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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 Curse of Evil Village. AI-Generated.
Once upon a time, nestled deep within an ancient, impenetrable forest, there lay a village known only as Evil. Its name alone sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it. Surrounded by towering trees whose branches twisted like gnarled fingers, the village was shrouded in perpetual twilight, even at midday. A dense mist clung to the ground, and eerie whispers seemed to emanate from the shadows, telling tales of forgotten sorrows and long-buried secrets.
By LAKSHMAN MOHANRAJ2 years ago in Horror
The real men in Black
The Men in Black (MIB) have long been a subject of fascination, shrouded in secrecy and mystery. Popularized by movies like "Men in Black" and TV shows such as "Fringe," the real-life concept of the MIB is far more chilling than its fictional portrayals. These enigmatic figures are said to dress in black suits, often appearing uninvited in homes or intercepting individuals in the streets. Their primary mission seems to be to convince witnesses that their encounters with UFOs or aliens were mere figments of their imagination, warning them against sharing their experiences with others under threat of harm. It is widely believed that the Men in Black either work for or with the government, often claiming to be representatives of a mysterious entity known as the "Nation of the Third Eye." Descriptions of these agents vary, but they are generally depicted as having an unsettling appearance, characterized by no facial hair, large unhuman eyes, bizarre movements, and monotone robotic voices. This has led to speculation that the MIB might not be human at all, but extraterrestrial beings collaborating with the government to keep certain secrets from the public. One of the earliest reported encounters with the Men in Black dates back to the Maury Island incident in 1947. Since then, there have been hundreds of alleged visits by these mysterious figures. One notable case involves Albert K. Bender, who claimed to have been harassed and threatened by men in black after he planned to publish evidence of alien sources. Another famous incident involved actor Dan Aykroyd in New York City. A particularly intriguing encounter occurred in Wytheville, Virginia, in 1987, involving radio reporter Danny Gordon. On October 7, Gordon reported that three local sheriff's deputies had witnessed a UFO. Skeptical at first, Gordon soon found himself inundated with calls from locals who had also seen the strange craft. To investigate further, he and a friend visited the site of the sightings, where Gordon managed to photograph the UFO. Before he could develop the photos, he received an anonymous call warning him that the CIA and federal government were very interested in the UFO sightings. Gordon also received other threatening calls advising him to stop his investigations. Gordon’s house was broken into, though nothing was stolen, and he believed the intruders were looking for his photographs. Although his initial photos were of poor quality, he later captured better images of the UFO. Following these events, Gordon was harassed by phone calls from supposed government agents, and two men visited his home under the pretense of conducting an interview. They took photographs of his home and claimed the interview would be published, but the local newspaper had no record of it. Gordon eventually discovered that some of his UFO photos were missing, and he became convinced that the men who visited him were the real Men in Black. The harassment and stress took a toll on Gordon's health, leading to his collapse from exhaustion. He was warned that continuing his UFO research could jeopardize his health, prompting him to abandon his investigations. The Wytheville case is notable for the sheer number of UFO sightings reported—over 1,500 within three months. Gordon’s experience suggests that the Men in Black were desperate to prevent the photos he took from being made public. Despite his ordeal, Gordon never profited from his story, which lends credibility to his account. Another significant case took place in the 1960s, involving UFO researcher Timothy Green Beckley. Beckley claimed to have captured a real Man in Black on camera. The man had been surveilling Jack Robinson, a Jersey City UFO investigator, and his wife. The Robinsons often found their home disturbed, with research papers moved around. They mentioned the surveillance to Beckley and his friend Jim, who visited the house and spotted the Man in Black standing in a doorway. Beckley managed to photograph him, but the mysterious figure vanished shortly afterward. Skeptics might argue that such accounts could be fabricated, yet the persistent reports and the eerie similarities among them are difficult to ignore. When even official government members express concerns, as happened in 1967 with the United Air Force, it adds a layer of intrigue. Colonel George Freeman, a spokesperson for Project Blue Book, which studied UFOs, noted that men posing as Air Force officers were silencing UFO witnesses. Freeman stated that these impostors were committing a federal offense, yet they remained elusive. The existence of the Men in Black remains unproven, but their presence in popular culture and numerous eyewitness accounts keep the mystery alive. Are they government agents sent to suppress knowledge of extraterrestrial life, or are they themselves alien beings? Or perhaps they are a mythical creation born from our fascination with the unknown. Whatever the truth, the Men in Black continue to captivate the imagination, representing one of the most enduring enigmas in UFO lore. For those intrigued by this topic, the Men in Black symbolize the lengths to which powers that be might go to maintain secrecy. Whether real or imagined, their story serves as a compelling narrative in the ongoing exploration of UFO phenomena.
By Mbeha maliwa 2 years ago in Horror
The Charming Dr. Jekyll. Content Warning.
I’ve confessed to my soul that evil lies within my bones. Even when my world is in perfect harmony, I can hear his whispers, wishing I’d become vile. I’ve accepted this much but I have not given up on redemption. My work is my savior and as such, I drown myself in it. Can evil acts be canceled out by good deeds? I hope so. I don’t like to feel these itches — these immoral cravings. Yesterday was a good day however! I removed a tumor from a 3-year-old girl’s neck. Her parents were thankful for the success of course and called me their hero. Those are the moments that redeemed my soul and I absolutely live for them.
By Samantha Almeida2 years ago in Horror
Beloved's Soul
For three days now, she hasn't spoken to me. For three days, her phone has been switched off. It hurts a lot not being able to talk to her. At the same time, I'm very worried about her. The person I've been talking about is my girlfriend, Tugni. I've loved her for four years. We've been in a relationship for four years. We met five years ago on Facebook.
By MD. RAFIQUL ISLAM MURAD 2 years ago in Horror
The Secret of the Clockwork City. AI-Generated.
The Secret of the Clockwork City Chapter 1: A City of Gears and Steam In the heart of the sprawling Empire, hidden within a veil of mist and mystery, lay the Clockwork City. It was a place where the hum of machinery and the hiss of steam filled the air, and the streets were lined with intricately designed gears and cogs. The city was a marvel of engineering, its towering structures adorned with brass and copper, glistening in the sunlight like polished gems.
By david jones2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Bhargav Bungalow
The small village of Sauravpur, nestled in the heart of Gujarat, was known for its tranquil atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. However, it harbored a dark secret: the abandoned Bhargav Bungalow. The mansion, built during the British Raj, had been empty for decades, its imposing façade and crumbling walls standing as a silent testament to a chilling past. The locals whispered tales of apparitions and eerie sounds emanating from within its walls, but no one dared to venture close.
By gyan prakash upadhyay2 years ago in Horror
How NOT TO DIE AGAIN in "Marry My Husband". Content Warning.
It's April 2023 in Seoul, South Korea, and you're a marketing assistant who lives with her husband and former co-worker Park Min-Hwan and his mother. One day, you get one of the worst possible news: you got stomach cancer and the life-saving surgery that you need is unaffordable.
By Simona Rosso2 years ago in Horror
partner
I am Nilay. I am Honors first year student. I got admission in a private university in an unknown city outside Dhaka. I am not familiar with the way of university. I went to university only once. Tomorrow is my first varsity class. My mind is full of enthusiasm for my first varsity class. The joy of meeting new faces and making new friends is different. So I left for varsity today at 2 pm from home. I reached the station at 2:35.After that I enjoyed the beauty of the station for a while. The train left for the destination at exactly 3 pm. It was supposed to reach the destination at 7:30 PM. But due to some problem the train reached the destination at 12 o'clock in the night. I left the station at 12:20. I looked for a rickshaw but could not find a single rickshaw. Finally decided to walk the whole way. Because my intention was to do the first class tomorrow.Finally, I started walking for the purpose of leaving for about four and a half kilometers in three hours. I had to cross three terrible paths to get to my university. They are cremation forests and cemeteries. Crossing these three places is very scary... Still I left my fear behind and started the journey. On that day, the nature was decorated with a wonderful beauty. I was enjoying the scenery. After going some distance I saw a shop from there I had a cup of tea and took a pack of cigarettes and caught the first cigarette in the pack.Blowing cigarette smoke and enjoying the natural beauty, I was moving towards the university. The flickering light of the beetles on the tree branches made the scenery more beautiful. Seeing the twinkling light of the moon and stars, they seem to be in a story. It is wonderful to hear the humming sound of beetles. A light gust of wind is felt on my body... all in all, it creates a wonderful feeling in my mind. Suddenly the phone rang. I took the phone and saw Arifa's call.As soon as I picked up the phone, Arifa started quarreling with me for some unknown reason. End the quarrel by breaking up the relationship. I don't know when I lost my sense of natural beauty while fighting with Arifa. I looked at the cigarettes and saw that the last cigarette in the pack was about to end. I finished the cigarette with two pulls. Suddenly a horrible smell came to the nose. I looked around and saw that I was standing right in the middle of the crematorium.A little ahead, I see a fire burning. It is understood that people were burned some time ago. Suddenly I saw the shadow of something. Looking back, I saw a red dog standing a little far away and waving. Suddenly full moon night turns into new moon night. The dog started barking and howling. Instantly the dog was pushed from one side to the other by an invisible person. I came to the bamboo bush and read. Instantly some invisible spirit started clawing at me.I see the dog in the same situation as me. The dog's barking is deafening, and my throat is like no sound. After lying down for a long time, I got up with great difficulty. Again, that natural charms me. It was two past seven minutes by the clock. After walking for a while I felt me and the dog being surrounded by some people. I felt like I was right in the middle of the forest. The dog started howling again.I can see the noses and teeth of the surrounding people are huge. I felt someone twist my arm and sink its teeth into my body. Sucking my blood. The dog is in the same situation as me. After a long time I found a stick at hand and tried to climb it and succeeded. I slowly came out of the forest. There were biscuits and water in the bag and I and the dog finished the biscuits and drank the water together. The time on the clock was 3:57. I took the stick and started walking again with the dog.After going some distance, I heard a girl's scream. Looking around, I realized that I was standing next to a grave. Seeing the grave is completely raw, it is understood that the grave was done four hours ago and something strange is going on in that grave. The dog started barking again. Suddenly I felt the ground shaking and cracking and I was going underground. That's when I lost consciousness. When I regained consciousness I discovered myself in another form.There are many people around me. My nails scratched all over my body. I am lying on a bed in a house in the village. I asked them how I got here. They replied that a villager was walking by the grave. At that time the grave looked messy and one of my hands was outside the grave. He informed everyone in the village and everyone agreed to dig the grave. Me and the dog were taken out of the grave. They asked me where the dead body was and what happened to me last night.I narrate the whole incident that happened to me. Next I ask where is the dog? They replied that the dog had been dumped in the canal. I request them to bring the dog and get it treated by a vet. At my request they brought the dog and got it treated by the vet...and I got treated by the village doctor. It took me about a month to recover but the dog recovered very quickly. I name the dog King.The name of the little girl of the house where I was staying is Sumi. He is a 10th class student. Sumi looks after me and Raja. Sumi Raja and I have a lot of feelings. Sumi burst into tears while returning to Dhaka after recovery. I completed honors in a private university in Dhaka and got admitted in Masters. One day I and Raja were sitting in the park. At that time, the life of the king ended there due to the bite of a poisonous snake. I became very lonely. After completing my Masters I joined my father's business. Suddenly one day I met Arifa.I want Arifa back in my life. But I have no place in my life for dishonesty. I tell my parents about Sumi. Both parents liked Sumi very much and while I was there I was able to win the hearts of the villagers along with Sumi's family. So with the consent of my and Sumi's family we met. Sumi is my life partner.
By Mohammad Dihanul Alam Khan 2 years ago in Horror
