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Horror fiction that delivers on its promise to scare, startle, frighten and unsettle. These stories are fake, but the shivers down your spine won't be.
The Horrible Train
I'll never forget the day I boarded the horrible train. It was an old, rickety thing, with creaky wheels and a groaning engine. I had no choice but to take it, as it was the only train running on that fateful night.
Isra SaleemPublished 4 days ago in HorrorEchoes of the Forgotten Village
In the heart of the dense forest stood a forgotten village, shrouded in mystery and whispered tales of horror. Three curious teenagers, Emma, Alex, and Ryan, ventured into this eerie place on a dare, seeking thrills and adventure. Little did they know, the village held secrets darker than their wildest imaginations.
AroseFromAshPublished 4 days ago in Horror- Content Warning
The Note (Part 3)
The ride to the police station seemed a blur. Buildings, cars, and streetlights all passed by in a flash. They turned into a gated back lot and the Constables got out of the car walked around to the side door and pulled it open with a horrid squeal. As Eden went to step out onto the graying pavement, she recoiled. The Officer's face was rotting away, maggots and mealworms squirmed in and out of the black orifices that sunk into his blue-tinted skin, which peeled away like some sort of smoke-stained wallpaper. He looked like a rotted corpse that was suscept to some horrible fate leaning against the side of a rusted-out husk of a patrol car.
Nicholas R YangPublished 5 days ago in Horror Do flamethrowers belong in the library?
The librarian is searching for a lost person in the library, and she is not alone in her search. She has help from the Watchers and Listeners of the shelves, who help her find the scent. However, today, the librarian's search has exceeded more than an hour, pushing it further.
Kamran AlamPublished 5 days ago in HorrorWhat Lies Beneath
In the summer of 1972, Pam and Barb were planning a road trip to Frisco Bay, Georgia. They bought a '58 VW van, Old Orange, which had been previously owned by someone else. However, they realized that the air hose needed to cool the engine, so they turned right towards Dallas. The van had minor quirks, such as the radio only working in third and fourth gear and windshield wipers only going one way. Pam was the designated pusher for the starter, which showed remarkable good taste for a starter.
Kamran AlamPublished 5 days ago in Horror"The Pursuit"
Jessa and Mitch are driving down a road, feeling lost and disoriented. They stop at a gas station and Jessa points out her window. Mitch admits they took a wrong turn and decides to double check with the clerk to ensure they are on the right track.
Kamran AlamPublished 5 days ago in Horror- AI-Generated
The Jersey Devil
Long ago, in the secluded heart of the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey, where the thick canopy of trees casts a perpetual gloom and the whispers of the wind seem to carry the echoes of forgotten tales, there lived a family whose name would become forever intertwined with darkness and despair – the Leeds.
M.Kamran ShaukatPublished 5 days ago in Horror The Weeping Walls of Willow Creek
## The Sobbing Walls of Willow River The real estate agent fidgeted with a stack of polished leaflets, coughing nervously. "The previous owner mentioned something about...unexplained noises," she murmured, barely audible.
Md. Sayhanul ArifPublished 6 days ago in HorrorHunted House
more_vertOnce upon a time, in a small town with a spooky reputation, two real estate agents named Bob and Sally were tasked with selling a haunted mansion. The mansion had a long history of ghost sightings and strange occurrences, but Bob and Sally were determined to downplay its spooky features and focus on its positive aspects.
PoliSpeakHubPublished 6 days ago in Horror- AI-Generated
The Haunting of Willowbrook House
In the quiet town of Millwood, nestled among the towering trees, stood a house that cast a dark shadow over the neighborhood. Willowbrook House, as it was known, had stood abandoned for years, its windows boarded up and its once-grand facade crumbling into decay. Despite the warnings of locals and the rumors of sinister happenings within its walls, the house remained an irresistible lure to those seeking cheap rent and a place to call home.
LAKSHMAN MOHANRAJPublished 7 days ago in Horror - Content Warning
Illuminating the Shadows of the Past
Along the rugged coastline, where the waves crashed against the cliffs with relentless fury, stood the forgotten Lighthouse of Eldoria—a solitary beacon amidst the desolate landscape, its once vibrant glow extinguished long ago. Wrapped in a cloak of mist and silence, it bore witness to the passage of time, guarding the secrets buried within its weathered walls.
The Legend of Sundiata Keita
art writing...As Sundiata ascended to the throne of Mandinka, his vision extended beyond mere conquest. He sought to unite the disparate kingdoms of West Africa under a banner of peace and prosperity. With his keen understanding of diplomacy, he forged alliances through strategic marriages and trade agreements, laying the foundation for the Mali Empire's expansion.
Jagaban JoyPublished 7 days ago in Horror