psychological

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

Glitch
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. You could step on the overgrown lawn, toilet paper and egg the house to kingdom come, videotape it like it was the setting of a kid's shaky Halloween video. You could even go, knock on the door, and run away from whatever supposed urban legend the kids said was supposed to come out.
By Alexandria Stanwyck2 years ago in Horror
The Assignment
“There was only one rule: don’t open the door,” the clown in front of me grinned. Spinning around, there were dozens of clowns in the room, with only one door for an exit. The other clowns started chanting the same rule that the first one had whined.
By Rowan Finley 2 years ago in Horror
The Mirror
There was only one rule: don't open the door. No one knew what was behind it, but the smears of red didn't give any comfort. But every day, or at least what I think is day, there is a small tapping on the other side of the door.
By Steph Ruff2 years ago in Horror
Word Steak. Top Story - October 2024.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. “We know we can’t touch it,” Leeson Noble announced. “Why, Dad? We’ve tried everything else. the window’s clamped shut. There’s only one way to escape this library. That’s through the door,” Gaston Noble replied. Leeson grabbed his son’s arm, prohibiting his advance.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Horror
The Johnsons
"There was only one rule: don’t open the door. I don’t know how many times I told you that. But nooo, you just had to have a look. Just had to sneak a little peek. And, now, here we are,” Phil ranted at Joaquin.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Horror
Choices
"There was only one rule: don’t open the door.” Right, don't open the door (he read the weathered note in his hand twice). Don't open it.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Horror
Locked In
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. I’ve never been interested in spooky games, haunted houses or anything of the scary sort, really. I’ve always been easier to convince after a few shots of tequila, though. Hence, I stood in a dark, tiny room with two doors, directly opposite each other, waiting for the “game". My friends were in rooms on either side of me.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Horror
The Ghost in the Old House
When I was younger, around 12 or 13, my family moved into a very old house in a small, quiet town. It was one of those houses you see in movies—creaky wooden floors, tall windows, and a long, dark hallway leading to the bedrooms. It had been abandoned for years before we moved in. From the moment we stepped inside, something felt… off. But we were excited for a fresh start, so I brushed it off as nerves.
By Isabella2 years ago in Horror
A Fight for Family
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. My head pounds as my thoughts race in panic. My hand gently traces the bleeding wound in the back of my skull as I slowly rise from the cold, dirty floor of my work shed. As I stand, swaying, my eyes fix on the door to the shed; the only way in or out.
By Michael Bradshaw2 years ago in Horror
The Shadow Within the Mirror
The old-fashioned mirror that hung in Sofia's grandmother's hallway had always captivated her. Its elaborately carved, elegant frame seemed to tell historical tales.
By MD. RAFIQUL ISLAM MURAD 2 years ago in Horror
Frozen Purgatory
There was 0nly one rule: don’t open the door. Ice rimed, cracked, frost bitten windows. Encroaching wind a miniature arctic blast. Fingers aching - blue, brittle. Cupped hands raise to mouth… Frozen lungs puff breath. Warmth. No. Arctic breath - frozen vaporous lattice - envelops my clenched shut frozen hands.
By Andrew C McDonald2 years ago in Horror
Halloween Ends
Halloween Ends was a letdown. Let’s say Corey took up the mantle. That was the movie that was set up. Why did this not happen? The hospital scene in Kills was heavy-handed but could have made more sense with Corey being the new killer. Haddonfield knew what happened when they succumbed to fear. Instead of succumbing to fear, Corey was what happens when one gives into the darkness.
By DJ Robbins2 years ago in Horror