The upcoming Halloween holiday is the perfect excuse to curl up with a scary story and let the spookiness of the season wash over you. We’ve got plenty of material that can evoke this response, including classics such as Hellboy, Batman the Long Halloween, Marvel Zombies and more. Here are three indie horror stories that deserve your time and attention.
Stray Dogs (Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner): Stray Dogs is a suspenseful horror that combines charming animals with a disturbing mystery. The story follows Sophie, a dog who finds herself in a new home with no memory of how she got there. As she bonds with the other dogs, they slowly uncover a terrifying secret about their owner. Its unique premise and intense, emotional storyline sticks with readers long after the last page is turned.
The Me You Love in the Dark (Skottie Young): In this eerie, atmospheric tale, an artist named Ro retreats to a secluded house to seek inspiration for her work. However, the house harbors dark secrets and a dark presence that begins to haunt her. What starts as a creative retreat turns into a disturbing exploration involving isolation, love, and the supernatural.
Stillwater (Chip Zdarsky and Ramón K. Pérez): Set in a town where nobody ever dies, Stillwater is an exploration of immortality and its psychological toll. The story follows outsiders who discover this secret and become entangled in the town’s dark, oppressive atmosphere. Readers will find themselves hooked by the slow-building dread, compelling mystery, and complex character dynamics, which work together to create a deeply unsettling experience.
Each of these titles will keep you on the edge of your seat, and honorable mentions include Through the Woods, American Vampire, Wytches and Nailbiter. Lean into your spooky side and pick one off our shelves today!
