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Top 5 Indian Contemporary Horror Novels

Many readers find the horror genre disturbing but, some do find them savory. They really enjoy a chilly vibe flowing down their spine. Apart from the foreign ones, there are Indian stories that stood out in this category. Here are a few quality Indian horror novel suggestions by YUNGBee magazine. All available for purchase at Amazon.in.


1 .Afterlife: Ghost stories from Goa by Jessica Faleiro


Jessica Faleiro is iconic for beginning her writing career with perfection. Afterlife is her first novel which is, now regarded among the most arousing and spooky writings. Jessica has pursued an M. A. in creative writing from Kingston University, UK.


The protagonist is Savio Fonseca, who is about to plan a party for his 75th birthday. The whole family is present for the event. All of a sudden, the power is out, brings the people into a whole different mood. They try to amuse one another by exchanging scary stories. Despite all this, nobody recognizes the origin of something more creepy happening. The novel takes you on a dramatic journey.


Goodreads rating: 3.7/5



2. A face in the Dark by Ruskin Bond


This book remains written by one of the most popular authors. Therefore, the readers might expect that particular finish in the writing which it does contain.

The novel depicts the circumstances encountered by an introverted school teacher. It involves unpleasant moments with faceless people, a ghost lurking outside a movie theater, and an author who lives with a ghost. The book is a collection of 28 haunting stories

which ideally match the taste of horror readers. It is available for purchase at Amazon. in


Goodreads rating: 4/5





3. Maya’s new husband by Neil D ‘Silva

Neil D ‘Silva is an underrated author with 12 books to his credit. He is iconic for his unique method of writing. Silva's novels are published by renowned publishers such as Rupa Publications and Hachette.


A fugitive is on the loose in Suburban Mumbai, with citizens being ravaged. Besides that, Maya, a school teacher, tries to get over her husband’s death by an alliance with her colleague, Bhaskar. Even though he is eccentric and shows strange behavior, Maya develops feelings for the guy and marries him. But later, she bewilders, understanding his inner ideas. This psychological horror tale will sure keep you on the edge of your seats.


Goodreads rating: 3.8/5




4. That Frequent Visitor: Every face has a darker side by K. Hari Kumar

K. Hari Kumar is an Indian novelist and screenwriter. Being a prodigy of writing horror genres, he has been featured as one of the best authors of this genre.

Shiuli Dutta, by chance, comes across Clifford Mansion and meets the ghost of Richard Baxter, who tells her the tale of his disorganized life. Outsiders are frowned upon entering Vypeen Island after sunset, and the story focuses on the reason behind this. This novel is

regarded as a must-read for people with a thing for horror content.


Goodreads rating: 3.6/5







5. Ghosts of the Silent hills by Anita Krishnan

Anita is one of the best-selling authors of fictional writing in India. She is also a poet and a respected columnist for The Indian Economist. This book is a compilation of the finest spine-chilling stories that ever take place. The tales are of a beautiful woman who lurks around the deserted pathways and isolated lodges. It is another great choice in this genre for readers.


Goodreads rating: 4.1/5


These are the top 5 YUNGBee choices for teenagers who love the horror genre. Some teenagers may find story-plots terrifying, but that should not disappointment you from checking these out!


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