The autumn season brings changing leaves, cooler weather, pumpkin patches and the approach of Halloween. As darkness falls earlier each night, the holiday approach awakens thoughts of mysterious events and supernatural phenomena. We know these horror tales are fantasy; we know they may end up haunting our sleep, yet we still gravitate towards them with our fingers seemingly bewitched over the page-turn. Because what better way to get into the chilling spirit than delving into a scary story? 

Reading about ghostly apparitions, dangerous creatures, or gruesome murders provides seasonal thrills that linger long after the final page is turned. Here are 10 classics to tap into your darkest fears and whet your appetite for all things ominous.

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