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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.

Horror on the Desert Road
It was the night of September 19, 2023. He had just gotten married and had gone to his home country after the wedding. When he was returning from his country, he acquired a new 2023 model Toyota Raize from the showroom on a five-year installment plan. His work was going well, by the grace of Allah, Alhamdulillah. Then, what happened was his in-laws came to Mecca with their whole family to perform Umrah. It was, of course, prearranged that he would come. He lives in Dammam, which is quite far. But those who are in Saudi Arabia know how far the cities of Dammam and Riyadh are from Mecca. From Al-Ahsa, Mecca is about 1300 km away. No matter how good the roads are there, it's not easy to just drive over such a long distance. It takes a long time to drive. And Ataur Rahman's father-in-law had been in Saudi Arabia for 25 years. He was a driver for a company, so he knew all about the roads in Saudi Arabia and the techniques of driving there. So, his father-in-law said, "Son, when you come, come by bus. There's no need to come in a private car." He must have thought it through, considering he was coming from Dammam, and he had a lot of experience with the roads there. Ataur Rahman was new; he had no experience. The person who drove in Saudi Arabia for 25 years and gained experience driving to various remote cities of Saudi Arabia, he would naturally understand better than him what kind of problems there are on which roads. Based on that experience, he said, "Son, you should come to Mecca by bus."
By Lily11 months ago in Horror
The Vanishing Fish Mystery
The incident didn't happen too long ago, it's very recent. The brother who sent us the story wishes to remain anonymous, so I won't mention his name. He's currently in the Xinjiang province. What they usually do is, after coming back from the office, they go fishing in the Grand Canal, which is huge and has many different sections. Near his house, at that part of the canal, he goes fishing. His apartment is a two-room flat, and he lives alone. Sometimes his university juniors come to his place to chat. He really enjoys it when Bangladeshi brothers are in a foreign land and visit his apartment. Living alone, after a while, a person starts to feel lonely, and that can turn into frustration. Because of this, he always tries to keep in touch with brothers from his university, whether they are his classmates or juniors. His office ends at six, and he gets home around six-thirty. After resting for a bit, he goes out for a chat. Most of the time, they fish in different parts of the Grand Canal using fishing rods with reels. The government releases a lot of fish there, and many people fish there. On weekends or public holidays, many people try to fish there. They often try to catch fish, cast their lines, and chat. So, I'm going to tell you about one such incident. They went fishing; there were two of them that day. Usually, there are three of them together, but that day, for some reason, the third person didn't come. So, when the two of them went fishing, they found that they had been trying for three consecutive days but couldn't catch a single fish. On the fourth day, when they went fishing, unlike the other days when there were three of them, there were only two of them. They tried fishing for a long time, trying as they did on other days, but it wasn't working.
By Lily11 months ago in Horror
Echoes of the Mist
**Echoes of the Mist** The town of Eldermere sat nestled between vast mountains and an endless stretch of forest. Though it appeared ordinary, a chilling legend had plagued it for centuries—the tale of the Mist Walkers.
By ziad alsed11 months ago in Horror
Midnight Whispers
**Midnight Whispers** The small town of Ashford was known for its quiet streets and friendly people. But deep within the forest that bordered the town, an old house sat in ruins—forgotten by time, yet never truly abandoned. The locals called it the Whispering House, for those who wandered too close on certain nights claimed to hear voices drifting through the trees, calling their names in hushed tones.
By ziad alsed11 months ago in Horror
The Haunting of Shadow Manor
**The Haunting of Shadow Manor** At the edge of Ravenwood Hill stood Shadow Manor, an ancient mansion with a terrifying history. Built in the late 1800s, it had once belonged to the Blackwell family, whose mysterious disappearances had never been explained. Over the years, the house remained abandoned, earning a reputation as a place of darkness and despair. Locals spoke of ghostly figures in the windows and chilling whispers in the night, warning those who dared to step inside.
By ziad alsed11 months ago in Horror
The Phantom Train of Black Hollow
**The Phantom Train of Black Hollow** For over a century, the legend of the Phantom Train of Black Hollow had terrified the locals. On misty nights, the sound of an old steam engine echoed through the abandoned railway, and a ghostly train was said to emerge from the darkness, carrying the souls of the damned.
By ziad alsed11 months ago in Horror
The Curse of Ravenwood Asylum
**The Curse of Ravenwood Asylum** Deep within the heart of the forest stood Ravenwood Asylum, an abandoned institution that had been shut down decades ago under mysterious circumstances. Once a place meant for healing, it had become a house of horrors where patients suffered unimaginable fates at the hands of a corrupt and sadistic doctor, Dr. Victor Harrow. Whispers of tortured souls trapped within its decaying walls spread through the nearby town, yet no one dared to venture inside.
By ziad alsed11 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Portrait
please subscribe The Cursed Portrait Emily Graves, a widow, was drawn to the old Darrow House, a sprawling manor with a rich history. The owner, a reclusive widow, had passed away, and her belongings were being auctioned off. The house was a relic of another time, with its once grand architecture now sagging under the weight of neglect. Emily was immediately captivated by the haunting silence of the house, the long hallways lined with faded portraits, and the creak of floorboards beneath her feet.
By Al Mahmud Hasan11 months ago in Horror
The Last Adhan
The Last Adhan It began after Isha prayer. The old mosque of Al-Qadir had stood for centuries, its minaret reaching toward the heavens like a silent guardian of faith. But something changed that night. Something unholy crept into its sacred walls.
By Eerie Domination 11 months ago in Horror
Thousand Eyes, A Thousand Shadows
Thousand Eyes, A Thousand Shadows The old house in the field was still a topic of discussion among the villagers. The black stains on its walls seemed to whisper that something sinister lurked within. The elders of the village had spoken of a prosperous family that once lived there, but one night, the family vanished without a trace. Since then, the house had remained empty. But was it truly empty?
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Horror
The Mysterious Woman Beneath the Peepal Tree
The Mysterious Woman Beneath the Peepal Tree The night was dark, and the clock had struck eleven. The sky was covered in thick clouds, and the entire village was wrapped in an eerie silence. The gentle breeze made the leaves of the ancient peepal tree rustle softly. Beneath this very tree, at the edge of the village, stood a woman—motionless, dressed in a flowing white garment, her long, unkempt hair swaying in the wind. Her presence was unsettling, as if she belonged to another world.
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Horror
The Secret of the Destructive Mansion’s Basement
The Secret of the Destructive Mansion’s Basement The darkness of the night grew thicker. Heavy clouds smothered the sky, swallowing every trace of moonlight. On the outskirts of the village stood the Destructive Mansion, looming like a monstrous entity dissolving into the abyss. Stories whispered through the village—anyone who stepped inside never returned.
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Horror