International Horror
/ productsHorror novels, short stories, and gamebooks by international authors – from gothic classics by Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley, through the cosmic horror of H. P. Lovecraft, to Clive Barker. Choose by author, mythos (like Cthulhu), or language. Most titles are in Czech, but you can find original versions in Books in English. You can also filter by format: classic novel, short story collection, or gamebook, where you decide the hero's fate. We publish our own Czech editions of the Lovecraftian Necronomicon gamebook series under our Mytago imprint.
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How to choose international horror by subgenre
International horror has many branches, each with its own way of scaring you. If you don't know where to start, choose based on what you want to fear:
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Gothic classics are the roots of the genre, relying on a slowly thickening atmosphere. This includes Frankenstein or Dark Forces, the forgotten Swedish version of Dracula. Find more titles under the author Bram Stoker.
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Cosmic horror works with the fear of the unknown, ancient beings, and the madness that comes with forbidden knowledge. You can start with the Collected Works of H. P. Lovecraft or the English edition of The Dunwich Horror. See the full selection on the H. P. Lovecraft page.
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Modern horror is rawer: demons, violence, and dark fantasy, like in The Scarlet Gospels. Find more books under the author Clive Barker.
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Horror from familiar worlds targets fans of series and games. This includes Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds or Arkham Horror: The Devouring Deep. For fans of the series, check out the Stranger Things Books category.
Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos: where to start
Lovecraftian titles are the core of this category. The Collected Works of H. P. Lovecraft set makes sense if you want the author's work in one place. For a first introduction, shorter stories are better. We discuss the recommended reading order in our article Lovecraft for Beginners: What to Read First. The Cthulhu Mythos goes beyond books, so you can find board games and RPGs from the same world in the Cthulhu category and Call of Cthulhu RPG.
Necronomicon gamebooks from Mytago publishing
The Necronomicon gamebook series by Italian author Valentino Sergi brings Lovecraft's cosmic horror into a book where you choose your own path. We publish them in Czech under our Mytago imprint, and the series has three parts: Dagon, Carcosa, and Kadath. You can download the character sheet directly on the product page. For collectors, there is the Necronomicon gamebook – collector's set featuring all parts, a thematic Cthulhu pencil, and a die.
FAQ
Where should I start if I haven't read Lovecraft yet? With shorter stories, not the collected works right away. We recommend a specific order in our article Lovecraft for Beginners.
How does a horror gamebook work? You read through numbered paragraphs and choose where to go at the end of each one. The story branches based on your choices, so every read-through can end differently. The Necronomicon series uses a downloadable character sheet to track your progress.
Do you have horror by Czech authors here? We have separated local works into the Czech and Slovak Horror category. You can find all horror books together in the Horror category.
Do you also have horror comics and manga? Yes, in separate categories: horror comics and horror manga.
Horror reader guides
Lovecraft for Beginners: Where to Start
Find out how to start reading Lovecraft and dive into his chilling stories full of ancient horrors and fascinating worlds. full article...
Non-fiction journalism 3. 4. 2025 Jana Mrkvicová 6 min
Fear of the Unknown: How Lovecraft Changed Horror Literature
Discover the fear of the unknown and the world of H. P. Lovecraft. How cosmic horror influenced literature and modern culture. Dive into the secrets of the Cthulhu Mythos. full article...
Non-fiction journalism 20. 8. 2025 Petr Eller 7 min
Vampires: An Introduction to the World of Bloodthirsty Legends
Grab a dark red drink and get comfortable, because we're taking you on a fascinating journey through the history of vampires, from myths to modern pop-culture icons. full article...
Non-fiction journalism 29. 7. 2024 Johanka Konečná 6 min
Dracula: Curse of the Vampire Gamebook Review
Dracula: Curse of the Vampire is an interactive gothic horror gamebook. Decide the fate of your characters, fight monsters, and live an exciting adventure in Dracula's dark world! full article...
Reviews 3. 7. 2024 Petr Eller 6 min