Can you recommend the best paranormal fiction authors?

Shirley Jackson is an excellent paranormal fiction author. Her works, like 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle', have an eerie and otherworldly feel. Deborah Harkness is also worth noting. Her 'All Souls' trilogy, starting with 'A Discovery of Witches', creates a rich world of witches, vampires, and other paranormal beings. And then there's Terry Pratchett, who, in his co - written 'Good Omens', shows his talent for mixing the paranormal with humor.

Sure. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' is a great choice. It tells the story of a boy who discovers a home full of children with strange abilities. The vintage photographs in the book add to the eerie and paranormal atmosphere.

Sure. 'Weird Tales' is a top pick. It has been around for ages and has a great collection of paranormal stories. It's like a treasure trove for fans of the genre.

One great piece of short paranormal fiction is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. It tells the story of a family who comes into possession of a mummified monkey's paw that can grant wishes, but with horrible consequences. Also, 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu is a classic in the vampire genre of paranormal stories. It predates Dracula and has a very eerie and seductive vampire character.

Dean Koontz's 'Odd Thomas' series is also worth mentioning. Odd is a young man with the ability to see the dead. The books follow his adventures as he tries to use his gift to help the spirits and also solve various mysteries and prevent disasters. The characters are well - drawn and the stories are full of suspense and the supernatural.

Anne Rice is a prominent name in this genre too. Her Vampire Chronicles series has been highly influential, creating a rich and detailed world of vampires and other supernatural beings.

Sure. 'The Ghost Bride' by Yangsze Choo is a great start. It's set in a world of Chinese superstitions and ghosts, and the story is easy to follow. Another good one is 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern. It has a touch of magic and mystery that is really engaging for new readers of the genre. Also, 'City of Bones' from 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare. It has a mix of vampires, werewolves, and shadowhunters in a modern - day New York City with a lot of paranormal action.

Franz Kafka is definitely one of the best. His works, like 'The Metamorphosis' and 'The Trial', are filled with absurd situations that make readers question the nature of existence. Samuel Beckett is also great. His play 'Waiting for Godot' is a classic of absurdist theater.

Radclyffe is another popular author. She has written a wide range of novels that cover various aspects of lesbian relationships, from the romantic to the more complex emotional and social dynamics.

Geoffrey Chaucer is a great one. His 'The Canterbury Tales' is a masterpiece of medieval literature. Sir Thomas Malory for 'Le Morte d'Arthur' is also very important. And Umberto Eco, with his 'The Name of the Rose', is a brilliant author in this genre.