psychological

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

Take Away. Top Story - September 2023.
The following receipts from a pizza restaurant were key evidence in the investigation of the disappearance of 9-year old Macie Adams in south London, in September 2023.
By Addison Alder3 years ago in Horror
The Voices
I was in the middle of class when I felt like going to the bathroom. I remember that while I was already inside, someone started knocking on the door. I told him I was busy, but he kept insisting, as if that was the only bathroom in the whole school. I asked him to wait or to find another one, but all he kept saying was to open the door. Every time I answered no or to go away, he would bang even louder and almost scream, asking me to please let him in. I remember it well because those screams were not from someone in a hurry to go to the bathroom, they were from someone who was very scared. His screams managed to scare me too. I stayed locked up as long as I could until they came looking for me. They thought I was trying to hide from classes and I was punished every week, not being able to go out to play. If they saw me with anyone while I was grounded, they would drag it out even longer.
By The Bard3 years ago in Horror
The Doll House
Steria adored dolls. She had an entire assortment of them in her room, every one with a name and a character. She got a kick out of the chance to play with them consistently, imagining they were her loved ones. She particularly adored her most up to date doll, Lily, who had long light hair and blue eyes, very much like her.
By Bijina Neupane3 years ago in Horror
Monster. Top Story - September 2023.
When I think of the word “monster” I think of my daughter. It was an involuntary reflex, an automatic thought as my academic husband would have called it, the association between “daughter” and “monster” carved into the recesses of my brain, my neurons easily connecting the two concepts together.
By L Mincola3 years ago in Horror
Happy Birthday to Me
Happy Birthday to Me is a mess of a slasher film from 1981, starring the cute-as-a-button Melissa Sue Anderson who was better known as Mary (Mary, quite contrary?) on that old show Little House on the Prairie, where Dad was a teenage werewolf. (I'm just too goshdamned witty this morning for my own good.)
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Horror
The Chilling Tale of Tōru Miyazaki. Content Warning.
The tale of Tōru Miyazaki, known as the Tochigi Monster, is one that chills the soul and leaves an indelible mark on anyone who hears it. This haunting true crime story takes us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, unraveling the life and horrifying crimes of a man who would come to terrorize an entire nation.
By GoLow3 years ago in Horror
The Masked Symphony: Unmasking the Psychopath. Content Warning.
Part 1: The Prelude The city of Harmonyville was known for its serene beauty and the harmonious lives of its inhabitants. Nestled between rolling hills and a tranquil river, it was a place where people believed in the inherent goodness of humanity. However, as they say, appearances can be deceiving.
By June Oliver Franz Roxas3 years ago in Horror
The Seer
Author's Note: I initially wrote this short story for Apex Magazine's flash fiction contest. The subject? Optophobia: The fear of opening one's eyes. Alas, my story didn't get picked but my loss is your gain! Enjoy.
By N.J. Gallegos 3 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Blackwood Manor
The night was cold and moonless as Sarah approached Blackwood Manor, a looming, decrepit mansion cloaked in legend and dread. Halloween had always been a time for thrill-seekers and ghost stories, but this year, Sarah wanted to take it to a whole new level. She had heard the tales—the whispers of restless spirits and eerie phenomena that plagued the old estate.
By Gokul Raghav3 years ago in Horror
The Nightmarish Carnival
The amusement park had seen better days. Rusted roller coasters and faded signs bore witness to a time when laughter and joy once filled the air. Now, it stood abandoned, a decaying relic of the past, a place where memories had faded into eerie echoes.
By Gokul Raghav3 years ago in Horror
The Things I've Seen
This all happened years ago. My family had to move around a lot, to follow my dad because he was the breadwinner of the house. He kept finding new jobs in different cities and different towns across multiple states. Most of the time it was smaller towns.
By N.J. Folsom3 years ago in Horror
The Sound Of Silence
. And then everybody died. Not a sound. No gory, silly, violent scenes. Nothing. Everybody except for one soul. He stood in awe, in deadly silence, and could not make sense of what had just happened... and what he was supposed to do now.
By Andrei Z.3 years ago in Horror