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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 Pact
Today was truly an interesting day, Aedan told Tido and Princess Leia as he walked into the little two-bedroom they shared. Of course, they both just looked at him, wagging their little tails and expecting their treats. Aedan Bledsoe had just returned from his Aunt’s attorney where he’d received notification of his inheritance from his Great-Grandfather. He’d only met the man a few months earlier when she explained that he’d mysteriously arrived from Ireland to put his affairs in order. 102 years old and at death’s door, the man demanded he be seen, although he’d not had contact with the US side of the family for over 60 years. In all his 23 years, no one had ever mentioned that the family had ties to Ireland. Aedan’s mother and father had died tragically in a strange accident when Aedan was only 3 years old and was never told of his grandparents by his Aunt, let alone a living great-grandfather!
By Jay Webb5 years ago in Horror
A Great Love Story
What makes a great love story she wondered. A love story so powerful that it is talked about through the ages. Like Romeo and Juliet or Anthony and Cleopatra. A love story that had been around for centuries like Paris and Helen of Troy.
By Shawna McCord Bennett5 years ago in Horror
the book keeper
You ever have those dreams in your dreams when you wake thinking your awake and you not? Well, I have plenty of those. I woke up stared at my curtain and noticed the sunlight peeking through the edge’s. I had planned today to take my girlfriend out and surprise her of my inheritance my parents left me. I was eager to a fresh start and hopefully move out of aunt Jo's and with my girlfriend 'Jasmine'. I laid on my bed hyping myself up to ready myself for the day. when I noticed my draw shadow moving. The draws shadow started to elongate then it started to transform into what looked like a black mist-like being, 'kneeling, replacing the draw shadow completely, it knelt there waiting for its transformation to be complete before it stood.
By tara tupaea5 years ago in Horror
Maya
I was ready to get away from all the incessant chatter of everybody loading onto the train. Say your goodbyes and be done with it, other people have places to be and would enjoy some peace and quiet. I quickly hop onto the train and push my way through all the people cluttering up the front. Finally, I make it past the main car and into the one that houses the private rooms. It is a lot quieter here since most have already gone into their rooms.
By Emili Blackwell5 years ago in Horror
The End Before
Dark, grey fog surrounded me. It moved towards me as if it were alive. I could feel its breath gaining onto my right shoulder. I turned to see if anyone was there. I refused to believe it was just air. No one appeared as I turned around.
By Raylee Rivers5 years ago in Horror
The Heir of Anpu
The book was black and smooth to the touch. Silver letters contrasted on the material as if to suggest it contains the mysteries of a dark cloudless night. Staring across the desk at the caramel skinned man with piercing green eyes she steadied her breath. His fingertips were poised together creating an arch of impatience as he leaned confidently back in his chair. Looking her up and down he sighed as his delicate neck shifted while his head cocked to the side to get a better view of her.
By Stephanie Keesee5 years ago in Horror
Experimented Girl
Chapter 1 My story begins when I first got adopted out to a couple that was known scientists in the community, but no one would go to think that they would experiment on their adopted daughter just so they could find a way of her getting whatever powers they were able to give her. Very few creatures are known in the world I live in, there are werewolves, vampire and shapeshifters. Living in a household of 12 kids including me who got the worst part of the house as a room to stay in and getting experimented on. (Yes, only I am getting experimented on as far as I know of) Trying to keep whatever mental state I have is important. I lay back on my bed and sigh. “Maybe today will be better,” Who was I kidding. Being 17 and no one really talking to you at all sucks.
By MagicalSoul5 years ago in Horror
It Happens After Midnight
Something wasn't right. I felt it in my blood, rushing like a river in the summertime. My hands shook and my heart pumped faster and faster. I sat alone in my bed, staring at the doorknob, waiting.
By Olivia Burrell 5 years ago in Horror
Barisal Guns
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Who was it? Not a living soul has ever been inside that place, so why tonight, of all the days of the world?
By Syed Arabi Khalique5 years ago in Horror
Drunk Possession
The rain had stopped and the black, paved road had a reflective sheen that showed off the lights from the street lamps. Water dripped from trees making a staccato plopping sound as it hit the pavement while tree frogs sang their summer song. The area was completely deserted at this time of the morning, save for one lone man who staggered down the sidewalk, swaying here and there as he made his way to a destination he was unsure of. His surroundings looked vaguely familiar to him and he squinted, as if that lone action would make everything come into focus and he would know where he was.
By Robin Trent5 years ago in Horror
Pages of Geechee Descent
I peeled the rat-eaten sheets from my clammy skin and tried my best to avoid the bed creaking as I got up, but that was pointless. Everything creaked in this busted-down house, from the rotten floorboards to the walls when the wind blew. I didn’t want to wake my husband, Earl, and I damn sure didn’t want to wake the three little ones we shared our bed with.
By Valarie Thomas5 years ago in Horror
EVERY NIGHT
Whether I believed in it or not was irrelevant, at that time in my life nothing could have been further from my mind. I awoke every morning with my girlfriend; young and in love, poor, in the big bad world, together. I would make her breakfast and coffee while she showered and dressed for work.
By Michael Z. Atrata5 years ago in Horror