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Interviews with authors, film directors and horror snobs of all kinds; conversations that will unsettle, and shed light on all things dark and mysterious.

Why Are Humans So Fascinated by Scary Movies?
Scary movies have been a staple of popular culture for decades, captivating audiences and drawing them into a world filled with suspense, thrills, and fear. Despite the unsettling emotions they invoke, people continue to flock to theaters and stream horror films at home. But why are humans so fascinated by scary movies? What is it about these films that keep us coming back for more, even when we know they’re designed to frighten us?
By ayoub kaas12 months ago in Horror
The Forgotten City: Secrets Beneath the Sands . AI-Generated.
The blistering desert sun beat down on the group of explorers as they trudged across the endless golden dunes. Each step felt heavier than the last, but the promise of discovery pushed them forward. For years, the map had remained hidden in the dusty archives of an old museum, its faded ink and cryptic symbols barely legible. But now, it was in their hands, and it led them to the heart of one of the most desolate places on Earth—the Forgotten City, buried beneath the sands for centuries.
By amgadabout a year ago in Horror
The Sleep Paralysis Society
The clinic seemed like a godsend. For years, Anna had struggled with sleep paralysis, trapped in her own body, unable to scream or move as dark, shadowy figures loomed over her. Every night was a fight against the suffocating terror that came with her inability to wake up. Doctors dismissed it as a stress-induced sleep disorder, but Anna knew better. It was something worse—something that felt too real to be just a nightmare.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
Log Out, Log In
The buzz around the new VR game, Elysium, was impossible to ignore. Marketed as the most immersive experience ever created, it promised not only an escape from reality but the opportunity to live out the most exhilarating, surreal fantasies. Players could literally “dive in” and experience a world of their own design. The excitement was palpable, and the game quickly became a sensation, with millions of eager players jumping into the virtual reality dream.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
The Real Story of Grandpa’s the Spirit, Parts 1 and 2
Mateja Klaric posted an invitation for participants in a writers’ group on LinkedIn to share anecdotes about the oddest things that have occurred to them. Well, I’ve seen a great deal of unusual things, but this has to be the only one that delves into the area of the paranormal. At the time it occurred, I accepted what I saw as a ghost; today, as a somewhat more skeptical adult, I maintain that I have no explanation for what I witnessed. In any case, it remains a really unique memory. Here’s the story:
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Horror
The Forgotten Cemetery
Lena had never been fond of her grandmother’s house. It was a creaky old thing, tucked away at the edge of a small, fog-covered town. The walls seemed to groan at night, and the air always felt too thick, like it was holding onto memories—memories that were never meant to be unearthed.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
The Algorithm Knows You’re Dead
Lila Parker sat at her desk, bathed in the cold blue glow of her laptop. Her eyes, ringed with exhaustion, scanned the dismal stats of her latest video. Fifty views. Four likes. Zero comments. The harsh reality of being a small-time content creator weighed heavily on her chest. She’d given herself six months to make it or move on. The deadline was two days away.
By Modhilrajabout a year ago in Horror
The Real Story of Ackley House Ackley House
Haunted Homes and ghost tales are often considered to be the stuff of urban legend. Nonetheless, the legal cannon has preserved at least one case involving such a subjective.
By TheNaethabout a year ago in Horror
The Cursed Phone
The Cursed Phone It was an ordinary day for Ahmed, a 20-year-old living in a modest neighborhood. Like every morning, he left home for work, walking through the narrow streets bustling with life. As he turned a corner, something shiny caught his eye on the ground. It was a smartphone, seemingly brand new. He hesitated for a moment before bending down to pick it up.
By amgadabout a year ago in Horror
The Real Haunted Story Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary, launching in Philadelphia in 1829, was a groundbreaking criminal justice experiment, ESP. Constructed by British architect John Haviland, was the world's first real penitentiary.
By TheNaethabout a year ago in Horror
The Real Story of Merchant House Museum
At the time of his birth in 1780, Seabury Treadwell was a descendant of Episcopal Bishop Samuel Seabury. He was born into a distinguished Long Island family. Treadwell wed Eliza Parker in the year 1820, and the couple went on to have seven children, five of whom were girls and two of whom were boys. During the following fifteen years, up to the year 1835, when he finally retired. Outside of his town, Treadwell was not widely recognized, despite the fact that he had achieved great success as a businessman. A hat manufacturer and speculative real estate developer named Joseph Brewster purchased two property parcels in the year 1831 for a total price of $6,550. Within one of them, he constructed a townhouse at 29 E. Street, which would be equivalent to $187,000 in the year 2023.
By TheNaethabout a year ago in Horror
The Real Story of The Haunted Black Swan Inn
Historically, the area that is today known as Black Swan Inn has been linked to a Native American tribe that goes back to 5500 BCE. This connection stretches back to the historical period. In the year 1842, the territory served as the setting for a conflict that was waged between the forces of the Texas and those of the Mexican government.
By TheNaethabout a year ago in Horror