Terrifying Tales of ‘Hell House College’
It was originally established as a Roman Catholic seminary in the 19th century. St. Mary’s College in Ilchester, Maryland, has become better known by its
Michael Scott October 6, 2023 No Comments
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Cosmic Horror
The Lake House (Part 1 of 5)
The Santos siblings went to the lake for a relaxing escape, but by the end of their trip, it’s a race to escape the vacation
Reina Cruz November 13, 2022 No Comments
What Spooked the Dogs Last Night?
The following story is true. I have neither embellished nor invented any part of it. This really happened to me last night…in the dark. I
Michael Scott October 6, 2023 No Comments
Whiskey’s Ghost: A Haunting on High Ridge
Chapter One: Midnight Whispers Whiskey and I were marooned atop High Ridge Mountain, isolated by the relentless snowfall. A thick white blanket had severed all
Michael Scott October 6, 2023 No Comments
#Halloween
House of Evil
She first met him crossing the street. He accidentally bumped into her, muttered, “I’m sorry,” and hurried on. But she saw him look back at
Robin Honigsberg October 13, 2023 No Comments
boarding school
The Sacred Heart Academy Haunting
March 12 Maggie Thorne sat at her desk by the window in her dorm room, watching the other students getting picked up by their parents
Robin Honigsberg October 17, 2023 No Comments
Halloween Story 2023
iSpy
Who is inside Chelle’s phone? Chelle couldn’t figure out what was going on with her phone. She kept insisting to
Andy Spears March 20, 2022 4 Comments
ALL Horror Stories
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
Dark Fiction
Cake
I know my coworkers hate me. It’s really no secret. None of them say good morning to me. Hardly do I ever get a passing
Evan Bond January 28, 2022 4 Comments
Faith
(P.S. poetry series) Worth A Shot?
Cars drove by, a simple sigh at six in the morning, The day starts and the body drops, Shots heard on the block in the
Andrey Lukyanov August 16, 2022 No Comments
The Klein Moment
Jimmy Cortez walked out of the third precinct a free man on a Tuesday morning. By Friday night, he’d been reduced to a sack of
Brad Carter December 22, 2021 No Comments
Demon
Katabasis
When Julian opened the door to the men’s room with its red stall doors, there was only one guy in there. He stood leaning his
Christina Nordlander November 18, 2021 No Comments
Bloody Marigolds
Standing in the garden, wiggling my toes, and feeling the soil go in between them and underneath my bare feet always comforted me gave me
Lorrie Marr December 8, 2021 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
fantasy
The Fountain King
He sits upon his fountain throneendless vessel bound in bonecrimson, scarlet, dashed on stoneuntil his crime you will atone. It was a valley full of
Director Aldmann July 11, 2022 1 Comment
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
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
boredom
The Mutilator
I am the mutilator. That’s what I saw. This dream, where I’ve found myself in the middle of the endless white space. No horizon, no
Andrey Lukyanov July 30, 2022 No Comments
horror
Exploring the Sinister Secrets of a Cursed Farm
In the heart of rural America, nestled amidst sprawling fields and forgotten forests, lay a farm veiled in secrets. The locals whispered tales of strange
Jason Benskin June 11, 2024 No Comments
#Halloween
I Said No!
‘And no, you cannot go out tonight!’ ‘But why?’ ‘Because tonight is Halloween.’ ‘That’s why I want to go out.’ Young George, known as Bestie
Colin Devonshire July 23, 2023 No Comments
Campfire
Madman Muck
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Jake could just make out the
C.D. Hoyle August 11, 2022 1 Comment
horror
In The Foothills (Story Cubes #4)
Nestled in the foothills of the Front Range sits a compound. This compound has sprawling concrete walkways connecting the various buildings and cages. Buildings dotted
Michael Robert February 23, 2022 No Comments
dead creature
A Pointed Fence
A piercing scream cracked the bedroom mirror. The cracks burst into showers of confetti. Larger slivers of glass fired across the room, embedded in the
Colin Devonshire July 21, 2022 No Comments
Who’s Taking Back Halloween?
On walks after dark, I don’t venture too much into the park. It is safe, but I’m cautious so I hug the streets near houses.
Mollie Lyon October 30, 2022 No Comments
The Light of the Shadow – Part 1
The flame had been wavering for some time, fighting desperately to stay. Even in its last moment, it thrashed, flailed, and cursed its demise before
Dan Jackson October 12, 2023 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose:The Jade Rose and the Blood Peacock (Part II of Book III)
Introduction: After a zombie apocalypse gripped the world, proving that horror movies were more prophecy than entertainment, Sean and Jade Flannery faced one horrific loss
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm August 2, 2022 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
folklore
AfterWorld Part 4
When a teenager is trapped in a land of the dead, she discovers that ghosts are the least of her worries. Begin with Part 1
Reina Cruz October 9, 2022 1 Comment
adventure
Halls of Silt and Seawater
“That’s exactly what I imagined. Isn’t it great?” Ben and his friends looked down the dunes, over the beach and the rolling waves, crashing against
Dennis Mombauer August 16, 2021 1 Comment
The Strange Death of Rusty Bob
Rusty Bob died at the library on an unseasonably cold Thursday night in early October. The following Tuesday, only a few minutes after closing time,
Brad Carter December 22, 2021 No Comments
#Halloween
In Love With A Beast
She heard the howling in the bushes. “Such a strange cry,” she thought aloud. It persisted. No matter how much she tried to block out
Nina Fabunmi October 13, 2023 No Comments
Fiction
The Trees Swallow People: Part 1
In a public park there are trees that have never harmed anyone, lining the path from the entrance, shaping the jogs and evening strolls people
Conor Matthews June 19, 2022 1 Comment
Bad neighbours
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 27, 2021 No Comments
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
cold
The Snow Girl’s Tale
Ever since her wedding, the Queen-Consort of the realm was called Queen Heavy-Heart, a name she had got for her grave mien’s sake, as if
Christina Nordlander December 22, 2021 4 Comments
The Trees Swallow People: Part 12
I was sleeping when the bangs echoing across the house finally stirred me. In the blissful, groggy sort of state, where you’re not yet a
Conor Matthews October 30, 2022 No Comments
Fiction
The Trees Swallow People: Part 10
The invitation to meet Shepard was hidden amongst the clutter of post I had let pile up over the days. It was late August by
Conor Matthews September 1, 2022 No Comments
The Humans in the Walls
Mats had been climbing on the gravel rampart with Johanna and Tiffany, now that the trucks had left and there wasn’t anyone there to tell
Christina Nordlander January 1, 2022 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
ambush
The Dead Woods
THE DEAD WOOD Autumn, 1E194 Ulrich looked up into the dark clouded skies that blanketed the woods that he and his fellow survivors of the
Kelson Hayes September 7, 2022 No Comments
christmas horror
The Man Dressed as Santa
“It looks like we have another gift for you, Miranda,” the jolly sounding man dressed as Santa said. “Go ahead, open it up. I’m sure
Evan Bond December 21, 2021 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
#Supernaturalfiction
The Black Wood
You awake in the black dead of night with blood under your fingernails and scratches on your chest. Your lips are swollen and throbbing, you
Brittany Johnson November 29, 2021 3 Comments
curse
Poole’s Curse
After we opened the Airbnb, guests reported an apparition of a man riding a ghastly, glowing white stallion. Those who walked the grounds at night,
Elise Paxson February 18, 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
The Fire in Jeremy Finn
I’ve known Jeremy Finn for eight years. We met on the first day of a new school year, when we were both eleven. The weather
Declan Hopper February 17, 2023 No Comments
Coruscant
They are coming for us, Humanoid creatures with bejewelled eyes, A dozen of us against five of them, It started with one…. And then there
TzeLin Sam February 16, 2022 21 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
banshee
AfterWorld Part 2
When a teenager is trapped in a land of the dead, she discovers that ghosts are the least of her worries. Begin with Part 1
Reina Cruz August 16, 2022 1 Comment
The Tree Swallow People: Part 21
It was dark on Easter Sunday. So dark I would have gone back to sleep had Diva not started barking, wanting to go out for
Conor Matthews April 22, 2023 No Comments
The Maiden of the Shadows
Adam had been walking for some three hours when it started raining from the grey sky. He didn’t have an umbrella with him, he didn’t
Christina Nordlander June 16, 2024 No Comments
The Trees Swallow People: Part 11
I felt like going for a walk. I mean, I always do, but this particular time I really felt it, like I was strongly carried
Conor Matthews October 13, 2022 No Comments
flash fiction
The Generosity
After 17 years as a crewman of The Resolution, it took two mutinies for Stevens to assume command. His reputation proceeded him. The ship was
Michael Robert January 25, 2022 No Comments
adventure
Chocolate Factory Lottery
By Catherine Jordan I thought a candy factory tour would mean chocolate and sugar awesomeness. I poked my tongue into the five cavities I have.
Catherine Jordan October 17, 2021 2 Comments
IS THE MAN WITHOUT A HEAD REAL?
THE MAN WITHOUT A HEAD
Do you believe in spirits? Do you believe in ghosts? Some people do. Yet some people don’t. But stories continue to be told about spirits
Walker Ikard March 29, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose and the Blood Peacock (Part IV of III)
Introduction: Take Five – Secrets of the Beast How does something like an apocalypse start? Where does it come from? How can it be stopped,
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm October 27, 2022 6 Comments
abominable fancy
The Millennium
I respond to the first question, that nothing should be taken from the blessed that belongs to the perfection of their beatitude. Furthermore, each thing
Christina Nordlander September 4, 2022 No Comments
Shrine
Michael was once a holy man. To himself. Everything he did up until this moment was selfish, self-contained, and simple. Up until he found and
Cardaisha Johnson January 12, 2022 4 Comments
Serving of Revenge
Angus rearranged his bulky frame in the uncomfortable hard-backed diner chair. It was not the sort of establishment he was used to frequenting, but needs
Yvonne Lang March 20, 2022 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
Creepy
Watcher
He had been seeing it for weeks, now. That same mutilated face that stared at him with its twisted, lipless smile. Crooked, rotting teeth pointed
Evan Bond December 8, 2021 2 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
death
The Dead Have Arisen!
THE DEAD WOOD Winter, 1E194 The Nardic tribesmen trudged through the thorns and brambles that grew upon the forest floor, hacking and slashing at the
Kelson Hayes September 7, 2022 No 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 1 Comment
apocalypse
The Jade Rose:The Jade Rose and The Blood Peacock (Part I of Book III)
Beware of allies who turn out to be enemies. For, they know your weaknesses better than anyone else. *** Memories of the Lost and Forgotten
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm June 30, 2022 No Comments
family drama
The Lake House Part 5 of 5
The Santos siblings went to the lake for a relaxing escape, but by the end of their trip, it’s a race to escape the vacation
Reina Cruz December 25, 2022 No Comments
Dracula
Her Vampire Lover
“But I am a creature of the night,” Justin said. “And you – you’re a child of the sunlight. The sun I can never again
Tim McDaniel December 29, 2021 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
4. The Knight’s Wife – The Temptress
On a quest to find his wife, the knight runs into a few adventures, one of them by the edge of a lake… Contents It
Eta George July 2, 2022 No Comments
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
#kids
Under The Roundabout
‘Leave my daughter alone. You filthy layabout.’ A young mother snatched the toddler away from Peggy the Bag. ‘She fell from the swing, I was
Colin Devonshire July 18, 2022 No Comments
Alone
The house was quiet. Which was something you had gotten used to until the scratching started up again at its regular 4 AM time. You
Cardaisha Johnson January 16, 2022 No Comments
Short Story
Sick
I was six credits short of graduation when I got the Virus-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named. At first I thought I could tough it out– a mild cough was
Graciela Sills June 25, 2024 No Comments
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
#Halloween
House of Evil
She first met him crossing the street. He accidentally bumped into her, muttered, “I’m sorry,” and hurried on. But she saw him look back at
Robin Honigsberg October 13, 2023 No Comments
family
Birthdays (Part 1 of 3)
My mother died on the 17th of July 2019. At least, that’s what I thought then. I stood by her grave, the ever dutiful grieving
Ben Matthews January 16, 2022 2 Comments
apocalypse
Desert Sisters
Image created using Bing Image Create, DALL·E 2 , and Photopea. “Maya… I’m tired!” I heard my little sister, Katie, whine as she trudged behind
Timberly Price August 2, 2024 No Comments
Creepy
The Desert of Haunted Tongues
The night was dark and empty, no moon floating over the ragged desert hills, not even stars; no bird calls, no crickets, no wind. The
Dennis Mombauer October 5, 2021 1 Comment
apocalypse
Trapped in the Zombie Apocalypse
Made with Stable Diffusion and Photo Editing Software I stood on a dilapidated rooftop, surveying the desolate city before me. Crumbling structures, overgrown foliage, and
Timberly Price October 6, 2023 No Comments
dark
From Below
It was a well in the depths of the woods. Nadja stopped before it. There was a clearing around it – barely a clearing, a
Christina Nordlander August 4, 2024 No Comments
blood
#1 Blood of the Covenant: Prologue — And So, It Begins
A paranormal horror romance What is this place? I gasp for air. I do not mean to, I just do. I do not mean to
Kai Parker December 2, 2021 3 Comments
Creepy
Charred Remains- Opening Chapter First Look
Before I share the Introduction chapter of Charred Remains, allow me to explain what it is. Charred Remains is my latest book releasing on May
Evan Bond May 10, 2022 No Comments
Fiction
The Never-Ending Elevator
Rising above the busy center of Tokyo, a shining new skyscraper with contemporary architectural mastery stood. Modern conveniences like a high-speed elevator system that promised
Jason Benskin June 18, 2024 No Comments
horror
The Sinister Companion
John had always lived alone with Midnight, his sleek black cat, as his only friend. One rainy night, the cat had appeared on his porch,
Jason Benskin June 12, 2024 No Comments
death
Tattoo Daughter
It astonished me when I realised there were people who designed urns for babies. Cat-eared, pink, baby blue, shaped like a teddy bear or a
Christina Nordlander December 10, 2023 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
horror
Saint Michael’s Asylum-Echoes of Forgotten Spirits
For decades, on the outskirts of town, there stood Saint Michael’s Asylum, a mysterious and ominous institution that sparked rumors of insanity. Casting lengthy shadows
Jason Benskin June 12, 2024 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part V of Book II)
Introduction: In the midst of a zombie apocalypse and a war with enemy factions, Seanix Flannery and his wife, Jade, faced unimaginable loss. All of
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm March 14, 2022 No Comments
family
The Fog
“Mal…? Mal…? Wake up, Mal.” I feel a gentle tug on my shirt as I open my eyes to see where I am. It’s the
Greg Thomas October 3, 2023 No Comments
ghost
I Don’t Know Why?
“I don’t know why, but I get a funny feeling when I’m near her,” Chas said. He was sitting looking at his shoes. Not that
Colin Devonshire January 7, 2022 2 Comments
horror
Elysium: Prince of Twilight – A Chronicle of Darkness and Descent
A son born of Christ and Lucifer lived in the darkest recesses of life, where light dreaded to walk and shadows spoke of awful things.
Jason Benskin July 12, 2024 No Comments
Cosmic Horror
The Lake House Part 3 of 5
The Santos siblings went to the lake for a relaxing escape, but by the end of their trip, it’s a race to escape the vacation
Reina Cruz December 3, 2022 No 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
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
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
creative writing
Fire Season
Something was very wrong with the fields in Drift City, but no one could say exactly what the problem was. What was once a fertile
Shannon Hilson February 18, 2022 4 Comments
Black magic
Here I Am
The bus rumbled like an empty stomach. We missed the bus stop by ten yards. It did stop. I got off alone. I didn’t wave;
Colin Devonshire February 3, 2022 No Comments
Monsters in Our Midst
They came without warning. We used to talk all the time how if we had known they were coming the different things we would have
Greg Thomas February 12, 2022 No Comments
Scary
A Hairy Morning
Sometimes a morning doesn’t begin the way we intend it to. This was one of those hairy starts! The photo is of the actual culprit,
This Life's Illusions June 30, 2022 17 Comments
HOOT
Having the house to yourself when you’re a kid feels like a blessing from on high. The authoritarian dictators I call mom and dad have
The Book of Yolk April 10, 2021 1 Comment
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
horror
The Hand in the Snow
When dog walking goes wrong Photo by Alexandr Podvalny from Pexels I watched as Chauncey sniffed at a mound of snow covered leaves and began
Pam Reeder February 5, 2022 5 Comments
Black magic
Snowed-In
“You have got to be joking?” “No, I mean it, we are stuck.” “You are telling me, I’ve travelled all this way. Bought loads of
Colin Devonshire January 21, 2022 No Comments
Amushopihk
Sheriff Stuart silently crept around the lake, looking for the rock that signified the entrance to the cave. He took slow, careful steps in the
Chloe Longstreet February 26, 2022 8 Comments
The Trees Swallow People: Part 23
I awoke, however much later, on the stripped, hardwood floor of an empty yet not unused bedroom. The pain in my chest stirred me, catching
Conor Matthews May 19, 2023 No Comments
creative writing
The Palace of 3 AM: A Tale of Unending Terror
In the center of a dense, ancient forest rose an ostentatious palace engulfed in a terrible air. Locals discussed its horrible secret: time stuck at
Jason Benskin July 7, 2024 No Comments
Fiction
The Renter: A Short Story
Kelly Swain shook Harris Mason’s hand across the white-marbled table. “Welcome to your new home. I hope you’ll be happy here.” She slid a document
Robin Honigsberg October 26, 2022 3 Comments