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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 of the Haunted House
Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, a young girl named Emily moved into a new house with her family. The house stood tall, surrounded by a lush garden and a white picket fence. Little did Emily know that her new home carried a mysterious reputation among the town's children—the house was believed to be haunted.
By Aisha Atif3 years ago in Horror
India’s Abandoned Island of Colonial Horror
For decades, an obscure speck of an island—measuring less than one-third of one square mile—was the site of the brutalization of thousands of convicts and political prisoners amidst a luxurious British colonial settlement. Today, the jungle has reclaimed the land of Ross Island, shrouding in foliage its gruesome past. Giant knots of Ficus tree roots ensconce the dilapidated remains of opulent bungalows, and have taken over a ballroom where couples once waltzed. Some 800 miles away from the coast of mainland India, the island in the Indian Ocean is now swaddled in eerie desolation and overgrown vegetation.
By Mark Xavier3 years ago in Horror
Can Experiencing Horror Help Your Brain?
Fear gets a bad rap. It’s a so-called negative emotion, one that supposedly stands between us and our dreams. It is certainly true that pure fear doesn’t feel good, but that is the whole point of the emotion. Fear tells us to get the hell out of Dodge because Dodge is a bad place. Fear evolved over millions of years to protect us from danger. So, yes, fear is a feel-bad emotion, but also, and perhaps paradoxically, the engine in a whole range of pleasurable activities and behaviors—which inspire what we can call recreational fear.
By Mark Xavier3 years ago in Horror
No Apologies
Harris, also known as "Crusher" on the streets checked his phone to find a message from his employer, who he only knew as Hawk; an intimidating man of medium stature, shaved head and grey beady eyes that only stared daggers and whose bloody reputation was known in the underworld. Even Harris, who stood close to six feet, four inches and weighing at two hundred and forty pounds knew what the consequences were if he ever betrayed Hawk.
By William Diaz3 years ago in Horror
Top 10 Horror Movies That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine
Introduction: Horror movies have long captivated audiences, offering a thrilling escape into the realm of fear and suspense. From psychological thrillers to supernatural tales, the genre has produced countless memorable films that leave us trembling with anticipation. In this article, we present a carefully curated list of the top 10 horror movies, accompanied by brief reviews that highlight their terrifying brilliance.
By Shamily Elangovan3 years ago in Horror







