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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.

Forever Lost
You can't get there from here You can't return here from there Retrace your steps and you'll fear You can't be anywhere, ne'er
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Horror
NOT FOR SALE
In an effort to come to terms with the surreal events of the past two days and to confirm my own sanity, I am composing this piece. My hope is that by doing so, I can assure myself that I am still anchored in reality and have not completely succumbed to madness.
By Leana Collins2 years ago in Horror
The Scraping
There it was again. The scraping noise I heard every night for the last six months. It was like clockwork. It woke me when the moon was high in the sky, her rays of moonlight kissing my cheek in comfort. I already knew what was waiting for me if I peeked under my bed; eyes. Nocturnal eyes, glowing in the darkness. Just enough moonlight to show gangly limbs, bones pushing against dark glistening skin. Long talons stretch from lengthy fingers, gently scraping against the dark wood wall. Its eyes, always locking with my own.
By Clever&WTF2 years ago in Horror
Chef's Special. Top Story - October 2023. Content Warning.
Written for Paul's challenge, which you can read about here: ******************************************** The restaurant was quiet, eerily so. After the string of murders occurring in this small podunk town, no one wanted to be out after dusk. "The Meat Mutilator," as they called the killer, was still on the loose and considered armed and very dangerous. Making matters more terrifying, no one had lived to give a description of the cold-blooded killer.
By Kristen Balyeat2 years ago in Horror
Eleven chilling stories. Content Warning.
Priorities When they were trapped amidst the rubble, there were three of them: him, his dog, and the neighbor. He was convinced that they would be rescued sooner or later. However, after a few days, the hunger became unbearable. He had to make a decision, and he did. It was something heinous, but he wanted to survive. And he could never bring himself to kill his beloved dog.
By L2 years ago in Horror
Clouded Visions
“Ut eam oculos facti sunt nubilium.” The words flowed out in a sweet yet strange harmony. Evi stood in the middle of the room, a circle of cloaked figures surrounding her, each holding a single flame atop a white candle. Their faces were hidden by the hoods of their cloaks, Evi had grown up with these people but had no idea who was who. The deep turquoise of their cloaks flowed down, going from their heads down to the ground. The coven members resembled a ring of waterfalls, surrounding Evi. She knew these colors well, the coven sat high in the Appalachian Mountains with intertwining paths around the property all leading to waterfalls and rivers. Ever since she was little, Evi remembers exploring much of the property's outskirts, she knew the woods like the back of her hand.
By Caleb F. 2 years ago in Horror
The Curse of Darkened Manor
Chapter 1: The Mysterious Manor Deep within the heart of rural Slovenia stood a sinister manor, concealed amidst dense forests. Locals referred to it as the "Darkened Manor" due to the sinister aura that surrounded it. No one knew its origins, but its eerie silhouette sent shivers down the spine of anyone who dared to approach.
By Haris Hadzic2 years ago in Horror
The eyes in the closet
Valentino opened his eyes, restless, and looked towards the closet. The door was slightly ajar. His heart raced, fear coursing through his entire body. He couldn't move.
By L2 years ago in Horror
Seeking a soulmate
"What about him?" "Not sure. I think he looks a little dim. Strange how you can tell how intelligent a person is just by looking at their picture, and I don't want no idiot".
By John Jones2 years ago in Horror
Silicon Valley's Dark Side. Content Warning.
The dark secrets of Silicon Valley Silicon Valley is often seen as a utopia for technologists and entrepreneurs. It is home to some of the world’s most innovative companies and brilliant minds. But beneath the shiny surface lies a dark side of Silicon Valley that is often overlooked.
By Kobra2 years ago in Horror
Winner's Gap. Top Story - October 2023.
It started with a reel. A quick fan poll from an online viral newcomer that had just surpassed 1 million followers asking if anyone had a day they could not account for, not related to drugs or alcohol. She sat on her signature pink Muppet fur chair, custom blue cat-eared headset glowing in the neon lighting of her room and talked about how hers had happened right before her online success and wondering if anyone else had a similar tale.
By Byondhelp Photography2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Blackwood Manor
In the heart of the ancient, forgotten woods, where moonlight scarcely penetrated the dense canopy, a desolate and decaying mansion stood as a sentinel of dread. The locals whispered of its gruesome history, a dark tale passed down through generations. They called it "The Haunting of Blackwood Manor."
By Tom Campbell2 years ago in Horror