We’re back with ten more incredible stories that failed first but ultimately became unforgettable. From The Stars My Destination to House of Leaves, these novels were too strange, too challenging, or too far ahead of their time—but readers finally caught up.

In this second part of the series, I’ll share how experimental horror, surreal sci-fi, and ambitious fantasy went from niche obscurities to canon-level masterpieces.

💬 Tell me in the comments which of these you’ve read—or which ones you’ve avoided because you heard they were “too weird.” You might want to change your mind!

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House of Leaves: https://t.ly/H1z_W

The House on the Borderland: https://t.ly/JgRmB

The Left Hand of Darkness: https://t.ly/avJCx

The Man Who Was Thursday: https://t.ly/qN6sP

The Princess Bride: https://t.ly/SuswQ

Riddley Walker: https://t.ly/nEJao

The Shadow of the Torturer: https://t.ly/NGHa4

Solaris: https://t.ly/Jth3p

The Stars My Destination: https://t.ly/y4QLV

The Vorrh: https://t.ly/3oANd

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0:00 - Opening

1:19 - Episode Explanation

1:28 - 10 More Flops to Fantastic

8:08 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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