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Eclipse of the Veil
The world dimmed with an unnatural twilight as the moon, a perfect circle, swallowed the sun whole. Cicadas, usually buzzing their summer symphony, fell silent. Birds screeched in a panicked flurry, seeking refuge in the inky shadows creeping across the land. I stood in my grandma's backyard, the air thick with the earthy scent of her freshly turned garden.
By Rebecca Lynn Ivey4 months ago in Horror
Shadowed Pursuit. Content Warning.
The night air was thick with an eerie stillness as I stood on the corner of the dimly lit neighborhood block, waiting for Stephanie. My heart thudded in my chest, a mix of anticipation and unease swirling within me. The glow of the streetlights cast long, menacing shadows, and a chill wind whispered through the empty streets, sending shivers down my spine.
By Briona Whitehead4 months ago in Horror
Shadows in the Basement. Content Warning.
The oppressive heat of the summer night pressed down on me like a suffocating blanket as I descended into the dimly lit basement of the high school. Each step echoed hollowly in the empty halls, the sound reverberating off the walls like a haunting melody. Despite the familiarity of the routine, a sense of unease gnawed at the edges of my consciousness, casting a shadow over the otherwise mundane task of stacking chairs.
By Briona Whitehead4 months ago in Horror
The Hunted Bridge. Content Warning.
Once, two friends went to a late-night party. Amy and Bell were having a great time at the party. When one of their friends suggested that they tell horror stories, everyone began sharing their horrible experiences or stories that were obviously made up. One girl, whom Amy didn’t recognize, told the most horrible story of all. She spoke of a bridge rumored to be haunted,
By Hafsa Mughal4 months ago in Horror
Confronting the Darkness: A Tale of Inner Struggle. Content Warning.
In the silent echoes of my home, I feel your presence lingering. Uninvited, yet unmistakably present, you and your cohorts weave through the corridors, like unwelcome specters clinging to the walls. Your weight is felt in the heavy air, thick with tension, as I approach the door to my husband's and my sanctuary.
By Nada soliman4 months ago in Horror
NEWLYWEDS UNDER GHOST SHADOW
In the quaint town of Willow Creek, nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering forests, lived a newlywed couple, Lucas and Emily. Their love was fresh and vibrant, like the blossoms of spring. They had recently moved into an old Victorian house on the outskirts of town, enchanted by its vintage charm and picturesque surroundings.
By Arafat Islam Durjoy4 months ago in Horror
GIRL ALONE
In the small town of Willow brook, nestled deep within the dense forests of the Pacific Northwest, there lived a lonely girl named Emily. With unkempt hair the color of midnight and eyes as deep and melancholic as the ancient trees surrounding her home, Emily was an enigma to the townsfolk. She dwelled in a dilapidated house at the edge of town, a place whispered about in hushed tones by those who dared to speak of it at all.
By Arafat Islam Durjoy4 months ago in Horror
The Redemption of the Easter Hare
Sarah, tucked under her covers, squeezed her eyes shut at the rhythmic thump-thump-thump on her roof. It started every Easter Eve, this unsettling sound like giant, fluffy feet hopping across the shingles. It wasn't Santa's jolly pitter-patter. This was a low, heavy thud that sent shivers down her spine.
By Rebecca Lynn Ivey4 months ago in Horror