Short Stories:
* "I Am Legend" (1954): His most famous work, it tells the story of a lone human survivor in a world overrun by vampires. It has been adapted multiple times for film and television.
* "A Stir of Echoes" (1958): A chilling story about a man who develops psychic abilities after a strange experiment, allowing him to experience the memories of a murdered girl. This was also adapted for film.
* "Button, Button" (1970): A philosophical and thought-provoking story about a couple who are given the opportunity to push a button and receive $1 million, but at the cost of an unnamed person's life.
* "Duel" (1971): A suspenseful story about a man being terrorized by a mysterious truck driver. This was also adapted for film.
* "The Last Day" (1971): A post-apocalyptic story about a man trying to survive in a world where the sun is about to go supernova.
* "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (1956): A story about a man who begins to shrink uncontrollably after being exposed to an unknown radiation source. This was adapted for film.
Novels:
* "Bid Time Return" (1975): A novel about a man who discovers he has the power to manipulate time, but with dangerous consequences.
* "The Shockwave Rider" (1975): A cyberpunk novel about a computer hacker trying to escape from a totalitarian government.
Other Works:
* Matheson also wrote screenplays for several of his stories, including "I Am Legend" and "The Incredible Shrinking Man".
Note: Although he wrote a variety of genres, Matheson is primarily known for his science fiction and horror works. His stories often deal with themes of isolation, fear, and the nature of humanity. He is considered a significant figure in the history of science fiction and horror literature.