Frankenstein

This gothic tale of reanimation was first published anonymously in 1818 and tells the story of young Victor Frankenstein who studies philosophical sciences (not sure what this is, exactly) and creates a human form from bits of other people. Through a process that is left very vague, but involves lightning, the figure comes alive and sends extreme fear through young Victor, who flees his laboratory.

Years pass without sight or sound from the creation until it becomes clear that is simply a temporary respite. Shunned by society the creation, referred to throughout as the "daemon", hides in the countryside and observes society from the safety of the shadows (not the group that Cliff sang with). He comes across a family deep in the woods and observes them for some time, learning their language and their history.

This curiosity leads to the daemon to approach them one day to befriend them and finally be accepted within a, albeit small, community and feel the love that everyone else experiences, only to be shunned again and driven away. This send the daemon into a rage and he decides to pursue his creator, intent on bringing misery to his life.

This story was said to be the inspiration for modern horror as it deals with reanimation, murder and fear. It's a dark and tragic novel with no real ending. You're left with a sense of dissatisfaction but it's nevertheless an exiting account of revenge and pursuit.