What are some popular books with short horror stories?

One popular one is 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark'. It has a collection of really spooky short stories that were very popular among kids in the 80s and 90s. The illustrations also added to the horror factor.

One popular one is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who kills an old man because he's bothered by his 'evil eye' and then he's haunted by the sound of the dead man's heart.

One popular horror short story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a disturbing tale of a man's descent into madness as he is haunted by the sound of his victim's beating heart. Another is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson, which has a shockingly cruel ending that makes you question the nature of society. And 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs, where a family's wishes on a cursed paw lead to tragic consequences.

One popular one is 'The Monkey's Paw' from that era. It's a really spooky story about a magical monkey's paw that grants wishes but with a horrible twist. Every wish comes with a great and often tragic cost.

There's a short audio horror story called 'The Thing on the Stairs'. It's popular because it creates a sense of dread with its description of an unseen entity lurking in a familiar place - the stairs of a house. 'The Red Room' is also well - known. It delves into the psychological horror of being trapped in a room with an unknown and malevolent presence. These stories are often shared and spread because they tap into our primal fears and keep listeners on edge.

One popular horror short story that has been in magazines is 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It was first published in 'The New England Magazine' and is a classic in the horror genre, exploring themes of mental illness and the oppression of women.

Stephen King has written many short horror stories as well. For example, 'Children of the Corn' which is set in a small Nebraska town where the children have been influenced by a malevolent entity. His stories are known for their vivid descriptions and ability to create a sense of dread.

The Shining by Stephen King is a very popular one. The audio version really brings out the horror of the story. Another is Dracula by Bram Stoker. Hearing the classic vampire tale in audio can be quite chilling.

One great horror short stories book is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's creepy and full of suspense.

One popular children's horror short story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who is haunted by the sound of his victim's heart. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' which has a creepy premise where a family makes wishes on a magical paw with unforeseen and often terrifying consequences. Also, 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' is a collection full of short, spooky tales for kids.