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The Shadowed Forest
The sun had long since set over the small, rural town of Millfield, casting the world into a thick, inky blackness. It was the kind of night that made you feel like you were being watched, like unseen eyes were watching your every move. The only sounds were the soft rustle of leaves in the wind and the distant hoot of an owl. Sarah had always been afraid of the dark, but tonight, that fear was reaching new heights. She walked briskly down the deserted street, her hand tight around her phone, hoping to reach her car before anything could happen.
By Arik Patel3 years ago in Horror
10 Anime with Vampires
Needing a little supernatural twist to your anime watching? Here are some good ones to watch! They all have scary, funny, and intense moments- so they have everything you could want with cool vampires to throw into the mix.
By Rich Burton3 years ago in Horror
Tap, Tap, Tap
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. At first it was curious as my eyes noticed the darkness that peered at me from across the room. Was I dreaming? I could be dreaming. The air was cold though, and I could smell the scent of apples coming from my bathroom as the air-freshener just let out a puff. I never could feel or smell anything in my dreams. As my brain processed this and my eyes adjusted, focusing on the image, my heart started to speed up and my body became stuck in place with prickled skin. What was standing in front of me?
By Jessica Stratton3 years ago in Horror
BROKEN MIRROR
BROKEN MIRROR The small town of Millfield had always been shrouded in a sense of mystery and unease. Situated on the outskirts of a dense forest, it was rumored to be home to all manner of strange creatures and supernatural forces.
By RAJA FAISAL SHAHZAD3 years ago in Horror
The Mirror's Deception: A Reflection That Wasn't My Own
It was just an ordinary day when I woke up and headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth. As I stood in front of the mirror, I caught a glimpse of my reflection, but something was off. It took me a moment to realize that the person staring back at me wasn't me at all.
By junaid mughal3 years ago in Horror
Shattered Reality
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. It was the first time I had noticed it, and I was immediately unnerved. The figure staring back at me had a twisted, malevolent grin that seemed to mock my fear. I stepped back, trying to rationalize the illusion, but as I looked back, the reflection remained the same.
By Nikki Lynn3 years ago in Horror
The Mirror's Revenge
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. I was staring at it, mesmerized, when I first noticed that something was wrong. The face in the mirror was mine, but it looked different somehow. The eyes were darker, the skin more pallid.
By Nikki Lynn3 years ago in Horror
The Reflection
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. Once again, she stood on the other side. Smiling back at me. Although her smile seemed different today. It seemed to be a little... off, today. Behind her wasn't her usual floral pattern wallpaper like it always used to be. Instead, in place of the usual wallpaper I've grown used to see every day, was an open door to a whole new world. She just stood there. The reflection in the mirror right in front of me. Smile spread across her face. Thick dark brownish red lines had exited her eye sockets, falling down her cheeks until they reached the top of the top seam to her brightly colored white nightgown. Behind her I couldn't help but notice the colors looking brighter than ever. Usually, she was so dark. Darkened. Her hair. Her eyes. Her skin. Almost as if you couldn't own lightbulbs wherever she was. Dark. The only thing about this girl that wasn't dark was her nightgown. That brightly colored white nightgown. I always thought of it to be some sort of Victorian style; almost as if that could've been the time frame she was supposed to be in? Was it? Was she even a ghost? Could a ghost be a reflection in the mirror? She couldn't had been that old. She's young. She seems young. She seemed to resemble me.. in some way. The same hair. Similar facial features. She even had the exact same nose slope that I had.
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet3 years ago in Horror
Someone Always Knows
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn’t my own. Again. A sigh left my lips as I looked once again. At first, when we came in this dreadful place – house would be too much of a sweet term – I quickly realized there was something wrong with the mirror in my room. Not that it mattered to me… after all, I didn’t really mind not having to see my face all the time.
By Michaela Plourde3 years ago in Horror
Cursed Mirror
In a small village nestled deep in the forest, there was a young girl named Sarah who had always been afraid of the night. As the sun began to set each evening, she would grow anxious and uneasy, feeling as though something sinister was lurking just beyond the edge of the light. Despite her fears, Sarah had always been fascinated by antique furniture.
By Ramya Kalingaraj3 years ago in Horror
The Unseen Threat
Once upon a time, there was a small village nestled in the heart of a dense forest. The people there were happy, and life was simple. But as the years went by, the village began to experience strange occurrences. Crops would wither overnight, livestock would go missing, and strange noises could be heard coming from the forest. The villagers were afraid, and they turned to their leader, a wise and powerful sorcerer named Zara, for help. Zara was known throughout the land for her magical abilities, and she promised to help the village. Zara instructed the villagers to build a temple in the forest, where they would perform a ritual to appease the spirits of the forest. The villagers did as they were told, and the ritual was performed. For a while, things seemed to return to normal. But soon, the strange occurrences resumed, and they were worse than before. The villagers were at a loss, and they turned to Zara once again. Zara realized that the spirits of the forest were not the cause of their troubles. In fact, it was a group of bandits who had been terrorizing the village. Zara knew that the bandits were well-armed and dangerous, and she needed to come up with a plan to stop them. Zara decided to create a golem, a powerful creature made of clay, to protect the village. She spent weeks crafting the golem, imbuing it with powerful magic and imbuing it with a sense of duty to protect the villagers. The golem was a success, and the bandits were defeated. The villagers were overjoyed and grateful to Zara for saving them. But as time passed, they began to fear the golem. It was too powerful, too unpredictable, and too dangerous. Zara realized that she had made a mistake. She had created a monster, and she needed to find a way to stop it before it caused more harm. But the golem had a mind of its own, and it refused to be destroyed. As the golem rampaged through the village, Zara knew that she had to stop it. She called upon her most powerful magic, and with a flash of light, she transformed the golem into a stone statue. The village was saved, but Zara was devastated. She had lost control of her creation, and she had paid a heavy price for her mistake. She vowed to never use her magic in such a reckless manner again. But the story didn’t end there. Years later, a young boy stumbled upon the statue in the forest. He was curious and began to study it. He soon discovered that the statue was not just a statue, but a gateway to another world. The boy's curiosity got the better of him, and he stepped through the gateway. What he found on the other side was a world unlike any he had ever seen. It was a world of magic, wonder, and danger. The boy knew that he could not stay in this world forever, but he was determined to explore it. He traveled far and wide, encountering creatures and beings he had only ever read about in stories. But as time passed, the boy began to miss his home. He longed to return to the village he had left behind. So he began to search for a way back. It took him many years, but eventually, he found what he was looking for. He returned to the village, but it was not as he remembered it. The village was now a bustling town, full of people and machines. The boy was confused and disoriented. He had been gone for so long that everything had changed. He wandered through the town, trying to find someone who could help him. He stumbled upon a woman, who was sitting outside a small shop The woman looked up at the boy, and she could see the confusion and sadness in his eyes. She approached him and asked if he needed help. The boy explained his situation, and the woman listened intently. She told him that many years had passed since he had left the village, and the world had changed a great deal. But the woman also had a surprise for the boy. She told him that Zara, the sorcerer who had created the golem, was still alive and living in the town. The boy was overjoyed to hear this news, and he immediately set out to find her. When he found Zara, she was old and frail, but she recognized the boy immediately. They embraced, and Zara was happy to see that he had returned. The boy explained everything that had happened to him, and Zara listened patiently. She was saddened to hear that her creation had caused so much trouble, but she was also proud of what the boy had accomplished in the other world. Zara then revealed to the boy that there was a way to restore the golem. She had kept the spell that had turned it into a statue, and with some modifications, it could be reversed. The boy was excited at the prospect of restoring the golem, but Zara warned him that it would not be easy. The golem was still a powerful creature, and it would need to be controlled. The boy was determined to try, and with Zara’s guidance, he set out to restore the golem. It took many weeks of work and experimentation, but eventually, they were successful. The golem was brought back to life, and it was just as powerful as before. But this time, the boy had learned from Zara’s mistake, and he knew how to control the golem. Together, the boy and the golem set out to explore the world, but this time, they did it with a sense of responsibility and caution. They encountered many dangers, but they always managed to overcome them. Years passed, and the boy grew into a wise and powerful sorcerer himself. He and the golem became legends, known throughout the land for their incredible adventures and feats of magic. But even as they became famous, the boy never forgot his roots. He always remembered the small village that had been his home, and he visited it often. The village had changed over the years, but it was still a place of magic and wonder. And whenever the boy returned, the people would gather around him, eager to hear his stories of adventure and heroism. The boy had come a long way from the scared and confused child who had stumbled upon the statue in the forest. But he knew that he owed it all to Zara, who had taught him the true meaning of magic and responsibility
By Ramya3 years ago in Horror
A Symptom of Trauma
Content warning: Unreality, Miscarriage and discussions of abortion, discussion of medical issues and procedures, gaslighting (sort of), out of body experiences, body horror, and other horror elements. Also this is not a social commentary nor does it reflect any political views, it’s just a horror story. Please take care of yourself and do not read if you believe you’re unable to handle this subject matter!
By Cereal Oatmeal 3 years ago in Horror