Bram Stoker, an Irish author, penned the iconic novel "Dracula" in 1897, introducing the world to the legendary vampire Count Dracula.

The secluded Soldier Island serves as the eerie setting for Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," where a group of strangers face a series of mysterious deaths.

Norman Bates, the motel owner in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," becomes the central figure in a chilling tale of suspense and psychological horror.

Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee, embarks on a dangerous journey in "The Silence of the Lambs" to seek the assistance of the notorious cannibalistic psychiatrist, Hannibal Lecter.

Edgar Allan Poe, a master of the macabre, crafted haunting tales of horror and suspense, leaving an indelible mark on the genre with works like "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Cask of Amontillado".

Rebecca de Winter, the deceased first wife of Maxim de Winter in Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca," casts a haunting presence over the narrative, shaping the lives of the characters.

Hill House, an eerie and secluded mansion, serves as the central setting in Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House," where a group of individuals experience inexplicable and terrifying phenomena.

Bruno Antony, a charming and manipulative sociopath in Patricia Highsmith's "Strangers on a Train," devises a cunning plan to swap murders with a stranger, Guy Haines.

The unnamed governess, often referred to simply as "The Governess," is the central character in Henry James's "The Turn of the Screw," as she encounters unsettling events at Bly Manor.

Jay Gatsby, the enigmatic millionaire in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," captivates those around him with his extravagant parties and elusive persona.

The Hound of the Baskervilles, a spectral hound said to be cursed, becomes the central mystery in Arthur Conan Doyle's novel of the same name, as Sherlock Holmes investigates its connection to the Baskerville family.

Dorian Gray, the protagonist of Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," makes a Faustian bargain, exchanging his soul for eternal youth and beauty, leading to a life of hedonism and moral decay.

The Overlook Hotel, a secluded and eerie establishment in Stephen King's "The Shining," becomes the setting for a terrifying tale of isolation, madness, and supernatural forces.

Tom Ripley, a cunning and manipulative young man in Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr. Ripley," meticulously plans to impersonate a wealthy playboy, Dickie Greenleaf, in order to gain his fortune and social status.

Amy Dunne, the enigmatic wife in Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl," vanishes on her fifth wedding anniversary, leaving her husband, Nick, and the world captivated by the mystery surrounding her disappearance.