psychological
Mind games taken way too far; explore the disturbing genre of psychological thrillers that make us question our perception of sanity and reality.
That Same Old Refrain
Misery or Missouri. I'm sure there's a bad pun there. As two local boys with long-established heritage in the state, we knew better than most how easily small town existenz can chew you up and spit you out. Strum, strum, strum, strum, strum, The strumming reverberated from the banjo upon my father's lap through the floorboards to my soul. ingratiating into me a sense of ... Nothingness. Seems I hear those banjos playin' once again, Hum, hum, hum, hum, hum, That same old plaintive strain. As boys we felt the growing strain of Arrow Rock living. Moonshine tainted blood passed from generations supped on from the Ozarks. Hear that mournful melody, It just haunts you the whole day long, And you wander in dreams back to heaven, it seems, When you hear that old time song. Recounted and recalled as. Something like naustalgea. Hush-a-bye ma baby, go to sleep on Mommy's knee, Journey back to paradise in dreams again with me; It seems like your Mommy is there once again, Even after she disappeared in Marvel Cave or was it Taberville Prairie. Memories are so fickle, so lost on plaintive strain of existenz. And the old folks were strummin' that same old refrain. Binaurally as we waved hush-a-bye to our childhood Thomas looked like Mommy did. Then. Nothingness. Too late. Too beyond. I was once. Aware. But awarenez dissolved. Way down in Missouri where I learned this lullaby, When the stars were blinkin' and the moon was climbin' high, And I hear Mammy Cloe, as in days long ago, Singin' hush-a-bye.
By Paul Stewartabout a month ago in Horror
The Secret Tunnel Beneath the Town That Everyone Pretended Didn’t Exist
Some towns hide scandals. Some hide tragedies. Eldham hid something older—something no one alive wanted to talk about. Travelers always felt it the moment they arrived. The town had friendly faces, warm lights, and welcoming porches, but a certain street—Crescent Lane—felt colder than the rest, like a part of Eldham had been frozen in time.
By The Insight Ledger about a month ago in Horror
When the Past Calls for a Ride: Ghost Passengers of the Tōhoku Tsunami
A Disaster That Still Echoes It’s been nearly five years since the devastating Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011. The magnitude 9.0 quake triggered a massive wave that reached 133 feet in some places and pushed more than 6 miles inland.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in Horror
8 Cursed Objects Still Haunting the World Today
Sometimes people leave behind memories, legacies, and occasionally… nightmare-fuel objects that ruin lives. You’d think that if something brings disaster, illness, hauntings, or death, humans would immediately destroy it.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in Horror
Eyes in the Walls Watched Her Sleep
The Night the House First Looked at Me I was eleven years old the first time I realized the house was watching me. It wasn’t a ghostly figure at the foot of my bed. No shadowy woman in white. No bloody handprints or heavy footsteps in the hallway.
By Fazal Hadiabout a month ago in Horror
The Body Exchange Ritual
At night, the only light leaking from the windows of Mr. Bedri’s mansion was the dim lamp of his study. He felt the weight of his ninety-five years in his bones, in the muscles that had softened like rotting apples. The reflection in the mirror was repulsive: sunken cheeks, sagging skin, cloudy eyes.
By Bülent ORTAKCİabout a month ago in Horror
Ghost Hunting in Your Pocket: The Coolest Apps for Amateur Paranormal Adventures. Content Warning.
Do you ever watch those creepy ghost-hunting shows on TV? I have to admit, I can watch them, but only because they really creep me out. There’s something fascinating about haunted places, especially castles, with their mysterious aura and dark history. But let’s be honest: ghost hunters are often asking for trouble. I’m no paranormal expert, but if I know a place is haunted, I’m getting the heck out of there. Some of you might feel differently, or even dream of becoming ghost hunters yourselves, and if that’s the case, here’s the good news: all you really need now is your smartphone.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in Horror
Evil Dolls, Cursed Paintings & Haunted Mirrors: The Strangest Objects You’ll Never Want in Your House
The Unexpected World of Haunted… Stuff When most of us think “haunted,” we picture dark hallways, creaky staircases, and centuries-old castles inhabited by some pale lady floating around in a white dress. But hauntings aren’t picky. Apparently, anything can be haunted, houses, castles, mirrors, paintings, and yes… dolls. Especially dolls.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in Horror
Four Places So Creepy You Might Actually Need a New Pair of Pants
There’s creepy… and then there’s “why did I agree to come here, I want my mom” creepy. Since it’s that time of year when the world just feels a little darker, and the shadows seem a little too bold, I figured today is the perfect day to talk about some of the most terrifying places on Earth. And trust me, these aren’t just spooky legends. These are real locations with real nightmares attached.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in Horror
