Horror
Stories of horror, intrigue, and anguish written by real people. Turn down the lights, pull a cover over your head, and listen to or read these tales of terror.
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He Knows Me
Horror
He knows me. His eyes could burn a hole in my back with the way he stared at me in the halls. My breath would hitch as I felt his presence walk...Views 23.5k -
The rhythmic sound of my own breathing filled my ears as I descended into the dark abyss of the lake. Deep sea diving had always been my escape,...Views 23.3k
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Between The Walls
Horror
“Laura, honey, are you sure this is the best idea?” The sigh at the end of my mother’s question echoes through the bare apartment. Sure,...Views 23.4k -
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Terror House
Horror
It had been there for ages, that house. I still remember the chill that ran down my spine as we stood before the towering silhouette of the Olden...Views 23.8k -
Flight 541
Horror
Boarding was always a mad house. People scrambling around under cheap fluorescent lights. Gate agents turned into cattle herders in a matter of...Views 23.4k -
Virtual Nightmare
Horror
I woke up groggily, as I did most mornings. I could hear my mom cooking downstairs, humming as she went, a reminder that I was no closer to moving...Views 23.3k -
Paw Prints
Horror
It started last week when I was jogging. We had a series of bad storms in our area. Nothing too out of the ordinary for the Midwest. After all,...Views 21.5k -
Silver Bullet Special
Horror
I found Don Gustov in the usual place, at his high-end watering house on the East Side. I was roughly ushered into his presence by several of his...Views 21.4k -
The Paranormal
Horror
His head was throbbing. Thomas had never been more grateful to go home to his bed. He tightened his grip on the steering wheel to avoid drifting...Views 18.5k -
The Letters
Horror
The air feels thick, and my head is swimming as I look at the letter in front of me. It’s in the same crude envelope as the ones from each time...Views 23.9k -
Smiling Is Contagious
Horror
Sitting at the dining room table, it’s taking every inch of willpower I have not to bounce my leg. It’s a nervous habit I’ve never been able...Views 23.5k -
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Closing Time
Horror
The last barstool at Callahan’s was as worn as the flickering neon sign that hung outside. The once vibrant red leather had cracked and worn...Views 23.7k -
The Spider
Fantasy
It must be a dream, Dave thought. That was the only logical, rational explanation. But it wasn't. As Dave stepped onto the wobbly, cheap wooden...Views 22.4k -
The Empty Van
Fantasy
I hadn’t been at my apartment long when I noticed the van. Maybe two or three weeks at the most. I was trying to figure out which neighbors...Views 21.2k