Horror

[close] This group is dedicated to an appreciation of important works of literature, both classic and contemporary... that happen to fall into the category of Dark Fiction. We tend to avoid the big, banal blockbusters (and the more lurid fare) in favor of beautifully written explorations of the unknown, many of them obscure, all of them extraordinary. [Note from the Moderator: A couple of years ago, we changed our group name from "Literary Horror" in order to expand our sphere of interests (and dislodge a few embedded trolls). Our enthusiasms embrace Gothic, Weird Fiction, and Noir, as well as much that might be classified as Horror, but we also appreciate literary fiction that cannot be easily fitted into a marketing niche. In fact, this latter group of titles has evolved into our primary focus. Most serious fiction deals (to some extent) with darker themes, and many works of distinction have employed supernatural, surreal or existentialist elements. These books have power. They endure, because they appeal to serious readers and provide thoughtful entertainment. Come. Explore them with us.]

[close] Welcome! We are a challenge group. We offer new challenges monthly, readathons, buddy reads, BOTM, SOTM, and a badge system we call Buttons!

[close] Other places have Badges. We have Vampire Hearts. Welcome to My Vampire Book Obsession group. If, like us, you enjoy anything VAMPIRE in the paranormal, horror, urban fantasy, dystopia, romance, fantasy genre, then this place is for you. Besides vampires we welcome lovers of werewolves, ghosts, zombies, immortals... anything out of this world. You are all welcome here! Please make yourself and home and join in on discussions. Please Note: Due to the mature nature of some books discussed in this group, membership in this group is limited to those 18 years and older.

[close] 🌳 A Little Tree Hollow 🌳 Discover our enchanted tree realm, a cozy haven where book enthusiasts gather and magical moments await! ✨ Here you can: ☕️ Indulge in slow, cozy conversations 📚 Chat with mutual book lovers 📖 Join our BOTM group-reads 🧩 Play bookish games 🍩 Start fun buddy reads 🥞 Join a close-knit community 🍪 Enjoy a spoiler-safe haven 🦉 Welcome to the Hollow! 🦉 The Hollow is a warm and safe place, free from the troubles of the outside world, and created as a magical escape. Most of us tend to be book lovers, but no matter what you love to do, the Hollow welcomes everybody in search of a cozy little haven. We hope you have a magical time here. ✨ Discord link: https://discord.gg/t86KjEakFj It's nighttime. You're walking deep into the dark woods, following the small glowing stones that gently light up the pathway. The summer breeze cools your skin, and you close your eyes to breathe in the beautiful scent of the trees. Sometimes you see a fluffy tawny owl perched high up on the branches, its beady eyes quietly looking down at you, and other times you spot a sleek red fox nearby, quickly running away before you come near it. The soft moonlight shines down upon the enchanted forest, and eventually, you reach your destination. In front of you is an old large tree, with a magical wooden door appearing from nowhere. A sign is written, saying: A Little Tree Hollow. You hear the light echoes of fairy music coming from behind it, and the delicious scent of cookies wafts out through the gaps. Like always, you give a gentle knock on the door, and the secret magical treehouse opens itself for you to enter. officially started on Jan. 19th, 2022