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By no idea2 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Village
The village was called Patua, but no one dared to go there. The once difficult village became a legendary place spoken in steaming tones, and his name referred to the hearts of those who heard it. Behind the village was a terrible story, with curses spreading like thick, omnipresent darkness in every corner of the village. No one who once entered the village returned. There was a story of the people who came in so as not to hinder them. Those who deliberated to venture near the edge of the forest could hear strange sounds at night, as if the country itself had whispered an old secret. Around the village were thick and dark forests, and at night a relaxed wind flowed through the trees, moaning as if the branches were suffering. Villagers often said that the wind is not just natural. They were the whispers of spirits that roamed the country. They spoke of the horrific spirits that could appear every night, and claimed a living soul. But everyone knew the cause of the fear: tragic and violent stories passed over generations.
By Vijoy2 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Tree
It became a dark, eerie night time. The village lay silent, besides for the remote howling of jackals and the chirping of crickets. Standing at the threshold of the village became an historical banyan tree—massive, with twisted roots and sprawling branches. But the villagers feared it. They known as it "The Cursed Tree."
By Vijoy2 years ago in Horror
Five Feet Apart
The story of Five Feet Apart is a poignant tale of love, resilience, and the heartbreaking reality of living with cystic fibrosis (CF). The narrative revolves around two teenagers, Stella Grant and Will Newman, whose love blossoms within the sterile confines of a hospital — a love constrained by the life-threatening necessity of staying physically distant.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN2 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Book
The night silence was broken by the rattle of the book pages. Amit slowly turned the sides, his eyes widened in surprise. He didn't know that he wanted to make a mistake by reading this book.
By Vijoy2 years ago in Horror
The Cursed TV
At about 2:30am, Shaon sat alone in the slightly lit apartment, the flickering glow of the TV. The old horror film he saw was his climax - the woman who cried out as a dark figure was pulled behind her. Shaon laughed. The horror movie never really scared him.
By Vijoy2 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Car
Cursed Car was almost midnight. A light autumn breeze passed through the sky streets. The bustle and bustle of the city were fading, and the streets were largely abandoned. At this time, Lohan decided to take his newly purchased car on a trip outside of town. The car was old but in good condition. He had got it at an incredibly low price from a dealer known to his friends.
By Vijoy2 years ago in Horror
The Ghost of the Graveyard 🌑👻
On a cloudy night in an abandoned village where even the dogs stopped after sunset, there was an old cemetery there. Broken gravestones, dark stones with moss, and the eerie smell of something unknown devours the surroundings. The cemetery was surrounded by dense forests where little sunlight reached it. Mysterious colds were always in the air.
By jibon2 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Mansion 2
The Cursed Mansion. It has become a dark and eerie night. Rakeeb became on foot on my own via an unusual alley, taking a shortcut domestic from the office. The avenue became empty, the environment blanketed in thick trees and crumbling buildings. A strange, heavy scent lingered within the air. As he switched on his phone`s flashlight to locate his way, his eyes fell upon a massive, deserted mansion.
By Vijoy2 years ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows
Whisper Shadow 1. Arrivals at Manor Ayan never believed in ghosts. He grew up in a world of logic and reason. There, all the secrets were explained. When he took over the old mansion from his distant uncle, he didn't think twice before deciding to spend a few nights there.
By Vijoy2 years ago in Horror
Sweet Pea: A Gripping Descent into Darkness Worth Your Time
A chilling new series has landed, and it’s already poised to take TikTok by storm. "Sweet Pea," a six-episode gem that premiered last week, introduces us to a woman teetering on the edge of her darkest impulses. Created with razor-sharp focus, this show dives into the psyche of its unnamed lead—a character who fantasizes about silencing the irritants of daily life, from man spreaders to the perpetually grumpy Donna at the mini-mart. What unfolds is a provocative exploration of rage, trauma, and the thin line between victim and villain.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED2 years ago in Horror
The Whispers Beneath. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
They said the old subway station was cursed, but Mira and her friends never believed in ghost stories. Until that night. The air inside was cold and stale, thick with the scent of rust, mold, and something else—something rotting. Their footsteps echoed endlessly, but there was always a second set, just behind them, perfectly in sync. Strange graffiti covered the walls, but one sentence kept appearing, scrawled over and over in faded red: “Do not listen to the whispers.”
By Akash kor 2 years ago in Horror