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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.
Journey of the Soul
Olivia had been young the first time she'd crept to the edge of the city. Her mother warned her against it; it was forbidden to cross the border into the barrens after all, but she'd been either too young or too stupid to care. Somewhere out there were other cities, but as far as one could see was only burning red sand and the slight indication of ruins along the horizon. She wasn't interesting in the landscape, however; it was the guardians that interested her. Curiosity drove her as close to the large stone beasts as she dared, near enough to see the moss that grew along their back and arms like fur. They stood anchored in place, their feet dug deep into the sand as though they had sprouted from the ground like trees. They stood so still one could assume they were statues if not for the steady roaming of their yellowed eyes. How many were there? She couldn't bring herself to stay long enough to count, but she noted that they circled the city like a make-shift wall. If they joined arms there might not be space enough for anything to squeeze past them she thought. Fear had sent her running home, screaming out the next night she felt the ground rumble beneath their feet.
By Megan Butt5 years ago in Horror
A Spotless Killer
Chapter 1: The Storm Before the Bloodshed It was a bone chilling stormy night as the lightning pierced the darkness outside, while the shrieking crack of thunder causing spinal nerves to pulsate at the sound all accompanied by the relentless rapid taping of rain as it poured down on rooftop tiles, windows and concrete…it was tonight that a gruesome crime had been planned to terrorise the neighbourhood and introduce the world to the newest serial killer that in time would come to plague dreams with their cruelty...
By Scott Grim5 years ago in Horror
Happy Anniversary
Samantha had everything she wanted at the end of the world. No more school, no more chores, and that bitch Britney from PE was dead. It was just her, and her boyfriend, Darren. Civilization may have fallen, but nothing can get in the way of their love. Ever since she laid eyes on him, Darren has been a continuing source of strength and comfort for Samantha. Through fighting off familiar monsters or just normal folk who have forgotten what normal is, Darren has not left her side. If the world hadn't ended, these two would be living together out in the suburbs with the white fence and the little dogs she always wanted.
By Quin Smith5 years ago in Horror
The Doll and The Room
A porcelain doll in a white dress, arms reaching to be held by someone; imprisoned by the room that held it now. Undisturbed and forgotten, left to rot and waste away. The smell of mold and rot filled the air as dust slowly drifted through shafts of light coming from the window. A rocking chair in a corner creaked as though it were raising its head to see who had entered the room.
By Chris Smith5 years ago in Horror
JACK OF HEARTS
The thought of stepping outside his decrepit seven story tenement sent a sharp pain through Jack’s chest. Today was the last day of the Merriweather Games. Being a final contestant- Jack knew what was at stake. The notion of finally leaving his room for good left him with mixed feelings. For eight years, Jack’s lifestyle had consisted of eating, sleeping, and defecating in a tube. A deplorable existence for a spry man in his 30s, but such was the state of affairs on the once great planet called Earth, and yet there had been some sense of security in knowing exactly what each day of his life would bring.
By T.E. Marshall5 years ago in Horror
Widowmaker
I could feel the life draining out of her with every passing second. My hands wrapped tightly around her throat, our eyes locked, adrenaline coursing through my veins. It was kill or be killed, but there was one thing I couldn’t shake as her convulsing spasms finally abated.
By Bradley Ramsey5 years ago in Horror
'Til Death Do Us Part
Sloan Evans drummed her fingers anxiously on the armrest of her office chair. She had painstakingly assisted countless clients on completing the questionnaire she now faced herself. Sloan knew how to soothe their nerves and guide them through the most important decisions of their lives. She inadvertently glanced down at her modest engagement ring and wondered silently if her fiancé was struggling as well. Sloan and Edgar had yet to set a wedding date, but she knew nothing could move forward until they submitted the pre-nuptial forms mandated by the federal government.
By ALEXA L. DAVIS5 years ago in Horror
