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Horror novels are wonderful if you have time to spare.

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“Shiva, Open Your Eye” by Laird Barron

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Lovecraftlacks in plot, it makes up for in unsettling and unforgettable atmosphere.

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Then, a young boy finds him.

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“The Thing on the Doorstep” by H.P.

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“The Residence at Whitminster” by M.R.

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H.P. Lovecraft, (1890-1937), American writer, circa 1934

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