R.I.P. Challenge

Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings has once again opened up the R.I.P. Challenge. It's one of the first signs of fall, and the challenge provides the perfect excuse opportunity for indulging in works befitting the season.

I will participate in Peril the First, which requires the reader to read four books of any length, from any subgenre of scary stories that you choose. I have to warn you I've never actually finished this challenge before. Cross your fingers for me, OK?

I am not sure which four boo