psychological

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

Dead Asleep. Top Story - June 2024.
At 23, I moved out of my parents’ old house, finally on my own, free. Even though I was moving into a tiny studio apartment, the euphoria of escaping that oppressive house was liberating. The strange experiences and nightmares my sister Eva and I had painfully endured as children in that house faded into the past; after her funeral, I suspected it had something to do with those nightmares. I never wanted to go through that again.
By Barb Dukeman2 years ago in Horror
The Choke of Darkness
In the hush of the night, where moonbeams danced with shadows, I found myself ensnared in a realm between dreams and wakefulness. My body lay still, tethered to the bed by an unseen force, as if the very air had turned to chains. It was a sensation both eerie and inexplicable, leaving me suspended in a state of disquieting uncertainty.
By Mahedere Hiwot2 years ago in Horror
Mystery of the Empty Villa
Once upon a time, in a quiet little town on the outskirts of the city, there stood an old, abandoned villa. The locals called it "The Empty Villa," and it was infamous for being haunted. Rumors had it that anyone who spent a night there would never be the same again. Despite the spooky stories, the villa was a frequent target for thrill-seekers and ghost hunters.
By Alexavier2 years ago in Horror
Smile Behind the Mask
In the quaint village of Greendale, nestled between misty hills and dense forests, there was a peculiar tradition that everyone followed. Every year, during the harvest festival, villagers would wear elaborate masks and parade through the town. Some masks were comical, others terrifying, but there was one mask that stood out above the rest—a white mask with an eerie, permanent smile.
By Alexavier2 years ago in Horror
Drunk Elevator Creeper
I'm a 21-year-old female who lives in a more urban area of Maryland. I had just gotten out of class and was going to head over to my boyfriend Garrett's house to binge Netflix. He lives in a high-rise apartment building, 14 floors in a penthouse. This building is nice but has a lot of college kids that attend the local university.
By Bhangs Corporation2 years ago in Horror
The house of incisions
**The House of Incisions** In the heart of an expansive and ancient forest stood the House of Incisions, a dilapidated mansion cloaked in mystery and fear. It was whispered among locals that the house was cursed, home to the deranged Santos family whose legacy was steeped in darkness. The Santos family, led by the enigmatic patriarch Dr. Miguel Santos, were rumored to have once been respected physicians until a tragic incident twisted their minds into a sadistic obsession with pain and suffering.
By Hikmal Leonhart2 years ago in Horror
The Shrouded Past
### The Abyss of the Mind #### Descent into Darkness --- Dr. Jonathan Reed was a renowned psychiatrist known for his innovative approaches to treating severe mental illnesses. He had a reputation for taking on the most challenging cases, often succeeding where others had failed. But his latest patient, a man named Daniel Hart, would push him to the limits of his expertise and sanity.
By Zahrazee2 years ago in Horror
The Cabin. AI-Generated.
In the heart of a secluded forest, shrouded in mist and silence, stood an old, abandoned cabin. Its weather-beaten walls leaned precariously, and the windows were shattered, allowing glimpses of darkness within. Locals spoke of it in hushed tones, whispering about the strange occurrences that plagued the cabin and the surrounding woods.
By faith abba2 years ago in Horror
The Scream in the Abyss. AI-Generated.
In the chilling depths of Lily's recurring nightmare, she found herself ensnared in a place where screams echoed endlessly. Each night, she wandered through corridors of jagged stone, lit only by flickering torches that cast dancing shadows on the walls. The air was thick with a sense of dread, and the ground beneath her feet seemed to pulse with a malevolent energy.
By Muhammad Ali2 years ago in Horror
Curse of the Wooden Doll
Curse of the Wooden Doll In the small village of Willowbrook, nestled between whispering woods and sparkling streams, there was a legend about a peculiar wooden doll. The doll, intricately carved and dressed in tiny, colorful clothes, was said to be cursed. Most villagers dismissed it as a silly tale to scare children, but young Sam was intrigued by the story.
By Alexavier2 years ago in Horror
Inhabitants of the Kalimantan Forest
In the heart of the dense island of Kalimantan, there is a forest filled with mystery and wonder. This forest is home to various flora and fauna that depend on each other, creating an extraordinary ecosystem. In this forest lived a young man named Bima, known as the forest guardian.
By Alexavier2 years ago in Horror
"Echoes from the Dark Web"
Lena Owens had always been a tech enthusiast, fascinated by the hidden corners of the internet. As a cybersecurity student at Granite City University, she spent countless hours exploring and learning about the depths of the web. Her curiosity, however, extended beyond the boundaries of the safe and legal. It was her secret obsession with the Dark Web that led her into the shadowy realms of the internet, where few dared to tread.
By Zahrazee2 years ago in Horror