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The Divine Witch
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Find us on Twitter: @HA_Goodreads
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The Divine Witch
by John Swartwout ...more
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apocalyptic, bizarro, dark-fiction, ghosts, haunted-houses, hauntings, horror, killers, lovecraftian, and monsters
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Introduce Yourself!
By Char , Horror Maven · 14530 posts · 8278 views
By Char , Horror Maven · 14530 posts · 8278 views
last updated Nov 09, 2026 12:44AM
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The Haunted Tavern 2
By WendyB , Frightful · 4647 posts · 1812 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 4647 posts · 1812 views
last updated Nov 05, 2026 06:32PM
Witch House: Amateur Magazine of Cosmic Horror
By Greg · 5 posts · 14 views
By Greg · 5 posts · 14 views
last updated Nov 07, 2026 12:59AM
Anyone read any horror comics?
By deleted member · 404 posts · 1245 views
By deleted member · 404 posts · 1245 views
last updated Oct 23, 2026 10:59PM
Favorite Horror Novel??
By deleted member · 136 posts · 1391 views
By deleted member · 136 posts · 1391 views
last updated Oct 19, 2026 01:57PM
What is special about people who read books?
By WendyB , Frightful · 13 posts · 69 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 13 posts · 69 views
last updated Jul 27, 2026 12:47AM
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What the Announcements and Information Folder is for
By Alan · 1 post · 216 views
last updated Nov 17, 2021 10:29AM
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GROUP RULES pertaining to AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS BOOK and WEBSITE PROMOTION
By Alan · 1 post · 206 views
last updated Apr 27, 2025 12:05PM
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Important Group Announcement for AUTHORS/PUBLISHERS
By Jon Recluse · 111 posts · 2363 views
last updated Sep 25, 2020 04:05PM
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Suggestions for Improving Horror Aficionados
By Tressa · 1351 posts · 2441 views
By Tressa · 1351 posts · 2441 views
last updated Jul 26, 2026 08:04AM
HA Members' Group Read and Challenge HotLine
By WendyB , Frightful · 16 posts · 92 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 16 posts · 92 views
last updated Sep 19, 2026 11:45AM
The Time Has Come-I am Retiring!
By Char , Horror Maven · 67 posts · 635 views
last updated Nov 26, 2025 06:44PM
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November 2026 Group Read #1,: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher
By Char , Horror Maven · 61 posts · 243 views
By Char , Horror Maven · 61 posts · 243 views
last updated Nov 09, 2026 04:13AM
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November 2026 Group Read #2: Monstrillio by Gerardo Samano Cordova
By Char , Horror Maven · 6 posts · 107 views
By Char , Horror Maven · 6 posts · 107 views
last updated Nov 07, 2026 03:03PM
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Previous Group Read Books
By WendyB , Frightful · 2 posts · 2783 views
last updated Jul 26, 2023 10:45AM
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Group Read Nomination Rules
By Char , Horror Maven · 1 post · 1104 views
last updated Dec 10, 2019 06:31AM
October 2026 Group read #1 Blacktail by Scott Hawkins
By Kasia · 45 posts · 256 views
By Kasia · 45 posts · 256 views
last updated Nov 05, 2026 06:43PM
October 2026 Group read #2 The Creeper by A. M. Shine
By Kasia · 39 posts · 160 views
By Kasia · 39 posts · 160 views
last updated Oct 29, 2026 12:52PM
September 2026 Group Read #1 - The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
By Alan · 33 posts · 382 views
By Alan · 33 posts · 382 views
last updated Oct 21, 2026 11:33AM
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2026 A to Z Challenge
By WendyB , Frightful · 79 posts · 248 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 79 posts · 248 views
last updated Sep 24, 2026 07:48PM
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2026 Horror Book of the Month Challenge
By WendyB , Frightful · 75 posts · 535 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 75 posts · 535 views
last updated Jun 09, 2026 10:51AM
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2026 Mount TBR Challenge
By WendyB , Frightful · 40 posts · 166 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 40 posts · 166 views
last updated Oct 01, 2026 03:27PM
Halloween Bingo Challenge 2026
By WendyB , Frightful · 48 posts · 133 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 48 posts · 133 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 01:47AM
Goodreads 2026 Spring Challenge: April 1–June 30
By Alicia · 5 posts · 37 views
By Alicia · 5 posts · 37 views
last updated Apr 18, 2026 03:16PM
2025 Mount TBR Challenge
By WendyB , Frightful · 46 posts · 222 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 46 posts · 222 views
last updated Jan 09, 2026 05:53PM
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Everything Halloween
By WendyB , Frightful · 18 posts · 119 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 18 posts · 119 views
last updated Oct 02, 2026 12:30PM
Books for the Spookiest Time of Year
By WendyB , Frightful · 23 posts · 216 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 23 posts · 216 views
last updated Jun 18, 2026 03:19AM
Scary Music and Videos
By WendyB , Frightful · 27 posts · 96 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 27 posts · 96 views
last updated Oct 30, 2025 06:45PM
Fun Halloween Questions
By WendyB , Frightful · 7 posts · 44 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 7 posts · 44 views
last updated Oct 29, 2025 03:38PM
Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories
By Roxana · 4 posts · 18 views
By Roxana · 4 posts · 18 views
last updated Nov 08, 2026 12:41PM
Little Eve by Catriona Ward - Sept 16th
By Kasia · 17 posts · 22 views
By Kasia · 17 posts · 22 views
last updated Sep 28, 2026 10:02PM
Camp Ghoul Mountain Part VI: The Official Novelization
By Lisa · 12 posts · 31 views
By Lisa · 12 posts · 31 views
last updated Jul 28, 2026 10:06AM
The Children of Eve by John Connolly - June 1st
By Ginger · 32 posts · 30 views
By Ginger · 32 posts · 30 views
last updated Jul 14, 2026 08:58PM
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Who Is Your Favorite Horror Author of All Time?
By Stan · 1900 posts · 4059 views
By Stan · 1900 posts · 4059 views
last updated Jan 12, 2026 05:05AM
What books are you reading/have you finished: 2026
By Alan · 428 posts · 384 views
By Alan · 428 posts · 384 views
last updated 4 hours, 40 min ago
What's your FIRST Stephen King book?
By Levan · 343 posts · 817 views
By Levan · 343 posts · 817 views
last updated Sep 27, 2026 04:33AM
Has anyone read "The Stag Wood Tapes" by Elias Smith?
By Natasja · 3 posts · 22 views
By Natasja · 3 posts · 22 views
last updated Jul 28, 2026 09:44AM
What Book Do You Think Deserves More Attention?
By WendyB , Frightful · 26 posts · 112 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 26 posts · 112 views
last updated Jul 13, 2026 05:45AM
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What the Book Recommendations Folder is For
By Tressa · 1 post · 846 views
last updated Jul 02, 2013 01:06PM
Group Newbie and Horror Newbie. Your recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
By Rafael · 22 posts · 159 views
last updated Nov 08, 2026 11:06AM
Small town horror book recommendations
By Lily · 8 posts · 49 views
By Lily · 8 posts · 49 views
last updated Oct 29, 2026 11:56AM
Does anyone have any Asian horror recs?
By Grisma · 25 posts · 124 views
By Grisma · 25 posts · 124 views
last updated Oct 12, 2026 12:39AM
I want to feel dread, actual fear, and question reality throughout the book.
By Chey · 16 posts · 139 views
By Chey · 16 posts · 139 views
last updated Sep 02, 2026 09:03AM
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What the Short Stories Folder is For
By Tressa · 1 post · 597 views
last updated Jun 07, 2013 10:18AM
Appetite for Short Story Horror?
By Richard · 33 posts · 173 views
By Richard · 33 posts · 173 views
last updated Aug 27, 2026 06:54AM
Agatha Christie's Supernatural Short Stories, FREE audio
By Paula · 1 post · 8 views
By Paula · 1 post · 8 views
last updated Jul 22, 2026 07:59AM
FREE Flash Fiction, The Haunting in the Bedford Oak
By Paula · 1 post · 15 views
By Paula · 1 post · 15 views
last updated Jul 25, 2025 08:13AM
Author of the Week, short stories by Poe at Reading Fiction Blog
By Paula · 6 posts · 45 views
By Paula · 6 posts · 45 views
last updated May 15, 2025 07:09AM
New Release: Get the Hell Out That House by Terry Anderson
By Terry · 1 post · 8 views
By Terry · 1 post · 8 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 06:00AM
The Fate of Cranes: A Dyatlov Pass based Soviet Folk Horror Novella
By Jonathan Meri… · 4 posts · 17 views
By Jonathan Meri… · 4 posts · 17 views
last updated Oct 30, 2026 01:42AM
Don't Fear The Reaper, Part II — paranormal saga conclusion
By The · 1 post · 7 views
By The · 1 post · 7 views
last updated Oct 03, 2026 07:01PM
The Static Bride | Gothic Horror Meets Dark Fae Romantasy | Out 4 September
By Richard · 1 post · 9 views
By Richard · 1 post · 9 views
last updated Aug 27, 2026 10:59AM
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Buyer and/or Reader Beware!
By Char , Horror Maven · 1 post · 660 views
last updated May 09, 2016 12:01PM
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What the Author Promotion Folder Is For
By Tressa · 395 posts · 2722 views
By Tressa · 395 posts · 2722 views
last updated Nov 03, 2026 12:07PM
Fly Out Day - An Australian FIFO Zombie Apocalypse Novel
By Peter · 1 post · 4 views
By Peter · 1 post · 4 views
last updated Nov 07, 2026 10:34PM
AFTERPULSE by S.L. Dzbenski — Zombie Horror | When the Dead Become Products
By S.L. · 1 post · 3 views
By S.L. · 1 post · 3 views
last updated Nov 06, 2026 01:03PM
He sees someone nobody else can see — The First Door | Supernatural Horror
By Craig · 1 post · 5 views
By Craig · 1 post · 5 views
last updated Nov 02, 2026 01:38AM
FOUR HORROR STORIES – SPECIAL LIMITED-TIME KINDLE OFFER! 99¢ EACH
By Adel · 1 post · 11 views
By Adel · 1 post · 11 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 10:39AM
Tell us which movie you just watched!
By deleted member · 9946 posts · 2792 views
By deleted member · 9946 posts · 2792 views
last updated Nov 07, 2026 01:16PM
What TV shows are you watching?
By WendyB , Frightful · 848 posts · 608 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 848 posts · 608 views
last updated Nov 04, 2026 04:11PM
Halloween 2026 31 Days of Horror Movies
By Alan · 64 posts · 75 views
By Alan · 64 posts · 75 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 08:40AM
Halloween Baking Championship 2026
By WendyB , Frightful · 68 posts · 53 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 68 posts · 53 views
last updated Oct 29, 2026 08:34AM
Plan a horror fest using the letters of your GR name
By WendyB , Frightful · 16 posts · 25 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 16 posts · 25 views
last updated Aug 31, 2026 12:45AM
What Horror Movie Terrified you as a kid but as an adult, you found it incredibly cheesy?
By Del · 28 posts · 95 views
By Del · 28 posts · 95 views
last updated Aug 05, 2026 10:08AM
Do We Really Need More Texas Chainsaw Films?
By Justin · 13 posts · 50 views
By Justin · 13 posts · 50 views
last updated Jul 26, 2026 06:59PM
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SALE! Books - Discounts and Free
By WendyB , Frightful · 292 posts · 832 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 292 posts · 832 views
last updated Nov 03, 2026 10:44AM
FREE Nov 7–8: He Called Me Mom — supernatural horror
By W. · 2 posts · 11 views
By W. · 2 posts · 11 views
last updated 11 hours, 32 min ago
The Last Passenger by W. C. Mok – Kindle Countdown Deal
By W. · 1 post · 6 views
By W. · 1 post · 6 views
last updated Nov 03, 2026 05:38PM
FREE Oct 31: My Corpse, Three Days from Now — supernatural horror
By W. · 2 posts · 7 views
By W. · 2 posts · 7 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 01:01AM
FREE For Halloween - The Unwilling Witnesses
By Onur · 1 post · 5 views
By Onur · 1 post · 5 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 11:27AM
FREE Oct 24–25: Everyone Upstairs Is Dead — supernatural horror
By W. · 1 post · 14 views
By W. · 1 post · 14 views
last updated Oct 23, 2026 05:24PM
FREE Oct 17–18: The 3 A.M. Patient (supernatural horror)
By W. · 1 post · 12 views
By W. · 1 post · 12 views
last updated Oct 16, 2026 05:22PM
2026 Notable Losses and Obits Thread
By Alan · 593 posts · 272 views
By Alan · 593 posts · 272 views
last updated Nov 07, 2026 12:48PM
The Ongoing Misadventures of Florida Man and Florida Woman
By Ken B · 413 posts · 574 views
By Ken B · 413 posts · 574 views
last updated Oct 22, 2026 10:32AM
The Off-Topic Fortean, Crytpid, Ufologic Freakshow!..or...Things that might only interest you!
By Ken B · 2044 posts · 1101 views
By Ken B · 2044 posts · 1101 views
last updated Sep 17, 2026 10:48AM
Scares That Care AuthorCon VII - Mar. 5 -7, 2027
By Alan · 7 posts · 26 views
By Alan · 7 posts · 26 views
last updated Sep 15, 2026 06:58AM
Scares That Care AuthorCon VI - Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2026
By Alan · 8 posts · 36 views
By Alan · 8 posts · 36 views
last updated Jan 26, 2026 07:50AM
Scares That Care presents Killer Pride Sep. 26-28, Williamsburg VA
By Alan · 1 post · 16 views
By Alan · 1 post · 16 views
last updated Aug 30, 2025 11:48AM
Scares That Care AuthorCon V - March 28-30, 2025
By Alan · 2 posts · 24 views
By Alan · 2 posts · 24 views
last updated Mar 26, 2025 11:43AM
Scares That Care AuthorCon 3 - April 12-14, 2024
By Alan · 18 posts · 133 views
By Alan · 18 posts · 133 views
last updated Apr 14, 2024 04:33PM
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Tell Us True Horror Stories That Happened To You
By Char , Horror Maven · 44 posts · 226 views
By Char , Horror Maven · 44 posts · 226 views
last updated Jul 07, 2025 11:00AM
What's your favorite horror subgenre?
By J.Q. · 13 posts · 44 views
By J.Q. · 13 posts · 44 views
last updated Sep 04, 2026 10:32AM
📷 looking for some friends ! ౨ৎ
By mireya · 7 posts · 99 views
By mireya · 7 posts · 99 views
last updated Aug 12, 2026 07:25PM
What fandoms are you in and what are your top three favorite and least favorite ships from those fandoms(if you don’t want to, that’s OK)
By IceTheWolfThe… · 1 post · 14 views
By IceTheWolfThe… · 1 post · 14 views
last updated Aug 12, 2026 07:21PM
Adult Psychological/Supernatural Horror | 87K Words | Free Beta Readers Wanted
By May · 1 post · 6 views
By May · 1 post · 6 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 10:22AM
ARC Readers Wanted: PANOPTICON by B.W. Prulhiere - Psychological Science Fiction Horror
By BW · 1 post · 8 views
By BW · 1 post · 8 views
last updated Oct 06, 2026 01:27PM
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Extreme Horror Group Reads with Guest Authors
By Kenneth · 1 post · 212 views
last updated Sep 03, 2023 12:32PM
August 2025 Group Read #1 with Guest Author, Ronald Kelly
By Kenneth · 17 posts · 246 views
By Kenneth · 17 posts · 246 views
last updated Aug 25, 2025 10:37AM
August 2025 Group Read #2 with Guest Author, MJ Mars
By Kenneth · 16 posts · 153 views
By Kenneth · 16 posts · 153 views
last updated Aug 05, 2025 07:39AM
July 2025 Group Read #1 with Guest Author, Blaine Daigle
By Kenneth · 43 posts · 202 views
By Kenneth · 43 posts · 202 views
last updated Aug 02, 2025 04:34PM
July 2025 Group Read #2 with Guest Author, Robert Essig
By Kenneth · 20 posts · 112 views
By Kenneth · 20 posts · 112 views
last updated Jul 29, 2025 03:23PM
July 2024 Group Read #1 with Guest Author, Andrew Van Wey
By Kenneth · 34 posts · 86 views
By Kenneth · 34 posts · 86 views
last updated Sep 05, 2024 01:54PM
August 2024 Group Read #1 with Guest Author, Gage Greenwood
By Kenneth · 15 posts · 58 views
By Kenneth · 15 posts · 58 views
last updated Sep 05, 2024 12:38PM
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Word Association Game-II
By Char , Horror Maven · 3195 posts · 521 views
By Char , Horror Maven · 3195 posts · 521 views
last updated Aug 06, 2026 08:58PM
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Brian Keene Q & A!
By Char , Horror Maven · 35 posts · 325 views
By Char , Horror Maven · 35 posts · 325 views
last updated Oct 02, 2021 02:37PM
What's the goriest, most disgusting novel you have ever read?
By Mofo · 885 posts · 3180 views
By Mofo · 885 posts · 3180 views
last updated Jul 10, 2024 03:24PM
Free Kindle books in the Horror category on Amazon
By Randy · 1948 posts · 3107 views
last updated Jun 06, 2023 12:21AM
SALE! EBooks, Newly Released, Discounted, & FREEBIES!
By Ms. Nikki · 35299 posts · 5408 views
last updated Dec 30, 2022 09:32AM
Free websites to download E-books from?
By Anushmita · 7 posts · 100 views
last updated Aug 01, 2022 09:37AM
The Haunted Tavern
By WendyB , Frightful · 4005 posts · 1533 views
By WendyB , Frightful · 4005 posts · 1533 views
last updated Apr 27, 2022 09:49AM
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Bizarro and Splatterpunk In General
By William · 162 posts · 1719 views
By William · 162 posts · 1719 views
last updated Dec 04, 2023 01:38PM
The most goriest splatterpunk book...ever??
By deleted member · 38 posts · 848 views
By deleted member · 38 posts · 848 views
last updated Sep 06, 2021 06:19AM
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