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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.

The Haunting of Erum and Yaqoob
In a small Village near Sindh, there lived a girl named Erum, the daughter of a poor farmer. Erum was a cheerful girl who took her goats to graze in the forest every day. While her goats grazed, she would sit by the dark, murky riverbank, gazing at her reflection and dreaming about which prince would come for the daughter of a poor farmer.
By Dr Psycho2 years ago in Horror
Nightmare on Elm Street saga: its powerful influence on the horror genre
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the horror film Nightmare on Elm Street, which gave birth to a saga that greatly influenced the genre and strongly impacted the culture of the time. The influence continues to this day, as this movie is a source of inspiration for many writers and filmmakers.
By Ninfa Galeano2 years ago in Horror
In The Field
Jessica Rose was walking the Scottish Highlands, taking in the beautiful scenery of huge cliffs, mountains and fields of green. There were flowers under trees and the sun shone bright, on that summer's afternoon; Jessica hadn't felt so at peace. Even the sun felt nice upon her skin, it was not too hot, as a chill breeze swept through the countryside. It was perfect, a beautiful day that was about to turn horrific!
By Joseph Roy Wright2 years ago in Horror
The Time Loop
The alarm clock buzzed at 7:00 AM, its grating sound dragging Sarah from her restless sleep. She groggily slapped the off button and sat up, her mind fuzzy. Today was the anniversary of her parents' deaths, a day she dreaded every year. She dressed mechanically, the weight of grief pressing down on her. Little did she know, this day would soon become an unending nightmare.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
Moving Out. Content Warning.
“It’s this cheap because of the vibrations.” “What do you mean?” Daisy said. “People believe that the building vibrates in such a way that it drives some people crazy,” the person showing her around said. “Not everyone. Just some. Like how you can hear some frequencies and others don’t”
By CJ Francis2 years ago in Horror
Lost in the widerness: A survivor's Tale
I always thought my life was rather ordinary. My name is Emily Davis, a 35-year-old project manager who often flew across the country for business meetings. The day it all changed started like any other. I was booked on Flight 732 from Seattle to Denver, a route I had traveled countless times before.
By Lawal 2 years ago in Horror
Light And Shadow
Since their marriage, Vinay had noticed some unusual behaviors in Trina. Although he didn't say anything, he was sometimes annoyed by Trina's strange actions.
By MD. RAFIQUL ISLAM MURAD 2 years ago in Horror
His Horror In The Waves
She was out there in the water. Every rational spark in his brain reminded him that there was nothing out there in the sea, yet the chill in his spine remained. He’d seen her face peaking over the choppy waves left behind by the cruise ship; seen her tangled mess of blackened hair, and those vacant green eyes locking onto his own.
By Connie2 years ago in Horror
To Bury a Body
Burying a body was hard. Clinton knew this well. He first had to find a good spot to dig--perhaps a spot where people may not notice the freshly turned earth. He chose the soft patch of dirt outside their cabin, where the roots of trees jutted up from the ground like gnarled fingers, a spot just where the forest began.
By Zo Grimmwood2 years ago in Horror
The Night Shift at the Morgue
David Michaels had just started his new job as an attendant at the Riverdale Morgue. It wasn’t his dream job, but in the struggling economy, he was grateful for any work he could get. His first shift was a night shift, starting at midnight. The building was old, its walls yellowed with age, and the fluorescent lights flickered ominously.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
A CURSED DOLL
I don’t really have any phobias or debilitating fears, but there are things in this world I’m not really comfortable with. For example, sharks while I'm swimming in the ocean, scary movies, and dolls. Yes, dolls creep me out. I know that most people, especially kids, think of dolls as immensely lovable and huggable playthings. They're meant to comfort and entertain us, not scare the living bejeezus out of us! But personally, I think of them as mostly creepy and sometimes cursed. This is especially true for a particularly pee-inducing doll from Japan called the Okiku doll.
By Richchik Bardhan2 years ago in Horror
The Pontianak: A Haunting Legend from Southeast Asia
Origins and Mythology The Pontianak, generally called Kuntilanak in Indonesia, is maybe of the most shameful remarkable being in Southeast Asian old stories, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. This ghost is commonly depicted as the restless spirit of a woman who died during childbirth or while pregnant. The name "Pontianak" is acknowledged to be gotten from the Malay words "ponti," implying "dead," and "anak," meaning "young person," which together mirror the apparition's shocking start.
By Kyrol Mojikal2 years ago in Horror