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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.
In the Deeps
I nearly drowned two weeks ago, and it changed my life. My family moved out to Mercy Shore recently. It's a little peninsula town in Washington with two hardware stores, a Walmart, and not much else. Mom and Dad grew up in San Diego amongst the hustle and bustle of city life and decided they wanted to retire somewhere a little quieter. I had been their last child, a total surprise to both of them at forty. Now that they were fifty-five, they felt it was time to retire and enjoy their golden years.
By Joshua Campbell5 years ago in Horror
Afraid of water?…
I was anchored in the middle of nowhere. I had been hired by a faceless corporation to perform a specific task. Without breaching confidentiality, I can tell you that I was to sail out to a given location in the Pacific Ocean, dive down to the bottom and document whatever was down there.
By Katie McCall 5 years ago in Horror
The Lake House
The night air seemed to bite at my exposed flesh. I had no idea why my mother brought us to this lake house so suddenly. It was because her haste to leave the comfort of our two-story California house that I was grossly under packeted for the chilly autumn climate of South Dakota. There was no explanation for the trip or why we had to leave so quickly. Every time I would ask, mom would simply say it was about time, she took us on a family vacation. Never mind that we were in the middle of the school year, and it was almost Halloween. I was supposed to go to a Halloween party with all my friends, but I didn’t even get to tell him goodbye before I was thrown into our car whisked away to the middle of nowhere.
By Katelyn Ramsey5 years ago in Horror
The Girl by the Lake
I was running the first time I saw her. I decided to take a different route and there she was, staring out at the water almost in a trance. I doubt she would have noticed me but I waved an said “Hi” so as not to spook her. It was still early in the morning. The mist was hovering over the lake and she almost looked like a phantom in the early morning light.
By Matthew Donnellon5 years ago in Horror
The Spider in the Car
Driving home from the first day at his new job, the Gurdies’ man felt content with himself. Looking at himself in his rear-view mirror, he was satisfied to see that his hair still hadn’t ruffled and his collar was still in place and tidy. He laughed, recalling how much he worried about whether or not he would fit in with his co-workers, whether or not they would like and accept him. Stupid superficial shit. It all worked out - thank god - he thought to himself. There was even a woman at work who seemed to be eyeing him a lot, smiling and looking away whenever he returned her gaze. The Gurdies’ man blushed thinking about it.
By Alex Costantino5 years ago in Horror
Polaroid Photos
TW: Child Abuse POLAROID PHOTOS Shawn woke up when the sun was just beginning to rise. His head hurt like when Suzie threw a basketball at his head last week. Mrs. Thompson gave her a week of detention, which Shawn felt she deserved since he had a bump on his head for a few days and his mom wasn’t even around to kiss it better.
By Kelly Fadden5 years ago in Horror
Lake of Fire
It was June 1933; when John first put together the connection between his missing fiance and what his town called "Lake of fire". One would think with a name like that it would be hard to miss. Sadly, the town was very small. Less then 1,000 people, with more leaving everyday due to the fallout from the Great depression. On top of the economy failing; the top soil layer was ravished by a record number of storms that had only begun and wouldn't cease until 1934. John was a simple man. He was a lumberjack. Strong silent type, for this type of work isn't for those with less then above average aptitude for physical prowess. His fiance, was a petite gal. Standing at about 4' 11" and weighing no more then 90 pounds. Brown hair, blue eyes, though slender; she had held a very appealing physique. Especially, compared to John at 6' ft and about 200 pounds. They loved each other very much, and both of their families very much enjoyed the couple and their mutual presence at either, families functions. Actually using the laws of attraction correctly considering the glum of the status quo during this time. These two were rather popular in their small town.
By Reece A Kohn5 years ago in Horror
