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 Room Upstairs
The first time I saw the photograph, I didn't recognize the face. It was tucked behind the loose panel in the hallway upstairs, the one that always clicked when you walked past after dark. We'd lived in the house six months before I found it—a black-and-white photo folded neatly and wedged between the laths, as though it had been waiting.
By Lucien v. Crow7 months ago in Horror
Improvised play PART 4. AI-Generated.
Maor woke up suddenly. Not frightened, not sweating—just awake, like someone who hadn’t truly slept. He rose from the bed, took a deep breath, and began descending the stairs quietly, one step at a time, as if each movement might awaken something dormant in the house. His three-story apartment in the heart of Tel Aviv was supposed to be a safe haven. In fact, it was exactly that—at least on paper. Three well-ordered floors: an entrance level with a bright living room, a functional kitchen, and a guest toilet. The second floor held his bedroom, a guest room turned storage filled with old clothes, shoes, and buried memories, along with a spacious bathroom. And the third floor—a rooftop level, with open air, one more room, and a small bathroom that always felt slightly out of place.
By ADIR SEGAL7 months ago in Horror
I Was Accidentally Added to a Group Chat Planning a Crime—Here’s What I Did Next
It started with a ping. A single WhatsApp notification at 1:47 a.m. on a Tuesday. I was lying in bed, scrolling through mindless reels, battling another round of sleeplessness when the message preview popped up.
By Muhammad Sabeel7 months ago in Horror
The Wake Word. Content Warning.
It began like most conveniences do—harmless, helpful, and quietly addictive. My apartment complex gave all tenants a “smart hub” complimentary with lease renewal. The sales pitch boasted about its efficiency: voice-controlled everything, energy saving, AI scheduling, even white noise for better sleep. “Welcome to living with Eno,” the property manager had smiled. “It’s like having a personal butler.”
By Silas Grave7 months ago in Horror
The Mirror in the Attic
They told her never to open the attic. So she did. It was a stormy night when 26-year-old Anaya returned to her grandmother’s abandoned home in the hills of Murree. Her grandmother, once a famous painter, had passed away two years ago, and no one had touched the place since. Anaya had inherited it but never had the courage to visit—until now.
By Muhammad Usama7 months ago in Horror
CASE FILE 003 — THE PINEHURST GAP
🗓️ March 3rd, 2023 Another hiker went missing in what’s unofficially known as “The Pinehurst Gap,” a densely wooded corridor outside of Rainier National Forest, Washington. That makes eleven recorded disappearances in the same two-mile zone. The GPS on the missing man’s phone froze at 4:33 PM, showing a narrow ridge path not listed on any public trail map. The final text to his girlfriend simply read:
By Veil of Shadows7 months ago in Horror
The Cave in Younger's Holler. Top Story - July 2025.
I told them we shouldn’t have come, that it’d be a mistake, but they never listen to me. I’m the friend in the group often overlooked, always interrupted as if I weren’t there. Normally, I wouldn’t mind sitting quietly, soaking in the camaraderie of my group. Tonight, it was different. I wish they had listened to me.
By Mother Combs7 months ago in Horror
