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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.

Pool in the Desert
I've lived in the desert for a long time so the only time I see water is when the rains come. So you can imagine my surprise when I stepped out of my home one morning during the dry season to find a pool of water ten feet away from my front door. I knew there had no reason last night and yet right here in front of me was a pool of water. It didn't make any sense. My dog who had been behind me pushed his way past my legs to go jump in the pool and when he did he simply disappeared.
By Josephine Mason4 years ago in Horror
Dead Lake
1. Most people agreed that when little Jimmy Cutter died, the town of Stonefield died, too. Of course, it took some time before most of them realized it. Jimmy’s family had been part of the town since its inception and had been responsible for much of its wealth. Following the death of their only son, they moved out of state, taking their business with them. The town never recovered.
By Craig Williams4 years ago in Horror
In the Deeps
I nearly drowned two weeks ago, and it changed my life. My family moved out to Mercy Shore recently. It's a little peninsula town in Washington with two hardware stores, a Walmart, and not much else. Mom and Dad grew up in San Diego amongst the hustle and bustle of city life and decided they wanted to retire somewhere a little quieter. I had been their last child, a total surprise to both of them at forty. Now that they were fifty-five, they felt it was time to retire and enjoy their golden years.
By Joshua Campbell4 years ago in Horror
Afraid of water?…
I was anchored in the middle of nowhere. I had been hired by a faceless corporation to perform a specific task. Without breaching confidentiality, I can tell you that I was to sail out to a given location in the Pacific Ocean, dive down to the bottom and document whatever was down there.
By Katie McCall 4 years ago in Horror
Experiment #234
She stared out the window at the greying wall that sat ten short feet from her house. Though it had been up for years, Natalie could remember a time when it wasn’t there. When she could see the sea beyond.
By Andrea Hicks4 years ago in Horror
The Lake House
The night air seemed to bite at my exposed flesh. I had no idea why my mother brought us to this lake house so suddenly. It was because her haste to leave the comfort of our two-story California house that I was grossly under packeted for the chilly autumn climate of South Dakota. There was no explanation for the trip or why we had to leave so quickly. Every time I would ask, mom would simply say it was about time, she took us on a family vacation. Never mind that we were in the middle of the school year, and it was almost Halloween. I was supposed to go to a Halloween party with all my friends, but I didn’t even get to tell him goodbye before I was thrown into our car whisked away to the middle of nowhere.
By Katelyn Ramsey4 years ago in Horror
Family Traditions
Another boring evening at home, even with the pandemic restrictions over and freedoms restored I haven’t been out in months. I don’t have even one friend who I could meet up with. Sat at home bored and applying for job after job and getting nothing despite possessing a PhD. I won eight thousand pounds through exchange betting but then my luck ran out and I lost the whole lot and £2500 of my own money as well. Desperately trying to win it back just means more losses but my brain can’t seem to comprehend that and again i'm back looking at odds and thinking how did I win eight grand and lose it. I’m in my mid 30s and still at home living with my parents. My brother is in his 40s and never moved out - no excuses for him, he’s got a well paid job and in good health unlike me. I’m not depressed though. I just need a job and for things to go my way.
By Tea Rex4 years ago in Horror
The Girl by the Lake
I was running the first time I saw her. I decided to take a different route and there she was, staring out at the water almost in a trance. I doubt she would have noticed me but I waved an said “Hi” so as not to spook her. It was still early in the morning. The mist was hovering over the lake and she almost looked like a phantom in the early morning light.
By Matthew Donnellon4 years ago in Horror
The Spider in the Car
Driving home from the first day at his new job, the Gurdies’ man felt content with himself. Looking at himself in his rear-view mirror, he was satisfied to see that his hair still hadn’t ruffled and his collar was still in place and tidy. He laughed, recalling how much he worried about whether or not he would fit in with his co-workers, whether or not they would like and accept him. Stupid superficial shit. It all worked out - thank god - he thought to himself. There was even a woman at work who seemed to be eyeing him a lot, smiling and looking away whenever he returned her gaze. The Gurdies’ man blushed thinking about it.
By Alex Costantino4 years ago in Horror
Underneath. Top Story - October 2021.
It was still dark when I got to the beach. The moon was out, and it illuminated the fog. It glided over the water, and I could taste the salt on my lips.
By Matthew Donnellon4 years ago in Horror
Crocodile Disposal Units
My alarm is blaring, reminding me it’s a school day and telling me to yank my lazy arse out of bed. It sure does have a lot to say for a small inanimate object.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Horror
Polaroid Photos
TW: Child Abuse POLAROID PHOTOS Shawn woke up when the sun was just beginning to rise. His head hurt like when Suzie threw a basketball at his head last week. Mrs. Thompson gave her a week of detention, which Shawn felt she deserved since he had a bump on his head for a few days and his mom wasn’t even around to kiss it better.
By Kelly Fadden4 years ago in Horror