Advertisement
Books and literature
Lifestyle

7 books about haunted objects and possessed possessions that will give you the chills

From Stephen King’s tale about a demonic car to accounts of cursed furniture, you’ll never look at objects the same after reading these

Reading Time:3 minutes
Why you can trust SCMP
A replica of the doll from the 2014 horror film Annabelle. The original doll that demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren encountered was rumoured to have gone missing recently. Photo: Getty Images
Tribune News Service

What do you do when one of the most dangerous dolls in paranormal history supposedly suddenly disappears?

Said to be demonically possessed and responsible for everything from car accidents to house fires, Annabelle – made famous by real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who inspired the Conjuring universe – was recently rumoured to have disappeared while on a paranormal tour of the United States.

Was it true? It appears not. But the internet had a collective meltdown about it anyway.

Advertisement

Whether you believe the stories or just love a good scare, there is something uniquely disturbing about cursed objects – everyday items like dolls, paintings, cars or furniture that carry more than just sentimental value.

They do not have to move or whisper. Nope. Their existence alone is enough to ruin lives.

A still from the 2019 film Annabelle Comes Home, based on the real-life Annabelle doll. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures via AP
A still from the 2019 film Annabelle Comes Home, based on the real-life Annabelle doll. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures via AP

If you are fascinated by haunted heirlooms and possessed playthings, these seven fiction and nonfiction books about cursed objects will scratch that deeply unnerving itch.

Advertisement
Select Voice
Choose your listening speed
Get through articles 2x faster
1.25x
250 WPM
Slow
Average
Fast
1.25x