Humor

"The Midnight Movie: A Real Horror Story"
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled within the dense woods, there stood an old, dilapidated cinema known as the Midnight Theater. Its marquee, once vibrant with neon lights, now flickered sporadically, casting eerie shadows on the deserted street. The Midnight Theater was infamous among the locals for its unsettling history—a history that whispered of tragedies and unexplained disappearances.
By Ashok3 years ago in Fiction
Striking Gold
CONTENT WARNING: This story involves defacement of religious (Christian) statues and architecture, and may make some religious readers uncomfortable. It also contains mentions of depression and suicidal thoughts.
By Emily Cummings3 years ago in Fiction
Y2K and the Imminent Digital Apocalypse
In 1999, my sister-in-law fretted the coming disaster with the changeover of computers from the 1900s to the 2000s. When computers were first developed, digital storage was expensive, so the dating scheme had just 2 digits, e.g., 59 instead of 1959. In this way, 2 digits of hard disk space were saved whenever a date was recorded or applied to each and every file being laid down on hard drives.
By Gerard DiLeo3 years ago in Fiction
The Harvest of Fear: Pradeep's Terrifying Ordeal in Andhra Pradesh
In the sun-kissed fields of Andhra Pradesh, where the fertile soil yields bountiful crops, there lived a farmer named Pradeep. With calloused hands and unwavering determination, he toiled day in and day out to provide for his family and sustain his ancestral land. However, little did he know that amidst the tranquility of rural life, a sinister force lurked, waiting to unleash a nightmare upon him.
By Ashok3 years ago in Fiction
Stupid is as stupid does
Fair warning: this is an irresponsible dark humor story I overheard on the Russian internet. One little boy named Oleg was not doing well in school. He never did his homework, couldn’t remember anything, and was horrible at math. His teacher didn’t like him and kept telling him that he was good for nothing. He was so stupid, she said, that the only thing he could hope to become was a janitor, if even that.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of the ICU: The Haunting of Dr. Harrison
In the heart of St. Mary's Hospital, nestled within the bustling cityscape, lay the Intensive Care Unit, a place where life and death danced on a delicate tightrope. Amongst the hushed whispers of nurses and the constant hum of machinery, a tale whispered through the corridors—a tale of the spectral presence of Dr. Harrison, the esteemed physician who had passed away years ago yet lingered in the shadows of the ICU.
By Ashok3 years ago in Fiction
Falling in Love
"I don't know why you have to say things like that," Mel said, as they walked home in the snow. "Things like what?" Paul asked, concentrating on where he placed his feet, his coccyx still reminding him pointedly about a fall from some time ago.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
Shadows of Dusk: A Night of Unseen Terrors
As twilight descended upon the quiet suburban neighborhood, a group of friends gathered at Ethan's house for what was supposed to be a fun-filled evening of games and laughter. Little did they know, the shadows lurking within the confines of his home harbored secrets that would soon unfold into a night of unimaginable horror.
By Ashok3 years ago in Fiction
The Haunting of Goa Highway: A Journey Into Unseen Terror
In the heart of India's sunshine state, where palm trees sway in the gentle breeze and the ocean's embrace whispers tales of tranquility, lies a stretch of the road unlike any other. The Goa Highway, a ribbon of asphalt cutting through dense forests and sleepy villages, is a passage to paradise for many. Yet, beneath its picturesque facade, lies a dark secret—an enigma that defies explanation and terrifies those who dare to tread its path after dusk.
By Ashok3 years ago in Fiction
The First Hunt. Top Story - February 2024.
Two small ears pricked up from under layers of snow. Alright, I can do this, Thought the young Arctic fox. It was her first winter, and this was her first hunt.
By Jessica Phoenix3 years ago in Fiction
Legacy of the Celestial Guardian
Time has a way of changing stories, and for many years, the Tianlu became a quiet whisper from the past. But some tales are too powerful to stay silent.
By Estalontech3 years ago in Fiction
The Puurfect snow
Today I woke up and discovered a most dastardly thing. Something I'm not quite sure what it was… I wasn't sure at first if I liked it… It's white. Naturally I decided to sniff the questionable substance. As any good cat would. I reached my nose out to sniff and the worst possible thing happened. IT TOUCHED ME! I shrieked back in pure terror. It's wet! It's cold! I decided immediately that I would not like the substance. Unfortunately, I needed to eat so I had to climb. I hopped onto the car that I was sleeping under. With a squat and a very graceful/purrfect jump, I leapt through the air. I noticed when I looked around me the whole world was covered in the monstrous wet whiteness. Fearing for my life of course I panicked. As my paws came to meet the fencepost, I missed! Can you believe it? Well, it gets worse. I fell into the white. It enveloped me. I decided then and there that I would not die today! Instead, I made the genius decision to like it. In fact! I decided that I loved it. I would just hop through it until I found my food place. So off I went. Hopping through the white stuff. Having the time of my life! “Pedro, are you listening?” “huh”? Pedro turned his head toward his feline companion. “Dogs. I swear you are worse than racoons.” The cat yelled as she hopped through the snow very happily.
By Ashley Shiflett3 years ago in Fiction