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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.

Just Beyond the Curtain
My husband, Thomas, is a writer of short horror and I'm very proud of him. He crafts these unique little stories about horrific situations and people really seem to like them. I won't name-drop here, but you may have read some of his work if you've been in the community for a while. He writes a lot and his stories have been read by a lot of different narrators, but recently things have changed.
By Joshua Campbell2 years ago in Horror
1920: Horrors of the Heart - Movie Review
1920: Horrors of the Heart - A Missed Opportunity in the World of Horror In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, the horror genre has undergone numerous transformations, offering audiences fresh experiences and spine-tingling scares. However, it appears that some filmmakers remain entrapped in the comfort of traditional horror elements, reluctant to break free from the tried-and-tested clichés that have haunted our screens for decades. "1920: Horrors of the Heart," directed by Krishna Bhatt and produced by the renowned Vikram Bhatt, falls into this category, where a promising premise is marred by its inability to break free from the shackles of conventionality.
By Abib2 years ago in Horror
DON'T LOOK AWY
Venna good do your makeup and do what that told you to do I'm not mowing the lawn gin but mom's visiting and dad wants the house and span yeah well I already vacuumed both our rooms so how about you get some done okay hey here you know you for coming a lot like mom I always slamming doors and men's spaces go away all right well whatever that's gonna be home soon it's gonna rain in a few minutes oh yeah too late anyway idiot [Music] hello hey Savannah hey I won't be home for another hour so just tell your brother to mow the lawn tomorrow your mom will probably be there soon anyways yeah dad when is mom supposed to get here again 4:30 but when you her she'll probably be early okay cuz there's a weird man standing outside our window staring at me man um he's like wearing a dirty suit with like a black tie and he has like a bag over his head with chains he looks really creepy just listen to me and do not look away from and tell your brother to lock the doors I'll be there soon Jim listen to me very carefully yo Jim lock all the doors in the house now wow you really don't want a mouth Jim just shut up and lock all the doors in the house why what are you no no it oh what the hell is that you can see it - yeah it could be sook is staring at me okay whatever you do don't look away why because dad called and I told him about it and that's what he said don't look away he didn't explain why okay wait Oh so what's going on I don't know okay just stay here I'm gonna go lock all the doors wait aren't you supposed to stay here and look at it I think if one of us is looking at it it's fine just stay here is it still there yep and nothing's changed your stupid I told you not to look away I didn't look away yes you did otherwise that would still be there it is still there you have to lie to me all the time spin up I'm not lying to you it is still there for me well why do you see it but I don't I don't know me because you've looked away where did it go okay what is that gonna get here Savannah Savannah talk to me here it sees us we can't move what if it isn't able to see us at all what do you mean like shut its eyes [Applause] [Music] [Applause] well did it work I don't know is it still out there for you yes okay don't look away from yours I'm calling dad okay [Music] [Music] dad what the hell was that what's going on I'm sorry sweetie I'll tell you all about it tomorrow no you're telling me right now I don't even know how to explain it it all started when I first met your mother it followed us even after you two were born I tried to ignore it but now it's going after you what what it's not there what's not there no the the one that I was looking at I had to look away when it attacked her I had to you told me there was only one yes when Jim went to go look at it - I told him not to look away while I went to go lock all the doors and he never looked away and then it showed up in here yes when you look away it gets closer because Jim was watching him when you left it made another so there's another one where your mother's here [Music] [Music] you
By RaHiM2 years ago in Horror
The Grieving Night Air.. Top Story - September 2023.
Charmaine was not expecting the weather to be so angry when she stepped outside tonight. The weather had been warm, sunny and calm all day, even the birds had sang their sweet chorus, and the crickets had joined in.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Horror
Blood and the Lightning Bolt
The monster was doing its best to make Evan scream. It broke his legs, which elicited the faintest gasp. Evan remained silent during the beating and the nail extractions, which he thought was a nice twist. He actually enjoyed the sharp sting that raced from his toes to the back of his jaw like sour candy with each pop off the nail bed.
By Lynn Jordan2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hollowbrook House
The wind howled through the ancient trees that surrounded Hollowbrook House, a decrepit mansion perched on a hill overlooking the desolate town below. Its timeworn facade exuded an eerie presence, casting long, foreboding shadows in the moonlight. For years, the house had stood abandoned, a dark secret looming over the once-thriving community.
By Luna 2 years ago in Horror
Don’t go into room13. Content Warning.
I was walking through the hallways of the hotel, when I passed Room 13. I thought nothing of it, until I heard a small noise, almost like a scratching sound, coming from inside the room. It made me stop in my tracks, and my instincts wanted to open the door and see what was going on, but I remembered the rule. Knowing that I was not allowed to enter Room 13, I turned around to walk away. Suddenly, I heard another loud crash. It was undeniable that it had come from Room 13. I couldn't ignore all of these strange sounds coming from the room. I had always been taught to act on instinct, and all of my instincts told me that there was something very, very wrong with Room .The door was locked, but it was not impossible to force it open. It took a lot of strength, but eventually, the door opened a crack, and then I was able to pull it open enough for me to be able to carefully slip into the room. The first thing that I noticed was that the room was pitch black inside. I tried to adjust my eyes, but I couldn't see a thing. It was like stepping into a complete void of darkness. I knew where the light switch should have been, so I felt all the way up the wall for it, but there was no switch. I tried to take a step forward into the room, but I as I stepped, my foot hit something. It was solid enough to make me lose my balance slightly. Slowly, I bent down to touch whatever this thing was. As soon as I put my hand on it, I could feel that there was something very strange going on. It almost felt like a leg, almost like that of a person.But that couldn't be possible. I reached out, behind me, but all I could feel was another leg, seemingly coming from another body. I reached out again, only to feel another. An arm this time, then a torso, another leg. It was endless. I felt as though I was surrounded. Except, there was something odd about these arms and legs. They just didn't feel quite...alive.I immediately felt sick. There was no way, absolutely no way that I could be standing in the middle of a room full of bodies, but it all made sense. The strange rule about not stepping foot in Room 13. Of course. It all made sense. This was where the bodies were hidden.I didn't want to believe it, but there seemed like no other explanation. I felt completely sickened, my head spinning, a shiver running up my spine. There was no way. I'd never even seen a dead body before, let alone be surrounded by them in a pitch black hotel room. Was this what happened to people who entered Room 13?I put a hand on the wall to steady myself, and I suddenly felt the light switch. Feeling relieved by that, I quickly turned it on, and watched light flood the room. This was it. I was mentally preparing myself for the sight of, possibly over twenty dead bodies, a sight that would surely make me sick.However, when the light turned on, I was not met with the horrifying sight of countless murder scenes. Instead, all lined up around the room, some perfectly propped up, and others sprawled on the floor, were human-sized, doll-like figures. They looked just, almost human, except for one eerie difference.They didn't have eyes. Just black, void-like holes where eyes should have been. Their necks were oddly floppy too, drooping to the side. What was most horrifying about these life-size dolls, was that they almost exactly resembled all of the hotel staff members that I had become so familiar with.I saw the doll version of Kelly, her head falling into her lap. I saw Mark, the waiter, with huge black holes where his eyes should have been. I saw Elizabeth, who was sprawled on the floor, legs sticking out. I even saw Catherine, propped up against the wall, like she was in a child's dollhouse. I wanted to scream, run away, do anything. This was somehow worse than seeing the disgusting sight of bodies. This was ten times creepier, and made me feel goosebumps up my arms. I wanted to drive away from the hotel, from the town, and never look back.The one thing that still stuck in my mind, was the fact that every single staff member had a doll here, even the newest hires. Everyone had a life-like, floppy doll, looking like an eyeless corpse. The only doll that was missing, the only member of staff that didn't have a matching doll, was me. There was no doll in Room 13 that resembled me. Somehow, that fact was far more chilling.I was about to take my phone out of my pocket, to take photos, or call the police, or do anything about this terrifying situation, when all of a sudden, the room went black. Pitch black. I tried to move again, but I couldn't. My legs would not stand up and run, my arms would not reach out to steady myself. I couldn't move. I was fixed, I was stuck, I was trappedJust then, I felt someone holding my shoulders, propping me up against the wall. I wanted to scream, or see who it was, but it felt like I was trapped inside my own body. I was completely unable to move.The hands extended my arms and legs, and I even felt the hands around my neck, making it flop forward ever so slightly, just as it had done on the dolls. That was when I realised it. The 'dolls' inside Room 13 were not life-like copies of the hotel staff members, they were the hotel staff members. And I was about to meet the very same fate, in Room 13.If only I had just listened.
By Luther2 years ago in Horror
The Abandoned Asylum
The wind howled through the barren trees, their skeletal branches scraping against the dark, foreboding sky. The air was heavy with a sense of dread as Sarah and her friends approached the decaying building that loomed before them. It was the abandoned asylum, a place rumored to be haunted by the tormented souls of its past inhabitants.
By Gina Melinda2 years ago in Horror
Girl Discovers A Mysterious Bag That Drastically Changes Her Life
The opening scene takes place in a mental institution where a teenage girl named Sumi is undergoing treatment for shock and psychosis. The doctor tries to communicate with her using family photographs, but Sumi remains silent. The doctor asks about her experiences leading to her hospitalization, but Sumi doesn't respond.
By Manjari Wijekoon2 years ago in Horror
The Whispers Of The Savanna: A Tale Of Witchcraft
In the heart of the vast African savanna, where the golden grasses stretched as far as the eye could see, there lay a hidden village, sheltered by the embrace of gnarled baobab trees. This remote settlement was known as Nyame Nkasa, a place untouched by time, where the wind whispered secrets carried from generations long past.
By Alpha the great 2 years ago in Horror
Sonkolo The Enchantress: The Witch Who Brought Harmony To The Village
In a remote village nestled deep within the dense, mystical forests, a witch named Sonkolo was shrouded in both fear and mystery. Her name struck terror into the hearts of the villagers, for she was said to possess powers beyond their understanding. For years, Sonkolo had lived on the outskirts of the village, isolated by her supernatural abilities.
By Alpha the great 2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hollow Hill Manor
Once, in the remote countryside, nestled deep within a dense forest, stood an eerie, decrepit mansion known as Hollow Hill Manor. The mansion had a reputation for being cursed, and the locals dared not venture near it after sunset. Its dark history was whispered through generations, passed down like a sinister secret.
By john Thomas2 years ago in Horror