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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 Black Lung Communion: How a Surgeon’s Journal Sparked a Demonic Outbreak
CHAPTER 1: “THE BREATHING X-RAY” The air in St. Hedwig’s records room smelled of yellowing paper and regret. It was a scent Dr. Liam Evans had grown accustomed to over twenty years of service, but tonight, it felt different. Thicker. As if the walls themselves were holding their breath.
By Tales That Breathe at Night5 months ago in Horror
The Thimble and the Thread
The only thing I inherited from my grandmother was a box and a warning. The rest of the estate—the quaint little house smelling of chamomile and mothballs, the savings account, the porcelain figurines—went to my cousins. I didn’t mind. We were never close. Grandma Estelle was a woman of formidable poise and quiet judgment, her love a thing that felt earned, and I, a chaotic and emotional child, had always fallen short. Her affection was a prize I’d long since stopped trying to win.
By Danyal Hashmi5 months ago in Horror
The Cynic’s Guide to the Supernatural
Another Tuesday in the booth. Another three hours of filling the dead air between midnight and 3 a.m. with spooky music and the desperate calls of lonely insomniacs who’ve seen a shadow that looked a little too much like their ex.
By Danyal Hashmi5 months ago in Horror
Collateral Damage. Content Warning.
Hell is quieter than fire. It’s the silence I walk with, the silence I sleep beside after I "pray". I think of escape the way you think
By Meg J5 months ago in Horror
The Train That Never Arrives
The station had no name. It didn’t appear on maps, and no road signs pointed to it. If you asked locals about it, they’d shrug or change the subject, as though it were something best forgotten. Still, every so often, a rumor would surface online—about the station where trains never arrive, where passengers step aboard and are never seen again.
By Abbas Ali5 months ago in Horror
Mexico Barbaro: The First Horror Movie I Couldn’t Finish
I have seen countless horror films that have shattered my very soul. There were whole days I was so scared to even step in the dark areas of my home, I couldn’t navigate any part of my safe refuge if the lights weren’t on.
By Emy Quinn5 months ago in Horror
Enmity
The days leading up to Hannah’s funeral weren’t exactly normal. Then again no one expected the former prom queen to die how she did. Face first into a woodchipper. Not the best way to die. Nor is it anticipated ever. Yet that’s exactly what happened to the prom queen of 2011.
By Raphael Fontenelle5 months ago in Horror
THE GHOST IN THE CODE - PART 2
THE GHOST IN THE CODE - PART 2 The buzz inside Pages & Prose was a symphony Elena thought she’d never hear again. It wasn’t just the murmur of conversations or the ring of the old-fashioned cash register; it was the sound of a heart restarting. For weeks, the shop thrived. The story of the tech-wizard who returned a library to save a bookstore was a potent local legend, fueled by a beautifully human-interest piece that, notably, never mentioned VeriTech by name. Noah had become a permanent fixture, his sleek laptop now sharing a desk with her leather-bound ledger.
By Homepinx5 months ago in Horror
The Watching Hour
My first four years at St Denis’s Hall Boarding School were idyllic to the point of cliché. The grounds were beautiful, the accommodation exquisite, and both staff and pupils were friendly and engaging. I didn’t miss my family too much; it was easy enough to build a new one among my classmates. Some students weren’t cut out for life at St Denis’s, and so there was always a churn of fresh faces - coveted vacancies were filled immediately from the lengthy waiting list. Though the schedule was gruelling, every day felt like a fresh adventure.
By Stace Oddity5 months ago in Horror
Tip?
Jason hated the late shifts. They were quiet, boring, and often filled with prank orders or creepy customers. But he needed the money, so he stayed on, counting the hours until he could finally crash in his tiny apartment.
By V-Ink Stories5 months ago in Horror
The Hooded Man Ritual
The Hooded Man Ritual is a dangerous paranormal game designed to summon a mysterious, shadowy figure known as the Hooded Man. By following specific steps and invoking this entity, participants are said to experience a strange journey into an alternate world, often referred to as "the Otherworld." This game is not for the faint of heart, and it is important to understand that playing it could result in unintended consequences.
By V-Ink Stories5 months ago in Horror
Starry Eyes is a Brutal Story of How Far One Would Go for Fame
Starry Eyes is a horror film that follows the story of an aspiring actress named Sarah who is willing to do whatever it takes to make her dreams come true in the world of Hollywood.
By Emy Quinn5 months ago in Horror