Best Lgbt Horror Fiction

of Apr 2025

   In the realm of literature, horror and LGBTQ+ themes often intertwine, creating a captivating blend of fear and acceptance. This article delves into the world of LGBT horror fiction, exploring the unique perspectives and experiences of LGBTQ+ characters as they navigate chilling landscapes of terror and adversity. From classic tales of gothic horror to contemporary thrillers, these stories challenge societal norms, confront prejudices, and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit in the face of darkness.

Sister, Maiden, Monster

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Sister, Maiden, Monster is a gripping, visceral story from Bram Stoker Award-winning author Lucy A. Snyder. Set in the aftermath of a global virus that has transformed its victims in nightmarish ways,... the book follows the story of three women trying to survive the nightmare. Erin, once quiet and closeted, acquires an appetite for a woman and her brain. Savannah, a professional BDSM switch, discovers a new turn-on: committing brutal murders for her eldritch masters. And Mareva, plagued with chronic tumors, is too horrified to acknowledge her divine role in the coming apocalypse. In Sister, Maiden, Monster, Lucy A. Snyder paints a cosmic tale about the planet’s disastrous transformation and what we become after. Drawing inspiration from her Bram Stoker Award-winning story “Magdala Amygdala,” Snyder creates a story that is not only terrifying, but also thought-provoking. Sister, Maiden, Monster is absolutely recommended to readers of the cosmic and gloriously horrific. With its gripping story and compelling characters, this book will leave you breathless.

Queer Little Nightmares: An Anthology of Monstrous Fiction and Poetry

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Queer Little Nightmares: An Anthology of Monstrous Fiction and Poetry is an exciting collection of stories and poems that reimagine monsters old and new through a queer lens. This anthology celebrates... ideas and identities that have been traditionally feared in monster literature, and provides a unique perspective on the experience of coming into queerness. The contributors to this collection, including Amber Dawn, David Demchuk, Hiromi Goto, jaye simpson, Eddy Boudel Tan, and Kai Cheng Thom, offer a range of stories and poems that explore the unique experiences of queer characters. From the Minotaur camouflaged in a crowd of cosplayers to a pubescent werewolf, a Hindu revenant waiting to reunite with her lover, a tender-hearted kaiju, a lagoon creature aching for the swimmers above him, and a ghost of Pride past, these stories and poems challenge traditional tropes and ask the reader to consider what it means to be (and to love) a monster. Queer Little Nightmares is an essential read for anyone who wants to explore the intersection between horror and queerness. It is a celebration of the monstrous and the marginalized, and a reminder that monsters can be powerful symbols of acceptance and love.

OOZE: Little Bursts of Body Horror

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OOZE: Little Bursts of Body Horror is a novella-length collection of gross, grimy, creepy, crawly, bubbling, and bursting body horror stories. Written by twenty up-and-coming authors, this book is pac...ked with the classic and the new. Each story is under 2,500 words, making this collection perfect for readers who want a quick burst of horror. The book features weird and wonderful cover art for each story, as well as a foreword by Bridgett Nelson. All the stories in OOZE are sure to leave readers revolted, terrified, and touched. The authors featured in this book include some of the horror world's established names, such as Judith Sonnet and Rowland Bercy Jr., as well as fresh voices. Readers can expect to find transformation, dissolution, and decay, as well as some delightful and surprising twists on the idea of body horror. This book is perfect for readers who want a little burst of fantastic new body horror. OOZE: Little Bursts of Body Horror is sure to leave readers both grossed out and inspired.

As Dead Things Do

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As Dead Things Do is a horror story set in rural North Carolina. It follows Caleb and his husband as they move to his husband's family plot, only to discover that the land is haunted by a pale, skelet...al figure that roams the basement and barn. The figure is determined to be remembered, and it will stop at nothing to get its way. The story is filled with suspense and terror as Caleb and his husband try to figure out the source of the hauntings and how to rid themselves of it. Along the way, they uncover secrets from the past and discover the truth about the land and the family that once lived there. The story is a thrilling exploration of the supernatural and the power of memory. As Dead Things Do is a gripping and atmospheric horror story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a haunting tale of the past and present, and of the power of the dead to haunt us even after they have gone.

The Unknown (The Unknown Series)

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For fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner, or Stranger Things who want to discover something new ..."I have read hundreds of books and it is extremely rare for me to be surprised or g...ive 5 stars. I almost always anticipate the plot twists. I thought I had this one all figured out from the very beginning. I couldn't have been more wrong! An exhilarating, emotional, fast paced read that I couldn't put down. This story was utterly unique." - Justine, Book Catharsis ★★★★★EIGHT CHILDREN WERE KIDNAPPED.BUT WHY?Eight kids, ages nine to seventeen, awaken to find that almost everything they have ever known has been stolen from them. They were ripped from their beds in the middle of the night and transported to an unfamiliar and unforgiving new world where there are strict rules, and they are punished if they refuse to obey.As the kids grapple with their mysterious new reality, they struggle with disconcerting questions. Where in the world are they? Why were they taken away from their families? Will they ever get to go back home? And the most frightening question of all: Will this be the place where they die?CYBILS AWARD NOMINEE!What readers are saying about THE UNKNOWN:"Gripping. Unique. Lots of mystery and intrigue. [Dystopian is] one of my favourite genres, but I haven't seen it written so well in a very long time. I finished reading this book in awe." - Carly, Goodreads ★★★★★"I love dystopian novels, but I have to admit, after a while, they tend to follow the same plotline and twists. This is TOTALLY not the case here. I was shocked." - Gail, Goodreads ★★★★★"I read A LOT and this book had lots of surprises which I didn't see coming. I definitely could not put this one down! I truly loved this book!" - Michelle, Goodreads ★★★★★"Lots of suspense, twists, and turns. I never saw the ending coming. It was a total surprise and explained everything!" - Karon, Goodreads ★★★★★THE UNKNOWN is book one in a completed series of two full-length novels that tell the tale of five girls and three boys who are taken from their homes in the middle of the night and wake up in a frightening and mysterious world full of secrets.Books in the UNKNOWN series:Book 1: THE UNKNOWNBook 2: THE HAVENTHE HAVEN is sold separately.If you like fast-paced thrillers with intriguing mystery, captivating suspense, unexpected twists and turns, a dash of romance, and a surprise ending that brings everything together, don't miss this gripping new novel! Read more

I Am Watching You

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I Am Watching You is an Amazon Charts bestseller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It follows Ella Longfield, who finds herself in a difficult situation when she overhears two attractive yo...ung men flirting with teenage girls on a train. Though she wants to intervene, something stops her. The next day, one of the girls, Anna Ballard, has gone missing. A year later, Ella is still wracked with guilt and is receiving threatening letters. The anniversary of Anna's disappearance brings new revelations about her family and friends, and Ella is determined to uncover the truth. As she digs deeper, she discovers that someone is watching her every move. I Am Watching You is a gripping thriller that will have you guessing until the very end. With its twisting plot and unexpected twists, this book will keep you hooked from start to finish. If you're looking for a fast-paced read that will keep you guessing, this is the book for you.

The Whisper Man: A Novel

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The Whisper Man: A Novel" is an instant New York Times Bestseller and has been praised by critics for its masterful blend of suspense and horror. The novel follows Tom Kennedy and his son Jake as they... move to the small town of Featherbank, only to find that the town has a dark past involving a serial killer known as The Whisper Man. As the investigation to find the missing boy begins, Jake begins to hear whispers at his window and the detectives must race against time to find the boy before it is too late. With its gripping plot and chilling atmosphere, The Whisper Man: A Novel is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

The Invited: A Novel

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The Invited, by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer McMahon, is a chilling ghost story with a twist. In a quest for a simpler life, Helen and Nate abandon the comforts of suburbia to build the ...house of their dreams on forty-four acres of rural land. But when they discover that this beautiful property has a dark and violent past, Helen, a former history teacher, becomes consumed by the local legend of Hattie Breckenridge, a woman who lived and died there a century ago. With her passion for artifacts, Helen finds special materials to incorporate into the house—a beam from an old schoolroom, bricks from a mill, a mantel from a farmhouse—objects that draw her deeper into the story of Hattie and her descendants, three generations of Breckenridge women, each of whom died suspiciously. As the building project progresses, the house will become a place of menace and unfinished business: a new home, now haunted, that beckons its owners and their neighbors toward unimaginable danger. The Invited is a gripping and atmospheric novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Out of Salem

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Out of Salem" to find out how Z and Aysel navigate their way through a world that wants them gone. Out of Salem is a captivating and powerful novel by debut author Hal Schrieve. It is the story of g...enderqueer fourteen-year-old Z Chilworth, who wakes from death after a car crash that killed their parents and sisters and finds out that they are now a zombie. Struggling to adjust to their new status, Z moves in with their mother's friend, Mrs. Dunnigan, and befriends Aysel, a loud would-be-goth classmate who is a loner like Z. As they both strive to survive in a world that wants them gone, Z and Aysel must also contend with a local psychiatrist's murder that is believed to be the work of werewolves. Out of Salem is a gripping and emotionally charged story about two outcasts who find solace in each other. Schrieve writes with a raw and honest voice, creating characters of immediacy and power. It is an important story about identity, acceptance, and courage in the face of adversity. Longlisted for the 2019 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and named a Publishers Weekly Best Young Adult Book of 2019, Out of Salem is a must-read for fans of Teen Zombie Werewolf Witchy Faerie fantasy murder mysteries.

My Dearest Darkest: Sapphic Horror

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My Dearest Darkest is an upcoming Sapphic horror debut novel that is sure to make readers think twice about the price of their deepest desires. Finch Chamberlin is the newest transfer student to the... ultra-competitive Ulalume Academy, but she's not what she seems. Months before school started, Finch and her parents got into an accident that should have left her dead at the bottom of the river. But something monstrous, and ancient, and terrifying, wouldn't let her drown. Finch doesn't know why she woke up after her heart stopped, but since then she has felt a constant pull from the school and the surrounding town of Rainwater, like something on the island is calling to her. Selena St. Clair sees right through Finch, and she knows something is seriously wrong with her. But despite Selena's suspicion, she feels drawn to Finch and has a sinking feeling that from now on the two will be inexplicably linked to one another. One night Finch, Selena, and her friends accidentally summon a carnivorous creature of immense power in the depths of the school. It promises to grant every desire the girls have kept locked away in their insecure hearts―beauty, power, adoration―in exchange for a price: human body parts. But as the cost of their wanting becomes more deadly, Finch and Selena must learn to work together to stop the horror they unleashed, before it consumes the entire island. My Dearest Darkest is a thrilling and captivating story that will leave readers on the edge of their seat. It has been named a Bustle Best Book of March 2022, a Buzzfeed Highly Anticipated YA Novel, a Lambda Literary Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+ novel, and a BookRiot Best New Dark Academia YA Book. If you're looking for a unique and exciting read, My Dearest Darkest is the perfect book for you!

The Sleep Experiment: An edge

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The Sleep Experiment: An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller (World's Scariest Legends)" today! Are you looking for a new psychological thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no fur...ther than Jeremy Bates' "The Sleep Experiment: An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller (World's Scariest Legends)". This thrilling novel follows the story of Dr. Roy Wallis, an esteemed psychology professor at UC Berkeley, as he attempts to recreate a Soviet experiment from 1954 that required four political prisoners to remain awake for fourteen days while under the influence of a powerful stimulant gas. Dr. Wallis and two student assistants share an eight-hour rotational schedule to observe their young Australian test subjects around the clock. What begins innocently enough, however, quickly morphs into a nightmare beyond description. This novel has been praised by readers and critics alike, with Entertainment Weekly calling it "SHOCKING...TERRIFYING". Fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, Bentley Little, as well as other horror and mystery authors such as Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, Robert McCammon, Brian Keene, Darcy Coates, Amy Cross, Jeff Strand, Ambrose Ibsen, Jeremy Robinson, Nick Cutter, Blake Crouch, Joe Hill, Iain Rob Wright, Jeff Menapace, Matt Shaw, Heather Graham, Jack Kilborn, and James Herbert will all love this book. "The Sleep Experiment: An edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller (World's Scariest Legends)" is a must-read for any fan of psychological thrillers. With its gripping story and edge-of-your-seat suspense, this book is sure to keep you up late into the night. Don't miss out on this thrilling novel - get your copy today!

Manhunt

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Manhunt" is a gripping, intense, and thrilling post-apocalyptic novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It's a story of survival, resilience, and hope in the face of overwhelming danger and despair. With its richly-drawn characters, vivid prose, and unflinching exploration of gender, Manhunt is a powerful and unforgettable read.

The Institute: A Novel

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The Institute is a 2020 Thriller/Suspense Audie Award winner and a New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2019 selection from number one New York Times best-selling author Stephen King. In this most sini...ster of institutions, Luke Ellis and four other kids with special talents - telekinesis and telepathy - are ruthlessly dedicated to extracting from these children the force of their extranormal gifts. The Institute is a gripping and unforgettable story of kids confronting evil. It is psychically terrifying and with the spectacular kid power of It, The Institute is “is another winner: creepy and touching and horrifyingly believable, all at once” (The Boston Globe). The Institute is an intense and suspenseful journey as Luke and the other kids attempt to escape the Institute and get help. With its gripping plot and thrilling suspense, The Institute is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a thrilling and suspenseful read.

The Outsider

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The Outsider is Stephen King's latest novel, and it is an absolute must-read. This thrilling, suspenseful story follows the investigation of an unspeakable crime in the small town of Flint City. When ...an 11-year-old boy's violated corpse is found in a park, the evidence points to one of the town's most popular citizens, Terry Maitland. Detective Ralph Anderson, whose son Maitland once coached, orders a quick and very public arrest. Maitland has an alibi, but Anderson and the district attorney soon add DNA evidence to go with the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad. As the investigation expands and horrifying answers begin to emerge, King's propulsive story kicks into high gear, generating strong tension and almost unbearable suspense. Terry Maitland seems like a nice guy, but is he wearing another face? When the answer comes, it will shock you as only Stephen King can. The Outsider is a gripping, suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With King's signature style of writing and his masterful ability to weave a captivating story, The Outsider is sure to be one of his best works yet. If you're looking for a thrilling read, you won't be disappointed with The Outsider.

Whitney

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Whitney" is an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. It has a unique blend of horror, mystery, and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your s...eat. The characters are well-developed and the writing is superb. The story is unpredictable and the twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end. The book is full of tension and suspense, and the pacing is spot-on. The atmosphere is dark and oppressive, and the horror elements are chilling. The ending is satisfying and will leave you wanting more. This is a must-read for fans of thriller and horror genres.

This is Not a Horror Movie

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This Is Not a Horror Movie is a romantic comedy with a twist. Emory Jones and Connor Nichols have been vacationing together on Longboat Key, Florida for four years. Despite his crush on Connor, Emory ...has never been able to get the college boy to notice him. That all changes when a beloved beach bum goes missing and Connor volunteers to help with the search. The investigation leads them to an abandoned beach resort and the boys start their own investigation. As they grow closer, Emory's gay dreams start coming true and he can't keep his hands off the guy of his teenage dreams. But as the mystery deepens and horror movie tropes start to come into play, Emory must decide if he's willing to risk his life for love. This Is Not a Horror Movie is a 78,000-word new adult gay rom-com with a monster. It's a thrilling and funny story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its two highly engaging characters and mysterious and funny horror story, This Is Not a Horror Movie is sure to be a summertime hit.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

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The Picture of Dorian Gray" and be enthralled by Oscar Wilde's captivating story of a young man whose life is changed by a mysterious portrait. This classic novel follows the life of Dorian Gray, a ha...ndsome and wealthy young man whose life is forever changed when he makes a Faustian bargain to stay young and beautiful forever. Along the way, Dorian Gray faces temptation and struggles with his conscience as he grapples with the consequences of his choices. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a classic novel that is sure to captivate readers of all ages. Wilde's vivid prose and complex characters create a captivating story that will keep readers hooked from start to finish. With its thought-provoking themes, The Picture of Dorian Gray is sure to make readers question their own values and beliefs. This timeless classic is a must-read for anyone who loves literature. It is a book that will stay with readers long after the last page has been turned. Wilde's timeless tale of morality and consequence is sure to be a hit with readers of all ages. So pick up your copy of The Picture of Dorian Gray today and be prepared to be enthralled by this captivating story!

The Rain: A Dystopian Science Fiction Horror (The Mutant Rain Book 1)

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The Rain: A Dystopian Science Fiction Horror (The Mutant Rain Book 1) is an intense and thrilling tale of a lone vigilante determined to unravel the corruption and destruction that has befallen his ho...me. Reinhardt is a man with enhanced abilities, and he has taken it upon himself to hunt down the putrid sludge infecting his home. But when he draws the attention of a psychotic scientist, Reinhardt finds himself in a fight for his life against a monstrous enforcer. Reinhardt teams up with a journalist searching for answers to explain the nightmarish rain that has been falling from the sky. Together, they discover a lab filled with grisly experiments and a power-hungry mayor determined to take control of the city. With danger lurking around every corner, Reinhardt must make a stand against the rising horror and save himself and his home. The Rain is a gripping and action-packed story that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. With its epic cast of characters, inescapable and relentless tension, and violent fast-paced action, this book is a must-read for fans of dystopian science fiction. Buy The Rain to get drenched in doom today!

A Delicious Descent: An MM Horror Retelling of Dracula (Monsters & Mayhem)

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A Delicious Descent is an MM horror retelling of the classic novel Dracula, as part of the collaboration Monsters & Mayhem: An MM Horror Collection. This retelling follows Jonathan Harker, who is enga...ged to his dear friend Mina. When he is offered an assignment in far-off Transylvania, he jumps at the chance to delay their wedding. Jonathan soon discovers that his mysterious client, Count Dracula, has similar proclivities and encourages his male servants to explore their forbidden desires. Jonathan is tempted to partake in these carnal pleasures, but soon discovers that Dracula's secrets are far deadlier than he ever imagined. The story follows Jonathan on his descent into Dracula's world of dark secrets and forbidden passions. As he is drawn closer to Dracula, Jonathan finds himself in a situation more dangerous than he could have ever imagined. This MM horror retelling of Dracula is sure to leave readers breathless and eager for more.

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