supernatural

The hidden world of all things supernatural; a look inside witchcraft, spells, vexes, black magic and other spine-tingling supernatural phenomena.

Dearest Sarah
Dearest Sarah, Your last letter was of the greatest comfort to me, though it troubles me greatly that it is so difficult to hear your voice out here on this God-forsaken rock amidst the endless waves. Aside from your occasional correspondence, all memories of home fade amidst the din of this infernal salt and spray. Hope -as well as despair, it pains me to say- are distant concepts amidst the ever-constant numbness of my current employ. The only rock I still cling to is the vision of your eyes, and the lingering sensation of our last embrace, as long ago as it was.
By Ian Read8 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Cuckoo Clock
"This is it," Eva chirped, jingling the keys in her hand. "Two bedrooms, a massive garden, and at a price I still can't believe."
By Mian Nazir Shah8 months ago in Horror
Elias Witherow's The Black Farm, 2025 Expanded Edition
Introduction Since its initial release, The Black Farm by Elias Witherow has been a cult favorite among horror fans because of its grotesque imagery, psychological torture, and unrelenting brutality. With the 2025 Expanded Edition, Witherow has reworked his ghastly creation once more, adding new terror layers, more lore, and even more visceral storytelling. The expanded edition of The Black Farm is the subject of this article, which examines its themes, new content, and the reasons why it continues to be one of the most terrifying horror novels ever written. How does The Black Farm work? For those who aren't familiar, Nick and Jess is a horror novel about a couple who kills themselves together and wake up in the dreadful afterlife known as the Black Farm. The Pig God, a monstrous deity who thrives on suffering, is in charge of this realm. The Farm is a place where the damned suffer incessantly as they are mutilated, harvested, and subjected to unimaginable horrors. Nick embarks on a terrifying journey through the Farm in an effort to flee, encountering other lost souls, ethereal monsters, and the constant threat of the Pig God's wrath. The original novel was praised for its unflinching depiction of despair, emotional depth, and relentless brutality. What's New in the 2025 Expanded Edition? Not only is the 2025 Expanded Edition a reprint, but it also significantly expands on the original story. Witherow has completed:
By Silas Blackwood8 months ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds: Part 5 - The Final Silence
The 911 call came in at 3:17 AM. Neighbors reported hearing what sounded like a thunderclap, though the night sky had been clear. When firefighters arrived at Mark's apartment building, they found the third-floor windows blown outward, glass glittering across the parking lot like malignant stars. The flames, curiously, only consumed one unit - Mark's. The rest of the building stood untouched, though every mirror within a half-mile radius had cracked simultaneously.
By Victor B8 months ago in Horror
American Horror's Development
How Fear Reflects the Anxieties of the Nation Through [Meh-X] The Atlantic Horror is more than just a genre; it is also a gauge of culture. American horror has always reflected the nation's deepest fears, from the eerie folklore of early settlers to the psychological horrors of modern cinema. From the Puritanical dread of the unknown to paranoia during the Cold War, from the racial tensions of the 20th century to the existential threats of today's digital age, the monsters and menaces that haunt our stories have evolved alongside societal anxieties over time. This evolution reveals a fundamental truth: why we are scared is just as important as what scares us in horror. We can see how American horror has changed over time to reflect the changing nightmares of the country by following its history.
By Silas Blackwood8 months ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds: Part 4 - The Possession
Mark's apartment smelled like stale coffee and desperation. James sat hunched at the kitchen table, fingers tracing the edges of the silver medallion around his neck, while his brother paced like a caged animal. The security feed from James's apartment played on Mark's laptop—a grayscale nightmare of empty rooms where shadows moved with sinister purpose.
By Victor B8 months ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds: Part 3 - The Reflection Wars
James barely recognized his own reflection anymore. Three sleepless weeks had carved hollows beneath his eyes, turned his complexion sallow. But that wasn't what made him avoid mirrors now. It was the way his reflection sometimes lingered a second too long when he turned away. The subtle twitches at the corners of its mouth that didn't match his own expressions.
By Victor B8 months ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds
James Mercer had always considered himself a rational man. At thirty-four, he worked as an insurance adjuster - a job that rewarded cold calculation over flights of fancy. He lived alone in a modest one-bedroom apartment on the third floor of a 1970s brick complex, the kind with popcorn ceilings and plumbing that groaned in the night. It was ordinary. Safe. Predictable.
By Victor B8 months ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds
James Mercer had always considered himself a rational man. At thirty-four, he worked as an insurance adjuster - a job that rewarded cold calculation over flights of fancy. He lived alone in a modest one-bedroom apartment on the third floor of a 1970s brick complex, the kind with popcorn ceilings and plumbing that groaned in the night. It was ordinary. Safe. Predictable.
By Victor B8 months ago in Horror
3Am Train
Sure! Here's an extended version of the story **"The 3 AM Train"** in English, approximately 700 words long: --- **The 3 AM Train**
By Gk Helass8 months ago in Horror
Lucifer’s Reckoning: The Final Discourse Between Iblis and Mankind on the Day of Judgement
The sky splits. The earth, once proud, crumbles into ash beneath trembling feet. Amid the solemn stillness of the Great Reckoning, shadows stretch long, and among them rises the voice of the most ancient rebel—Iblis. No longer hidden behind illusion or whispered temptations, he stands unveiled, his visage a tapestry of arrogance, regret, and long-festering scorn.
By Avatar8 months ago in Horror
The Scariest Horror Stories You’ve Never Read
Unearthing Forgotten and Overlooked Tales of Terror By [Mehedi Hasan] | The New Yorker Horror fiction has long been a staple of literary terror, with names like Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and Shirley Jackson dominating the conversation. But lurking in the shadows of obscurity are chilling tales that have slipped through the cracks—stories so unsettling that they’ve been forgotten, suppressed, or simply overlooked. In this deep dive into the macabre, we uncover some of the scariest horror stories you’ve likely never read. These are not the usual suspects from The Tell-Tale Heart or The Lottery, but rather obscure, bizarre, and deeply disturbing works that deserve a second look—if you dare.
By Silas Blackwood8 months ago in Horror