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Kamran Alam
Bio
"Kamran Alam: Karachi-based Digital Marketing & Content Writer. Crafting captivating narratives and driving online success. Let's elevate your brand's online presence together!"
Stories (102/0)
The Coal Biter
In a small market town in the West Riding of England, Fitzwilliam Hall stands proudly on its own grounds. Its present occupant, Mr. John Gateshead, feels it was no less than he deserved. However, his second child died and his wife was killed during the French Revolutionary Wars.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
Shallow Hearts: The Sisters
Amelia and Selena were sisters with an unbreakable bond, always there for each other through thick and thin. Their lives had never been easy, and they faced more than their fair share of adversity. Their mother passed away when they were young, leaving them in the care of their father, who was consumed by his own grief and vices. The house became a place of shadows and sorrow, and their father abandoned them to fend for themselves. Amelia, the older sister, had always been the more rebellious one, often getting into trouble, while Selena was the peacemaker, trying to protect her sister from the consequences of her actions.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
*When The Trail Ends*
The narrator is a long-time runner who has been wondering for years about the purpose of running. As they lie face-first on a beaten trail, they notice the world around them, which is spring with birds chirping, trees budding, and damp earth. They take deep breaths and lay in bliss, catching their breath for what felt like an eternity. However, they remember falling, and they fall in the direction they were running.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
The Beauty Shop
Angel, a seven-year-old girl, spent her first six years thinking about biblically accurate angels, which she found pleasing. However, on a Sunday morning, Pastor Dave preached that angels were God's warriors and that their depiction was an injustice. Angel, who usually took church as an opportunity to doze off in the cold metal folding chair once a week, was attentive to this sermon and was shocked by the revelation.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
Blackwood's Yew Farm
Jenna, a YouTuber, is tasked with documenting the haunting atmosphere of Blackwood's Yew Farm, a place that has been empty for years. She sets her camera on the porch handrail and captures B-roll footage of the house's interior, including the staircase and fireplace. Jenna is known for setting up convincing shots to keep her audience on edge.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
The Tome
In the Bibliotheca Sericatus, a scholar named Cassandra is searching for a tome that has eluded her. As she ventures deeper into the library, she encounters a mysterious mural that reveals a panorama of enigmatic scenes from ancient texts, explorers, and sorcerers consumed by forbidden magic. One scene depicts a twisted beast with eyes that bore into Cassandra's soul, as if it were her hunter. The faces of these creatures were frozen in time, twisted by fascination, determination, and terror.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
“The Residue Burn”
Grazer's Knoll is a picturesque small town in the Sacramento Valley, with strong and stoic men and lovingly stern and powerful women. The sewing circles of the town run the show. Kenny, the youngest of four, was well-behaved and never complained about his studies or siblings. His two older brothers and sister were all in their teens, and they pretended to fear their father. However, the real heavyweight of the family was the mother, who spoke with an eerie calm tone when things got serious.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
“DREAM DEMON DUELS”
Tre, a paralyzed man, wakes up in his chair and is greeted by his embodied insomnia, sleep paralysis demon, and shadow and umbra. He tries to distract Tre by stealing food from the fridge and consuming Oreos. Tre returns to his room and cleans up, but finds a mess in the kitchen. His older cousin Chase visits and they discuss their rager in the house.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
Witches Get Stitches
In a small teahouse, Mona Heptinstall, a young schoolgirl, finds solace in the company of other women. She enters the shop, feeling safe and comfortable in the atmosphere. The aroma of the teahouse is exotic and familiar, with steam wafting from the rims of mugs. The walls are filled with posters and flags, symbolizing flowers, plants, animals, and female friendship.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
“No Turning Back ”
Norman, a man with a pathological compulsion to keep going forward, is driving on a desolate stretch of open road. He is reminded of a news story about arrows painted on the road leading to a dead body, and the idea of cults and cannibals among the trees. He wonders if there is a town in this direction, but he continues forward, driven by the gas needle.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
Asleep & Dreaming In Watsonville
The narrator is getting too old for his gray beard and fights for it. He fought a gangster for cigarettes behind the overflowing dumpster of an old mini-mart, and he swung hard to smoke. He broke his knuckle and pushed him into the pile of shit. He stomped down on his broken face, cut open, and felt the iron taste of blood in his mouth. He almost got comfortable with the tearing bags and fluffy-like pillows. Eyelids got heavy, and he wish for a drink more than anything now.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror
The Eyes
The narrator is rushing to get a job interview, but is startled by a knock on the door and finds no one on their stoop. They find a mismatched looking amulet with a large purple-green stone encased in gold and a torn-out notebook paper with a message: "Your gonne need this." They wrap the chain around their fingers and walk towards downtown, taking advantage of the cool autumn breeze.
By Kamran Alam2 months ago in Horror