What is the most disturbing book you have ever read?

Comment what books have caused you to become distressed, traumatized, or unsettled in any way. Please elaborate as to why.

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The House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. It wasn't scary per say but I had an interesting experience where I had a manic episode reading it, barely slept, and got absolutely obsessed with the idea of it as I read it.

10/10 loved the immersion aspect.
- This book also didn’t scare me in a traditional way but is definitely one of the most unsettling things I’ve read.
- oh gosh I read this one quite recently, the incredibly esoteric nature of it was utterly fascinating and somewhat terrifying..

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