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Stories in Horror that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

Late Night Departure
Eddie awoke with a jolt, not even aware he'd fallen asleep. He raked the drool off his cheek as he sat up, blinking groggily at his surroundings. That's when he knew something was definitely rotten in Denmark.
By Natalie Gray5 months ago in Horror
Little Siren. Content Warning.
So, here we are again. My travels have taken me far and wide since last we met, Friend. I've got plenty more stories of the dark and disturbing to tell, and I do so enjoy having an audience to listen to them. If you believe your constitution is strong enough, then let us begin.
By Natalie Gray5 months ago in Horror
The Slasher Problem
Imagine you're reading a story about someone who's trapped in a room with a hungry tiger. As a normal, comparatively weak human being they have no hope of besting the tiger in a fight. However, in the far corner of the room is a high-caliber hunting rifle: the perfect defense against a dangerous predator, if they could only get to it. Through trickery and careful maneuvering, the protagonist finally manages to secure the rifle. They turn it on the tiger, aim, fire, and the shot hits the animal directly between the eyes. The tiger immediately falls to the ground. It's a wound deadly enough to kill anything, after all.
By Daniel Bradbury5 months ago in Horror
Good Boy. Content Warning.
I live in a rural part of eastern Kansas. It’s your typical Midwestern small town: there’s a church on every block but the nearest hospital is twenty miles out. It’s the quiet, bucolic little corner of the world that I call home. It can get boring sometimes, yes, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
By Emily Albers6 months ago in Horror
Our School's Bathroom is Haunted. Content Warning.
In Japan, there is an urban legend about a young school girl named Hanako San who haunts the elementary school's girl's bathroom.
By Jasmine Aguilar6 months ago in Horror
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage Features the Best Dario Argento Twist
I recently decided to watch The Bird with the Crystal Plumage again, because I realized that the last time I saw this film was when I was 19 years old. I had forgotten so much of this film, except for the one thing that stayed with me: the twist.
By Emy Quinn6 months ago in Horror
The Gashapon Shelf
Ruth and Maisie set up the attic as a guest bedroom. The big feature to the room was the grand circular window that looked out over the neighborhood and shone the perfect amount of morning light throughout.
By Amos Glade6 months ago in Horror
An Alternate Route
"Faster route available." I frowned at my car's dash, but heeded its advice. I took the left turn onto State Route 78, causing the GPS guidance to chime and recalculate the route. "Now you finally find one," I grumbled. Although being stuck in traffic had set me back an hour, the new route almost made up for lost time.
By Tina H6 months ago in Horror
A Living Legend
I submitted this piece to The Molotov Cocktail magazine for their 2024 Flash Fiction Monster horror contest. It didn’t place, but it did earn a shout out on their “Close, but No Cigar,” list.
By Bradley Ramsey6 months ago in Horror
Blood in the Mouth, Light in the Mind
We are told, the light is safety, the darkness, a trap. We are told, the day brings to light what is done in the night.
By Paul Stewart6 months ago in Horror
Red Eye is an Insane and Thrill Ride from Start to Finish
Red Eye has been on my movie list for quite a long time. I have been waiting for the day to finally get the chance to watch this film, and it finally came on a random Sunday evening, while I was wondering what the hell I wanted to watch on Netflix.
By Emy Quinn6 months ago in Horror
The Farm
It had been a long day of moving for Emily. Emily threw the last box full of kitchen ware on top of the counter to put away. Knives, forks, plates, and spoons soon found their new home. The weather turned just as Emily sat in her chair next to the fireplace. This farm was once owned by her grandparents. Her grandfather built the house with his own hands. Emily’s grandmother died first. Her grandfather followed a week later. After they died the bank bought the house and all the property attached to it. Over the years the property was sold off in chunks. Emily was fortunate enough to buy the last piece.
By Desirae Anaya7 months ago in Horror