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Alone in the Forest
It was late one night. The rays of moonlight gave a light to the forest, but even in this light the atmosphere of the forest was terrible. The lonely paths, the sniffs of deep breaths, and the echoing whispers - all this was turning the forest into an eerie and uncertain place.
By Kamran Alam2 years ago in Horror
The Haunted Toybox
The story revolves around a boy named Ben who is always creeped out when visiting his aunt's house. His brother made him watch The Shinning when he was five, and the twins in the film looked exactly like them. This made him feign sickness when told where they were going. However, his mom eventually forced him to go, and he spent most of his time clinging to his dad's leg.
By Kamran Alam2 years ago in Horror
Why do I see ghosts?
The narrator, Becky, moves into her fully furnished apartment, which she describes as her American Dream. Her friends Anne and Joe help her move, and they see her on the balcony. They are amazed by the city and the living space. Becky is relieved to see the people and the bustling streets, but she is slightly nervous about carrying boxes.
By Kamran Alam2 years ago in Horror
The House on Haunted Hill
Once upon a time, in a quiet little town nestled among rolling hills, there stood a house. But this wasn't just any house; it was known far and wide as the House on Haunted Hill. Legend had it that strange things happened there, things that made the bravest souls shiver with fear.
By Bindu Bhardwaj2 years ago in Horror
I Bought a Mystery Box off the Dark Web
The text describes a drug test that was conducted on a group of people who were diagnosed with a type of cancer called hepatitis C. The test was conducted on a group of people who were diagnosed with the disease, and the results showed that the participants had a high risk of developing the disease.
By Kamran Alam2 years ago in Horror
The Black Night Bus
The Black Night Bus is a rumor in the town that would pick up naughty children and take them away, never to be seen again. The author recalls hearing this rumor as a child and staying up at night looking out the window. One night, they woke up with their face plastered to the window as the sun began to rise. The author's friend Justin disappeared, and they all thought he got on the bus.
By Kamran Alam2 years ago in Horror
Halloween Night
On Halloween night, the protagonist and his friends attend a Halloween party with their parents. They follow Janet upstairs to Bobbie's room, where they find Alice, who is still awake and dressed in at least one hundred dolls. Alice's mother gestures for them to leave, and the protagonist thanks Janet for her recommendation.
By Kamran Alam2 years ago in Horror
My Father Punished me When I Talked to Ghosts
The author recounts their experiences as a blind person, living in a single-story ranch house with a father who believed they had spatial awareness. They rarely fell over and only if the father or one of the visitors put something where they shouldn't. The author's father would worry when the author saw something he didn't, whether it was with his ears or by touch.
By Kamran Alam2 years ago in Horror
Coping with Trauma Through Unexpected Acts of Kindness
The elevator doors slid shut with a soft thud, enclosing me in a small, metallic box. My heart quickened its pace as the familiar sensation of suffocation crept over me. Each shallow breath seemed to echo against the walls, amplifying the fear that gripped my chest.
By Raven shadow2 years ago in Horror
The Haunted History of Hoa Lo Prison
Hoa Lo Prison, otherwise called the "Hanoi Hilton," is a noteworthy jail situated in Hanoi, Vietnam. Worked by the French provincial organization in the late nineteenth hundred years, the jail has a dull and tempestuous history that incorporates its utilization by the French to imprison political detainees and later by the North Vietnamese government to confine detainees of war, including American pilots during the Vietnam War. The jail's set of experiences is entwined with the battle for autonomy and the contentions that molded Vietnam's cutting edge history. Today, a gallery offers an unpleasant look into the past, with numerous guests and staff revealing frightful experiences and unexplained peculiarities that recommend the presence of fretful spirits. This article will investigate the historical backdrop of Hoa Lo Prison and the spooky experiences that have been accounted for there.
By Kyrol Mojikal2 years ago in Horror
Rana Mahal
Sunan day friends! An ancient town of Rana Muhammad Arif called "Rana Mahal" has been the center of a horror story. Within the walls of this place, the songs of the householders and the stories of its ancient vicissitudes echoed in every language. But one night, when the palace fell silent under the light of the moon, a senseless fear of being burdened spread over everyone.
By Kamran Alam2 years ago in Horror
