psychological

Mind games taken way too far; explore the disturbing genre of psychological thrillers that make us question our perception of sanity and reality.

The Hollow Ones
Ava hadn’t been back to the lake house in over twenty years. Her parents had died in a car accident just two months ago, and the cabin—her childhood summer home—was now hers. She told herself it would be good to visit. To process. To be alone.
By Asif Al Latif2 years ago in Horror
The Last Patient in the Asylum Wasn’t on the Records
Chapter 1: The Invitation Dr. Eleanor Shaw, a forensic psychiatrist, receives an anonymous letter: “Blackthorn Asylum holds answers about your mother’s death. Come before it’s demolished.”
By Wiki Rjm2 years ago in Horror
The Village That Appears Only in Rain
I’ve never told this story before. Mostly because people would think I’m either lying… or worse, losing my mind. But I can’t keep it in anymore. I need someone to understand what happened.
By MIZANUR RAHMAN2 years ago in Horror
The Demon Face of Edward Mordrake: A Tale of Madness, Mystery, and the Unseen Whisperer
The Man with Two Faces In the shadowy corners of medical history and folklore, some tales send a chill down the spine, not because they are filled with blood or violence, but because they force us to question what is possible, what is real, and what lies hidden within the human mind. One such tale is that of Edward Mordrake, a man reportedly born in the 19th century with a second face, a “demon face” at the back of his head.
By The Secret History Of The World2 years ago in Horror
Things You Can't Say two. Content Warning.
I don’t know how many hours I was out for. All I know is that the man who captured me wasn’t in with me. Nor could I even catch a glimpse of him as I lay on the ground. Yet, his stench lingered in the air. My head still felt heavy despite how long it had been. Trying to get up, I tried to reorient myself. Everything about this place was horrifying. Whether or not that asshole was in sight or not. Every single noise that I heard made my pulse quicken. The shadows that surrounded me made me feel like they’d take a bite out of me.
By Raphael Fontenelle2 years ago in Horror
The Machinations of Dr. Varkis
Where the moon rarely pierced the perpetual mist, stood the decrepit Ironspire Citadel. Once a fortress of medieval lords, it now housed the laboratory of Dr. Erasmus Varkis, a scientist whose brilliance was matched only by his malevolence. The locals whispered of unnatural lights flickering in the citadel’s towers, of screams carried on the wind, and of creatures that were neither man nor beast skulking in the shadows. They were right to fear, for Varkis was no mere scholar—he was a maestro of the forbidden, orchestrating a symphony of horror to bend the world to his will.
By TheNaeth2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Jangmuarinnakorn House: Thailand’s Most Notorious Ghost Mansion
The Spooky History and Phantom Tradition of Jangmuarinnakorn House (White Lion House), Chiang Mai Situated in the northwest corner of the ancient city walls of Chiang Mai, the crumbling majesty of Jangmuarinnakorn House, or the White Lion House, is a terrifying reminder of ambition, tragedy, and the paranormal. Its baroque facade, with snarling lion statues guarding either side, is jarring against its surrounding tropical landscape, attracting both fascination and terror. This is the tale of its ghostly heritage, a mix of historical fact and spooky legend.
By Kyrol Mojikal2 years ago in Horror
Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is one of the most famous horror and science fiction stories ever written. But it's more than just a tale of a scary monster. It's a powerful story about science, ambition, loneliness, and what happens when we try to play the role of God.
By Muhammad Hayat2 years ago in Horror
The Shunning
The manuscript arrived like all the others. Courier font. Double spaced. First-line indents so sharp you could measure them with a ruler and piss off a copyeditor. The title was "The Shunning," which felt a little on the nose for horror, but whatever. Slush pile readers didn’t get paid to judge titles. They got paid to survive them.
By MJ Carson2 years ago in Horror
Beloved
Beloved by Toni Morrison is one of the most emotional and unforgettable stories ever written. It is a novel that speaks about slavery, motherhood, memory, and the pain that people carry with them long after their suffering is over. Even though the story is deep and sometimes heartbreaking, it is told with such beauty and truth that it stays with you forever.
By Muhammad Hayat2 years ago in Horror
Whispers in the Walls
Rain lashed against the crooked windows of Black Hollow Manor, each drop sounding like a faint tap on a coffin lid. The manor had stood for over two centuries, long abandoned and buried in the woods of Raven’s Hollow, where even animals refused to tread. Locals called it cursed. Stories of missing hikers, disembodied screams, and the faint glow of lanterns in the dead of night haunted the nearby village. No one dared approach after sunset.
By Sakibul Islam Sakib2 years ago in Horror
Whispers from the Old Calcutta Hotel
Chapter I: The Forgotten Ledger In the heart of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), hidden away between the bustling Burrabazar lanes, stands an old, crumbling colonial structure—the Hotel Monsoon Haven. Built in 1913 by a wealthy English trader named Albert Weathersby, the hotel once sparkled with opulence. But now, it’s a fading relic, its windows always shut, its wooden sign eaten by time.
By Tales That Breathe at Night2 years ago in Horror