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Horror fiction that delivers on its promise to scare, startle, frighten and unsettle. These stories are fake, but the shivers down your spine won't be.

The Whispers in the Walls: A Haunting Mystery
Story: Rachel knew she was making a mistake, but the old manor was all she could afford. After months of searching for a quiet place to focus on her writing, she found herself standing in front of the eerie, crumbling house on the outskirts of town. The locals spoke in hushed tones whenever it was mentioned, often crossing themselves, muttering about the past—the mysterious disappearance of the Blackwell family years ago, and the strange whispers that some claimed still haunted the house. But to Rachel, who had always prided herself on her logical mind, such tales were nothing but folklore. She was here for peace, not for ghost stories.
By The Insight Ledger 2 months ago in Horror
The House That Waited for Me
I always thought fear came from things we didn’t understand. But the house at the end of Shalimar Road changed that. Some fears aren’t born from mystery—they come from recognition, from something deep inside you waking up too slowly to warn you.
By Amanullah2 months ago in Horror
Someone Who Looks Exactly Like Me Keeps Triggering My Cameras at Night
I know everyone online says this, but this really isn’t just some creepy story I made up to go viral. If I could go back and never install that stupid camera, never open that first notification, I would. This whole
By Brandon Partridge2 months ago in Horror
The Devil You Made: How We Create Evil Leaders
Throughout history, we’ve learned about persons who were utterly evil and in my mind I’ve always wondered how they came to be this way and how they justified their actions, at least in their minds. Of course their actions weren’t justifiable, but they had to make sense of it somehow in their own lives.
By real Jema2 months ago in Horror
The Last Smile You’ll Ever See
They said it started as a harmless trend—another stupid social media challenge that teenagers picked up out of boredom and influencers exploited for likes. It was called The Last Smile Challenge. The rules were simple: record a five-second video of yourself smiling, tag three friends, and end the video with the words, “This is my last smile.”
By Modhilraj2 months ago in Horror
The Mothman Sightings. Content Warning.
In the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a series of terrifying sightings between 1966 and 1967 sparked one of America’s most enduring supernatural legends — the Mothman. Described as a tall, winged humanoid with glowing red eyes and a haunting presence, the Mothman has become a symbol of mystery, fear, and even prophecy. To this day, researchers, skeptics, and paranormal enthusiasts continue to debate whether the creature was a misunderstood animal, a government experiment, or something far beyond human understanding.
By Haunted Secrets2 months ago in Horror
SEASON 4 - Whispers from the Lantern: The Keeper's Lament
Chapter 7 The Keeper's voice was a profound, soul-deep sorrow. It was the sound of a man who had lost everything, who had been betrayed by the very thing he had sworn to protect. It was a voice filled with a profound, mournful lament.
By Tales That Breathe at Night2 months ago in Horror
The Salem Witch Trials – Massachusetts. Content Warning.
In the quiet town of Salem, Massachusetts, during the late 17th century, a wave of paranoia and fear transformed a small Puritan community into the site of one of the most infamous events in American history — the Salem Witch Trials. Between February 1692 and May 1693, more than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft, and 20 were executed. What began as a few strange incidents among young girls quickly turned into a national symbol of mass hysteria, superstition, and the dangers of false accusation.
By Haunted Secrets2 months ago in Horror
The Curse of the Hope Diamond
Few gems in the world have inspired as much fascination, fear, and intrigue as the Hope Diamond, also known as the Blue Diamond of Misfortune. This magnificent jewel, weighing 45.52 carats, dazzles with an otherworldly blue brilliance—but behind its beauty lies a chilling legend. Over centuries, the Hope Diamond has been blamed for bringing death, disaster, and ruin to nearly everyone who owned it. From India to France to America, its story remains one of the most mysterious and cursed tales in history.
By Haunted Secrets2 months ago in Horror
The Shadows Beneath the Well
Subtitle: . In the remote village of Darosh, nestled deep in the misty valleys of northern Pakistan, there stood an ancient well. No one remembered who built it or how long it had been there. The elders claimed it predated even their grandfathers. The well was covered with a heavy wooden lid, its sides overgrown with ivy and moss. For as long as anyone could remember, the villagers were warned never to open it after sunset.
By Iazaz hussain2 months ago in Horror
She still lives in me . Content Warning.
Though she be far in heart, yet I still care. And place my reach behind an iron bar. Like north and south where dust and clouds don’t share.
By Caitlin Charlton2 months ago in Horror
Bob And Weave
“Bob and weave, son.” Benny Everett ducked under the slow swing of his dad’s meaty fist. This wasn’t a boxing lesson. This was a survival lesson. He was so focused on the fist, he didn’t see the foot.
By Scott Roche2 months ago in Horror