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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.
Story of The Devil
In the small, picturesque town of Eldertown, nestled deep within the misty woods, there was a legend that had been whispered through generations. It was a story of the devil, a tale so terrifying that it sent shivers down the spines of those who dared to speak its name.
James SmithPublished 7 months ago in HorrorThe Haunting of Blackwood Manor
Blackwood Manor, a dilapidated estate that had long since been abandoned by its previous owners, stood in the middle of the dark, impenetrable forest. According to legend, the location was cursed, and anyone who dared enter would experience unspeakable horrors.
DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIPublished 7 months ago in HorrorThe Forsaken
Heavy rains poured, and thunder clapped overhead. The rain poured hard and fast, smacking against the ground and bouncing off the asphalt highways. The skies exploded in blinding flashes as lightning turned the night skies into a strobe.
Jason Ray MortonPublished 7 months ago in HorrorDaemon Chakra
Merilee tipped bare toes out of her silver camper, pausing for a minute to shake her blonde curls loose from the night of tangled dreams. Lighting on the metal steps that led to the cool morning grass, sparkling baubles tinkled lightly on the layers of her orange skirt as she stretched and breathed in the morning air.
Veronica ColdironPublished 7 months ago in Horror- Top Story - September 2023
The Portal
Part 1 “Papa?” Asha St. George called from within a crumbling old barn, hoping she heard her father’s footsteps outside. At the end of a crooked trail in dark woods, the barn beneath a yellow moon seemed no more than the abandoned monument of a forgotten era. If you looked close, you knew it was not empty and held more than scampering rats and spiders busy spinning webs.
D. ALEXANDRA PORTERPublished 7 months ago in Horror Fibers
It is the last Thursday before Christmas, and tonight, we shall see who will still be here come then. Frau Perchta will come, a witch of cleanliness that chooses our fates each winter. The things which we can do to please her are to have all of our fiber spinning finished before year’s end, and a spotless home and porridge when she arrives.
S. C. AlmanzarPublished 7 months ago in HorrorUnveiling the Shadows: A Scientific Journey into the Paranormal
In the dimly lit laboratory at the Institute for Paranormal Studies, Dr. Emily Harris meticulously adjusted the settings on her state-of-the-art spectrometer. Her team had spent months preparing for this moment, and the anticipation hung heavy in the air. They were about to embark on a scientific investigation into one of the most enigmatic and controversial subjects in human history – the existence of ghosts.
Zell MacasinagPublished 7 months ago in HorrorThe Vanishing Act
Detective Sarah Williams peered at the old Victorian house from her unmarked police car. It stood at the end of a quiet, tree-lined street, shrouded in an eerie mist. The place had a reputation for being haunted, but that wasn't what had brought her here.
siva kumarPublished 7 months ago in Horror"The Whispering Shadows"
In the core of the old, rotting town of Ravenswood, a feeling of fear hung weighty in the air. It was a spot covered in murkiness, where the sun seldom thought for even a moment to project its warm hug. The townsfolk talked in quieted tones about the legend of the Murmuring Shadows that spooky the edges of their reviled town.
A Duel with Hypn-a-gogic
I was in my room, in Mbise a not so remote African not rally a village, nestled beneath the sprawling canopy of ancient trees, I had never experienced a night of terror like that night. The air was supposed to be thick with the fragrance of blooming flora, and the distant chirping of nocturnal creatures should serenade the night. Yet, an ominous unease hung in the atmosphere, maybe foreshadowing the horrors that would soon unfold in the twisted corridors of my dreams or probably I was already living the nightmare .
Emmanuel ADEKUNLEPublished 7 months ago in Horror2 Stories that will scare you to the bone
STORY ONE: Twin 2 girls named Amber and Anna were twins. Amber would follow Anna all the time, do everything Anna does, eat everything Anna eats. But she never talked to anyone, not even Anna. She would always stay quiet and follow Anna. But Anna didn’t seem to mind it at all.
Grandma Always Said that Grandpa Wasn't Right
I’ve been taking care of my grandma lately. She’s been doing pretty bad and she needs someone there to help her almost twenty-four-seven. She’s got some kind of bone disease, it's basically turning her bones into Swiss cheese, and I’ve had to carry her to the bathroom and room to room for the past two weeks. This might seem kind of tiresome to some people, but I’m glad to do it. My Grandma and I have always been close, she basically raised me since my mother was never at home. If I can give back to her now, I consider it fair.
Joshua CampbellPublished 7 months ago in Horror