banshee
AfterWorld Part 1
When a teenager is trapped in a land of the dead, she discovers that ghosts are the least of her worries. ShyShy crouched among dried
Reina Cruz July 21, 2022 1 Comment
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boarding school
The Sacred Angels Academy Haunting — Part Two: The Voices
MARCH 14 Maggie awoke to the sound of rain against the window pane, but the room was brightly lit by the lights left turned on
Robin Honigsberg October 30, 2022 No Comments
8. The Knight’s Wife – The Escape
Where the knight’s wife, finally comes to his rescue, saving the day… The sunrise. Image © Eta George Contents The Dragon loomed over the tiny
Eta George August 2, 2022 No Comments
dark
Into My Shadow: Dark Beginnings
[Content Notes: swearing, non-graphic torture.] Another lightning spell ripped through him, forcing Dira to tense and thrash uncontrollably in his narrow cage. Wooden bars all
Quillful Writer January 1, 2022 No Comments
Vision’s Prisoner
Whither go ye, nameless wizards, with robes out-reddening the sunset gleam? – We fare to find the jars of Solomon and liberate the imprisoned genii.
Christina Nordlander July 15, 2022 No Comments
2. The Knight’s Wife – The Clearing
The knight and his retinue gets waylaid by a mysterious stranger on the road. Afraid, they take refuge in the Forest… The Stranger in the
Eta George June 17, 2022 No Comments
litfic
The Portal
The portal opened on a Tuesday morning. It arrived suddenly, without notice. Sparks licked the concrete walls of the alleyway. Roaches scattered beneath the golden
Blake Talton July 31, 2021 No Comments
Reborn Through Mother Nature
It was on the coldest most pitch black night that the phenomenon took place. The angry sky roared and wept it’s hardest as if it
David Williams March 7, 2024 No Comments
Deep Cover
When I was thirty I became obsessed with the idea that I was an alien shapeshifter. It started out as a thought experiment, almost a
Christina Nordlander December 5, 2021 No Comments
Dark Fiction
Getting Angry
I’ve been screaming for help for the past few minutes but no one in the house seems to care. You see, I’m trapped in my
Evan Bond December 9, 2021 2 Comments
The Sounds of the Woods
CRACK! I sat in my tent, alone, an electric lantern supplying light as I wrote in my journal before bed. The sound was a branch
JC Rhodes August 20, 2022 2 Comments
Magic
My Very Own, Very Real Experiences With The Supernatural And My Unique Abilities— Part I
I’ve been fascinated by anything supernatural, unworldly or inexplicable/unexplainable for as long as I can remember. I had my first of many paranormal experiences long
Robin Honigsberg July 1, 2022 No Comments
The Vending Machine
On the third floor of an ordinary office building, in space rented by a number of subcontractors that provided support functions for one of those
Alina Lee July 26, 2022 No Comments
The Girl Who Ran with the Vampires
The girl who ran with the vampires was so beautiful. Ren thought everyone must think so. The vampires themselves were grotesque- it was really an
Kassandra Lazzaro April 2, 2024 No Comments
A Brother’s Mirth
When the sun set that day, what rose on its tail was not the moon, but a second sun. Alarm cropped up from this development,
Osprey White November 26, 2022 1 Comment
#Halloween
Piggy Bank Princess
“Hey. Sarah Jane said when she was at the store with Makenzie she saw that princess costume.” “Uh-huh.” “You know, the one she’s been telling
Andy Spears November 11, 2022 2 Comments
The Compulsion
That summer Tova spent more time out of the house, because when autumn came around she would be moving to Stockholm and university. She walked
Christina Nordlander July 1, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose and the Blood Peacock (Part V of Book III)
*** Recap War after war, heartache after heartache, and joyful moment after joyful moment, two things remained the same for The Royal Family of the
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm January 23, 2023 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part IV of Book II)
Introduction: After suffering unimaginable hardships that nearly claimed their lives and tore their marriage apart, Seanix and Jade Flannery found Jade’s brother, Billy, and were
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm February 11, 2022 No Comments
conor
The Trees Swallow People: Part 2
Over the weeks, two things continued to catch my attention. First, there was a sudden increased in the number of people going missing. Upon first
Conor Matthews June 26, 2022 No Comments
Fiction
Rugarou in the Bayou
You better be good or the Rugarou gonna come for you Photo by Marloes Hilckmann on Unsplash Mama always told us if the Rugarou come
Pam Reeder January 16, 2022 No Comments
Osprey White March 20, 2022 No Comments
The man eater
She missed her pet. Silent tears streamed down her face as she clutched her locket which encompassed a picture of the deceased pet. All the
Charlotte Rodricks January 13, 2022 4 Comments
Fiction
Death Kiss: Love Kills
And each man kills the thing he loves.~Oscar Wilde Mark stared at his wife of five years with disdain, holding the gun loosely in his
Robin Honigsberg October 19, 2022 No Comments
Vocabulary-esque Part 2
What comes out of the human’s mouth could be lost in translation. Once it jumps from the lips and eclipses in the air, usually it
Andrey Lukyanov April 29, 2022 No Comments
Blog
Writing on the Stall
I’ve always been fascinated by the random writings on bathroom stalls. In fact, so are a lot of people. At least, they must be because
Evan Bond January 28, 2022 3 Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Hell Unleashed(Part II of Book I)
Secrecy and Consequences as The Plot Sickens After Jade Malcolm and Seanix Flannery met, they fought for the ability to spend time together despite the
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm December 13, 2021 No Comments
The Light of the Shadow – Part 2
The corroded hinges screamed as James pried open the closet door to the left of the fireplace. Insects scurried into darkened corners as the faint
Dan Jackson October 12, 2023 No Comments
The Greatest Enemy: Part 3
Ishiro awoke to a flaming shaft of pain erupting up from his abdomen. He writhed across Niko’s bed onto the cold, softwood floor, twisting and
Clay Vermulm January 16, 2022 No Comments
adventure
Those guys are doomed
I cannot express how conflicted I used to feel. As if things were happening on their own. As if my presence did not make any
Ankita K. August 2, 2021 2 Comments
The Halloween Horror
I’ve always had strong feelings about Halloween. I remember my avidity toward the whole notion of dressing like my favorite monster or acting as my
Declan Hopper January 24, 2022 No Comments
Reflections on Hermit’s Wood
It was always ridiculous to believe that anything nefarious took place in Hermit’s Wood. The absurdity of the accusations didn’t change, even after Angeline Ramirez
Ethan K. Lee April 24, 2022 No Comments
bad father
We Need Rain
“Get up! What the hell do you think you’re doing?” Puyai shouts as he shakes his daughter. “Dad, it is hot, what do you want
Colin Devonshire December 19, 2021 No Comments
blackcat
Shadow Cat
The shadow cat watched from its vantage point as Skylar whipped her head around, her ponytail slicked from all the sweat. To her horror, there
Charlotte Rodricks October 5, 2021 12 Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part VII of Book II)
Introduction: When Seanix Flannery’s ex-wife arrives in The Rock, he is frightened about how she will react to him. Then, after discovering that she suffered
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm May 15, 2022 No Comments
dark comedy
Therapeutic
I usually leafed through a National Geographic while I was waiting for Dr. Ishkanian – looking over the Table of Contents, first, to see if
Tim McDaniel December 20, 2021 No Comments
#Halloween
Halloween Betrothal
It hit the floor with a thud. She watched in horror as the pumpkin basket bounced merrily off the floor of the patio scattering her
Charlotte Rodricks November 1, 2021 7 Comments
The Farmer and the rabbits
On the night of the full moon, a farmer awoke to a coven of occultic rabbits in his garden. Leaping from his bed, he grabbed
Director Aldmann November 28, 2023 No Comments
The Light of the Shadow – Part 3
The couch cushions bulged, unburdened by any recent sitting. Squatting slowly, falling back on it, James let out a pleasurable sigh as he rolled back
Dan Jackson October 12, 2023 No Comments
killer
And You Said?
“Time for bed, young lady.” “Ow mum, it’s too early,” answered Maew. “You have exams tomorrow, only two more days, then you are on holiday,
Colin Devonshire December 21, 2021 2 Comments
Virus ( 50 word horror story)
“So tasteless!” remarked he. She was furious. “What! Me?” “No,” her date explained. “All these dishes are so tasteless!” She smiled, her tongue still remembering
Jesmal Jalal August 16, 2021 1 Comment
Eminence Grise: Part 2
3. Coma A kind pointy woman with glasses on a lanyard around her neck, in an office in Seventies brown, said that she couldn’t be
Christina Nordlander October 25, 2023 No Comments
Humor
(Rhyme Entertainly series) Wild Western Tale
Law boys and aging shadows, that’s the company of our town for tonight, you didn’t think before I’ve handed you the dollars, instantly gave up
Andrey Lukyanov August 24, 2022 No Comments
author
The Writer Of Death
The bright yellow cab came to a screeching halt, splashing droplets of water across the sidewalk. I could hear the rumbling of the exhaust as
willow hewett September 29, 2021 No Comments
conor matthews
The Trees Swallow People: Part 3
Reporting at the Garda station proved depressingly tedious. I went, expecting to be met with derision and light mockery or perhaps aggression for wasting their
Conor Matthews July 3, 2022 No Comments
Bad children
Cheers, God
“I am a lucky boy. We have a strong Wi-Fi connection today. I can watch my favourite series.” “That’s great, you enjoy it. Do you
Colin Devonshire February 10, 2022 No Comments
The Trees Swallow People: Finale
My body ached the next morning. I don’t mean later in the morning. I mean the next morning; we slept for twenty-four hours. The blank,
Conor Matthews May 26, 2023 No Comments
death
The Carrion Monster
O amiable, lovely death! Thou odoriferous stench! sound rot- tenness! Arise forth from the couch of lasting night Shakespeare, King John III “I
Tim McDaniel January 5, 2022 No Comments
murdermystery
Lone Star
“Don’t you see it?” Abby cried suddenly, and the table fell into silence. She looked around from face to face with pleading, tear-flooded eyes. They
Brittany Johnson December 4, 2021 2 Comments
alternate realities
I Found Willing Candidates
It’s always been my dream. Ever since I was young, I would write short stories for my friends. They weren’t any good but I was
Evan Bond December 7, 2021 2 Comments
Celebration
Fingers and Toes
“That time of the year again, huh?” the voice behind you asks. It’s a sing-song, dry husk of a voice, with the faint resemblance to
Brittany Johnson December 4, 2021 2 Comments
Birthdays
Birthdays (Part 2 of 3)
School became my release, and I excelled in science. When I was thirteen I decided I wanted to be an environmental scientist. I started collecting
Ben Matthews January 17, 2022 No Comments
The Bravery Club
Linn waited while Efraim sat crouched in the rainy road, holding the earthworm. The worm was so long, it always hung a bit off the
Christina Nordlander June 13, 2022 No Comments
The Trees Swallow People: Part 16
The following week, when I returned to fulfil my new obligations I was so generously invited to partake in, walking once again from the train
Conor Matthews January 26, 2023 No Comments
6. The Knight’s Wife – The Ghost
As the knight battles the monster, another mystery unfolds… The ghost. Image © Eta George Contents Isabel feared she was losing her mind. As the gigantic
Eta George July 15, 2022 No Comments
Boy
Love in Limbo: Part 1
Mary has been trapped in this dark moonlit cemetery for an undetermined amount of time. She had been free of this place once, living among
Melissa Powers February 1, 2022 3 Comments
Children
Hop and Hop with Gleepglop-Geep! A Bedtime Reader
Gleepglop-Geep is curled up under the dried leaves, warm and comfortable. But not sleeping! Gleepglop-Geep knows that sleeping is dangerous, and she is far too
Tim McDaniel February 10, 2022 No Comments
7. The Knight’s Wife – The Struggle
Where the knight must finally overcome his foe. Maybe more than one… The dragon and the serpent. Image © Eta George Contents The Temptress swung
Eta George August 2, 2022 No Comments
Convention
Children of the Nightcap
Yuri loosened his tie even more and gratefully accepted the drink from the waitress. Stupid company policy, to wear suits and ties on all business
Tim McDaniel January 8, 2022 No Comments
dark picnic
What A Day For A…
“We’ve had a miserable spring, but today is the first day of summer, and the sun is shining,” said Bradley. “So?” asked Rob. “Yeah, so
Colin Devonshire March 24, 2022 3 Comments
flea market
The Blackest Friday
The bell dinged as the door swept open. A couple this time. He was in a baseball cap and a dingy red coat, and sported
Tim McDaniel April 2, 2022 No Comments
darkfiction
Sealed with a kiss
He was excited and yet nervous. Although he wouldn’t be receiving his traditional mistletoe kiss from a random holiday fling, this year he would be
Charlotte Rodricks February 4, 2022 8 Comments
White Shirt Man
Later, when Damien was in his teens, he would remember that nobody had called the White Shirt Man a ghost. You would have expected them
Christina Nordlander August 7, 2022 No Comments
dragon
The Monk, the Spirit, and the Committee
It was the early years of the Great Famine, and the terrors of the provisional government knew no end. The democratic reforms, intended to reverse
Director Aldmann January 5, 2023 No Comments
Crime
Missing – Not Missed!
“The police don’t fucking believe me!” “What did you tell them?” “What do you think? I told them what I saw.” Pub owner, Jimmy, scratched
Colin Devonshire June 10, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose and The Blood Peacock (Part VI of Book III)
Recap: Pregnant with their newest child, Jade Flannery was put on bed rest by her doctor. Yet another chapter in their life was beginning, with
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm April 18, 2023 No Comments
dark
Shockproof
Jeremy had ironed his suit and shirt, something he only did before a job interview – maybe not for much longer –, and was done
Christina Nordlander April 3, 2022 No Comments
Magic
The Common Good
Tanner stepped into the short hallway and waited until the door closed behind him. The daylight disappeared, but there was a flickering candle on the
Tim McDaniel February 26, 2022 No Comments
competition
Getting Ahead in Business
Graeme Wood turned the newspaper to Local News, folded it, and smoothed it flat on the plastic table in front of him. The waitress passed
Tim McDaniel January 16, 2022 No Comments
Tame Your Demons
Jackie would forever be sixteen. Which sucked major ass once they thought about it and in hindsight making a deal with the devil at sixteen
Cardaisha Johnson January 20, 2022 No Comments
action
Cry | Exorcist: The Blight of Yonder
Chapter 0 | Fungicide by Venomous Maw The swamp was stagnant after nightfall, save the squelching footfalls of a boar demon. His bipedal hoofs trudged
Shainin Pillay March 26, 2024 No Comments
Two Eyes Like Coal
He had red-rimmed eyes and a grin as he wiped his nose across his jacket sleeve. He was trailing slush and mud across the entryway,
Cecil Mahlstrom January 29, 2024 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: The Jade Rose and the Blood Peacock (Part III of Book III)
Introduction: A zombie apocalypse tore the life of Seanix and Jade Flannery apart. First, it claimed dear friends and family, and then it robbed them
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm September 3, 2022 No Comments
blood
#2 Blood of the Covenant: Chapter 1 — A Strange Boy
A paranormal horror romance Read #1 – Prologue HERE The most exquisite flavor; fruity, sweet, with a salty tang. I wanted to savor the taste,
Kai Parker January 6, 2022 5 Comments
Driving Home for Christmas
When Vincent first saw the girl he thought he was imagining her. It was his first term living on his own after finishing uni. He’d
Christina Nordlander March 18, 2022 No Comments
action
Options
“This was a mistake,” yelled Dave as he stared out the window at the dark, lurching shapes gathering even faster than the gloomy clouds on
Donald J. Bingle December 14, 2022 No Comments
evil child
Social Studies
Emma Cook, nine years old in her overlarge overalls and blonde pigtails made dirty by a day’s play out by the pond – well, more
Tim McDaniel March 29, 2022 No Comments
bad girl
Sweet Little Billie-Jo
“Where is my angel?” “Here I am daddy.” “Now, what are these police officers doing to you?” “Nothing, they are asking me questions.” “Where is
Colin Devonshire June 17, 2022 6 Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose and The Blood Peacock (Part IX of Book III)
A Look Back: The Malcolm Siblings When Jade Flannery was sixteen, the Malcolm Children’s trio became a duo for a short time. One night, Dan
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm January 28, 2024 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose and The Blood Peacock (Part VII of Book III)
*** The Rose and the Peacock The next time Jade awoke, she found herself in one of the psychiatric rooms at the hospital. She was
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm November 26, 2023 No Comments
Dog
New Trick
The phone rang. Actually, it didn’t ring. It played that stupid “Who Let the Dogs Out” song. Jesse had made it do that, had downloaded
Tim McDaniel January 2, 2022 2 Comments
detectivestory
Orson, Mississippi
Hello Traveler, I’d like to invite you to take a road trip with me to a little place called Orson, deep in the heart of
Brittany Johnson February 2, 2022 12 Comments
Children
Cannot Be
“Sammy was so small, delicate, perfect. Why oh why?” tears streamed. “Darling, please stop. You can’t bring him back.” “No, I know. It’s so sad.”
Colin Devonshire August 5, 2022 No Comments
darkpoetry
The House That Never Sleeps
I’ve been here before In the house that never sleeps It used to sit at the end of a dirt road Sick and alone Kids
Brittany Johnson December 27, 2021 2 Comments
horror
Krasue
#SimilyWrites A piercing scream cracked the bedroom mirror. ‘Honey, what’s wrong?’ asked Billy, panting as his fingers searched for his wife’s hand. Khmer expletives yelled
Colin Devonshire December 5, 2021 No Comments
Entanglement
Story Choices: Quantum Storytelling
This entire story already exists, but you are only experiencing it one word at a time as you move forward through it. You could, if
Donald J. Bingle May 13, 2023 No Comments
Fiction
Hidden Secrets — Part One: Best Friends Forever
Courtney White was pissed off. A pipe was leaking in her basement, requiring a call to the plumber. His estimate was higher than she’d expected
Robin Honigsberg October 21, 2022 No Comments
Abduction
Virgin Vessels
When the Thursday PE class came around, Ebba had her period. It hardly hurt, not even if she strained herself, but she asked to get
Christina Nordlander June 9, 2022 1 Comment
#Halloween
The Test of Thirteen
“Bloodroot, nightshade, pond scum, a live tadpole, and fresh guano. Put into a large kettle with two quarts of fetid rainwater and heat while intoning
Donald J. Bingle November 14, 2023 No Comments
hostage
The Surprise
She knew the rules. Don’t go into the basement, no matter what. But she was tired of her father treating her like a little girl.
Evan Bond December 9, 2021 5 Comments
conor
The Trees Swallow People: Part 4
After a few days, they had the pitch taped off. A local club wasn’t impressed. There were other pitches, but GAA lads aren’t known for
Conor Matthews July 10, 2022 No Comments
Black magic
The Dark Tulip
‘Stop the car!’ ‘What?’ ‘Pull up now. Look,’ Mary Dawkins pointed ahead. Her husband strained, peering between the headlights, leaning forward to the steering wheel.
Colin Devonshire September 9, 2022 No Comments
The Tree Swallow People: Part 19
It’s easy to think there’s only one outcome to events. Often the printing press is said to have brought about a new era in information,
Conor Matthews March 28, 2023 No Comments
For the Guy Who Has Everything
Concept by ChockaBlock The electronic signature pad turned his name to a stubby spatter of ink. The postman turned back and continued down the cul-de-sac
Christina Nordlander February 1, 2022 1 Comment
Crime
The Night Stalker
The street seemed eerie and deserted as I made my way towards my apartment, which was situated on the other end of town. I had
willow hewett September 29, 2021 9 Comments
doctor
Gertrude Wells and The Spot
It started as a small sore at the top of her head, something that could have been easily ignored by anyone other than Gertrude Wells.
Brittany Johnson December 4, 2021 No Comments
Twenty-Word Stories for Halloween
Perhaps I should rephrase the title to “Twenty-Word Movie Synopses for Halloween”. At any rate, here are ten movies that I think would fit right
TzeLin Sam October 24, 2022 2 Comments
Avenge
The Tree Trunk
His head was swimming in confusion with eyes lost in a fog of haze. Donny’s arms felt glued to his sides; the rope bindings biting
Evan Bond March 3, 2022 3 Comments
The Separation
Her throat hurt. The pain had stitched it up so that she couldn’t swallow. Her mouth was dry of saliva either way. She tasted something
Christina Nordlander November 8, 2021 No Comments
Colors
It Is Up To You
The notion of love and beauty is still there right? One might start to believe, especially with the last few years, that it’s an outmoded
Andrey Lukyanov April 26, 2022 No Comments