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Panopticon. Runner-Up in Tales Retold Challenge.
This didn’t happen once upon a time. Let’s get that out of the way first. All times are now. All moments are this moment. What do you mean, it doesn’t make sense?
By Vanessa Gonzales3 years ago in Horror
The Call of Cthulhu . Top Story - August 2023.
“The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.” H.P. Lovecraft, "The Call of Cthulhu (1928)
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Horror
Fear of the dark
In the small town of Willowbrook, nestled deep within a lush forest, lived a young girl named Lily. She was a bright and imaginative child, but she had one fear that plagued her every night – the darkness.
By Cynthia Okorie3 years ago in Horror
Unveiling The Fourth Kind
When we think of UFOs, aliens, and the possibility of abduction, our minds often wander to Hollywood movies, exotic sketches, and skeptical accounts. But buried beneath the cinematic exaggeration lies a handful of stories that defy skepticism, transcending time and defying dismissal. Among these tales, one story that stands out as a captivating enigma is the experience of Barney and Betty Hill, a couple whose lives were forever changed on a fateful night in 1961.
By GoLow3 years ago in Horror
Whispers in the Shadows: The Haunting of Hollowbrook Mansion. Content Warning.
In the heart of a quiet, idyllic town stood a mansion that cast a sinister shadow over the surrounding landscape. Hollowbrook Mansion, as it was known, had long been the subject of eerie tales and spine-chilling legends. Locals whispered about inexplicable occurrences, strange apparitions, and a dark history that seemed to seep from its very walls. One could hardly ignore the palpable sense of dread that hung in the air around the mansion.
By Kunal Sharma3 years ago in Horror
Dead of Night
In the dead of night, a bright meteor streaked across the sky, hurtling towards Earth. Inside, the meteor carried an evil gift from the deep dark depths of evil space. It carried with it a a smell so vile, so repugnant, that it defied the very laws of nature. The smell was a fume alien to earth, and one that humanity had no natural olfactory resistance to, not like the life forms on the planet it came from. The smell wanted nothing more then to be a sentient life form, but first it had to find it’s way inside a sentient life form. To posses such creatures, the creature it was going to posses could have no resistance, natural or otherwise. Traveling through space for thousands of years scanning for life forms on other planets with non-immune non-resistant life, it finally came across earth.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting Echoes
In the small town of Ravenswood, nestled deep within the forest, an air of unease clung to the atmosphere. The townspeople spoke in hushed tones about the old mansion that loomed on the outskirts – the Thornfield Manor. It was said to be cursed, its halls echoing with the whispers of tragic events that had unfolded within its walls.
By Fouzi@ Nadeem3 years ago in Horror
Don't Stop Me Now
Doctor Roget is much too surprised to speak words. He only stares silently, his mouth drawn in a straight line, at his three creations-- specifically the one with the red eyes who has a liking for dancing.
By chloe3 years ago in Horror
Beware The Window
Alone, tired, and drained of emotions, Jacob Jones dropped into the oversized leather rocking chair on the second floor of his townhome. He closed his eyes and inhaled the soft scent emanating from the Himalayan salt lamp glowing on the coffee table.
By J. S. Wade3 years ago in Horror
For Peace or War
The consequences of military intervention in Mali have reverberated through the country and the broader region, leaving a complex tapestry of effects that span political, social, economic, and security dimensions. The decision to intervene militarily in Mali was driven by concerns over the rise of armed extremist groups and the potential destabilization of the Sahel region. However, while the intervention aimed to restore stability and security, it has also given rise to a host of unintended consequences that continue to shape the region's trajectory.
By Juliet3 years ago in Horror
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
The Hills Have Eyes is the late Wes Craven's third film (right behind something I've never heard of called The Fireworks Woman) from his masterful, groundbreaking first film, The Last House on the Left (1972), a film with social commentary and subtext a mile long, but one generally derided or even hated as being a misogynistic and sickening mess. (It's a whole helluva lot better and deeper than that, I can assure you, and I've got a whole essay about that you can read here: "The Castle and Krug".) Craven's most famous film is, of course, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and its resultant sequels and spin-offs and remakes, etc. He was a horror legend in Hollywood, and his brand was sterling when he tragically passed on.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Horror
Silent Sorrows
In the heart of a bustling city, where dreams intertwined with towering buildings and the cacophony of life's ambitions, lived individuals whose lives were marred by the agonizing consequences of harsh immigration laws. Their stories painted a vivid picture of struggle, resilience, and the heart-wrenching choices that people make in pursuit of a better life.
By Juliet3 years ago in Horror