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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.

That one night
The wind howled through the trees as a storm rolled in. Karen was driving home from work, her hands gripping the wheel tightly as she navigated the dark, winding road. Suddenly, her headlights illuminated a figure standing in the middle of the road. She slammed on the brakes, barely stopping in time.
By Malicious friendship3 years ago in Horror
The Dark Forest
The Dark Forest had always been shrouded in riddle and fear. Legends had been passed down from generation to generation, advising people of the troubles that lay within. But despite the warnings, a group of trampers had decided to venture into the thick timber, hoping to reach a beautiful cascade that was said to be hidden deep within its depths.
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
The Sinister Carnival
The traveling festival had eventually arrived in the small city, bringing with it the pledge of thrilling lifts, tasteful treats, and endless entertainment. The townspeople were aboil with excitement, eagerly lining up to buy tickets and gain entry into the various world of the festival.
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
The Abandoned Asylum
The Beginning It was a dark and stormy night when a group of teenagers decided to explore the abandoned asylum on the outskirts of town. The old building had been closed for years after a series of horrific events occurred within its walls, including reports of patients disappearing and strange, unexplainable occurrences.
By MUGEETH 3 years ago in Horror
The Abandoned Mine
The rugged mountains stood altitudinous, their peaks lost amidst the swirling mist. Nestled within the heart of this enduring terrain lay a secret — an abandoned mine that held mystifications best left unperturbed. A group of miners, driven by curiosity and the pledge of innumerous riches, decided to explore the depths of the abandoned grottoes .
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
The Shadow of the Beast
I had always dreamed of escaping the noise and chaos of the city and settling down in a quiet, peaceful village. And when I stumbled upon the quaint little town of Millfield, with its picturesque cottages and friendly residents, I knew that I had found my new home.
By Umut Çalışkan3 years ago in Horror
Crystal Clear
Crystal Clear Crystal stepped out of the car and walked up the steps of her home in West LA. It had been a good funeral, lots of people there to see her being sad and see her paying her respects to a man who had made her career. Whether she wanted to admit it or not, Jarret had been the best thing to happen to her in years. He had been a rising star, and she had ridden him to the heavens so she could watch him fall. It was cold, but hey, that was showbiz.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
The Specter of Sleepy Hollow
It was a dark and stormy night when the small town of Sleepy Hollow was struck by an unexplainable horror. The townspeople whispered of a specter that had been seen wandering through the streets, a ghostly apparition that seemed to have no physical form. As the nights wore on, the specter grew bolder, appearing more frequently and leaving behind a trail of terror and destruction.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The Haunted Hotel
It was a dark and stormy night, and Alice was driving down a deserted road, her headlights barely illuminating the way ahead. She was on her way to a job interview in a small town she had never heard of before. As she drove, she noticed a sign that read "Hotel Deadwood: Rooms Available". Alice was exhausted from the long drive and the weather conditions, so she decided to stop for the night.
By Gursahib Sidhu3 years ago in Horror
The Forbidden Tomb
The scorching sun beat down on the group of archaeologists as they made their way across the blistering desert beach. Their destination was a bruited grave, said to be hidden deep beneath the enduring terrain. The group had been traveling for days, surviving on stingy sections and limited water inventories. But they were determined to uncover the secrets of the interdicted grave.
By AshDream_Story3 years ago in Horror
The Cabin in the Woods
Chapter 1: The Road to the Cabin The tires crunched over the gravel road as the car made its way deeper into the woods. Jenna, the driver, turned down the radio, and the group fell into an awkward silence. Jenna's boyfriend, Ryan, fiddled with his phone, while their friends, Adam, Sarah, and Mark, gazed out the windows.
By Manoj Jayaram3 years ago in Horror
The Curse of Blackwater Bay
The Curse of Blackwater Bay: The Dark Secrets Lurking Beneath the Waters The sea had always been a source of life for the people of Blackwater Bay. Fishermen cast their nets in the deep waters, merchants traded goods on the docks, and families gathered on the beach to soak up the sun. But beneath the sparkling surface of the bay lay a dark secret, one that had been hidden for centuries.
By MH3 years ago in Horror