If you enjoy reading books by Gemma Files then you might also like the following authors:
Laird Barron writes intense horror stories that blend cosmic dread, disturbing folklore, and gritty realism. His characters often struggle against terrifying forces beyond their understanding, building suspense through atmosphere and tension.
If you appreciate Gemma Files' dark, otherworldly horror, Barron's collection The Imago Sequence and Other Stories offers vivid, unsettling narratives.
Caitlín R. Kiernan creates dark fantasy and horror marked by lyrical prose and deeply psychological storytelling. Her work often examines themes of identity, perception, and existential dread with a subtle supernatural element.
Readers who enjoy Gemma Files' intricate character work may find Kiernan’s novel The Red Tree both haunting and memorable.
Nathan Ballingrud crafts weird tales and horror fiction grounded in emotional realism. His stories explore moral ambiguity, personal struggles, and the fragile line between humanity and monstrosity.
Fans of Gemma Files’ exploration of dark emotional terrain may appreciate Ballingrud's impactful short story collection, North American Lake Monsters.
John Langan writes literary horror that digs deep into emotional conflicts and cosmic darkness, often influenced by literary and mythological traditions.
His layered storytelling and carefully built suspense draw readers into worlds that feel both familiar and horrifyingly strange. If you enjoy Gemma Files' careful blend of mythic and modern horror, you'll likely appreciate Langan's novel The Fisherman.
Stephen Graham Jones blends distinctive narrative voices with horror and dark suspense. His writing frequently explores complex family dynamics, cultural identities, and the blurred boundaries between reality and the supernatural.
Fans of Gemma Files' nuanced characters and original perspectives might enjoy Jones' gripping novel The Only Good Indians.
T. Kingfisher is great at blending dark fantasy, folklore, and horror with humor and humanity. Her storytelling features relatable characters facing the supernatural with courage and wit.
In The Twisted Ones, she tells the story of a woman discovering unsettling family secrets in rural America, combining eerie suspense with touches of charm and warmth.
Adam Nevill writes intense atmospheric horror filled with dread and cosmic elements. His novels often explore isolated settings, psychological fear, and ancient evils.
His book The Ritual follows a group of friends hiking through the Scandinavian wilderness, confronting old grudges and something terrifyingly ancient hidden in the forest.
Brian Evenson specializes in disturbing, surreal horror that blurs the lines between reality and nightmare. He explores themes of identity and existential dread, guiding readers through unsettling landscapes of psychological uncertainty.
His collection Song for the Unraveling of the World is full of unsettling stories that linger long after you've finished them, showing his charge toward ambiguous but deeply affecting horror.
Mariana Enríquez thrives on vivid, unsettling horror set in contemporary Argentina. Through her gritty storytelling, she tackles social issues like poverty, violence, and the supernatural.
Her short story collection The Things We Lost in the Fire immerses readers in modern urban life with haunting scenes and characters, painting a dark picture of Argentine society.
Paul Tremblay crafts psychological horror using unreliable narrators and ambiguous scenarios that plunge characters—and readers—into uncertainty. His novels often question reality itself, pushing emotions to the forefront.
In A Head Full of Ghosts, he examines family trauma, mental illness, and demonic possession, combining psychological depth with lingering fear.
Ramsey Campbell writes atmospheric horror stories where dread builds slowly. His books often explore psychological fear and disturbing imagery, blending weird fiction with unsettling realism.
If you like Gemma Files' dark sense of place, you might enjoy Campbell's novel The Influence, where mild unease gradually transforms into powerful horror.
Kathe Koja creates intensely psychological horror with experimental storytelling and raw, vivid prose. Her characters often experience transformation, obsession, and extreme emotional conflicts.
If you love the deeply psychological side of Gemma Files' work, Koja's The Cipher offers a similarly disturbing dive into personal darkness and strange phenomena.
Angela Slatter blends dark fantasy, fairy tale elements, and horror, featuring complex women characters and folkloric atmosphere. Her style is richly lyrical but never loses sight of human realities like betrayal or loss.
If you're drawn to Gemma Files' explorations of folklore and hidden darkness, Slatter's short story collection The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings provides unsettling and beautifully realized tales.
Nadia Bulkin writes contemporary horror stories shaped by political contexts, cultural identities, and real-world anxieties. Her style is clear and immersive, confronting unsettling truths that lie beneath everyday life.
If Gemma Files' use of real places and histories appeals to you, Bulkin's collection She Said Destroy offers similarly sharp and chilling reflections on hidden realities, identities, and horrors in plain sight.
Priya Sharma tells stories rooted in dark fantasy and horror, often focusing on complicated family relationships, hidden secrets, and deep psychological turmoil. Her lyrical prose and powerful character work create an immersive reading experience.
If you love Gemma Files' nuanced exploration of family and emotional horror, Sharma's novella Ormeshadow is moving, atmospheric, and quietly haunting.