The Books That Kill Readers 

Some books go beyond disturbing—they’re rumored to curse, haunt, or even kill those who read them. Enter at your own risk. 

1

The Book of Soyga 

Said to be owned by John Dee, this 16th-century book vanished for centuries. Those who tried decoding it… died mysteriously. 

2

Codex Gigas – The Devil’s Bible 

This massive book supposedly written in one night contains dark rituals. Legends say it was made after a pact with Satan. 

3

The Untitled Grimoires 

These handwritten spellbooks contain curses so strong, monks who copied them died or went mad before finishing. 

4

Tomino’s Hell – A Deadly Poem 

Though not a book, this Japanese poem is feared as cursed. Rumor says reading it aloud leads to death or disaster. 

5

The Voynich Manuscript 

An undeciphered manuscript filled with unknown plants and cosmic symbols. Some say unlocking its code invites doom. 

6

Necronomicon – Fiction or Fatal?

Lovecraft’s fictional cursed book has inspired real-life copies. Occultists claim it opens portals to madness. 

7

Shadows from “The King in Yellow” 

This fictional play within a book drives characters mad. Strangely, many readers report nightmares and paranoia. 

8

Fiction That Feels Too Real

Some believe cursed books carry energy. It’s not the words—but the intent and obsession that becomes deadly.