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Horror fiction that delivers on its promise to scare, startle, frighten and unsettle. These stories are fake, but the shivers down your spine won't be.
In the Dark
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Thomas knew the rule and followed it faithfully. He lived with his parents until they passed away, leaving their blind son the house and all its contents. He was familiar with every room, every piece of furniture, every door, and felt secure that there’d be no danger from a stupid door.
By Barb Dukeman2 years ago in Horror
Admiration
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. It wasn’t such an odd request from my new husband. He had been a bachelor for so long, of course there were going to be places in his house that he would be reluctant to share with me at first. It didn’t bother me too much that he wanted to keep me out of the hallway closet.
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 years ago in Horror
Ricky The Rat
Richard had a fear of Rats, ever since he was a little boy, those creepy, furry little monsters always terrified him. Yet, even as an adult, the mere sight of one, still put him on edge. He hated them worse than big, fat, black spiders with long legs that ran faster than the speed of light. Rats were more terrifying than a hungry crow, swooping down to peck out your eyeballs. Not even snakes or centipedes gave Richard the creeps like Rats did. Maybe it was their huge gnawing teeth, or the fact they lived in sewers. He couldn't put his finger on it, but Rats were the absolute worst in his eyes. Perhaps it was their red eyes and wormy tails. He didn't want to know why, only that they were gross and scary little critters full of disease. Any time Richard saw one in the parks or (god forbid!) his own back garden, the young man would hold back a scream, as his heart raced frantically, full of terror! So when Ricky The Rat began to haunt his every waking day, Richard didn't know if his fears were manifesting this horrifying hallucination or if the singing rat was actually real.
By Joseph Roy Wright2 years ago in Horror
Dark Warnings
There was only one rule: don't open the door. That was like waving a bright, flashing sign in front of me saying "Open me." The temptation was unbearable as I continued to explore my great-grandmother's home. This was the first time I'd ever been to visit the family home in my life. It wasn't until my mother passed away that I went there to share the news with the family she had left. I didn't realize it was only one sister that remained.
By Luna Verity2 years ago in Horror
Reaching Towards the Sky
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Atop a skyscraper in Wilmington, Delaware, there existed a garden. Plump tomatoes and long gourds grew multiple stories up, reaching towards the sky. In this garden, there remained a door. As harmless as it appeared, it looked welcoming and almost friendly. But the owner knew better.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Horror
The Angelic Beast. Top Story - October 2024. Content Warning.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. The words blared through Shawna’s mind as she watched an all-white, angelic being become covered in dark red blood as it feasted on her husband. Hiding behind the pantry door, she couldn’t look away as she saw her husband slowly dying in torment.
By Marysol Ramos2 years ago in Horror
Monster. Content Warning.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Every other room in this curious place we could explore at our leisure. For several months now, Emily and I had come here together. This was a special place to Emily. A place full of memories. A place where she could really relax and be herself without fear of judgment.
By Altum Veritas2 years ago in Horror
Of the Spring. Content Warning.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. In 1812 Sussex County, Delaware, a slave named Vernal, aged twenty-six, had been tasked to go into town to fetch soap, nails, bread, and spices. His placard around his neck felt better than a noose for running away. It read that he was supposed to retrieve the aforementioned items and return them to his master. What’s curious is that he saw a red door on his way to the market.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Horror
