Lupine Feast
Spooky Micro
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. The sign was posted above the frame. Huge letters -crimson, black. Smeared, grainy; indelible. My erstwhile host had disappeared. Like a phantasm he had appeared in the forest just as I thought I would surely die in this god forsaken wilderness.
The wolves were approaching, growling , teeth bared, hackles raised. Every snarl sent a shiver of terror through my quaking soul as I cowered there. Powerful jaws snapped open and closed like steel traps. Drool, hot …, dripping in expectation of the warm coppery taste of human blood. Closing my eyes I gave in to the certainty of death … Dismemberment … Ingestion.
When a weight fell on my shoulder I screamed. Like a little girl. A high pitched screech. Death did not follow. I finally gathered the courage to look up. He was tall, dusky, yellow eyes gleaming like a fire pit burning in the wilderness. My savior stared silently at the pack of voracious canines, one long fingered bony hand resting on my shoulder.
Tails tucked, glancing back with frustrated ire, the wolves melted into the forest. Trees - huge boles dark, pitted, rough, cracked - swayed closed behind them like the final curtain falling.
Silent as a wraith he led me here to this lonely cabin. Opening the door he gestured for me to enter. A skeletally thin arm gestured… encompassing the couch, fireplace, mantle, ancient creaking rocking chair. An index finger extruded… pointed … at the sign, the closed far door.
Howls approach. Claws… raking at the door… I could imagine the gouged splintery trails. Eyes staring in window - red, blazing, hateful . My bladder loosed. Without thought I darted to the forbidden door. Grasp knob … hesitate. Howling splits the night. Yank door… JAWS SNAP.
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Andrew C McDonald
Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.
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There was only one rule: D0n’t open the door. Screw that! Stumbling from the doorway, I managed to not trip. My head spun counterclockwise, I think. Regardless, it didn’t seem correct. I had several choices of direction: Toward glowing neon which made my head spin more: Toward the flop house which, even in my current state, had a stench of old piss and fresh shit. My abused stomach clenched.
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Horror
10 Horror Movie Scenes Based on True Events (That Are Even Worse in Real Life)
Hollywood may add dramatic music and special effects, but in many cases, the real stories behind these scenes are darker, crueler, and far more tragic. Here are 10 horror movie scenes based on true events — and the real-life versions are even worse. 1. The Possession in The Exorcist The spinning head, the strange voices, the violent behavior — this iconic possession scene was inspired by a real boy known as “Roland Doe” in the 1940s. In real life, the boy reportedly experienced unexplained scratches, moving objects, and disturbing voices after playing with a Ouija board. Priests performed dozens of exorcism rituals over several months. Witnesses claimed the bed shook violently and words appeared on his skin. The movie toned it down. The real case involved long-term psychological and physical trauma, not just a few dramatic nights. 2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Human Furniture Leatherface making furniture from human remains seems too insane to be real — but it was inspired by Ed Gein, a real-life killer. Gein dug up graves and made chairs, lampshades, and masks from human skin. He kept body parts in his home and even wore faces like costumes. The film shows shocking moments, but Gein’s slow, obsessive behavior over years was far more disturbing than any single scene. 3. The Girl in the Box — The Silence of the Lambs The basement scene where a woman is trapped in a pit was inspired by serial killer Ted Bundy and others who kidnapped victims and kept them hidden. Real victims were held for days or weeks, psychologically tortured, and completely helpless. Some tried to escape but were dragged back. In movies, the rescue comes just in time. In real life, most victims were never saved. 4. The Doll from Annabelle The creepy doll in the movie is based on the real Raggedy Ann doll owned by a nursing student in the 1970s. The owner claimed the doll moved on its own, left handwritten notes, and once tried to strangle a visitor. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren locked the doll in a glass case. Whether paranormal or not, the fear experienced by the people involved was very real and long-lasting, not just one jump scare. 5. The Open Water Nightmare The movie Open Water shows a couple left behind by a diving group, floating helplessly in shark-infested waters. This actually happened in 1998. Tom and Eileen Lonergan were accidentally abandoned during a scuba trip in Australia. They were never found alive. Unlike the movie, which ends quickly, experts believe they survived for hours or even days, facing dehydration, sunburn, panic, and predators before dying alone. 6. The Amityville House — The Amityville Horror The movie shows demonic forces driving a man to madness and violence inside a haunted house. In reality, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family in that house in 1974. Later residents claimed paranormal events, but the brutal murders were real and confirmed. A ghost story is scary. But a son calmly killing his parents and siblings in their sleep is far more horrifying than any demon. 7. The Strangers’ Random Home Invasion Masked attackers breaking into a home “just because you were home” feels terrifying — and it’s based on real crimes. Many violent home invasions happen without reason or personal connection. Victims are targeted randomly, sometimes while awake, sometimes while sleeping. Unlike in movies, where victims often fight back successfully, in real life these attacks often end with serious injury or death. 8. The Hostel Torture Rooms The idea of paying to torture humans sounds fictional — but it was inspired by real rumors and crimes involving human trafficking and underground torture networks. While the movie exaggerated for shock, people are kidnapped, sold, abused, and killed every year in real trafficking operations. There are no heroic escapes or dramatic finales in most real cases — only long-term suffering that never makes headlines. 9. The Girl Next Door’s Basement Abuse This movie is based on the horrifying true story of Sylvia Likens, a teenager abused and tortured by her caretaker and neighborhood children. She was beaten, starved, burned, and locked in a basement for months. Many people knew and did nothing. The film shows cruelty, but real-life suffering lasted much longer and involved more people, making it one of the most disturbing true crime cases ever. 10. The Ritual Killings in The Conjuring Several scenes are inspired by real cult-related murders and ritual abuse cases. In real life, cult leaders have convinced followers to kill family members, sacrifice children, or commit mass suicide in the name of faith or fear. Movies show demons as the enemy. But in reality, humans manipulated other humans, which is far more frightening.
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Oh damn this is good. congratulations on your leaderboard placement
Well done, Andrew! A chilling tale with a nice twist! Congratulations on TS and the leaderboard!
Congratulations on top story. Eerie and mysterious. I loved it. Well Done!!!
Eerie and mysterious! Love it.
What a great storyteller! Congrats on this well-deserved top story
The mystery around the door adds so much suspense.
This was a wonderful read. Your descriptive voice lifted me out of my seat and placed me in the story. Very well done. Congrats on the Top Story.
Love a good wolfy story. Great descriptive and highly shiver inspiring. Well done on the TS.
Nice, I love a werewolf story and this one really sinks it teeth in. Congrats on the TS!
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waooo Congrates for Top story Andrew C McDonald great
Awesome job! Your story is a hit! Congratulations on being the top story! 🎉
This was fab. Think I’d rather take my chances with the wolves though!
What??? Don't do it man... He gets saved from the wolves only to throw himself back in... wild!!! Congrats on Top story Andrew!!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This is awesome!! I don't know what happened, but I am subscribed again
You have it made here. So… Don’t eat the apple. 😉
I might be a little biased because I love wolves, but this was a fun read. Well done, and congrats on the top story!
YAY!! TS. 💕💕🤙🏻🤙🏻💕💕🎶🎶👍👍. It’s been a while. Lol
That was wild. Great entry. Congrats on the TS.
well written
Hahahahahahaha such a delicious meal! Loved it!
You did a great job creating atmosphere, good job!
Intense!!! Just the way it should be. Creepy entry, Andrew!