Written below is the last known statement of Benjamin Harper, a former parish priest serving the village of Barton, Cheshire. Mr Harper was relieved of his position by Bishop Gerald Ellison of the Chester diocese ...

When the ocean called to my mother, I had just turned 17. A month later, when life became too excruciating for him to go through without her, my estranged father turned to the comforts of ...

I should've died. I was driving back from a friend's house; admittedly, it was far too late, and I was far drunker than I should've been. But with the ride home at just under 20 ...

The following are journal excerpts taken from four in-resident counselors working a summer camp in coastal Georgia (c.2012). All entries are transcribed wholly and completely unfiltered. * James - 7/1/2012 This is a log of ...

Many different cults have existed throughout history, and you’ve probably heard that they still continue functioning in the 21st century. It is usual to form communities full of people with the same mindsets, beliefs, and ...

HOW FAR are you willing to go to reach the top? True to my usual form, I fucked around and found out. I’m Chad Martinez: fifteen years old, freshman, nickname “Toro.” It fits me to ...

When you’re driving on a highway, you’re putting your life at great risk, whether you plan it or not. But at least you are completely aware of the greatest dangers: careless drivers, slick pavement, or ...

The envelope was thick, cream-colored, and addressed to me in elegant, unfamiliar script. It arrived on a day like any other – a Tuesday, rain slicking the windows of our tiny apartment, the air inside ...

Reading books is a way to educate yourself and enter a whole new world of your imagination at the same time. Good bookstores often become sanctuaries for bookworms who can’t stop searching for new, intriguing ...

The smell of death was heavy in the air. As he entered the room, he realised that nothing could have prepared him for what he was about to witness. The hall in which he now ...

Restaurants usually tempt us with their savory meals, outstanding service, or beautiful interiors. But it turns out that some eateries offer an extra element on top of those: paranormal encounters and unexplained happenings. Yes, having ...

Authors Note: This story serves as the final chapter of the Northridge saga including: Village in the Shadows, Return to Northridge, The Awoken Dead and Traveler in the Dark. While I feel this story functions ...