Edgar Allan Poe was a 19th-century visionary who pioneered the genres of horror, detective and science fiction through his poems and short stories.
Anne Rice is an acclaimed American author known for her Vampire Chronicles series and supernatural fiction.
Bram Stoker, an Irish novelist, is best known as the creator of the iconic Gothic horror character, Dracula, who has captivated readers for over a century.
Richard Matheson was an American science fiction, horror, and fantasy writer whose works inspired numerous films and TV series.