psychological

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

She still lives in me . Content Warning.
Though she be far in heart, yet I still care. And place my reach behind an iron bar. Like north and south where dust and clouds don’t share.
By Caitlin Charlton2 months ago in Horror
Family Heirlooms
I told mum I hadn’t been in the attic. That was a lie. I don’t know if I’ll ever decide if it was the right decision, part of me is relieved I know the truth, but I would have been a completely different person had I never known. Some people feel that when it comes to knowing your family history less is more, I chose the path where more is more. And yes, before you ask, it was my choice. Mine and mine alone. But then simply saying don’t do it doesn’t give you any sort of warning does it. It’s too absolute. Know nothing or know everything.
By Simon Curtis2 months ago in Horror
Grandma's Attic
Darkness fell as we arrived at my Grandma’s house. It was unseasonably cold for an autumn evening, but neither my parents nor I thought anything of the bitter chill as we entered the warm, welcoming home. The kitchen was full of the scents of a dinner nearly ready to be served, mugs of hot tea and coffee ready to warm our hands and bellies as we settled in the small living room.
By Beth Godfrey2 months ago in Horror
The Handsome Man
The handsome man shook Joe's hand, his grin never wavering. He was wearing a red suit, with a red top hat. He resembled a rich Victorian man, the kind that are willing to do whatever it takes to sleep with every woman in the town. He took a bow, removing his top hat.
By Emy Quinn2 months ago in Horror
Five Terrifying Monsters Lurking Beyond the Headlines
When we talk about monsters, certain names immediately pop up, right? Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and of course, Mothman. But these famous cryptids are just the tip of the iceberg! The world is still full of unexplored places, deep jungles, murky swamps, and massive cave systems, meaning there could be countless creatures out there that have managed to escape our notice.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in Horror
Commodus is One of the Most Sadistic Villains in Film History
I have seen my fair share of villains in plenty of movies throughout the years. Many of them have stayed with me when it comes to their incredible personalities, and there are some that honestly scare the hell out of me.
By Emy Quinn2 months ago in Horror
Riley Walker Is on the Run. Content Warning.
Fourteen years ago, my daughter, Anna-Lee, went missing from our small town in New Mexico. She had been playing outside. When she wasn’t there come dinner-time, we immediately panicked. Anna-Lee was a particularly free-spirited child, and at eight years old, we could hardly get her to stay near us at the grocery store. Why then, were her parents letting her run around unsupervised?
By Michael Mayhugh2 months ago in Horror
THE ECHO IN THE STATIC (Part 2)
Weeks had passed since the studio confrontation. The silence Maya had fought for was hers, but it was a cold, brittle victory. The final threat—"WE ARE IN EVERY SIGNAL NOW"—had not vanished with The Listener. It had simply transitioned, becoming the static in her own survival. She had abandoned her technological fortress for a self-imposed prison: her phone sealed in a lead-lined Faraday bag, her Wi-Fi router gutted, her life lived in a low-frequency vacuum. She had become a digital hermit, convinced that to connect was to surrender.
By Wellova 2 months ago in Horror
The Blood Harvest Festival
The sign at the edge of Darlow Village was painted in cheerful red letters: “Welcome to Darlow – Home of the Blood Harvest Festival!”
By Modhilraj2 months ago in Horror
The Strangers Never Needed a Horror Franchise
The Strangers is one of the best horror invasion films ever made. I remember how this movie haunted me the first time I had watched it. We followed the story of a couple that was having a rough patch, after a proposal rejection. They had attended a friend's wedding, and had gone to a nice vacation home to spend their weekend together.
By Emy Quinn2 months ago in Horror
THE ECHO IN THE STATIC
The Artifact It wasn't a routine job; it was a challenge that thrummed with a dark, tantalizing folklore. Maya lived for this kind of sonic archaeology. She was an audio surgeon, a digital detective who could peel back the layers of noise to expose the naked truth of a sound event. Her studio was her sanctuary: a heavy, soundproofed chamber where the outside world ceased to exist, and only pure, clean frequencies held sway.
By Wellova 2 months ago in Horror
He Said It Was Self-Defense. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Andrew Smith was the kind of man who remembered the shape of your handshake but not your name. He wore cheap cologne and smiled too long. He never raised his voice—only leaned closer, lowering it, until people felt like confessing things they didn’t need to confess.
By Jesse Shelley2 months ago in Horror