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How-tos for all things horror; tips and tricks to help you write like Stephen King, tell a scary story, keep the monsters at bay and more.

The Jinn
It was a deep, dark night. At the other end of the village was an old abandoned mosque next to a dense rice field. No one had prayed there for decades. People whispered that Jin lived there. After the sun set, no one dared to hand it over.
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
Bloodthirsty Banana Tree
Bloodthirsty Banana Tree The terrible story of A desolate village next to the Csed Forest, a creepy silence in the air. Villagers lived in constant fear not from wildlife or bandits, but from a single mystical tree in the farthest corner of the forest known as the Dal banana tree.
By jibon11 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Pen
The night was deep, with a ghostly full moon hanging in the sky. At the edge of the city was an old shop near an abandoned library with a faded wooden sign with the inscription "Mystical Antique."
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
A Horror story Marriage and life with a fairy
Elias had always been a lonely man. Living on the outskirts of a dense forest, he spent his days tending to his farm and his nights dreaming of a love he had never known. One evening, as he wandered deeper into the woods than usual, he came across a small pond shimmering under the moonlight. There, standing on the water’s edge, was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
By Masaddeque al Shishir11 months ago in Horror
How to Create Effective Creepypasta Art and Imagery. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
1. Understand the Psychology of Fear Horror is most effective when it taps into primal fears—darkness, the unknown, distorted human forms, and eerie environments. Before creating your artwork, consider what psychological triggers you want to activate. Do you want to invoke paranoia, unease, or outright terror? Research common horror tropes such as uncanny valley (where something looks almost human but slightly ‘off’) or liminal spaces (abandoned places that feel eerily familiar yet unsettling). These elements can make your artwork feel more immersive and disturbing.
By TheSomeone11 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Clock
1 It was a dark, moonless night. On the longest corner of the village, the ruins of an old mansion - "Malik's House" stood next to an old banyan tree. Once a symbol of strength and prosperity, it is now merely an aging structure covered in grapes and dust.
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
How to Use Creepypasta in Your Horror Writing: Techniques and Tips. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
1. Tap Into the Fear of the Unknown One of the most effective elements of creepypasta horror is the fear of the unknown. Many of the most famous creepypasta stories, like The Russian Sleep Experiment or The Backrooms, thrive on leaving much to the imagination. Instead of explaining every detail, allow some aspects of your story to remain mysterious. This ambiguity forces readers to fill in the gaps with their own fears, making the horror feel personal and unsettling.
By TheSomeone11 months ago in Horror
La Isla de las Muñecas: The Dark Legend of Mexico’s Haunted Island of the Dolls
Surrounded by the canals of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its floating gardens and vibrant trajineras, is a place of strange beauty: La Isla de las Muñecas or the Island of the Dolls. The little island is cloaked in suffering, folklore, and the supernatural, decorated instead with decaying dolls which bear no eyes and are left with soulless faces and intertwined limbs.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
The Legacy of Chernobyl Remains in Ukraine
Cherembyl, Ukraine— Chernobyl's pine woods and unkempt fields are haunted by history's greatest nuclear tragedy. Dzens of evacuated communities are paralyzed in fright, home doors open. Wide fields are cemeteries for rows of radioactive vehicles, tanks, and helicopters employed in the terrible cleanup 10 years ago.
By TheNaeth11 months ago in Horror
Jin And Human Friendship
Two friends studied in a small university town. One was Arah and the other was Ziad. Everyone in college knew they were very close friends. They took part in the course together, studied in the library and held in the cafeteria. However, there was a secret that no one knew - Ziad was not human. He was Jin.
By jibon11 months ago in Horror
Alex Star. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Alex Star: A Multifaceted Journey in Media and Publishing Alex Star is a distinguished figure in the realms of journalism and publishing, renowned for his editorial expertise and contributions to intellectual discourse. His career trajectory reflects a deep commitment to curating and disseminating thought-provoking content.
By no idea11 months ago in Horror
10 Creepiest Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True. Content Warning.
Urban legends have been passed down for generations—spine-chilling tales meant to thrill, scare, and sometimes warn. While most of these stories are pure fiction, some have horrifying real-life origins. Here are ten urban legends that shockingly turned out to be true.
By Copper 11 months ago in Horror