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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.

What’s up with this town?
”We need to leave!” Danielle grabbed Crystals arm and ran out of the room. “The keys!!” Crystal ran back into the room. Danielle followed quickly after, slamming the door and locking it quickly. They tore the room apart, with no luck. Danielle figured when they left for lunch the cleaning lady took their keys and phones. They both got quiet and sat on the bed. “What should we do?” Crystals words came out shakey because she was trying not to cry. Thoughts whirled in Danielle’s head. What should they do? What could they even do? They can‘t just walk out right? What even are those things? I can probably just hotwire the car? Wait…
By Joy 4 years ago in Horror
Quite the Valuable Commodity
Midnight. And the rain was pouring down. A cold, bitter rain. I reached into my dark coat and put my hand on the pistol’s hard and reassuring weight. The silencer was already attached. The limo pulled up to its destination, the back door opened and a man stepped out, scanning the area. Satisfied, he stuck his head back in the door and said something. I could not make out the muffled words over the engine and rain. The front passenger door opened up and another man, this one I could see had close-cropped white or blonde hair, began getting out as well. Now was the time for me to make my move.
By Michael Mayr4 years ago in Horror
They Looked Like Nothing
I would see them. As I drifted in and out of that state between life and death, consciousness and dreams...I would see them. What did they look like? Nothing. They looked like nothing. Because I guess that is what they were...nothingness given form. How could you describe a black hole if you saw one? A black hole that walked in the shape of a man...or was it a woman? That is the best description of what they were. Nothing. Or at least the best description I could give with my limited human perceptions.
By Michael Mayr4 years ago in Horror
Dream Loop
I woke up sweating on the couch in my dimly lit living room, the only illumination coming from the table lamp behind my head and the little circular lights above the fireplace a few feet away. I looked towards the window to see a dark figure staring at me from outside right by the back door. “What the fuck?” I was filled with a dread I’ve never experienced as this thing stared at me, unmoving. At this moment my childhood home felt like a weak and rotting fortress capable of crumbling at any minuscule blow. Livy was still silently sleeping on the couch next to me completely unaware of my terror. What is this thing? I kept my eyes locked on him, too fearful to look away. Unable to move and my chest heavy with an unfortunate sense of doom, I reluctantly fell back asleep.
By Jenna Capron4 years ago in Horror
The Surprise
She knew the rules. Don’t go into the basement, no matter what. But she was tired of her father treating her like a little girl. She was sixteen now. Almost a woman. Whatever he had down there to hide, she was sure she had seen worse.
By Evan Bond4 years ago in Horror
Don't Look For Me
He's there again... That same figure, every night, just outside my bedroom window. He doesn't do anything, he just... stands there, by the street lamp.
By Zachary Archer4 years ago in Horror
The Little Rabbit Violinist Became an Angel and a Devil
The Cellist Friend was so surprised, and He thought He turned his friend back into The Little Violinist. Unfortunately, the magic spell didn’t work out — again. The Little Rabbit Violinist — yes, He became little again. At the same time, He felt heavy things on his back: ‘What could that be?’ That was the thought The Little Rabbit Violinist had. He walked a little bit while His body bends to the front. He tried to stand straight, but it didn’t work out because his back was so heavy. There was no mirror.
By Agnes Laurens4 years ago in Horror
I Won
The force pushed me hard, as I fell rapidly, my breath left my body. I only had gravity on my side, but at this point I knew it was against me. I never started screaming as I began descending faster and faster as the seconds go by. I only watch the sky above me, and the cliff I fell from. There is a man watching me as I watched him. He was smiling, for he knew the outcome of my fall. As I fell, his smile grew bigger almost inhumanly while I plummeted to the Earth. His eyes got wider and bulged out of his sockets, his mind ran wild with the excitement of my death. All I could even think during the moment was,”Would I survive? Will it hurt when I made impact? How could I stop this nightmare?”
By Jada Dove4 years ago in Horror
What’s up with this town?
“Hey! Keep your eyes on the road!” As Jenny was serious about the comment, even though it came out as a laugh. Something about taking a girl trip that gets everyone in a giggly mood. “I‘m watching girl! No one is even on the road right now” Danielle replied giggling as well. The two of them were the only ones on the road. They left way to late because Jenny just had to get her lashes done right before. “I bet Lily and Crystal are already at the hotel and according to the GPS we should be there soon.” Danielle said. Jenny picked up the phone to see the ETA and then put on some music. She was scrolling through the playlists, when Danielle violently swerved the car. The phone went flying and Jenny hit her head against the passanger window. “WHAT THE HELL!!!” Jenny looked over to see Danielles face, frozen in fear. “What’s wrong? Almost hit a deer?” Danielle was quiet, but her eyes slowly lifted to look in the rear view mirror. Jenny quickly turned around and saw nothing. “Girl are you tripping?“ After a couple of minutes, Danielle sighed and finally responded. “I’m sorry… I thought… well I thought I saw… Nevermind…” She started to drive again.
By Joy 4 years ago in Horror
Come Back to Me
The table spread out before me was a platter of breakfast food fit for a king. Eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee, grits, pancakes, and much more. I could smell the delectable aroma and my mouth began to water. Had I been able to move my arms, I would have dug in immediately. My stomach roared in protest from the lack of nourishment over the last few days. I had not had a single thing to eat in three days. And water, only a few sips. My mouth was so dry I could practically feel the cacti sprouting up over my tongue. I spotted a large glass of orange juice on the opposite side of the table and I hung my head. All this was nothing more than a tease. I wouldn’t be able to eat or drink any of it. How could I? My arms and legs had been zip tied to the chair.
By Evan Bond4 years ago in Horror
Getting Angry
I've been screaming for help for the past few minutes but no one in the house seems to care. You see, I'm trapped in my bedroom. The door knob seems to be stuck. No matter how hard I try, it just won't budge. It doesn't even feel as if the knob turns under the weight of my hand.
By Evan Bond4 years ago in Horror
Oak Tree
The night was coming to an end. Only embers remained of the logs Craig had once put on the fire. They radiated orange and yellow light in a small ring around the firepit. Craig swirled them around in a whirlwind of ash and glowing sparks. A small fire burst from the coals for a few seconds before being snuffed out completely. Now, there was only darkness.
By Evan Bond4 years ago in Horror