Horror

Never Open That Door – You Wouldn’t Listen, Would You?
This is part VI of this story. Part V can be found here and references the preceding three parts if you haven’t read them:
By Calvin London9 months ago in Chapters
The Chapters We Never Planned
The Chapters We Never Planned (A Journey Through Loss, Healing, and New Beginnings) --- Chapter 1: The First Page Mira always loved the feeling of a new notebook.
By FKG9 months ago in Chapters
I Survived a Cult – My Story of Escape
When I first joined the “Circle of Light” at age 22, I thought I had found a family. In an effort to escape the emptiness of my small-town life and the grief of my mother's death, I had just relocated to Oregon. Master Eli, the leader, appeared to be a shining example of goodness and wisdom. He promised peace, purpose, and healing.
By Dipak Chakraborty9 months ago in Chapters
Before It Ends. Content Warning.
Darkness surrounded me as my eyes desperately darted all around. Left, right, up down... nothing but an blackened abyss of nothingness.
By Luna Verity9 months ago in Chapters
The Conduit: Chapter 11
At the edge of death, there is nothing one won't do to survive. Under the beating sun of a hellscape of desert and rock, being lost for days is a sure way to meet one's end. With the tenaciousness of a thousand soldiers, even the most demure might make it, if they're lucky or willing to suffer. And it was suffering felt beneath the heat of the midday so long ago.
By Jason Ray Morton 9 months ago in Chapters
Never Open That Door – First Attempt
This is part V of this story. Part IV can be found here and references the preceding three parts if you haven’t read them:
By Calvin London9 months ago in Chapters
Harper's Hill, Chapter 25: The Aftermath of the Alley. Content Warning.
Arriving back home and realizing she was alone, Camille started to cry. She felt so bad for how Emily had reacted when they were in the East side, but she also felt so confused. How had she led Emily right to the spot where her mom had died? And at the same time, how would she have known?
By Amanda Doyle9 months ago in Chapters
The Conduit: Chapter 10
Hours passed, and Max was finally able to return the station to normal routine procedures. They were still investigating Carter’s death, and Han was going over every second of camera footage from the previous night to the morning when Carter was found. All he could do was work the case in front of him. All Max Shepherd could do was inform the group that they needed to send someone to inform Carter’s family. Of course, number one would take care of that. Max didn’t know if he believed his boss or not, and that was why he was searching for personnel files on Carter. He was going to reach out to his family and express his condolences, but he was still working on what to say.
By Jason Ray Morton 9 months ago in Chapters
Unraveling Worlds. Content Warning.
“Dear Ananke, what is wrong, Lo... Oh no, I'm so so sorry, Love. I see now what happened, I did not expect you to adapt and absorb the energy from the rest of us so quickly... Even though you are hurting right now, please understand this is a good thing...”
By Luna Verity9 months ago in Chapters
FRom Pages To Dream
The Small Room Ava lived in a small, dimly lit room in the local orphanage. She had been there since she was five, after her parents passed away in a tragic accident. Now, at twelve, Ava had grown accustomed to the routine of institutional life.
By Tahir9 months ago in Chapters
The Night I Met a Stranger on a Rainy Highway – And It Changed Everything
Chapter 1: The Wrong Turn I should’ve known better. It was past midnight, and the GPS had rerouted me due to an accident on the interstate. "Take Exit 47B, then continue on Highway 9 for 12 miles," the robotic voice instructed.
By Yash Tiwari9 months ago in Chapters
Even When He Was Mad
**"The Mad Dog and the Man Who Stayed"** The town had already decided. "Put him down, Paul," they'd say, grim-faced, avoiding eye contact. "It’s the kind thing to do."
By Tahir9 months ago in Chapters