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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.

Buried But Not Gone
They say the dead can’t speak. But what if they were only waiting for the right moment? Act One: The Uneasy Beginning A small town cemetery holds hundreds of graves, each marked with stone, dates, and the illusion of peace. But beneath one cracked headstone lies something restless. Locals whisper about it—how the ground near the grave feels warmer than anywhere else. How the flowers placed there never wilt, but instead rot overnight.
By Dani khan6 months ago in Horror
The Shadows in Our Photographs
The Story The Shadows in Our PhotographsIt started with a picture. “Our photos were supposed to capture memories — but they revealed something that wanted to erase us instead.”
By waseem khan6 months ago in Horror
Weapons is a Surreal Horror Mystery of Terror
Weapons is by far one of my favorite horror films of this year. The storytelling in this film was incredible, and was beyond original when it came to the horror concept. Weapons is a film set in modern times, mixed with an old school villain that will leave you terrified.
By Emy Quinn6 months ago in Horror
Echo Room
I agreed to the study for the money. Two thousand dollars for three nights in a controlled environment. “Just a series of psychological observations,” they said. “Mild sensory deprivation. Nothing painful.”
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Horror
The Room That Was Never Meant to Be Opened
The Room That Was Never Meant to Be Opened Adam had always been curious about the locked door at the end of his grandfather’s hallway.
By Mester S6 months ago in Horror
The Stranger Who Always Knows My Name
The Story It started on a rainy Tuesday morning. I boarded the Number 8 bus, headphones in, eyes glued to the floor as usual. The driver, a man I had never seen before, gave me a nod.
By waseem khan6 months ago in Horror
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage: Argent's Cleverest Revelation . AI-Generated.
I recently rewatched The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, as I realized the last time I saw this film was when I was 19 years old. I had forgotten so much about this film, except for the one thing that stuck with me: the twist.
By Dipnarayan bhagat 6 months ago in Horror
The Last Classroom Light
The Last Classroom Light Hillridge High was like any other school. Students groaned through Monday mornings, teachers fought to keep eyes on them, and janitors waited patiently for the final bell to signal their real work could begin.
By MazUllah6 months ago in Horror
The Apartment Above
James Lockwood had lived in the old building for three months before the footsteps began. At first, he thought nothing of it. The wooden floors creaked, the radiators hissed, and the pipes clanged whenever the heat came on. It was an old place, and old places had a way of whispering through the night.
By Salah Uddin6 months ago in Horror
Delivery from the Future
It was a Tuesday evening when the package appeared on my doorstep. I had not ordered anything. No packages were due, no neighbors with borrowed items to pass along. Just a small cardboard box standing neatly against the doormat, its surface parched dry despite the rain that had been pouring down all afternoon.
By Azmat Ali6 months ago in Horror
Challenges: Where Writers Turn Ideas Into Adventures
Athour.....shahjhan waiting for inspiration to strike. Sometimes it comes quickly, but more often it hides like a shy guest, refusing to show up when you need it most. That’s why I believe one of Vocal’s most powerful tools isn’t just publishing—it’s Challenges.
By Shahjhan6 months ago in Horror
Creators We’re Loving: Celebrating Voices That Inspire
Athour.....shahjan learned about writing online is that it’s not a solo journey. Sure, we sit alone at our desks, typing into silence, but once our words are shared, they don’t just belong to us anymore. They begin to ripple outward, finding readers, sparking conversations, and sometimes even changing the way someone sees the world. That’s why Vocal’s feature “Creators We’re Loving” is more than just a spotlight—it’s a celebration of the people who remind us why we write.
By Shahjhan6 months ago in Horror