psychological

Mind games taken way too far; explore the disturbing genre of psychological thrillers that make us question our perception of sanity and reality.

Little Black Book
Moira Lark had a near perfect hand. She thumbed her large stack of bills. With total confidence, she pushed all the money onto the table and said, “Straight flush.”
By Matthew Krasula5 years ago in Horror
Richard Penny
Palm Beach can be warm in February, but it wasn’t today. Overcast and cold droplets brought a chilly morning South Florida. Low 50’s never looked good on palm trees. Priscilla, my friend, often insisted on brunch at Le Bilboquet, ordering eggs benedict with a side of country ham. The drive from West Palm, to me, never seemed worth the drive. The weather was never nice when I had time for the beach, and I could never afford more than a bagel and OJ anyway. Even after parking, the rain continued following me down Hibiscus Ave to Worth. I decided to travel light that miserable, gloomy morning with only my phone, wallet, and keys stuffed in my old jacket.
By C.J. Goodin5 years ago in Horror
Coiner
"Soak on that I am so." In solace, I write this. Friendless, frightened. I am alone, unknown. Where— or perhaps the better question is how— am I? Bisected, I am born. Halved, I have received breath, my death circumvented with each new incision.
By Eric Belanger5 years ago in Horror
When Chaos Loses Patience
It seems like every doctor’s office is the same room, despite the minute differences in decor. They all contain the same, solemn atmosphere, with some people waiting too long for their appointments while others fidget nervously in the hopes of positive news. Children bored, making noise, being shushed by parents while the adults actively press the meager selection of toys upon them for a temporary reprieve. There are plenty of things in a waiting room that most people can agree they’ve been around more than once, no matter where they live. Most interactions are minimal, but polite, at best.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Horror
Luck of the Draw
I wouldn’t call myself “unlucky,” but as of late, I’ve had more than my fair share of displeasing circumstances—today in particular.
By A. Leigh Corbett5 years ago in Horror
The Stories I Must Write
What is this? I have no business accepting this. I'm just an English major student, and not a very successful one in the grand scheme of things. Doesn't the term, "Cs make degrees" mean anything to anyone? Was there some sort of competition? A lottery? Did students just get selected randomly? Not that I'm complaining or anything. I'm just stating the facts here. Student loans need to be paid and I need the cash. The letter that came with the package:
By Fergus Thomson5 years ago in Horror
The Ritual
It was hard for Rebecca to tell the world how she really felt. And even harder for her to explain what the list of names in her little black book in her closet was for.
By Aubrey5 years ago in Horror
BB
Clarke glanced at the small notebook gently hovering above his nightstand next to his antique brass alarm clock. He smirks and shakes his head. I really shouldn't worry so much. He said to himself, lighting a cigarette and grabbing his coat from the wall.
By Price Henry5 years ago in Horror
What have I done?
It seemed so innocuous the time. He stepped into the thrift store on a whim. He wasn’t really shopping, nor did he have funds for any kind of significant purchase. He was just hoping to break the drudgery of walking the city sidewalks without a destination.
By Shay McMains5 years ago in Horror
Susie Schadenfreude
It is the first day of class at Yankton Middle School, and I am hopelessly lost. I was late to school this morning because I’d been running around looking for my shoes in boxes the movers had left. I glance again at the schedule in my hand, and I see that first period English is scheduled in Room 15. I then check each door’s number as I wander down the hallway to ensure it matches with my schedule.
By Hyacinth Andersen5 years ago in Horror
Dead Pages
Is it such a bad thing? Dying, I mean. Simple question. Complicated answer. No one answer is true or right, false or wrong. It all depends on perspective, and there are countless different viewpoints. It'd be impossible to discuss them all, or to even make sense of most of them.
By Anthony (Siimulacre) Williams5 years ago in Horror
This is Going to Be Great!
Oh great. It’s another beautiful morning. The sun is shining. The birds are singing. I can hear the laughter of children playing in the neighbor’s yard. Oh fun.
By JeanN5 years ago in Horror