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The Last Passenger
Rafiq boarded the last bus of the night, relieved to find it nearly empty. The rain poured outside, blurring the city lights. He slid into a window seat near the back, shaking off the cold. The driver, an old man with hollow eyes, gave him a brief nod before shutting the doors.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Shadow Behind the Door
Naila had never believed in ghosts. When she rented the old countryside cottage for a weekend getaway, she laughed at the landlord’s warning.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Whispers in Room 306
Arif arrived at the Riverside Grand Hotel late at night, drenched from the unexpected rain. The receptionist, an elderly woman with sunken eyes, barely looked at him as she slid the key across the counter.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
Tuen Mun Road: Hong Kong’s ‘Highway of Death’ and the Ghosts That Haunt Its Asphalt
The Spookiest History of Tuen Mun Road: Hong Kong's "Highway of Death" In spite of common misconceptions that it is part of mainland China, Tuen Mun Road is a treacherous road in Hong Kong with heavy traffic but more significantly, a reputation for being one of the most haunted locations in Asia. Built in the late 1970s to connect the more densely populated regions of Kowloon to Tuen Mun and Yuen Long's less crowded districts, this 20-kilometer highway has been linked to tragedy, superstition, and ghostly experiences. Its less-than-cheerful nickname, the "Highway of Death," belies the tragic tales that dominate its past.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows
A new tenant moved into an old, forgotten apartment. Elena had just moved into a modest apartment building on the edge of town. The place was old, with peeling paint and a heavy air that felt forgotten by time. The rent was cheap, and after a long search for affordable housing, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Light in the Attic
A house with a mysterious attic was never part of Emily’s plans. Emily had always dreamed of moving into a quiet suburban home. When she found an old Victorian house on the outskirts of town, she felt like she had discovered the perfect place. The house was big and beautiful, with creaky floorboards, tall windows, and intricate woodwork. But there was something about the attic that unsettled her.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
The Midnight Visitor
A lonely house at the end of the street was the perfect escape. Sarah had always wanted to live in a quiet, secluded house away from the noise of the city. After years of living in cramped apartments, she finally found the perfect home—a small, run-down house at the end of a forgotten street. It was isolated, surrounded by thick woods, and offered the peace and solitude she longed for.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror
Jinn's Note
At the edge of a small village stood an ancient banyan tree, beneath which lay a stone bench. Locals whispered that a **Jinn** lived under the tree. But this Jinn wasn’t harmful. Instead, at night, a sweet melody could be heard from beneath the tree, as if someone were singing.
By Hasibul Kabir11 months ago in Horror
The Water of the Black Pond
At the edge of y. Intrigued by the legends of the Black Pond, he decided to visit it one night, ignoring the warnings of the villagers. He thought the eerie atmosphere might spark his creativity.
By Hasibul Kabir11 months ago in Horror
The Vengeful Spirit of Senbari
The night time becomes deep and eerie. Silence engulfed the village of Ranjitpur, besides the occasional rustling of leaves and the remote howls of jackals. In the coronary heart of the village stood a historic mansion—Senbari. It had as soon belonged to an effective zamindar but now lay in ruins, deserted for decades. No one dared to head close to it after dark. The villagers believed that a stressed spirit roamed the halls, its sorrowful cries echoing through the night time. The legend stated a brutal crime that had taken place in Senbari a few years ago. The mansions owner, Zamindar Keshav Sen, has become a merciless and heartless man. He dominated the village with an iron fist, punishing folks that defied him. Among his sufferers became a younger maid named Rama—a kind, stunning female who had stuck the zamindars eye. Keshav favored Rama, however he refused his advances. Enraged, the zamindar took her lifestyles one fateful night, strangling her in bloodless blood. Her dead frame became thrown into the deep at the back of the mansion, left to be forgotten. But Rama did now no longer relax in peace. Soon after her death, odd occurrences started out in Senbari. Servants heard whispers within the useless of night time, items moved on their own, and the air carried an unexplainable chill. Those who dared to live within the residence stated seeing a shadowy figure—a female in a white saree, her lengthy hair hiding her face. Over time, the residence became deserted. No one desired to stay in an area cursed with the aid of using a vengeful spirit.
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
The Cat Maiden
(1) The Strange Cat On a wet evening, Tapan turned into taking walks down a abandoned road. As he handed with the aid of using an vintage banyan tree, a cat unexpectedly seemed in the front of him. It turned into pitch black, with eyes that regarded to burn like fire.
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Secret
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Secret A Beacon in the Fog The lighthouse at Blackstone Point had stood for over a hundred years, its beam slicing through the darkness, guiding lost ships home. Few ever visited the isolated island where it stood, and even fewer knew the name of its solitary keeper, Elias Graves.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Horror