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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.
Whispers from the Lantern: The Keeper's Lament
SEASON 1 Chapter 1 The sea at Blackwater Point was never truly silent. It was a restless, churning entity, a constant whisper against the cliffs, a low, guttural growl in the hollows of the rocks. But on the night the new keeper arrived, the whispers had a different quality. They sounded like names.
By Tales That Breathe at Night3 months ago in Horror
The Load-Bearing Witch
Miriam poured her tea. She was enjoying her time on the veranda, the slight chill of the air contrasting nicely with the heat of the tea. I put my soul into this house. It was so worth it. She sipped from the china cup, enjoying how the steam played in front of her, carrying the mint to her nose. She allowed herself a moment of pure bliss, slipping into a meditative state. I wonder how much longer the witch has to live?
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Horror
The Mirror Only Shows the Truth at Midnight
The mirror in the hallway was older than the house itself. It had belonged to my grandmother—a heavy, gilded frame carved with roses and vines that seemed to twist on their own in the right kind of light. When she died, it was the only thing she left me, along with a note that said, “Never look at it after midnight.”
By LUNA EDITH3 months ago in Horror
The Whispers Beneath the Floor
1. The Move-In When Arif and his younger sister Sana moved into the old colonial house on the edge of Abbottabad, they were just looking for a fresh start. Their father had passed away six months earlier, and the city’s noise was too much for them.
By Iazaz hussain3 months ago in Horror
Final Queens: Laurie Strode
“Hello Michael. I knew you’d come for me sooner or later…what took you so long?” - Laurie Strode. What would you do if you found out your older brother was a serial killer? Well if horror master John Carpenter was telling your story you’d be Laurie Strode.
By Joe Patterson3 months ago in Horror
Don’t Look at the Stars
It started with the lights. At first, people thought it was beautiful—the way the stars shimmered brighter than they ever had before. The night sky over the small town of Elridge Falls had always been dull, washed out by streetlamps and factory smoke. But on that particular October evening, it looked alive.
By LUNA EDITH3 months ago in Horror
