Horror
The Woods of Millville
As the sun began to set on the small, sleepy town of Millville, the air grew thick with a palpable sense of unease. The residents knew that something was amiss, but they couldn't quite put their finger on what it was. They tried to shake off the feeling, but it only grew stronger as night fell.
Narrative EyePublished about a year ago in FictionSomething Wicked This Way Comes...
"Mother moon, hear my plea/ Let my world in silence be./ Let me see, what I do not hear/ Though there be danger, I do not fear. "
Natasja RosePublished about a year ago in FictionThe Talking Tyrannosaurus: A Tale of a Resurrected Predator
Once upon a time, in an age when all creatures ruled the earth, Tyrannosaurus rex roamed the land. These great predators ruled the forests, plains, and mountains all over the world. However, the pages of history tell us that these creatures had gone extinct, and only their fossils remained.
Unpacking "The Turn of the Screw": A Gothic Classic by Henry James
Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw" is a gothic novel that was first published in 1898. The book is set in a remote country house in England, and tells the story of a young governess who is hired to look after two orphaned children. As the story progresses, the governess becomes convinced that the children are being haunted by the ghosts of their former caretakers, and she struggles to protect them from these malevolent spirits.
Mahammad AzmalPublished about a year ago in FictionDeal with the Devil: A Cautionary Tale of Unchecked Desire
John was driving home from work late at night when he saw a figure standing in the middle of the road. He slammed on the brakes and rolled down the window to see who it was.
Malik IdreesPublished about a year ago in FictionSpooky Place
Spooky place: Of Cedar Brook It was a dull and blustery evening, the sort of night that creeps you out and causes you to feel like somebody, or something, is watching you. In the humble community of Cedar Spring, settled in the lower regions of the Appalachians, there was a house that had stood void for quite a long time. Nobody knew why, yet local people murmured that it was spooky.
- Runner-Up in Under Purple Clouds Challenge
Always On
Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. I've seen that sight so often now, that it no longer attracts even the slightest glance, let alone inspires the awe it once did. In the Country that never sleeps, the grind is the only thing that matters.
Adam DiehlPublished about a year ago in Fiction Short-form video is still the king Part 2
Short-form video has become an integral part of our daily lives, with platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts dominating the social media landscape. Despite being relatively new, these platforms have managed to attract billions of users worldwide, proving that short-form video is still the king.
Sour Salty Orchestra
When beasts attack the surface of the Earth, humans are forced to flee and hide underground, unless they are looking to become a beast snack… sour or salty.
Stephen Kramer AvitabilePublished about a year ago in FictionAs It Was
Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky, and the Ogre sang to the masses below. His ethereal voice floated through the moonlit sky and entered every house in the village of Trenton. The people knew their master watched over them and revered him, though they didn’t know why.
J. S. WadePublished about a year ago in FictionTaste of Fire
Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. In the morning, the rose-colored lights did the cha-cha-cha with a tequila sunrise.
Deborah WalkerPublished about a year ago in FictionThe Shining
The Shining is a 1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. The film stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, a struggling writer who becomes the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, along with his wife Wendy (Shelley Duvall) and son Danny (Danny Lloyd). As the family settles in, Jack begins to unravel, plagued by supernatural forces that seem to be driving him towards madness.