What are some must - read 'classic short horror stories'?

I'd recommend 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a creepy tale that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.

Some must-read classic short stories include 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry and 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant. Both are beautifully written and offer deep insights.

Well, 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe is a great classic short story. It's a psychological thriller that dives deep into the mind of a madman. Then there's 'The Cask of Amontillado' also by Poe, which is a dark and suspenseful story of revenge. Also, 'To Build a Fire' by Jack London is a gripping tale about survival in the harsh Yukon.

One of the must - read classic short stories is 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton. It ends with an interesting moral dilemma that makes you think. 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce is also great. It plays with the concept of time and reality in a very engaging way. And don't forget 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe, which is a dark story of revenge and betrayal.

Another great one might be 'Dracula' if it's in the collection. It introduced the world to the iconic vampire Count Dracula. The story is filled with suspense as the characters try to combat the powerful and evil vampire.

Well, 'Dracula' in the collection is also very popular. It introduced the world to the iconic vampire character and has influenced countless horror works since. The way it builds the atmosphere of dread is remarkable.

One must - read horror story is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It takes place in an isolated hotel with a family as the main characters. The father slowly descends into madness, and the hotel itself seems to have a malevolent life of its own. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It introduced the world to the iconic vampire, Count Dracula, with its dark and gothic atmosphere, and the battle between good and the undead. 'The Exorcist' is also a classic. The story of a young girl possessed by a demon is truly terrifying and has been a benchmark for possession - themed horror.

One great story could be 'The Yellow Wallpaper'. It's a disturbing tale about a woman's descent into madness. Another might be 'The Monkey's Paw' which has that classic horror element of wishes gone horribly wrong. And 'The Tell - Tale Heart' is also quite famous, with its unreliable narrator and the growing sense of dread.

One is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. It's a classic horror short story about a cursed monkey's paw that grants wishes but with terrifying consequences. Another is 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It's a psychological horror story that delves into the mind of a woman going insane.

Well, 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a great horror classic. It tells the story of a family in an isolated hotel and the terrifying events that unfold. Then there's 'Salem's Lot' also by King. It's about a small town that gets invaded by vampires. And 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is really good too. It's about a young girl possessed by a demon and the attempts to exorcise it.