Stephen King - Known as the "King of Horror," Stephen King has written numerous bestselling horror novels, including "The Shining," "Carrie," and "It." He is considered one of the most successful and influential horror authors of all time.
H.P. Lovecraft - Lovecraft's stories, which often feature cosmic horror and ancient deities, have had a profound influence on the horror genre.
Edgar Allan Poe - Poe is known for his dark and macabre tales, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Fall of the House of Usher."
Bram Stoker - Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula" is considered a classic of horror literature, and the vampire genre as we know it today.
Mary Shelley - Shelley's 1818 novel "Frankenstein" is considered a classic of horror literature, and is credited with the creation of the science fiction and horror genres.
Shirley Jackson - Jackson's classic horror novel "The Haunting of Hill House" was adapted into a popular Netflix series in 2018.
Richard Matheson - Matheson's horror novels, including "I Am Legend," have had a significant impact on the genre.
Dean Koontz - Koontz's horror novels, including "Intensity" and "Phantoms," have sold millions of copies worldwide.
Anne Rice - Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" series, including "Interview with the Vampire," have been hugely popular and influential in the vampire genre.
Robert Bloch - Bloch's horror novels, including "Psycho," have had a significant impact on the genre, and have been adapted into popular films.
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