Aamina tariq
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a writer who is in love with goth and horror .
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The Midnight Visitor
In a quiet town nestled in the mountains, there was an old, decrepit house that had stood vacant for years. The locals avoided it, claiming it was cursed, haunted by something that had driven the last inhabitants to madness. It was said that anyone who stayed in the house would hear knocking at their door in the dead of night—a knock that should never be answered.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Silent Corridor
Maya had always loved the quiet. After long days at her chaotic job, she craved silence like others craved companionship. Her apartment, perched on the top floor of an old building, was her sanctuary. The thick walls seemed to absorb the sounds of the city below, wrapping her in a comforting cocoon of peace. But recently, the silence had begun to feel oppressive, like a blanket pulled too tight, smothering her.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Haunting of Black Hollow Lake
Black Hollow Lake was notorious for its stillness. The water, a deep and almost unnatural black, mirrored the dense woods that surrounded it, creating an eerie atmosphere that kept most locals at a distance. Legends had long swirled about the lake, with stories of disappearances and ghostly sightings that sent shivers down the spines of those who dared to speak of them.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Mirror's Whisper
Elena had always been fascinated by mirrors. Ever since she was a child, she found herself drawn to their reflective surfaces, captivated by the way they could capture and hold images, seemingly freezing moments in time. But lately, her fascination had turned into something darker, something that gnawed at the edges of her sanity.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Echoes of Ravenwood Manor
it was a dreary evening when Claire and her husband, Daniel, first laid eyes on Ravenwood Manor. The mansion, perched on a lonely hill at the edge of town, had stood vacant for years, its gothic architecture and overgrown gardens whispering of a grandeur long forgotten. Yet, despite its eerie appearance, Claire was enchanted by it. The real estate agent had mentioned the manor’s troubled past, but the allure of restoring it to its former glory was too tempting to resist.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Whispering Woods
Nestled deep within the rolling hills of a small, forgotten town was a forest known to the locals as Whispering Woods. The name wasn’t a quaint, poetic description; it was a warning. The woods had earned its name from the eerie whispers that could be heard among the trees, especially at dusk when the sun dipped below the horizon and the shadows grew long.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Shadows Within
t was a cold, foggy evening when Emily moved into the old Victorian house on the outskirts of town. The house had been abandoned for decades, its windows dark and lifeless, but Emily saw potential in the crumbling structure. She was an artist, drawn to the eerie beauty of decay, and the house seemed like the perfect place to create.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Echoes of Hollow Creek
Hollow Creek was a town shrouded in mystery, hidden deep within the forests where the trees grew so tall they blocked out the sun. It was a place forgotten by time, where the few who ventured in seldom returned. Those who did come back spoke of strange occurrences—whispers in the wind, shadows that moved on their own, and a suffocating sense of dread that lingered long after they had left.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Secret Beneath the Lighthouse
The town of Cliffside had always been known for its picturesque harbor and the iconic lighthouse that stood sentinel over the rocky shore. But to those who knew the town’s history, the lighthouse was more than just a beacon—it was a vessel of hidden secrets.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Fiction
The Phantom Train
In the small, sleepy town of Eldridge, the old railway line had long been disused. Overgrown with weeds and abandoned for decades, the tracks were a relic of a bygone era. The locals spoke in hushed tones about the Phantom Train, a spectral locomotive that was said to appear on foggy nights, its mournful whistle echoing through the mist.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Diary
On the rugged coast of Ravens Point, the old lighthouse had been guiding ships safely for over a century. Though its light was still a beacon in the storm, the keeper’s quarters had long been abandoned, left to the mercy of the elements. Local legends spoke of eerie occurrences and the mysterious disappearance of past lighthouse keepers.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
The Forgotten Dollhouse
In the quiet town of Millbrook, the old Thompson estate had stood empty for years, its once-grand appearance now overshadowed by decay and neglect. Rumors circulated about the house's eerie past, particularly concerning a dollhouse that had been left behind in the attic. The dollhouse was a peculiar, ornate replica of the real estate, complete with tiny furniture and delicate, hand-painted details.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Horror
