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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 Masters in Failure: Course to Aid Survival
It was a typical Wednesday evening for John. He had just finished up his shift at the bookstore and was heading home, thinking about what he would have for dinner. As he walked down the street, he suddenly heard a strange noise behind him.
By Dineshkumar M3 years ago in Horror
The Fascinating World of Shinigami: From Folklore to Modern Pop Culture
The concept of shinigami has a long history in Japanese culture, and these supernatural beings have been a part of Japanese folklore for centuries.
By Dineshkumar M3 years ago in Horror
Exploring the World of Shinigami: From Folklore to Modern Pop Culture
Shinigami is a term from Japanese culture that is often translated as "death god" or "death spirit." In Japanese folklore, shinigami are supernatural beings that are responsible for taking the souls of the deceased to the afterworld. They are typically depicted as skeleton-like figures with long, flowing robes, and they are often associated with the concept of death and the passage of the soul from life to the afterlife. In popular culture, shinigami are often portrayed as malevolent or terrifying beings, although some depictions of shinigami are more neutral or even benevolent.
By Dineshkumar M3 years ago in Horror
"The Whispering House"
"The Whispering House" Introduction: The main character, a young woman named Emily, moves into a new house in a small town. She is excited to start a new life, but she begins to feel like something is off about the house.
By Vocal Trending 3 years ago in Horror
A ghost possesses a person's body, either to seek revenge or to complete unfinished business
The sun had set hours ago, and the moon now hung high in the sky, casting a faint glow over the quiet suburban neighborhood. Sarah sat at her desk, staring blankly at the computer screen in front of her. She had been working on the same project for hours, but the words seemed to blur together, and she couldn't focus.
By Subash Sugumar3 years ago in Horror
A group of ghost hunters investigate paranormal activity in a haunted house or other location
The dim glow of the flashlight barely penetrated the thick, musty darkness that seemed to suffocate the old, decrepit house. The group of ghost hunters, all seasoned veterans in the paranormal investigation game, cautiously made their way through the creaky, winding corridors, their senses heightened and alert for any sign of the supernatural.
By Subash Sugumar3 years ago in Horror
A ghost haunts a person, trying to communicate a message or solve a mystery from the past
As soon as Emily moved into the old Victorian house on the edge of town, she knew there was something off about it. The creaky floorboards and drafty windows were to be expected in a house that was over a hundred years old, but there were other things that couldn't be explained.
By Subash Sugumar3 years ago in Horror
Exploring the History and Consequences of the Term 'Paranormal
The Intersection of the Supernatural and the Paranormal It is often believed that the supernatural and the paranormal coexist, and that paranormal activity is a manifestation of supernatural forces or entities. While the existence of the supernatural is a matter of belief and faith, the paranormal refers to events or phenomena that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and may be seen as evidence of the supernatural.
By Dineshkumar M3 years ago in Horror
The House on the Hill
The House on the Hill was a place that had always fascinated me. As a child, I used to stare up at it from the bottom of the hill and wonder what secrets it held. It was a large, grand house, with tall, white pillars and a sweeping veranda. It had always seemed so mysterious and out of reach, like a place that only existed in my imagination.
By shankshi3 years ago in Horror
Beyond the Veil: A Love Story
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the rolling hills of the countryside, there lived a young woman named Sophia. Sophia was a kind and gentle soul, with long, flowing hair the color of ripe wheat and bright, blue eyes that sparkled like the morning dew. She lived with her mother and father in a cozy little cottage on the edge of town, and spent her days tending to the garden and helping her parents with their chores.
By Sandy3 years ago in Horror
"A Nightmare Journey Through the Stormy Night"
It was a dark and stormy night, and the only thing that stood between Emily and her warm bed was a long bus ride home. As she boarded the bus, she couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. She looked around nervously, but all of the other passengers seemed to be minding their own business.
By Krish3 years ago in Horror
Stepping
Mama never let me leave. I’m fifteen now. I just want to walk around our neighborhood. I’d tell her. But each time, she’d say something to the effect of, “Do you wanna end up like that girl in the news? She said the same and ended up dead in a ditch.” Except each day, Mama would describe some other horrific thing she’d heard. A car accident down the road, two injured. Stacy, 24, will never be able to walk again due to her spinal cord injury. Her boyfriend Jerry, 30, who drove, only broke his left leg. She emphasized the only part—she always told me men belonged to the devil. A shooting last Wednesday at the St. Claire Mall, 5 shot, one killed. Marsha, who died, just turned 12. She was still holding her mother’s hand when she looked down to see the bright red puddle pouring from her stomach. I wonder how Mama could’ve gotten those kinds of details; the things she described would never make it to the newspaper. Then again, she’d never let me read all of the paper. She’d mark out paragraphs with a sharpie like the government does with classified documents. The number of obituaries and bible verses of the day I’ve read could fill this entire house. She called it schoolwork.
By Kaitlyn Chung3 years ago in Horror