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House of Leaves

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Explores the unsettling experiences of a family in a house that is larger on the inside than on the outside, and a man's obsession with a documentary about the house. The narrative structure deliberately disorients and engages readers in themes of existential dread and the unfamiliar.

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The Tell-Tale Heart

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A man commits murder and is haunted by the guilt of his crime, symbolized by the incessant beating of the victim's heart under the floorboards. The psychological element is the portrayal of the narrator's descent into madness driven by his own guilt.

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Misery

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An author is held captive by an obsessed fan who forces him to write a novel to her liking, causing him extreme psychological and physical torture. It addresses themes of obsession, entrapment, and the toxic relationship between creator and audience.

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Silent Hill

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In this game turned novel, a man searches for his lost daughter in a fog-enshrouded town, only to encounter disturbing manifestations of his own guilt and fears. It explores themes of psychological horror through the prism of personal trauma and collective guilt.

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Fight Club

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Fight Club delves into the alienation and struggle for identity in a conformist society. The psychological twist reveals the protagonist's split personality and his creation of an anarchist alter ego.

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The Bell Jar

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The semi-autobiographical novel tells the story of a young woman's summer in New York and her subsequent mental breakdown when life doesn't meet her expectations, representing her growing mental illness as a descending bell jar.

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Rebecca

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A young woman marries a widower and goes to live at his large English estate, but the memory of his first wife, Rebecca, haunts her and everyone else in the house. The novel explores the unnamed protagonist's insecurities and the psychological manipulation from the housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers.

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American Psycho

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A wealthy New York City investment banker leads a double life as a serial killer. The novel examines the superficialities and psychopathic behavior in a materialistic society, questioning the nature of reality and identity.

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The Yellow Wallpaper

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A woman is confined by her husband for 'hysteria' and becomes obsessed with the pattern of the wallpaper in her room, leading to a complete psychotic break. The story explores themes of mental illness and the oppressive roles of women in the 19th century.

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Shutter Island

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Two U.S. Marshals investigate a missing person case at a mental institution, which leads to a web of deceit, psychological manipulation, and self-discovery. It delves into the unreliable narrator trope and explores the concepts of identity and reality.

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We Have Always Lived in the Castle

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Two sisters live secluded in their family mansion after surviving a family massacre for which one is blamed. Themes of isolation, persecution, and the psychological impact of family secrets dominate the novel.

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The Turn of the Screw

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A governess is hired to care for two children at an isolated estate and starts to see apparitions, leading her to question her sanity. The novella challenges readers' perception of reality, blurring the lines between the supernatural and madness.

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Rosemary's Baby

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A young woman becomes pregnant and starts to suspect that her neighbors have sinister plans for her baby. As her paranoia grows, the distinction between reality and hallucinations blurs, questioning trust and perception.

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The Haunting of Hill House

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A group of individuals spend a summer in a reputedly haunted house to prove the existence of the supernatural, but their own psyches begin to unravel due to unseen and psychological horrors. It addresses the theme of psychic sensitivity and the vulnerability to psychological disturbance.

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Bird Box

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Survivors in a post-apocalyptic world must blindfold themselves to avoid seeing mysterious creatures that drive people insane. The book taps into the fear of the unknown, the deprivation of senses, and the psychological impact of survival in isolation.

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