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Monsters and horror go hand in hand; explore horrific creatures, beasts and hairy scaries like Freddy Krueger, Frankenstein and far beyond.

A Secret With Bite
"There was only one rule: don't open the door." Melissa Harper, a high school student, was being told those exact words by a familiar presence: her principal, Layla Winters.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting Guardians
The Ahmed family lived in a remote village, deeply rooted in their faith. They always found comfort in reciting Surah Ar-Rahman during their toughest moments. Whenever illness struck, finances dwindled, or tensions rose, the soothing verses brought them peace. Little did they know, their devotion would unlock a mystery far beyond what they could imagine.
By Surah Al Waqiah2 years ago in Horror
The indigo
In the quaint hamlet of Little Kansas, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty, there didst dwell a creature most fell and fearsome. This beast, likened unto an indigo, didst wreak havoc upon the simple folk, casting a pall of dread o'er the land. By the light of the gibbous moon, when shadows didst dance upon the cobbled streets, the monster didst emerge from its lair, its eyes aglow with a baleful gleam.
By Jayden Church2 years ago in Horror
Nanna's Warning. Runner-up in Spooky Micro Challenge.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. That was easy. The red inverted triangles drawn on its peeling black paint frightened Layla, though Nanna called it a protection spell.
By Kenny Penn2 years ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows
In the small town of Willow Creek, nestled deep within a forgotten forest, there was a house that no one dared approach. Its windows were black, its door slightly ajar, and shadows seemed to stretch from it at odd angles, even in broad daylight.
By Tasnuba Humayra2 years ago in Horror
One Rule
“There was only one rule: don’t open the door. That’s it! And what is the first thing you do? YOU OPEN THE FRIGGING DOOR,” Monica yelled as she, Alex and Richard ran.
By Glenda Davis2 years ago in Horror
A Cure For Anxiety and Depression
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. That’s what they said when the team of psychologists began my experimental treatment for anxiety and depression.
By Kenneth cruz2 years ago in Horror
Mind games and moss
"There was only one rule: don’t open the door.” The game was called "Mind Games...Do You DARE". Jumanji-like in nature, we all knew what could possibly occur...MAYBE!
By Antoni De'Leon2 years ago in Horror
Two doors are better then Nun- part un
There was only one rule: don’t open the door, and the world shall remain safe. However, three unlikely occurrences happened.
By JBaz2 years ago in Horror
A Tender Caress. Content Warning.
The three boys busied themselves preparing their campsite. They were all at those dawning ages of nineteen and twenty when the whole world was newly theirs and their stomping grounds had given way to new frontiers to master. Nevertheless, Duncan regarded the flimsy polyester tents with dismay as Archie and Oliver struggled to make a campfire.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Horror
The One
There was only one rule: don't open the door. The rusted metal door had warnings all around, but Thomas dismissed the ones he could understand. His hand grabbed the smooth, cold handle and pulled hard. The door barely budged, but Thomas kept pulling until it opened. He was staring at the darkness when it started pulling small objects inside. The sucking slowly increased until Thomas was fighting to retreat. With a sudden surge he lost his footing and was swallowed by the opening. An inky blackness covered him as he fell through nothingness. When he could finally see he was now falling towards the ground. He landed hard and his breath was forced out of his lungs. After catching his breath he weakly got to his feet and looked around. Before him laid a forest of blue trees with white leaves. With wide eyes he walked deeper and deeper into the unknown forest until he felt something watching him. Thomas slowed his pace and cautiously looked for the culprit. There was nothing on the ground, so Thomas lifted his eyes to the canopy above. Tucked into the white leaves was a small two headed bird like creature with fur and talons. Thinking it harmless Thomas started talking to it, but it didn't seem to like that. The creature opened its wings and fluttered to the forest floor. In an instant the small dual bird headed furry creature grew to the size of a bear and made a loud guttural groan. With that Thomas turned back the way he came and ran. The creature, talons on all four legs, took after him. Thomas ran as fast as he could, but the groans only got louder behind him. He could now feel hot breath on his neck.
By Colt Henderson2 years ago in Horror
Heartbroken. Content Warning.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. I struggled to resist. This opportunity was less than once in a lifetime. Was it my imagination? Whispers among the rhythmic thumping. A siren song of discovery. Eventually, prudence overcame curiosity. The door however deigned otherwise.
By Addison M2 years ago in Horror