague Rhodes James
Read the ghost story "Casting the Runes" by Montague Rhodes James.
Other
Brandeis: Edgar Allan Poe
Here, read about the life and career of Edgar Allan Poe(January 19, 1809-October 7, 1849) and learn about the significance of his works. Click on a section of the "Table of Contents" to be taken to a specific part of the article and...
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Classic Reader: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
This is the complete text of the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Classic Reader: "The White Ship" by h.p. Lovecraft
Read the full text of the short story "The White Ship" by science fiction and horror writer H.P. Lovecraft.
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Classic Reader: The Tree
Read the short story "The Tree" by American horror fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft.
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Classic Reader: The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1911, one publication is the horror novel entitled The Lair of the White Worm. This story was written by Bram Stoker.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly
The scientist Victor Frankenstein recounts his story of bringing a creature to life and the tragedies that followed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the horror novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. [Free account...
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Classic Reader: The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published 1903, one work is The Jewel of Seven Stars. This horror novel was written by Bram Stoker.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
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Classic Reader: The Dead Sexton by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is "The Dead Sexton." This short ghost story was written in early 1900's by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Stephen King: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
This bibliography includes not only Stephen King's novels and short stories, but chapter books, collections, nonfiction, anthologies containing his stories, awards and nominations, as well as secondary literature about his work. Click on...
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Classic Reader: Count Magnus by Montague Rhodes James
Classic Reader provides a number of historical fiction pieces from famous authors. One work is a ghost story, Count Magnus, which was first published in 1904. It is part of the "The Ghosts of Antiquary" series written by Montague Rhodes...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Taking Stephen King Seriously
Several related stories are featured here as heard on National Public Radio, mainly centered around King's National Book Award for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonweath Univ: The Works of Shirley Jackson
This Virginia Commonweath University site provides a biography, bibliography, criticism, and resources on the works of Shirley Jackson.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes is a horror story about two teenage boys. This site explores in detail the characters, important themes and quotations in the story.