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 Last Child of Winslow House
In the desolate town of Eldridge Hollow, the Winslow house stood like a malevolent sentinel, shrouded in shadows and sorrow. For decades, it had been left to rot, its dark windows gazing vacantly into the lives of those who dared to pass. The townsfolk spoke in hushed whispers about the Winslow family, who vanished without a trace, their fate entwined with the house’s sinister legacy.
By Jason “Jay” Benskin2 years ago in Horror
The Night It Knocked
There was only one rule: never answer the door after dusk. That was what old man Corman told us when we moved into the crumbling farmhouse at the edge of town. A relic, he called it—a place that had seen too much. He was serious, too, his wrinkled hands trembling as he leaned in close, his breath a mix of whiskey and fear.
By P B2 years ago in Horror
Silent Hill 2 Remake: We Need to Talk About the Combat
My initial review of the remake was positive, only because I hadn't yet played the game for myself, living vicariously through Let's Plays and streams of the game. I still love the remake, but my God, does the combat drag on. Yeah, yeah, you can tell me it's just a "skill issue", but you need to understand: Silent Hill is not Dark Souls.
By CT Idlehouse2 years ago in Horror
Bone Jenga
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. But the landlord hadn’t specified which door, and Jill found that amusing. The apartment had four, including the bathroom, and so far, they all worked like doors should—hinge, creak, click. Still, his face had that flash of discomfort when he said it, like he was waiting for her to ask something.
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Horror
The Door Between Us. Top Story - October 2024.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Besides that, I was free to question, threaten, or do whatever it took to get Sebastian Mccaw to talk.
By Kenneth cruz2 years ago in Horror
A Door, A Woman, and a Frightened Child. Content Warning.
There was only one rule: don't open the door. The individual holding my hand quietly asked, "why not?" I didn't quite know how to answer her as I felt myself shrink and the forbidden door grow ever larger.
By Adora Hooper2 years ago in Horror
Life Drains
“There was only one rule: Don’t open the door… but, then again, they also say that curiosity killed the cat…” Was it satisfaction Marilyn was after when she drew the handle back? Stepping into the darkness of parts unknown, she wasn’t afraid. She kept going. Past the tourniquet of cobwebs and a palpable air so thick you could cut it with a knife, but only if you managed to keep your hand above your eye.
By Ly Anna2 years ago in Horror
Invisible Demon
There was only one rule: don't open the door. 'Should be simple enough,' I thought to myself. I leaned back in my chair and glanced around at all the other confined people seated in my surroundings. Some stared toward the door while others fidgeted uncomfortably in their seats.
By Reiley2 years ago in Horror
Which Door?
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. It would have been helpful had they told me which one. Thirteen separate doors. Indications of at least seventeen directions one might proceed beyond them: up, down, to the left, right, diagonally, forward, backward, etc.
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock2 years ago in Horror
Matter Meets Anti-Matter
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. She had said those words to me the first day we met. Many of the villagers were afraid of Agnes, the town midwife and healer. To me, she was my whole world. An orphan, she had taken me in as her apprentice when I, haggard and starving, first happened upon her woodland cottage so many years ago.
By Kate Kastelberg 2 years ago in Horror
Never Safe
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. If I don’t open the door, I’ll keep everyone safe. At least, that’s what they tell me. They tell me lots of things. Mostly, they tell me why I must stay inside.
By Tattoos & Tarot2 years ago in Horror
One Rule
"There was only one rule: don’t open the door." She said this last sentence with a quavering voice. Her vacant stare said more than words could. I tapped my pen lightly on my notepad and looked up at her from the notes I'd been taking while interviewing her. Her blood stained clothes and fingers were still caked with dirt, and swollen with fresh cuts.
By Amy Black2 years ago in Horror