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Just Beyond the Curtain
My husband, Thomas, is a writer of short horror and I'm very proud of him. He crafts these unique little stories about horrific situations and people really seem to like them. I won't name-drop here, but you may have read some of his work if you've been in the community for a while. He writes a lot and his stories have been read by a lot of different narrators, but recently things have changed.
By Joshua Campbell2 years ago in Horror
The Curse of the Koh-i-Noor: A Diamond's Dark Legacy
In the heart of London, there lies an ancient curse that has plagued generations. It is said to be connected to one of the most precious gemstones in the world: the Koh-i-Noor diamond. The legend goes that whoever possesses this stone shall face its wrath. Many have tried to keep it safe, but all have failed.
By Fathima Raheema2 years ago in Horror
Blood and the Lightning Bolt
The monster was doing its best to make Evan scream. It broke his legs, which elicited the faintest gasp. Evan remained silent during the beating and the nail extractions, which he thought was a nice twist. He actually enjoyed the sharp sting that raced from his toes to the back of his jaw like sour candy with each pop off the nail bed.
By Lynn Jordan2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hollowbrook House
The wind howled through the ancient trees that surrounded Hollowbrook House, a decrepit mansion perched on a hill overlooking the desolate town below. Its timeworn facade exuded an eerie presence, casting long, foreboding shadows in the moonlight. For years, the house had stood abandoned, a dark secret looming over the once-thriving community.
By Luna 2 years ago in Horror
Don’t go into room13. Content Warning.
I was walking through the hallways of the hotel, when I passed Room 13. I thought nothing of it, until I heard a small noise, almost like a scratching sound, coming from inside the room. It made me stop in my tracks, and my instincts wanted to open the door and see what was going on, but I remembered the rule. Knowing that I was not allowed to enter Room 13, I turned around to walk away. Suddenly, I heard another loud crash. It was undeniable that it had come from Room 13. I couldn't ignore all of these strange sounds coming from the room. I had always been taught to act on instinct, and all of my instincts told me that there was something very, very wrong with Room .The door was locked, but it was not impossible to force it open. It took a lot of strength, but eventually, the door opened a crack, and then I was able to pull it open enough for me to be able to carefully slip into the room. The first thing that I noticed was that the room was pitch black inside. I tried to adjust my eyes, but I couldn't see a thing. It was like stepping into a complete void of darkness. I knew where the light switch should have been, so I felt all the way up the wall for it, but there was no switch. I tried to take a step forward into the room, but I as I stepped, my foot hit something. It was solid enough to make me lose my balance slightly. Slowly, I bent down to touch whatever this thing was. As soon as I put my hand on it, I could feel that there was something very strange going on. It almost felt like a leg, almost like that of a person.But that couldn't be possible. I reached out, behind me, but all I could feel was another leg, seemingly coming from another body. I reached out again, only to feel another. An arm this time, then a torso, another leg. It was endless. I felt as though I was surrounded. Except, there was something odd about these arms and legs. They just didn't feel quite...alive.I immediately felt sick. There was no way, absolutely no way that I could be standing in the middle of a room full of bodies, but it all made sense. The strange rule about not stepping foot in Room 13. Of course. It all made sense. This was where the bodies were hidden.I didn't want to believe it, but there seemed like no other explanation. I felt completely sickened, my head spinning, a shiver running up my spine. There was no way. I'd never even seen a dead body before, let alone be surrounded by them in a pitch black hotel room. Was this what happened to people who entered Room 13?I put a hand on the wall to steady myself, and I suddenly felt the light switch. Feeling relieved by that, I quickly turned it on, and watched light flood the room. This was it. I was mentally preparing myself for the sight of, possibly over twenty dead bodies, a sight that would surely make me sick.However, when the light turned on, I was not met with the horrifying sight of countless murder scenes. Instead, all lined up around the room, some perfectly propped up, and others sprawled on the floor, were human-sized, doll-like figures. They looked just, almost human, except for one eerie difference.They didn't have eyes. Just black, void-like holes where eyes should have been. Their necks were oddly floppy too, drooping to the side. What was most horrifying about these life-size dolls, was that they almost exactly resembled all of the hotel staff members that I had become so familiar with.I saw the doll version of Kelly, her head falling into her lap. I saw Mark, the waiter, with huge black holes where his eyes should have been. I saw Elizabeth, who was sprawled on the floor, legs sticking out. I even saw Catherine, propped up against the wall, like she was in a child's dollhouse. I wanted to scream, run away, do anything. This was somehow worse than seeing the disgusting sight of bodies. This was ten times creepier, and made me feel goosebumps up my arms. I wanted to drive away from the hotel, from the town, and never look back.The one thing that still stuck in my mind, was the fact that every single staff member had a doll here, even the newest hires. Everyone had a life-like, floppy doll, looking like an eyeless corpse. The only doll that was missing, the only member of staff that didn't have a matching doll, was me. There was no doll in Room 13 that resembled me. Somehow, that fact was far more chilling.I was about to take my phone out of my pocket, to take photos, or call the police, or do anything about this terrifying situation, when all of a sudden, the room went black. Pitch black. I tried to move again, but I couldn't. My legs would not stand up and run, my arms would not reach out to steady myself. I couldn't move. I was fixed, I was stuck, I was trappedJust then, I felt someone holding my shoulders, propping me up against the wall. I wanted to scream, or see who it was, but it felt like I was trapped inside my own body. I was completely unable to move.The hands extended my arms and legs, and I even felt the hands around my neck, making it flop forward ever so slightly, just as it had done on the dolls. That was when I realised it. The 'dolls' inside Room 13 were not life-like copies of the hotel staff members, they were the hotel staff members. And I was about to meet the very same fate, in Room 13.If only I had just listened.
By Luther2 years ago in Horror
Ten Terrifying Realities of Outer Space
The vast expanse of space is a realm of infinite fascination, but it's also a place of unfathomable fear. While nearly 99.99 percent of it is empty, the remaining substance can pose grave threats to humanity. Here, we count down ten truly chilling facts about the cosmic horror show that is our universe.
By Qandil fatima2 years ago in Horror
Innocence of Innocents
"There are innocents!" Red stops. He hates, and will hate, and has always hated the idea of waiting to kill his prey. Especially when they beg for it.
By Chloe2 years ago in Horror
No One Will Save You - A Hulu Movie Review
This can’t be real. I didn’t believe aliens would ever attack! No One Will Save You landed on Hulu in 2023. One night Brynn’s content homebody life is interrupted when she gets an unwelcomed visitor. She fends off violent aliens on her own and runs for safety.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Guys pls don’t browse the dark web randomly . Content Warning.
Hey guys I wouldn’t want you to fall into the same shit I did so Here’s my story It was late at night, and I was browsing the dark web out of sheer curiosity. I stumbled upon a site that advertised "live feeds" of people in distress. Intrigued, I clicked on the link and was taken to a page that showed a live video feed of a person tied up in a dimly lit room.I was horrified. The person on the video was clearly in distress, and the site was encouraging viewers to "interact" with them. I tried to leave the site, but my computer had frozen. I was trapped, watching this person suffer, unable to look away.Then, the video feed switched to a new person. This one was clearly younger, and they were crying and pleading for help. The site's chat function was filled with people egging on the tormentors and making requests for specific acts of violence.I felt sick to my stomach. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The people in the chat were getting more and more aggressive, making demands that were increasingly depraved and sadistic. It was like watching a horror movie come to life.I tried to close my laptop, but it wouldn't budge. I was stuck watching these atrocities, feeling helpless and terrified. I didn't know who these people were or what they were capable of, but I knew that I didn't want to be a part of it.Just as I was about to lose all hope, the computer finally shut down. I was left in a pitch-black room, alone with my thoughts. I couldn't believe what I had just witnessed, and I knew that I could never go back to the dark web again.For weeks after the incident, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled in my gut. Every time I heard a strange noise or saw a shadow out of the corner of my eye, I would jump and feel my heart rate skyrocket. The horrors of the dark web had seeped into my consciousness and had taken root, leaving me paranoid and afraid.
By Luther2 years ago in Horror
Portlock, Alaska: Unveiling the Enigmatic Encounters and Mysterious Disappearances
Introduction: North America has a rich history of unsettling and otherworldly tales, from eerie ghost stories to sightings of cryptids like Bigfoot. In this article, we'll journey to the remote tundra forests of Alaska, far beyond the familiar Pacific Northwest, to explore one of the most peculiar and chilling alleged encounters with the infamous ape man known as Bigfoot. Our story unfolds in Portlock, Alaska, a town that once thrived but is now reduced to a single cabin, standing as a solemn witness to the mysteries that befell it over the years.
By Zakaria2 years ago in Horror
The Rise of The Skinwalkers Among Us
The Skinwalker, an ancient legend originating from Native American culture, assumes diverse forms within different tribes. In Navajo mythology, the skin-walker, also referred to as (yee naaldlooshii), is a malevolent sorcerer possessing the ability to transform into, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal. Despite the Skinwalker myth being frequently dismissed as a fabrication, attributed to the influence of hallucinogenic substances, or regarded as oral traditions ingrained in a culture's beliefs, the Navajo Skinwalker possesses profound origins within indigenous American folklore. Other tribes in the vicinity, such as the Pueblo people, Apache, and Hopi, also present their distinct interpretations of this enigmatic entity.
By Mohminah Gauraki2 years ago in Horror
Blood
It starts with breathing. The air is stale and musty, like a house locked against the ravages of years. The more I take in, the more pronounced the undercurrent: damp, dark, dank, earth.
By Bethany Calabro2 years ago in Horror