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Stories in Horror that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
A Lesson in Etiquette
My first neighbour was an older gentleman who had recently been widowed. Even though his wife was a long-time baker, he had still found the time and energy to bake me a welcoming cake. The icing was leaky, and the cake was dry, but the kind thought made my day. He really made me feel at home and part of the neighbourhood, even if he was the only one to welcome me to the apartment complex.
Oneg In The ArcticPublished 11 months ago in HorrorWork is Hell
Tuesdays are curious. They’re particularly and troublingly curious when an entire building disappears from the office park you’re working at. Twelve stories of concrete, metal and glass slipping quietly into nothingness. Or, at least, away from this particular thingness.
The Shelling Ceremony
As a scallop, there are fewer more deadly creatures in the sea than the merfolk. Should we escape the clutches of our natural predators and live to the ripe old age of 5, we become susceptible to a new kind of predation.
Donna Fox (HKB)Published 12 months ago in HorrorCoffin Joe of Brazil
"What is life? It is the beginning of death. What is death? It is the end of life. What is existence? It is the continuity of blood. What is blood? It is the reason to exist." — José Mojica Marins as Coffin Joe in At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964)
J.A. HernandezPublished 12 months ago in HorrorDefying Death: The Mind-Boggling True Story of a Headless Chicken that Survived for 18 Months
Have you ever heard a story so incredible that it seemed too good to be true? Well, prepare to be amazed as we delve into the life of the most resilient chicken in history. We'll uncover the fascinating tale of Mike the Headless Chicken, who astonishingly lived for 18 months without a head. If you're intrigued, keep reading to discover how this seemingly impossible feat occurred and the bizarre, yet inspiring, legacy Mike left behind.
Arthur FlowerPublished 12 months ago in HorrorEccentricities of Rich People
As her deceased father’s bold performance continues on the TV, she watches intently, but her eyes remain dry as bone. Isaac finds this curious. He watches the movie starring Cay’s father, Niles, only half-invested. It’s a wonderful movie, he’s seen it three times before.
Stephen Kramer AvitabilePublished 12 months ago in HorrorDiscoveries
“So, this is what I get for trusting you.” The vitriol oozed from Cain’s words. His eyes burned with hate as he glared into her gold-flecked orbs. All he needed to do was pay attention, but that was something he didn’t want to do. It was only now, knowing the end was near, that he saw her for what she actually was—a demon.
Mark GagnonPublished 12 months ago in HorrorIn the Glow
It was a time of cigarettes lit in subway cars, of armed robberies at every bodega in my neighborhood, of waste. Bars were drawn over every storefront. Lines stretched around the block of my grocery store all day, every day. Construction stopped and stalled. Gentrification crawled its way back to the suburbs and stewed there.
Don't Be A Mommy's Boy
10th of January, 2024 “Babe, how come you’ve never told me anything about your ex-girlfriends?” “Ummm, where is this coming from?” asked Danny, as he tore his gaze from the TV and looked at her.
Dharrsheena Raja SegarranPublished about a year ago in Horror- Second Place in Broken Mirror Challenge
Posthumous
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn’t my own. Flashing. Pure. Cold. The moment I spot it, I fall against the bathroom wall and put a hand on my mouth to stifle the scream.
Bridget CouturePublished about a year ago in Horror The Bad Harvest
The sun beat down mercilessly on the dystopian landscape outside the Godfrey Medical Center, the air thick with the stench of pollution and decay. Inside the sterile halls of the facility, however, the atmosphere was one of hope and anticipation.
Paige HollowayPublished about a year ago in HorrorThe Shadows' Day
"The humans aren't sad." The Shadows watch. "How can you tell if they are sad?" Christopher gives his brother an unhappy stare. "They aren't awake."