Ask AI: What are some good horror/dread books that are appealing to teens. Example: it and hunger games

Absolutely! You’re looking for horror or dread-filled books that grab teen readers, similar to *It* (Stephen King—classic horror with coming-of-age themes) and *The Hunger Games* (dystopian, high tension). Here are some top picks across classic and modern YA: **Modern Horror/Dread for Teens:** - **One of Us Is Lying** by Karen M. McManus A suspenseful murder mystery in a high school with twists and dread. - **The Girl from the Well** by Rin Chupeco A dark, Japanese folkloric horror with a creepy, vengeful spirit. - **Anna Dressed in Blood** by Kendare Blake A ghost hunter faces his biggest challenge in a murdered girl’s haunted house. - **Wilder Girls** by Rory Power Body horror and surreal terror plague a girls’ school quarantined on an island. - **The Sacrifice Box** by Martin Stewart Five friends break a decades-old pact, unleashing the wrath of something ancient. - **The Merciless** by Danielle Vega A mix of horror and psychological thriller set in a high school. - **House of Hollow** by Krystal Sutherland Sinister fairy tale vibes, mystery, and dread as three sisters hunt for missing family. - **Clown in a Cornfield** by Adam Cesare Classic slasher vibes in a rural American town. **Dystopian/Survival with Dreadful Atmospheres:** - **Scythe** by Neal Shusterman Teens face terrifying choices in a world where death has been conquered and appointed reapers control population. - **The Maze Runner** by James Dashner Amnesia, monsters, and a deadly, ever-changing labyrinth. - **The Marrow Thieves** by Cherie Dimaline A future where Native Americans are hunted for their bone marrow—tense and haunting. **Classic Horror for Teens:** - **Something Wicked This Way Comes** by Ray Bradbury Dark, atmospheric, and unsettling—two boys face a supernatural carnival. - **The Monstrumologist** by Rick Yancey Historical horror with gruesome monsters and gory mysteries. **Short Story Collections:** - **Through the Woods** by Emily Carroll Creepy graphic novel stories with chilling fairy tale twists. - **Slasher Girls and Monster Boys** edited by April Genevieve Tucholke Horror short stories by contemporary YA authors. These should give you (or your teen reader!) spine-tingling choices with both supernatural and real-world horror elements. If you want more tailored suggestions for a particular age or content comfort, just let me know!