psychological
Mind games taken way too far; explore the disturbing genre of psychological thrillers that make us question our perception of sanity and reality.
Stingy Jack
Stingy Jack Doubtless, our stories were what drew him in. This was the first real Halloween after our town lifted the Covid restrictions, and most of us were taking advantage of it. My friends and I were probably a little too old to Trick or Treat, but it didn't really matter to us. We made some last-minute costumes and went out to join the kids, though I don't think any of them were fooled. We were thirteen, nearly ready for high school, but they filled our pillowcases nonetheless. Rich was some kind of cowboy, Hank a car crash victim with some red paint and a little makeup, and I had threw on a long cloak from my older sister's costume trunk and some fake vampire teeth to make me look particularly ghoulish and the three of us had hit the street.
By Joshua Campbell2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting Melody
In the quiet town of Willowbrook, nestled deep within an ancient forest, a legend whispered among the townsfolk for generations. They spoke of the "Haunted Hollow," a place where darkness ruled and eerie occurrences were commonplace. Tales of unexplainable phenomena, ghostly apparitions, and an otherworldly melody that could send shivers down the bravest souls' spines had plagued the town for centuries.
By Aljon Pasilan2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hollow Manor
The wind whispered through the ancient trees as the moon cast an eerie glow upon Hollow Manor. The old mansion stood tall and imposing, its windows shattered and ivy crawling up its decaying walls. For years, it had sat abandoned, a relic of a forgotten time.
By Rey Writer2 years ago in Horror
Tale of Toby
Tragedy at the Manson Mansion CHAPTER 1 Droplets of water quickly rush down the dark marble grave as sheets of rain spread across the vast cemetery. A young boy with a blue raincoat too long for himself stands unaffected by the rainstorm staring intently at the grave marked “Tobi.” The boy is holding a soggy black stuffed cat with a loose right arm, the string that held together the limb to the body showed it must have been stitched back together on countless occasions. The child slowly walks closer to the grave, kneeling in the moist and soggy ground right before it. Placing the black stuffed cat on top of the grave he drags his fingers across the engraving. Leaning his forehead against the marble he whispers,
By J. K. Anderson2 years ago in Horror
Conquering the Abyss: Defying Fear
Fear had always been my constant companion. For as long as I could remember, I had been haunted by the deep, dark abyss of the ocean. My fear of the water was so profound that even a puddle could send shivers down my spine. My friends had often teased me about it, calling me a "landlubber" or "aquaphobic," but they had no idea of the magnitude of my terror. The fear of water had held me back for too long, and I was determined to overcome it.
By Aleem Ayobami 2 years ago in Horror
Discount Tuesday
Gavin enjoyed working part time at the Pteetneet Film Society, a fourplex theater with purple velvet walls and black and white checkered floor that primarily showed cult classics and independent films, but he hated working the Tuesday shifts because it was always too slow. He straightened a box of Grandma Jelly brand Peanut Butter chunks and let out a sigh.
By Amos Glade2 years ago in Horror
The Toothman
"They pulled him from the lake, and they say his skin was as blue as the ice on the lake. They checked his pulse and found him stone-cold dead. They loaded him into a wagon and took him into town, the body bouncing like a stone as they rode. Whenever it was that the bumping stopped, none of them knew, but when they arrived in town, they found the back of the wagon empty."
By Joshua Campbell2 years ago in Horror
Emily's Disappearance
In the City of Elmridge Many years ago, in a remote city on the edge of a dark forest, a terrifying legend spread among the residents. This legend revolved around the Slender Man, a terrible entity that seemed to have come out of the darkest nightmares. Some believed that he was just a made-up story to scare children, but others had a chilling sensation that he was real.
By Alfred Gizati2 years ago in Horror
