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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 Playroom
Chapter 1: The Haunted Dolls It was a dark and stormy night, the kind that makes you want to curl up in bed with a good book and a hot cup of tea. But for Emily, the storm was the least of her worries. She had just moved into a new house with her husband and daughter, and strange things were happening.
By Syed Abdullah Shah3 years ago in Horror
The Mysterious Forest Creature
Long ago and far away, in a small village nestled deep in the forest, there was a legend of a mysterious creature that roamed the woods at night. The villagers spoke in hushed tones about the strange noises they heard and the eerie feeling they got whenever they ventured into the forest after dark. No one had ever seen the creature, but they all knew it was real. Some believed it was a ghost, while others thought it was a demon. But one thing was certain - it was something not of this world.
By Irene Ebubedike3 years ago in Horror
“It was past midnight, I was alone at my house when suddenly the lights went out”
It was past midnight, and I was alone at my house, sitting on the couch and watching a movie. The night was quiet, and the only sound I could hear was the soft hum of the air conditioning. Suddenly, the lights went out.
By Hassan Jawad3 years ago in Horror
The Unknown
Chapter 1: The Discovery Dr. Emily Johnson's heart raced as she peered through the microscope at the strange, glowing substance. It was unlike anything she had ever seen before. She had been studying the sample for weeks without any success in identifying its properties. But now, she was certain that it was extraterrestrial in nature.
By Joshua Salters3 years ago in Horror
The Stranger in Millfield
As the sun began to set over the small town of Millfield, Indiana, a feeling of unease settled over the community. Rumors had been spreading for weeks about a mysterious stranger who had been seen lurking around the outskirts of town, and no one knew what his intentions were.
By Edward C. Addams3 years ago in Horror
#1: The Kangalaree
"The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. - M." The text message blurred and flickered as Kal's phone ran out of battery. The moonlight sprinkled through the canopy of eucalyptus trees. The frosty wind sent a whispering howl through the forest as leaves rustled amongst the Kooraringa forest floor.
By Leucius Verda'ant3 years ago in Horror
Blood in the Water
It had started with one. One mangled body speared atop the fountain. Blood seeped into the water as it cycled through the jet streams. Who knew one body could have that much blood. The fountain was stained red for weeks, the splotches of blood still clinging to the cracks in the stone. No one knew what to do. Local police tried to cover it up, saying it was a prank, that the body was fake. But the stench. The stench of blood and rotting flesh remained, even after they moved the body. People still talked about it, even when they were told to stop. Some said that it didn’t happen at all, that people made it up for attention. But why would something like that be made up? It was near Halloween after all. Maybe it was a prank. A decoration gone wrong.
By Endless Wells of Writing3 years ago in Horror
Task Rabbit
Being in your early twenties in 2023 isn't easy. A simple run to the grocery store can rack up a 200-dollar bill if you’re feeding more than one mouth, not to mention gas and the ridiculous rent price. That was the only reason Marlo even picked up a task rabbit job: the extra cash kept food on the table. It wasn’t easy; some days Marlo would get home as late as 1 AM just to have to wake up 4 hours later. It wasn’t what they wanted, but it kept them living independently from their family. Any amount of work was worth that. They couldn't go back. Not after their mom lost her mind.
By Anjolene Bozeman 3 years ago in Horror
