Something scary and creepy with no zombies. I've read a lot of Stephen King, now I want to try something different from that.

[ephemeral]

Something scary and creepy with no zombies. I've read a lot of Stephen King, now I want to try something different from that.

Try this short story...
http://www41.zippyshare.com/v/90964990/file.html

The story's twist is quite... fitting. And, if you like it, try his novels; they are creepy without being overbearing.

F Paul Wilson's Adversary Cycle which then, sort of, leads into his Repairman Jack books.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._Paul_Wilson

For a run down of his books.

[firewing]

Check out Robert McCammon's Swan Song. It is somewhat similar to King's The Stand. He also has some other remarkably good horror/thriller types, namely Goin' South and Boys Life.

Phil Rickman is quite atmospheric and creepy, Richard Laymon is gory and a bit twisted or Dean Koontz's earlier novels

Maybe something of Joe Hill? He's the son of Stephen King, and I really like his style. I loved the book Horns.

Jonathan Aycliffe's 'Naomi's Room'

Something scary and creepy with no zombies. I've read a lot of Stephen King, now I want to try something different from that.

Scary, creepy, and different from King?

Well, Stephen King is the master of the "epic" horror novels which can slog on for hundreds and hundreds of pages.

Someone different to try could be Gary Brandner. He was the master of the quick and dirty horror pulp. Most of his stuff has been turned into movies and television mini-series over the years so you might actually be familiar with some of his work already.

Some Brandner to try:
The Howling 1, 2 and 3 (werewolves)
Walkers (near death experience and possession)
Hellborn (demon)
Floater (vengeful spirit)
Cameron's Closet (imaginary friend)

I'm of the opinion that horror is best served in short-story lenght. More often than not "horror" novels are actually thrillers with some supernatural shenanigans thrown in... but anyway, a good novelistic effort, I think, is Laird Barron's The Croning.

Afraid by Jack Kilborn is scary and creepy, but also a bit gory. It freaked me out. I loved it.

well start with "I am Legend" by Richard Matheson
there are these sorta vampires in the story
but it's a great little horror book

or some H. P. Lovecraft will do you good if you have no problem with his use of difficult words. i recommend "The mountain of madness"

[jaysee]

Shaun Hutson - although I'm not sure how many of his books are digital.