psychological
Mind games taken way too far; explore the disturbing genre of psychological thrillers that make us question our perception of sanity and reality.
Voices in the Dark
The Shadow in the Pines The air was crisp as Emily and her three friends arrived at the edge of Red Rock Canyon, eager for a weekend of camping under the stars. They had heard rumors about the area—tales of strange lights and whispers in the woods—but none of them believed in such things. To them, the legends were just local folklore, stories told to scare newcomers.
By M.Kamran Shaukat2 years ago in Horror
The Stranger at Midnight
1. The Mysterious Hitchhiker It was a stormy night, the kind where the rain pounds against your windshield and the darkness swallows the world. I was driving down a desolate highway after a long day at work when I saw her—a lone figure on the side of the road, drenched and shivering.
By Aravinth Kumar Sakthivel 2 years ago in Horror
Escaping the Liminal
I knew I took a wrong turn somewhere. I knew I should have listened to my gut instincts and gone the other direction of the hall instead. I walked past room after room glancing in. An empty office with blinding white walls and ceiling and then another room. Another empty office with the same blinding white walls and ceiling.
By Jasmine Aguilar2 years ago in Horror
Under the Starlit Skies
On a clear September night in 1961, Betty and Barney Hill, an interracial couple from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, were returning home from a short vacation in Canada. The couple had hoped the trip would be a much-needed break from their demanding lives—Betty worked as a social worker, and Barney held a position with the postal service. Their relationship was strong, but they often faced societal pressures and discrimination that added stress to their lives.
By Yassine Hamdi2 years ago in Horror
Merit, Ahmed, and Mariam - Part Three
Merit, Ahmed, and Mariam - Part Three The First Encounter We return to our story where we left off at that astonishing moment when the television transmission changed, and Ahmed found himself watching the anchor presenting the program—it was none other than Merit. She addressed him in a calm yet penetrating voice: "You must divorce your wife, Mariam, and devote yourself to me alone. I am your first love, from long ago." It was not just words; it was a direct threat. "You know very well that you are Honfer Hotep, scribe of Amun, overseer of goods, and a nobleman of the Eighteenth Dynasty in the New Kingdom. And I am Merit, your wife, and a singer of the god Amun. We were together during the reign of King Ay, and I never accepted your marriage to another. I have been searching for you since your death until I found you again." Searching for the Truth Merit displayed on the screen ancient murals and inscriptions depicting them together, drawn on the walls of their old tomb. She revealed details of their marriage during the reign of King Ay, who ascended the throne after King Tutankhamun. Before disappearing, she sternly told him: "Think carefully about what I told you, or I will have to take action. I will wait for you tomorrow at the same time." Ahmed remained stunned, unable to utter a word, afraid that Mariam might notice what was happening. After his wife fell asleep, he rushed to his old black suitcase, took out his grandfather’s books, and started flipping through the pages of history. The more he read, the more he realized that everything Merit had said was true. His mind raced, and he asked himself: "How do I escape this dilemma?! She will return tomorrow night, and she has threatened to take action!" Fear and Hesitation The next morning, Ahmed did not go to work. When Mariam asked him why, he claimed he had stomach cramps. She left for work while Ahmed stayed behind, thinking of a solution. He considered reporting the statue he had found in his suitcase to the Antiquities Authority, but he quickly realized that this would land him in serious trouble. How would he explain possessing this statue? Where did he get it from? Which archaeological site had he excavated? So many questions made him abandon the idea. The Second Confrontation Mariam returned from work, evening fell, and the time for his next encounter with Merit approached. After dinner, the couple sat in front of the television for a while. Then Mariam excused herself to sleep, while Ahmed claimed he had slept too much during the day and would stay up a little longer. At midnight, the television transmission was interrupted again, and Merit appeared, immediately asking him: "What have you decided, my dear husband? I am Merit, your first love." Ahmed responded angrily: "I don’t know you! I was never married to you in the past or in the present!" The Shocking Truth At that moment, Mariam was asleep, but she heard Ahmed speaking anxiously. She quietly crept behind him, wanting to know whether he was talking to himself or to someone else. She was shocked to see that the television resumed its normal broadcast the moment she arrived. She asked him worriedly: "Who were you talking to? And why were you yelling?" Ahmed looked at her in silence, then decided to tell her everything. "You need to know the truth because you are my wife and my life partner." Mariam sat down, listening intently as Ahmed recounted everything that had happened. When he reached the moment of his confrontation with Merit, Mariam interrupted him: "I saw a woman dangling from the ceiling of the room..." Ahmed’s eyes widened in shock: "How did you know?!" Mariam continued: "She approached me on campus and spoke to me in the laboratory... Everything that happened to you, happened to me too." Then she looked at him seriously and asked: "Have you ever seen me and Merit at the same time?" Ahmed remained silent, his mind reeling under the weight of the revelation. "How do you know all these details that I never told you?" he asked, bewildered. Mariam smiled a mysterious smile and said: "Because I am Mariam... and I am also Merit, your wife from ages past." She left him in his astonishment, while the question hung in the air: Is there truly such a thing as reincarnation?
By Ali Sadeek Ahmed2 years ago in Horror
The Curious Journal of Henry Abernathy . Content Warning.
The Journal of Henry Abernathy Growing up, my family always told the story of how we could trace our lineage back to the Revolutionary War. “Your great-great-great-great-great, was that too many greats? Well, anyway, Grandfather Thaddeus Abernathy fought with Washington!” My father would say. I never put too much thought to it, always assuming it was the hyperbole of family lore, until this year. Starting my junior year at Arizona State University, (go Sun Devils!), I was enrolled in a genetics class that had me wondering if there was any truth to the reports. So, I started digging.
By Sandor Szabo2 years ago in Horror
Sex of Spirits: Perspectives and Experiences
Introduction The concept of spirits and their interaction with the material and spiritual realms has long fascinated humanity. Across cultures and religions, spirits are believed to exist as entities free from the constraints of the physical body. Among the many questions surrounding spirits, one particularly intriguing topic is whether spirits possess a sex or gender. This article explores the perspectives, interpretations, and experiences associated with the sex of spirits, delving into religious beliefs, philosophical inquiries, metaphysical interpretations, and anecdotal accounts.
By Sajjad Rana Hussain2 years ago in Horror
Fated Showdown
I confidently strode across the darkened hall, leaving Marsha where she had fallen. Positive in who I would find on the other side of the closed door. Feeling the astral pull of my eternal beloved, I softly opened the door and entered the bedroom. The low light from the window was all I needed to see that the bed was empty, as was the room. Hurrying across the room I threw the closet door open, checking if my fated one was inside, but she was not there. Nor was she under the bed.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Horror
