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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.
Escape Royale
On October 31st, most Michiganders were donning costumes and preparing for trick-or-treaters. Sally Tello, however, was watching nature pitch a pre-blizzard fit at her post in boreal Isle Royale National Park. Flanked by walls and floors of warm-toned, rustic hardwood, Sally was preparing to close up shop at the Windigo Visitor Center for the extreme Michigan winter. She only had a little left to do before her seaplane was scheduled to arrive and return her to the mainland. While everyone else vacated the island much earlier, Sally volunteered to stay behind at one of the three visitor centers until the park officially closed, just to say goodbye to her first full season as a park ranger. Outside, gunmetal ripples rose and curled on the gunmetal surface of the surrounding Lake Superior.
Harbor BenassaPublished 4 months ago in HorrorHorror Night
The night was dark and stormy. The wind howled outside, rattling the windows and chilling me to the bone. I lay in bed, shivering, as the rain pelted against the roof. Little did I know that this storm was just the beginning of a nightmarish evening that would forever haunt my thoughts.
PraiseGod WilliamsPublished 4 months ago in HorrorA Haunting Tale
In the desolate town of Ravenswood, where shadows clung to the walls like malevolent spirits, a haunted mansion stood abandoned. Locals whispered of the tragic history that shrouded the decaying structure, warning of a curse that befell anyone who dared to enter its
Ajith Kumar MPublished 4 months ago in HorrorWhispers of Shadows: A Ghost's Serenade
In the quaint town of Ravenscroft, nestled amidst rolling hills and ancient woods, there stood an imposing Victorian house that cast a shadow over the landscape. Hollowcrest Manor, as locals referred to it, was rumored to be haunted, a place where echoes of the past lingered in every creaky floorboard and whispered through the corridors. Into this mysterious abode stepped Sarah, a young woman in search of solitude, seeking refuge from the noise of the bustling city.
Ajith Kumar MPublished 4 months ago in HorrorBeau..EERIE Pageant
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Jonalyn NebrePublished 4 months ago in Horror"Whispers of the Forgotten Mansion"
In a small town nestled between dark forests and misty mountains, there stood an old, abandoned mansion that locals spoke of in hushed tones. It was said to be haunted, cursed by a tragic past that left the air thick with unease. No one dared to venture near it after sunset, for fear of encountering the spirits that supposedly roamed its decaying halls.
- Top Story - January 2024
Darkwood Manor
Author's Note: This story was originally written and submitted for the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge 2024. The genre/subject/character assignments were horror/a reservation/a banker.
Alyssa NicolePublished 4 months ago in Horror UNEEDA
Sloane doesn't know where I am, does she? I cannot understand how she misplaced and forgot me; I'm eight inches long, sharp, and shapely, for chrissakes!
Andrea CorwinPublished 4 months ago in Horror"The Cursed Echoes of Hollow Manor"
In a small, secluded town nestled between dense forests and shadowy mountains, an ominous mansion stood abandoned for decades. Its dilapidated façade loomed over the decaying town like a specter of the past. Legend whispered of a family cursed by an ancient pact, their tormented souls forever trapped within the mansion's walls.
5 Great Folk Horror Short Stories
Folk horror is a great sub-genre of literature and film which includes using the influence of folklore, mythology and fantasy in the realms of horror, terror and dark fiction. My favourite thing to do lately has been to spend my free time investigating, exploring and reading around all the great folk horror short fiction out there, and as you have probably seen from my account lately - that's pretty much what it's all been about. There are some really great folk horror short stories out there and I would spend forever explaining why each and every one is my favourite, but that would probably bore you. So, here are 5 great folk horror short stories that you probably want to read.
Annie KapurPublished 4 months ago in HorrorThe Sinister Carnival
It was a cool autumn evening in Ravenswood, the kind that hinted at the impending chill of winter. The small town, nestled between thick woods and rolling hills, seemed untouched by the hustle and bustle of the outside world. We had heard rumours of a mysterious carnival arriving on the outskirts, and curiosity had its grip on us.
The Sinister Carnival
The clock struck midnight, and the atmosphere in the clearing grew tense. The portal, now fully opened, emitted an otherworldly glow that danced across the faces of the mesmerized crowd. The air crackled with an unnatural energy, and the once-familiar carnival now felt like a gateway to the unknown.