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The Car Killer – Wheels of Death
Chapter 1: Midnight on the Bypass In the dead of night, along Dhaka’s Gabtoli Bypass, a strange black car is said to appear—a vintage model with no license plate, no visible driver. It moves silently, with no headlights, yet speeds through the dark like a shadow.
By Hasan Ali8 months ago in Horror
The Train Killer – Death on the Tracks
Chapter 1: The Mysterious Journey It was 10 PM. The last intercity train from Dhaka to Chattogram had just departed. Most passengers were asleep. But in one dimly lit compartment, a man named Arif was wide awake. A documentary filmmaker, he had brought his camera along to record the journey.
By Hasan Ali8 months ago in Horror
The House That Drew You
It started with the vanishing of Felix Moran-acclaimed painter, recluse, and surrealist whose final canvas was a house no one could place. It had twisted windows and a roof that dipped like a sigh. He titled it “The Home I Can’t Forget.” Then he vanished, the brush still wet.
By Jannat Hashmi8 months ago in Horror
Room 303
The clock above the nurses’ station blinked 3:13 AM. Nurse Eliza hated the night shift, especially on stormy nights. The fluorescent lights buzzed, casting an eerie hum through the nearly empty halls of Hollowbrook Memorial Hospital. Most patients were asleep, and only the occasional beep of a heart monitor broke the silence.
By Chamely8 months ago in Horror
The Forest Eats Laughter
No one knew when the trail vanished from the maps. Maybe it was never there. Just an unmarked crease of trees between Mount Briar and the old rail tracks. The locals had a name for it: Hollowmile.
By Jannat Hashmi8 months ago in Horror
Between Beauty and Brutality: The Haunted History of Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island: A Haunted Legacy of Australia's Dark Past Sitting in the South Pacific, Norfolk Island is a place where haunting and history come together. Once dubbed "Hell in the Pacific" for its brutal penal colonies, the island's violent past has had a lingering effect, rendering it Australia's most haunted locale. With more documented ghosts per square kilometer than any other place in the nation, Norfolk's ghost tales have their roots in centuries of suffering, rebellion, and unresolved issues.
By Kyrol Mojikal8 months ago in Horror
The House of Shadows
It was about 11 PM when Sohan stood alone before the ancient tin-roofed house at the distant conclusion of the town. The moon hung within the sky, showering everything in a cold, pale light. The wind whispered through the tall grass, and the trees encompassing the place creaked as if attempting to caution him. But Sohan wasn't a man to accept in phantom stories.
By MD. zahid pranto8 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Forest: A Nightmarish Encounter with the Melon Heads**
*The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the dense Michigan woods. A group of five friends - Emma, Jake, Lisa, Mark, and Sarah - had planned this camping trip for weeks. They sought adventure, a break from the hustle of city life, and the promise of a starry night in the wilderness. Little did they know, their journey would become a nightmare they would never forget.*
By Sabrina8 months ago in Horror
Get Ready for Halloween with the Perfect Costume and Accessories
Halloween is the perfect time to unleash your creativity and transform into your favorite character or creature. Whether you're going for spooky, funny, or stylish, the right Halloween costumes and accessories can make all the difference. At The Fancy Dress, you’ll discover a wide selection of Halloween fancy dress options for every age and style.
By Fency Dress8 months ago in Horror
The Plot Twist I Didn’t See Coming: How My Love for Slasher and Mystery Movies Invaded My Nightmares. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
I’ve always been a huge fan of thriller and slasher movies—there’s something about the tension, the twists, the chase, and the masked villains lurking in the shadows that pulls me in every time. Movies like Scream and Halloween have shaped my love for mystery and suspense, feeding my imagination and my writing. But after what I’d call my 50th rewatch, I started noticing something strange: these films weren’t just entertainment anymore. They were slipping into my subconscious—and showing up in my nightmares.
By Travis Johnson8 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Mirror
The antique shop had no name. It was folded into a shadow between a boarded-up bakery and a tax office no one remembered visiting. Lin scrolled past it every day on her way to class, earbuds in, eyes on her phone-until one rainy Tuesday when her Spotify glitched, her playlist melted into silence, and a shiver like static ran down her spine.
By Jannat Hashmi8 months ago in Horror
"Waking Into Darkness"
--- It started on a cold, silent night. My chest tightened, my breath turned shallow, and my voice faded to a whisper. Alone in my apartment, the darkness closed in until everything went black.
By Nasir Khan8 months ago in Horror