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Interviews with authors, film directors and horror snobs of all kinds; conversations that will unsettle, and shed light on all things dark and mysterious.

The Haunting Whisper of the Green Shadows
Arif had always loved the mist-draped hills of Sylhet, where his family owned a small tea estate. The hills breathed with a life of their own – the whispers of swaying leaves, the rustle of the underbrush, and the occasional call of a distant bird. But the workers often spoke of something else – something older than the trees and darker than the jungle night.
By Hasan Ali9 months ago in Horror
Sinners (2025) Review: A Southern Gothic Vampire Tale That Redefines the Genre
In the ever-evolving landscape of horror cinema, few films manage to leave an indelible mark. Sinners, directed by visionary filmmaker Ryan Coogler and starring the ever-charismatic Michael B. Jordan, is one such cinematic gem—a visceral blend of Southern Gothic horror, crime thriller, and vampire mythology. It doesn’t just push genre boundaries; it obliterates them. With an intense atmosphere, layered themes, and a hauntingly beautiful aesthetic, Sinners proves itself to be a landmark in modern horror.
By Kevin Hudson9 months ago in Horror
The Jinn Who Waited Beneath My Bed for Years
I was twelve when we moved into my grandfather’s crumbling mansion on the outskirts of a forgotten village. The house, older than memory, breathed with secrets. The locals called it Bayt Al-Ghaib — “The House of the Unseen.”
By Noman Afridi9 months ago in Horror
"The Night of the Hollow Moon"
The Night of the Hollow Moon Halloween was supposed to be a time of fun — a time for costumes, parties, and candy. But in the town of Ravenswood, Halloween carried a darker weight, a sinister history that most residents had long forgotten… or pretended to forget.
By Mir Ahmad Khan9 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Clock
Priya never expected to inherit anything. So when the lawyer handed her a single envelope after her grandmother’s passing, she was surprised. Inside it was a small brass key and a note:
By TrueVocal9 months ago in Horror
One Truth Per Day
The diary had no title, no lock, no name. Just a plain black leather cover with pages that smelled faintly of old ink and rain.
By TrueVocal9 months ago in Horror
Unlock the Shadows: What You Need to Know About Vocal’s Horror Story Prompt Challenge
For writers who have a taste for the macabre, the eerie, and the psychologically unsettling, opportunities to showcase their talent don’t often come knocking. But when they do, they arrive cloaked in mystery, dripping with suspense, and beckoning the brave to test the limits of their imagination.
By Nora Ariana9 months ago in Horror
The Eater of Men
The Eater of Men: In His Eyes, You're Meat There are some people who walk into a room and make the air colder. Not because of who they are, but because of what they are. When Malcolm Grieve walked into the diner off Route 41, his smile was wide and pleasant—but his eyes didn’t see people. They weighed them. Counted the ribs. Measured the muscle. In his eyes, you weren’t a person. You were meat.
By Top stories 9 months ago in Horror
The Room That Watches
Rahim stood before the rusted gates of his grandfather’s ancestral mansion—its structure half-swallowed by creeping vines and a century’s worth of dust. The villagers had always spoken in hushed tones about this place. They warned of whispers in the night, shifting shadows, and the cursed room on the western wing.
By Noman Afridi9 months ago in Horror
The Jinn's Widow on the Mountain Road
I was driving home alone after a long business trip. The road wound through tall mountains cloaked in darkness, and storm clouds had gathered above like a warning. I thought if I sped up, I might reach home before midnight.
By Noman Afridi9 months ago in Horror
I Paid $10 for a ‘Haunted’ Doll on eBay—Now I Can’t Sleep
It started as a dare. My friend Dylan and I were deep into one of those late-night YouTube spirals—paranormal investigations, ghost hunters, creepy Reddit stories—when he turned to me and said, “I bet you won’t actually buy one of those haunted dolls.”
By MALIK Saad9 months ago in Horror
The Jinn’s Daughter in the Mountain
It was meant to be a simple trip—just me and my friend Faisal, exploring the serene beauty of the northern mountains. We had packed light, brought a camera, some snacks, and hearts full of excitement. The fresh air, the towering trees, and the echoing silence of nature made it feel like we had escaped the world.
By Noman Afridi9 months ago in Horror