supernatural
The hidden world of all things supernatural; a look inside witchcraft, spells, vexes, black magic and other spine-tingling supernatural phenomena.
Echoes of Willow Lane
It stood at the end of Willow Lane, an imposing Victorian relic with weathered gray shingles and windows boarded up like eyes shut tight against the world. Ivy crept up its walls like veins, and the surrounding trees leaned in as if whispering secrets to its worn facade. Locals spoke of it in hushed tones, recounting tales of inexplicable phenomena and a history steeped in tragedy.
By Syed Hammad Hussain2 years ago in Horror
The Solstice Haunting
In the idyllic town of Eldenwood, where cobblestone streets wound through quaint cottages and ancient oaks stood sentinel, an old legend cast a long shadow. This legend, whispered in hushed tones, spoke of a haunting that only appeared on the summer solstice. The townsfolk, skeptical yet intrigued, had long dismissed the tales as mere folklore—until one fateful year when everything changed.
By gyan prakash upadhyay2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Eldenwood
In the heart of Eldenwood, a town known for its tranquil beauty and deep-rooted traditions, there existed a legend whispered through generations. The legend spoke of a haunting that only revealed itself on the night of the summer solstice, a night when the boundary between the living and the dead blurred. This year, as the town prepared for the solstice festival, an unexpected presence was about to awaken.
By gyan prakash upadhyay2 years ago in Horror
My Madness Only for My Love
Penelope Tuft wasn't your typical bread cook. While her neighbors produced blueberry biscuits and chocolate chip treats, Penelope's manifestations were works of palatable workmanship. Her baked goods were blasts of variety and surface, challenging classification with unusual names like "Starlight Scones" and "Joyous beyond words Cupcakes."
By Iftikhar Akram2 years ago in Horror
Whispering Pines: A Haunting Tale
In the quiet town of Willow Creek, nestled between mist-covered mountains and a whispering river, stood an abandoned asylum known as Whispering Pines. The asylum, with its weathered stone walls and broken windows, was a relic of a darker time—a place where the mentally ill were once housed and often forgotten.
By Syed Hammad Hussain2 years ago in Horror
Echoes of the Forgotten Mansion
The old mansion stood at the edge of town, its darkened windows and overgrown gardens a stark contrast to the neatly manicured lawns of its neighbors. Stories of its haunting whispered through generations, tales of strange lights flickering in the attic at night and voices echoing from empty rooms. Most dismissed these as mere folklore, but those who lived closest knew better than to venture near after dusk.
By Syed Hammad Hussain2 years ago in Horror
Kafka's cockroach in the story 'Metamorphosis'. A sad tale.
The Metamorphosis. In the story, poor Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a "monstrous vermin". He initially considers the transformation to be temporary and slowly ponders the consequences of his metamorphosis. Stuck on his back and unable to get up and leave the bed, Gregor reflects on his job as a traveling salesman and cloth merchant, which he characterizes as being full of "temporary and constantly changing human relationships, which never come from the heart". He sees his employer as a despot and would quickly quit his job if he were not his family's sole breadwinner and working off his bankrupt father's debts. While trying to move, Gregor finds that his office manager, the chief clerk, has shown up to check on him, indignant about Gregor's unexcused absence. Gregor attempts to communicate with both the manager and his family, but all they can hear from behind the door is incomprehensible vocalizations. Gregor laboriously drags himself across the floor and opens the door. The clerk, upon seeing the transformed Gregor, flees the apartment. Gregor's family is horrified, and his father drives him back towards his room. Gregor is injured when he tries to force himself through the doorway (which is too narrow for him) but gets unstuck when his father shoves him through.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Horror Review of 'Stop Motion' (2023). Content Warning.
So, there is a lot about this movie that is just brilliant. It's got great acting, great atmosphere, an interesting plot, it gets downright cerebral at time, and frankly the little stop motion segments are creepy as fuck. The problem is, this movie only really had enough material for a 45 minute short. It simply couldn't pull off feature length and there is A TON of padding. This movie had Gladiator moments. If you remember from the film Gladiator (2000), there were completely needless scenes that showcased an almost psychedelic expressionist internal turmoil of the main character who longed to return to his home. I call them "Gladiator Moments" a moment when the movie is padded with artsy nonsense for artsy nonsense sake. It's fucking annoying and distracts from the movie.
By Reed Alexander2 years ago in Horror
Mount Salak: Guardians, Ghosts, and Grief
Mount Salak, located in West Java, Indonesia, is a prominent and mystical volcano that has captivated the imagination of locals and visitors alike. Its lush forests, steep slopes, and volcanic craters create a picturesque landscape, but beneath this natural beauty lies a history marked by tragedy and eerie tales of hauntings. This article delves into the history of Mount Salak and explores the ghostly evidence that has made it one of Indonesia's most haunted locations.
By Kyrol Mojikal2 years ago in Horror
Out All Night
In all fairness this was something he knew his dad had the right to be upset about. After all he had been out for about twelve hours or so. And he hadn't left a note for him or anything like that. But when he did this in the past his dad hadn't batted an eyelash. Now that he had a girlfriend who pretended to care he was pretending. Jean would have laughed if it weren't for the fact his dad was so angry with him. His dad crossed his arms tightly as he shouted,"You are in so much trouble young man! Where the hell have you been since last night?"
By Raphael Fontenelle2 years ago in Horror
