supernatural

The hidden world of all things supernatural; a look inside witchcraft, spells, vexes, black magic and other spine-tingling supernatural phenomena.

The Last Broadcast
The year was 2148, and the world had become a tangled web of hyperconnected devices and omnipresent media. In the sprawling city of Arcadia, WAVE 99.9 was the last independent radio station broadcasting live content.
By Razu Islam – Lifestyle & Futuristic Writerabout a year ago in Horror
The most surreal place I've ever been (and why no one talks about it)
Many of us encounter strange, unreal or “surreal” experiences while traveling. Sometimes the experience is due to the beauty of nature, sometimes to the diversity of culture, and sometimes for some reason that cannot be explained. Today I will tell the story of one such place—one that is so remote and strange that even when I close my eyes, I can still feel its smells, sounds and atmosphere. The most surprising thing is that very few people know about this place or nobody talks about it.
By Nafiz Hossainabout a year ago in Horror
Carly: Chapter One
Dear Carly Don't you get fed up with seeing the same old shadows every night? You know that human figure in the dark that terrifies you so much, that you wake up convinced there is a vampire ready to suck the life out of you in your room?
By Carol Ann Townendabout a year ago in Horror
The Dead Knight
David Waters was afraid. He didn’t think he would ever be selected. When David and his father found the two knights at the cabin door, he knew what they were here for.
By Emy Quinnabout a year ago in Horror
Dearest Sarah
Dearest Sarah, Your last letter was of the greatest comfort to me, though it troubles me greatly that it is so difficult to hear your voice out here on this God-forsaken rock amidst the endless waves. Aside from your occasional correspondence, all memories of home fade amidst the din of this infernal salt and spray. Hope -as well as despair, it pains me to say- are distant concepts amidst the ever-constant numbness of my current employ. The only rock I still cling to is the vision of your eyes, and the lingering sensation of our last embrace, as long ago as it was.
By Ian Readabout a year ago in Horror
The Whispering Cuckoo Clock
"This is it," Eva chirped, jingling the keys in her hand. "Two bedrooms, a massive garden, and at a price I still can't believe."
By Mian Nazir Shahabout a year ago in Horror
Elias Witherow's The Black Farm, 2025 Expanded Edition
Introduction Since its initial release, The Black Farm by Elias Witherow has been a cult favorite among horror fans because of its grotesque imagery, psychological torture, and unrelenting brutality. With the 2025 Expanded Edition, Witherow has reworked his ghastly creation once more, adding new terror layers, more lore, and even more visceral storytelling. The expanded edition of The Black Farm is the subject of this article, which examines its themes, new content, and the reasons why it continues to be one of the most terrifying horror novels ever written. How does The Black Farm work? For those who aren't familiar, Nick and Jess is a horror novel about a couple who kills themselves together and wake up in the dreadful afterlife known as the Black Farm. The Pig God, a monstrous deity who thrives on suffering, is in charge of this realm. The Farm is a place where the damned suffer incessantly as they are mutilated, harvested, and subjected to unimaginable horrors. Nick embarks on a terrifying journey through the Farm in an effort to flee, encountering other lost souls, ethereal monsters, and the constant threat of the Pig God's wrath. The original novel was praised for its unflinching depiction of despair, emotional depth, and relentless brutality. What's New in the 2025 Expanded Edition? Not only is the 2025 Expanded Edition a reprint, but it also significantly expands on the original story. Witherow has completed:
By Silas Blackwoodabout a year ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds: Part 5 - The Final Silence
The 911 call came in at 3:17 AM. Neighbors reported hearing what sounded like a thunderclap, though the night sky had been clear. When firefighters arrived at Mark's apartment building, they found the third-floor windows blown outward, glass glittering across the parking lot like malignant stars. The flames, curiously, only consumed one unit - Mark's. The rest of the building stood untouched, though every mirror within a half-mile radius had cracked simultaneously.
By Victor Babout a year ago in Horror
American Horror's Development
How Fear Reflects the Anxieties of the Nation Through [Meh-X] The Atlantic Horror is more than just a genre; it is also a gauge of culture. American horror has always reflected the nation's deepest fears, from the eerie folklore of early settlers to the psychological horrors of modern cinema. From the Puritanical dread of the unknown to paranoia during the Cold War, from the racial tensions of the 20th century to the existential threats of today's digital age, the monsters and menaces that haunt our stories have evolved alongside societal anxieties over time. This evolution reveals a fundamental truth: why we are scared is just as important as what scares us in horror. We can see how American horror has changed over time to reflect the changing nightmares of the country by following its history.
By Silas Blackwoodabout a year ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds: Part 4 - The Possession
Mark's apartment smelled like stale coffee and desperation. James sat hunched at the kitchen table, fingers tracing the edges of the silver medallion around his neck, while his brother paced like a caged animal. The security feed from James's apartment played on Mark's laptop—a grayscale nightmare of empty rooms where shadows moved with sinister purpose.
By Victor Babout a year ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds: Part 3 - The Reflection Wars
James barely recognized his own reflection anymore. Three sleepless weeks had carved hollows beneath his eyes, turned his complexion sallow. But that wasn't what made him avoid mirrors now. It was the way his reflection sometimes lingered a second too long when he turned away. The subtle twitches at the corners of its mouth that didn't match his own expressions.
By Victor Babout a year ago in Horror
The Darkness Abounds
James Mercer had always considered himself a rational man. At thirty-four, he worked as an insurance adjuster - a job that rewarded cold calculation over flights of fancy. He lived alone in a modest one-bedroom apartment on the third floor of a 1970s brick complex, the kind with popcorn ceilings and plumbing that groaned in the night. It was ordinary. Safe. Predictable.
By Victor Babout a year ago in Horror