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Scream for Ice Cream
One of the first kids to hear the bouncy calliope music was six-year-old Lisa Reid, who was sitting on the front porch of her house with Becky Briarwood, her best…
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Terror in the mind of the Abyss
“Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Friedrich Nietzsche There’s something looking at me in…
Read NowA Traveler’s Guide to the Haunted History of Las Vegas
When people think of a place where they can fully enjoy themselves, Las Vegas is one of the first things that comes up. This city is usually associated with fun,…
Read NowOceanic Absurdity: An Account of Nautical Horror
A bestial tentacle breached the surface with a tremendous display of aquamarine power. The resultant shower of water rained down in a torrent upon the deck, drenching the observing passenger.…
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I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities
I was never what you would call, "Normal". My name is Dylan, and from the time I was born I had unmatched strength. My father said he discovered it for…
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Seven Things in the Spanish Mans Bag
1 November 16, 19987:42pm The sun set as the old Chevy veered along the beaten roads. Over the cliff to the right was what looked like a one-hundred-foot drop, it…
Read NowThe Van Ness Asylum
Being a devout fan of Creepypasta's true story section, I felt compelled to share my story with other users. While it is nice to provide all of you with a…
Read NowWhen I was 8 I Thought there was a bird Trapped in my Garage for a Week.
When I was 8 I thought there Was a Bird trapped in my Garage for a Week. Writing this solidifies something I don’t take lightly. It solidifies that I can…
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The Website
I wish this was some fairytale that I could just laugh off later but this was real. And I really wish I never tried it. And now I hope I…
Read Now5 Haunted Bookstores in North America for Horror Enthusiasts
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…
Read NowThe Cursed Derby: A Horse Race to the Death
Horse racing is a world of high stakes and swift fortunes, but beneath the surface lies a darker tale of curses and ominous misfortune. The Kentucky Derby, a race steeped…
Read NowThe Perfect Street
The realtor said it was ‘a steal’. Newlywed couple, twenty-nine and thirty, freshly out of their cramped city apartment, wide-eyed with love and future and starter-savings. A sunny cul-de-sac. Green…
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The Stain of Margaret Schilling
The Ridges - previously known as the Athens Lunatic Asylum - is famous among Ohio University students. The other week, I ran into a friend who recently graduated from OU,…
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The Reaker
“I wouldn’t go in there if I were you,” says Oliver to Peter, as they stand at the entrance of one of the many openings of the Clintwood City Sewage…
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My Plush Kitten Came To Life
*** *** When I was a young girl, I developed a love for plush. Large, small, velveteen, cotton - no stuffed animals were off limits. I received one on every…
Read NowWhat A Beautiful Soul
I fought to breathe, swinging my arms in a windmill-like pattern while slowly feeling myself slipping out of consciousness. The room had been spinning for what felt like an hour.…
Read Now5 Haunted Spots in Saxony that Seem Otherworldly Scary
If you are visiting Germany, it would be a crime to miss out on seeing Saxony. It is almost impossible not to notice this incredibly beautiful region, where everything seems…
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Caterpillar
I was playing with my hospital badge as I stood in line ‘Jonathan Villanueva’ Johnny V that’s me. I had just finished my shift as an emergency room nurse. Not…
Read NowWhat Lies Within
Addy Long is dead. No one understands why I was so upset about her death, though. They didn’t see how different she was. Or they may have seen the same…
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Peter “Squid” Billy
My name is Peter “Squid” Billy. Odd name, I’ll give you that. Even odder is that a grown man north of 40 goes by a nickname. I prefer it, honestly.…
Read NowMy Friend Lucas
When I was 5, I had a best friend. Lucas was his name. He and I were practically inseparable. We'd sit next to each other in class, we'd hang out…
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The Snow Falls on Deaf Ears
My thumb repeatedly pressed into the remote, changing the channels on the television. The motion was almost pointless as I unconsciously knew that I'd never land on a channel that…
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