psychological

Mind games taken way too far; explore the disturbing genre of psychological thrillers that make us question our perception of sanity and reality.

The Haunted House on Blackwood Lane
The old Victorian mansion at the end of Blackwood Lane had Stood abandoned for decades. Its peeling paint, shattered windows, and overgrown yard made it the perfect subject of local ghost stories. Teenagers sneaked in at night, only to flee in terror before dawn, and kids dared each other to step onto its creaky porch. But no one ever stayed long enough to uncover the truth—until the night Emma Carter decided to prove the legends wrong.
By Jahin Khan10 months ago in Horror
Mysterious story of ghost wells | Real Horror Story . AI-Generated.
"Kusumpur", a small village in Rajasthan, had a very old well, which was deserted for years. People used to say that this well is cursed. No one goes to that well at night, because there are strange sounds from there. Sometimes a woman's scream, sometimes a child's groan.
By Horror best kahani10 months ago in Horror
The way of the fish
No one really liked Gary. He was the kind of guy who brought tuna salad to a sauna and didn’t see the problem. Still, when he invited his coworkers to his remote lakeside cabin for a “fish-based wellness retreat,” they all said yes—mostly out of fear he’d bring a tuna into the office again. The guests included: - Janelle, who once maced Gary for trying to high-five her while holding a raw trout. - Marcus, who hadn’t spoken to Gary since “the guppy incident” of 2022. - And Tina, who had no idea who Gary was but heard the words “free Airbnb” and “outdoor hot tub” and was halfway into her swimsuit before she even finished reading the email.
By E. hasan10 months ago in Horror
Madame Zoras Prophecy
I stumbled upon her at the very edge of town, a derelict caravan with flaking red paint and cryptic symbols etched into its wooden doors in an unrecognizable script. A sign swung ominously above:
By Jason “Jay” Benskin10 months ago in Horror
The Mirror in the Tower
No one really knows when the tower first appeared in Corwell. Some say it was always there, a part of the land before the town even had a name. Others believe it rose overnight, summoned by forgotten whispers and buried sins. But what everyone agrees on is this: the bell tower has never rung. Not once. Not in anyone’s memory. And after sunset, no one dares speak its name aloud.
By Towsin10 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Hollow:
Prologue The town of Briar Glen had always been shrouded in rumors. Locals spoke of a place deep in the woods where the trees grew twisted and the air hummed with whispers—a place they called The Whispering Hollow. No one ever ventured there after dusk. Those who did were never seen again.
By Sanchita Chatterjee10 months ago in Horror
The Follower Who Wasn’t Real
They liked every post. Commented on every video. And then... they showed up at my door. We all crave attention online. Let’s be honest.
By Lily10 months ago in Horror
The Strangest Message I Ever Received from a Stranger — And How It Changed My Life Forever
I wasn’t expecting anything that night. Just the usual scroll before bed, half-asleep, wrapped in a hoodie and a blanket like a burrito of boredom. It was 2:13 AM. I remember because my phone lit up with a notification that made me frown.
By inam ullah10 months ago in Horror
The Blade of the Virgin
In the shadowed heart of the Umbral Reach, where the sun dared not linger, the Dark Triad of Warriors knelt before the Altar of the Virgin. Their citadel, carved from obsidian and bone, thrummed with the chants of their devotion. The Virgin, a divine figure of purity and wrath, demanded absolute loyalty from her warriors—three champions bound by blood and shadow. Among them was Kael, the Blade, whose heart was a battlefield of faith and doubt.
By TheNaeth10 months ago in Horror
Varosha: The Ghost Town of Cyprus – Haunted by the Shadows of War
The Spookiest Ghost Town in the World: The Haunted History of Varosha, Cyprus Varosha, which was once a booming resort town in Famagusta, Cyprus, is now the spookiest and emptiest place on earth. Evacuated in 1974 when the Turkish army invaded Cyprus, this ghost town has remained stuck in time for almost 50 years, its decaying streets and devastated buildings bearing witness to tragedy, loss, and lost spirits.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
salem witch trials: A wound that is still infected . Content Warning.
In the frostbitten shadows of 1692, a small Puritan town in Massachusetts descended into madness. Salem, once a quiet settlement built on devout Christian faith and order, became the scene of one of the most chilling episodes in American history—the Salem Witch Trials. Over the course of just a year, paranoia gripped the community like a vice, and the line between reality and nightmare dissolved.
By E. hasan10 months ago in Horror
Twilight Zone: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (1961)
I should preface this essay by recounting an amusing incident from when I was fifteen or sixteen years old. I was touring, of all places, Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., when, as I walked the pathways through the headstones, I looked over at an old manse in the distance—a place I didn’t know at the time was Robert E. Lee’s house—and saw what I took to be a woman in a Victorian dress standing out front. My vision must have been very sharp in those days, as I could see that she was smiling. I suddenly felt a little uneasy. Was this a ghost I was seeing? Could anyone else see her? Foolish, I know. I later found out it was just a costumed tour guide, but her image has stuck with me all these decades. It is an image reminiscent of Farquhar’s wife in the film I review below.
By Tom Baker10 months ago in Horror