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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.
A Shadow of her Former Self
It all started when my wife died eight months ago. Susan was everything to me. We had been together since high school, and it had been love at first sight. We married after graduation and had spent eighteen years together in wedded bliss. I worked as a writer, finding jobs in editing or column writing, Susan working as a receptionist for a friend of my mother. We spent a lot of time together, my days spent mostly waiting for her to come home. I lived for the moments when we were sitting in front of the TV together or curled together in bed as we talked about our day. We never had children, though it wasn’t for a lack of trying. I was afraid she would leave me when she discovered I was infertile, I’d been injured when I was small, but she just smiled and said we would just have to be satisfied with each other.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
The Mystery of the Old House
Part 1: An Enigmatic Inheritance Arka stood before the old house, a mix of emotions swirling within him. He had inherited it just months ago from his grandmother, who had recently passed away. The house appeared neglected and forlorn, with peeling paint and dust-covered windows. Arka never knew much about his grandmother, and he had always been curious about her life. Perhaps, within the walls of this house, he would find answers to his questions.
By ardent yulian3 years ago in Horror
The Abandoned Mansion. Content Warning.
In the middle of night, when the moon was low and the woodland was cloaked in fog, a lone wanderer came across an abandoned mansion nestled amid the trees. Its once-grand facade had become decrepit and frightening, with windows boarded up like the eyes of a long-forgotten phantom. Ignoring the wind's warnings, the traveler pushed open the groaning gate and entered, attracted by an unfathomable force.
By Jonathan Rose3 years ago in Horror
The Haunted House of Hilarity
Let me introduce you to the Johnson family – a quirky bunch with a knack for finding humor in the most terrifying situations. There's Dad, a self-proclaimed horror movie buff who loves nothing more than a good scare. Mom, the eternal optimist who believes that laughter is the best medicine, even in the face of fear. And then there's their two kids, Lily and Max, who inherited their parents' love of all things spooky and silly.
By azrey fazri3 years ago in Horror
Shadows of the Forgotten City
I. The Haunting Begins The city of New Delhi, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, was about to be consumed by darkness. A forgotten spirit, restless and vengeful, began to haunt the streets, casting a chilling presence over the unsuspecting residents.
By Renuga kannan3 years ago in Horror
Haunting Of The Lighthouse Keeper
The old lighthouse keeper, Silas, squinted through the salty spray, his weathered face etched with worry. The storm, a monstrous entity clawing at the craggy cliffs, had raged for two days, severing all communication with the mainland. He was alone, save for the restless groan of the wind and the rhythmic crash of waves against the jagged rocks.
By Mr.ReyTatuin3 years ago in Horror
