psychological
Mind games taken way too far; explore the disturbing genre of psychological thrillers that make us question our perception of sanity and reality.
"Why We Crave Horror Movies"
"Why We Crave Horror Movies" – Stephen King (Originally in Playboy, 1981) Introduction In his provocative 1981 Playboy essay, Stephen King—the undisputed master of horror—delves into humanity’s obsession with fear, asking: Why do we pay to watch things that make us scream?
By Silas Blackwood8 months ago in Horror
Borley Rectory (1929)
Introduction Nestled in the quiet Essex countryside, Borley Rectory earned its reputation as "The Most Haunted House in England" after a series of terrifying paranormal events in the early 20th century. Built in 1863, the Gothic-style rectory became infamous in 1929 when The Daily Mirror published reports of ghostly apparitions, phantom footsteps, and unexplained phenomena witnessed by its inhabitants.
By Silas Blackwood8 months ago in Horror
“The Bride Who Never Made It Home: The Haunting of the Zaječar Bridge”
In eastern Serbia, not far from the town of Zaječar, there’s an old, forgotten bridge crossing the Timok River. By day, it seems ordinary — rusty railings, overgrown surroundings, the sound of crickets and the occasional passing truck. But at night, the bridge changes. Locals avoid it after dark. Some even drive ten extra kilometers just to stay away.
By Beyond Known8 months ago in Horror
House of Masks. Top Story - June 2025.
I don’t remember beating him. Stabbing him. That’s what I keep telling them. The detective. The doctor. The woman with the clipboard and thick glasses who looks at me like I’m dead to her. I keep repeating it, hoping it’ll eventually mean something: “I don’t remember. I swear.”
By Steph Marie8 months ago in Horror
SEASON 2: THE RECITATION
CHAPTER 6: THE THIRTEENTH AYAH The black liquid pooling from Saad’s throat wasn’t blood. It was thicker, darker, moving with purpose across the floorboards like spilled ink drawn by unseen fingers. Mehvish watched in paralyzed horror as it formed shapes....not Arabic, but older. Jagged. Cuneiform.
By Tales That Breathe at Night8 months ago in Horror
Nothing but Something
Here is the link to the challenge: “The room is unfamiliar. I don’t know how I got here.” I wrote that down and I knew that I had to because I had my red pen that always went with the reporter’s pad that said, “Reporter’s Pad” right on the front. It is the same red colour as the pen and I know that I can make notes now even if this is very strange and I do not like this place and there is no carpet here and I wonder if I am going to be in trouble because I did not show up for lunch and I am not hungry so should I worry.
By Kendall Defoe 8 months ago in Horror
I'm Back!
My name is Jack McDougal, the great, great, great, (maybe one more great) nephew of Phineas McDougal, one of the country’s first robber barons. Unlike the Rockefellers, Carnegies, and Melons, Uncle Phineas outlived most of his money. At the time of his death, all that was left of his fortune was a Victorian style mansion on twenty acres of land in Greenfield, Massachusetts. It was the house Phineas was murdered in. He was hit over the head with an iron fireplace poker on October 31, 1879, Halloween. He was not a popular man!
By Mark Gagnon8 months ago in Horror
The Best Horror Books of All Time – Frankenstein
Introduction: Published in 1818, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is not just a Gothic horror novel—it’s the foundation of science fiction and a profound exploration of human ambition, isolation, and monstrosity. Written by Mary Shelley at just 18 years old, the novel has endured for over 200 years, inspiring countless adaptations, debates, and philosophical discussions.
By Silas Blackwood8 months ago in Horror
