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Most recently published stories in Horror.

Run
Run. It was the first thought in her head in the morning, and the last thought on her mind before she allowed herself to fall into a restless, fitful sleep every night. Had life ever been different? If it ever was, Sheila didn’t remember it. Even more than the taste of ice cream, she’d forgotten what it had felt like to ever be safe.
By Shawn Wells6 years ago in Horror
The candle in the window
So everyone in long island knows about Mary's grave and her house. If you pass by the house at night however many people are in the care that's how many candles are in the window. It's wild and I've experienced it. One day I decided to poke around the house to see if I sensed anything or could see anything there. I had planned to get there early in the day but unfortunately there were things that stopped me from getting there when I wanted. I finally got there a little bit before the sun would even start to set.
By Lena Bailey6 years ago in Horror
The Wicked Wheat
Summer ended too quickly. The night air was seasonably cool but pleasantly comfortable. As the full moon sat gloriously in the sky, sounds of crickets filled the town of Ashton. It had personality as well as a reputation too. The town had been able to survive some good times and even the worst of times decades ago.
By MICHELLE SHAAY 6 years ago in Horror
The Watcher in the Trees
A raven screeched it’s harsh and raspy cry from a perch in the bare trees above my head, causing me to flinch and freeze mid-step. A quiet wind wove through the trees and carried the sound with it, distorting it the farther away it travelled. My head snapped up to the offending creature, its own head cocking to the side as it met my glare; my hazel eyes narrowing. Even though it was a good ten feet above me, I could still see the gleam of crimson in its beady gaze.
By Nev Grace6 years ago in Horror
Simon's Guest
Simon Fairweather relaxes in his home, a glass of whiskey in his hand, the television turned on with the sound turned down. He enjoys sitting in his living room watching the news, watching the world continue on without having to listen to the inane chatter than usually accompanies it. Simon has grown weary of the world and its problems after his own fell apart some years ago. Now he quietly enjoys watching it falling apart, shaking his head and sipping his whiskey gently as he whispers about how terrible it all is, whispers it to nobody at all. There's nobody left.
By Dylan Copeland6 years ago in Horror
Slipped
“Tabby, are you sure you want to do this?” Broderick asked. They stood on the dark stoop of an ordinary looking home. She took in a deep breath as she stared at the brown front door. After she exhaled, she nodded.
By Tiara Nixon6 years ago in Horror
To Fill the Emptiness
It was another lonely night for Gladys Foster, and she found herself tunneling down another internet rabbithole. She would later remark on how normal it all seemed, how deceptively usual.
By J. Deschene6 years ago in Horror
Wolves In The Woods
The fire crackled and spit. John had a bad habit of putting wet logs in the flames. I’ve told him several times that the dry wood was on the right, but John is both dull and lazy so now I get to watch for popping embers. One ember shot in between Jesse’s feet. She was also sometimes dull, but was much more palatable than her boyfriend.
By Matthew Donnellon6 years ago in Horror
Man, Mystery, or Monster?
New years eve started like any other normal night. My cousin Shells had offered to pay me to babysit and what fifteen year old girl turns that down? Not me. So naturally I asked to bring a friend along since there was going to be seven kids. My friend Katy and I arrive at 4 p.m and start going over things, what to make for dinner, what movies the kids could watch, bed time etc. "Okay Sam, so don't forget pizza is in the oven, popcorn in the cabinet. Our numbers are on the fridge bedtime is 8:00 p.m. If you have any problems let us know." "Yes ma'am. They will be good I'm sure." Around 6 p.m we are left with the kids and things were going smoothly. The boys are in their room, the girls in theirs. Baby slept soundly in my cousins room.
By Samantha King6 years ago in Horror
The Poetess
The first time she felt it happen it was with fire. She was writing in her notebook, and she put down words. Feelings more like it.
By Matthew Donnellon6 years ago in Horror
The Two Sisters
"There is a House in New Orleans, they call The Rising Sun. It's been the ruin of many poor girls, and me? God, I'm one..."
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Horror
Raise a Family
Pauline Peters lived a perfectly splendid life, she had a perfectly handsome husband, two perfectly healthy children, and a perfectly behaved indoor cat. It’s why their move from the suburbs to the countryside came as a shock to their neighbours.
By Joe Satoria6 years ago in Horror