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The Cursed Brides
The Cursed Brides: They Were Married to the Darkness In the small, secluded village of Ashmore, there was an ancient tradition that had been passed down for generations. It was a twisted and macabre custom, one that no one dared question. On the eve of each spring solstice, a wedding was held, though it was not the joyous occasion one might expect. The bride was always chosen from the most vulnerable of the village’s young women, often those with troubled pasts or families in debt. And though the groom was never seen, the wedding always went on, and the bride always disappeared.
By Top stories 8 months ago in Horror
Don't Turn Around
Don't Turn Around: The Last Thing You'll See It started with a dare. The kind of stupid, late-night challenge teenagers whisper about in hushed tones when the world is quiet and curiosity outweighs fear. "Stand at the edge of Bellman’s Forest, just before midnight. Don’t turn around. No matter what you hear. No matter what you feel. Just don’t."
By Top stories 8 months ago in Horror
"The Smiling Man in the Mirror"
The Smiling Man in the Mirror Not Every Reflection Is Yours It started with a smile. Jessica had just moved into her new apartment—a quiet, dusty unit in a weathered building on the outskirts of town. It was cheap, almost suspiciously so, but she was desperate. A recent breakup and a job layoff left her with little choice. The landlord was odd and muttered something about the unit having “character,” but Jessica barely listened. All she needed was a fresh start.
By Top stories 8 months ago in Horror
The Church That Eats People
“It baptizes in blood, not water.”Start writing...The Church That Eats People n when the church appeared, only that it hadn’t been there the day before. A structure of soot-black stone and towering iron crosses now squatted at the edge of Graven Hollow, where only tangled woods used to be. It bore no name, no sign, and no history—yet its doors were wide open, inviting anyone foolish or lost enough to step inside.
By Top stories 8 months ago in Horror
"She Still Texts from the Grave" –
The first text came during her funeral. It buzzed against my thigh like a rude, mechanical whisper amid the preacher’s eulogy. I glanced down at my phone, fully prepared to silence it—until I saw the name. Emily. My girlfriend. Deceased. Buried, at that moment, six feet beneath our feet. The message simply read: “Why aren’t you answering?”
By Top stories 9 months ago in Horror
