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The Cursed Village
The village was called Patua, but no one dared to go there. The once difficult village became a legendary place spoken in steaming tones, and his name referred to the hearts of those who heard it. Behind the village was a terrible story, with curses spreading like thick, omnipresent darkness in every corner of the village. No one who once entered the village returned. There was a story of the people who came in so as not to hinder them. Those who deliberated to venture near the edge of the forest could hear strange sounds at night, as if the country itself had whispered an old secret. Around the village were thick and dark forests, and at night a relaxed wind flowed through the trees, moaning as if the branches were suffering. Villagers often said that the wind is not just natural. They were the whispers of spirits that roamed the country. They spoke of the horrific spirits that could appear every night, and claimed a living soul. But everyone knew the cause of the fear: tragic and violent stories passed over generations.
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Tree
It became a dark, eerie night time. The village lay silent, besides for the remote howling of jackals and the chirping of crickets. Standing at the threshold of the village became an historical banyan tree—massive, with twisted roots and sprawling branches. But the villagers feared it. They known as it "The Cursed Tree."
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
The dollmaker
Here's a short horror story with a vivid image: The Dollmaker's Revenge In the depths of the abandoned doll factory, a lone figure stirred. The air was thick with the scent of decay and rot. Cobwebs clung to the rusty machinery, and the shadows danced like demons on the walls.
By Saim11 months ago in Horror
The Eternal Silence of Aokigahara: Japan’s Forest of Lost Voices
At the foot of Mount Fuji lies Japan's Aokigahara Forest which is littered with caves and jagged volcanic rocks and is beautiful yet haunting. The dense sprawling trees that makes it a magnificent place to be, earned it the name Jukai(" Sea of Trees"). But the dense trees has tragic associations as “Suicide Forest” where a large number of people infact choose to end their lives. Its association with death is countered by one’s modern day fame, intertwined with core legends, geological wonders, strange happenings, history and its mythology.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
Invisible Shadow ( Based on true events)
The town of Ravensbrook was like any other—quiet, predictable, and drenched in the slow passage of time. It was a place where people knew each other's names, where the bakery smelled of cinnamon every morning, and where secrets rarely remained hidden for long. It was nestled between thick forests and rolling hills. But something lurked in Ravensbrook, something unseen yet ever-present. They called it the Invisible Shadow.
By Masaddeque al Shishir11 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Book
The night silence was broken by the rattle of the book pages. Amit slowly turned the sides, his eyes widened in surprise. He didn't know that he wanted to make a mistake by reading this book.
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
The Real Story Of Jack The Ripper
Forensic experts have identified Jack the Ripper, the London serial murderer who haunted the streets over a century ago. Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year-old Polish barber and key police suspect, was identified by genetic testing this week. However, detractors argue that the evidence is insufficient to conclude this case.
By TheNaeth11 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows: A Real-Life Horror Encounter
The Haunting Whispers of Blackwood Manor The full moon hung low in the ink-black sky, casting eerie silver beams across the overgrown gardens of Blackwood Manor. The house had stood for over two centuries, abandoned yet alive in whispers, its walls bearing the weight of unspeakable secrets.
By Killing Mission 11 months ago in Horror
The Cursed TV
At about 2:30am, Shaon sat alone in the slightly lit apartment, the flickering glow of the TV. The old horror film he saw was his climax - the woman who cried out as a dark figure was pulled behind her. Shaon laughed. The horror movie never really scared him.
By Vijoy11 months ago in Horror
Winter Horror Stories
My family has a tiny vacation property in Colorado. My parents are avid skiers, which was the motivating factor behind that purchase. The home has been in the family since before I was born. It's definitely showing its age in a lot of ways, but it's also like 40 years old. It's not going to look new. My dad's had to do a lot of upkeep on the place over the years. It's still in our family today, and it's really on its way out at this point. My dad talks about knocking it down and putting up a new place, but I don't really get involved in his
By kyra11 months ago in Horror
Ghost Train (Based on true events)
The old railway tracks that ran through the misty valley had been abandoned for decades. Rusted rails twisted through overgrown weeds, and the skeletal remains of a long-forgotten station stood in eerie silence. Yet, the villagers spoke in hushed voices about the Ghost Train—a spectral locomotive that emerged from the fog at midnight, its whistle echoing through the hills.
By Masaddeque al Shishir11 months ago in Horror
The Echoes of the Forgotten
It had always been there, looming on the edge of town—a forgotten relic that stood against time, both defiant and weary. Holloway House. No one spoke of it, but everyone knew its name. The locals called it “the cursed house,” and as a child, I always wondered why. My grandmother would tell me to steer clear, her voice trembling with a strange fear. She had her own story about the place, but no one dared to ask for details. To my young mind, it was simply a story—a spooky legend like the ones you tell around a campfire.
By Joysi11 months ago in Horror