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Santa’s Shadow
Christmas Eve in the Walker household was a time of joy and tradition. Seven-year-old Emily sat cross-legged in front of the fireplace, clutching a mug of hot cocoa as her parents read her favorite Christmas stories. The twinkling lights on the tree cast warm, colorful reflections on the walls, and the scent of gingerbread cookies filled the air.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
The Cursed Ornament
The Hammond family’s Christmas tree was always the centerpiece of their holiday celebrations. Each year, they would decorate it with lights, garlands, and a collection of ornaments that had been passed down through generations. Among them was the family’s most treasured piece: a glass ornament shaped like a star, with intricate swirls of gold and silver encased within. It was said to bring good luck, a sentiment echoed by every Hammond who had ever hung it on the tree—until this year.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
The Midnight Carolers
The town of Black Hollow was known for its picturesque snowfalls and cozy, candlelit streets during the holiday season. Every December, families hung wreaths on their doors, children built snowmen in the park, and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts from street vendors. But Black Hollow had one peculiar tradition that no one dared to question: when the Midnight Carolers came to sing, you stayed inside.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
The Wreath of Whispers
It was the first snowfall of December when the Harrisons decided to pull out the Christmas decorations. The family had moved into the old Victorian house just two weeks prior, drawn by its charm and too-good-to-be-true price. The creaky floorboards and drafty windows didn’t bother them; in fact, they found the quirks endearing. For Sarah and David, it was the perfect place to raise their two children, Emily and Ben.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
Manila North Cemetery: Where History Meets the Haunted
A Glimpse into History The Manila North Burial ground, subtly known as Cementerio del Norte, stays as maybe of the most ready and most huge dedication park in the Philippines. Spread out in 1904 during the American pioneer period of time, the remembrance park crosses around 54 hectares, staying the last resting spots of more than a million souls. Its grounds stand up concerning a mix of building styles, with diserse burial loads, unpretentious internment stacks, and transcending columbariums that mirror the money related incoherencies of the left.
By Kyrol Mojikalabout a year ago in Horror
Who’s There?
“Eli, are you awake?”“Not anymore, Sophie. What is it?”“There’s… something outside the window.” Eli groaned, rubbing his eyes. “It’s probably the wind. Go back to sleep.”
By Red Light signalabout a year ago in Horror
Abandoned and Alive: The Supernatural Mysteries of Taijin Theater
Taijin Theater, when a social sign in Taiwan, holds a chilling standing that keeps on drawing in daredevils and paranormal dears. Organized in the focal point of a clamoring metropolitan district, the theater has a complimented past bound with secret, sadness, and terrifying records of areas of strength for the.
By Kyrol Mojikalabout a year ago in Horror
Evil Elf On Shelf
It started innocently enough. The tiny elf doll arrived in a box adorned with cheerful holiday decorations and a handwritten note. The note simply read: “To bring joy and mischief to your home, the Elf on the Shelf has come. Keep him on display and let the holiday magic unfold.”
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
The Curse of the Christmas Ornament
Snow blanketed the small town of Wicker's Hollow, transforming its cobblestone streets and rustic homes into a picturesque holiday postcard. The Johnson family had just moved into an old Victorian house, inherited from a distant relative they had barely known. Excited to start fresh, they decided to celebrate their first Christmas in the new home with flair.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
The psycho Killer
The Psycho Killer The clock struck midnight, and the rain hammered the streets like a relentless drumbeat. The small town of Greywood lay cloaked in silence, save for the occasional howl of the wind. Inside a decrepit house at the edge of town, a single light flickered in the upstairs window.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️about a year ago in Horror
Legends That Refuse to Die
Taiwan, known for its excited culture, rich scenes, and clamoring metropolitan organizations, harbors various districts doused with secret and paranormal legend. Among these, the Keelung haunted house stands isolated as an especially chilling site. This bothersome arrangement, roosted on an inclination sitting above Keelung City, is covered in dazzling records of disaster and the superb.
By Kyrol Mojikalabout a year ago in Horror
Shadows of the Past. AI-Generated.
In a bustling city, Lena Torres, a successful architect, seems to have it all—an enviable career, a chic apartment, and a steady relationship. But beneath her composed exterior lies a secret that has haunted her since her teenage years. A dark chapter she has buried deeply resurfaces when she receives an anonymous letter containing just three words: I remember everything.
By khalid saberabout a year ago in Horror