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They Never Could Remember
The girls’ bathroom is haunted. That sentence was the sentence that tortured him. Not because it was true. But because every goddamn day of his life, that exact same string…
Read NowThat House
First of all, I want to stress the fact that this is a real happening. This is not some story written to get what I write on to a public…
Read NowTomino’s Hell
This is popular Japanese story is about a poem called "Tomino's Hell." They say that you should only read with your mind, and never out loud. If you were to read it…
Read NowFrank’s Forest
In the backseat of her mother’s minivan, Ashley admired the passing autumn foliage and contemplated the excitement and fear she and her best friends were sure to experience at Frank’s…
Read NowTop 5 Weird and Creepy Jobs for Your Daily Dose of Adrenaline
Are you among the 67% of people who find their job boring? Don’t despair. What if you could trade the soul-sucking 9-to-5 for a gig that gets your pulse racing?…
Read NowRising Tides
Rising Tides: Written in the Style of M.R. James By J. Bailey-Hartsel Some time ago, I was asked by several former colleagues to tell them a ghost story. We had…
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I Found a Human Tooth in My Pocket
I was sitting in an AA meeting when I found the tooth in my pocket. This was two and a half weeks ago. I always hit the Saturday night meeting…
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The Beast of Hannit
Chapter 1 The end was nothing like what scientists had predicted. There were no explosions, no destructive meteors, nor did we parish in a great war between countries; it was…
Read NowDarkness Unfolds
I've decided to put this down to writing, since I'm not sure anyone else has experienced this. If anyone has, please get in touch ASAP, since this is getting worrying.…
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Purple Stout
David had just finished his shift at the Duke and Lion and was walking back to his house, half in a daze, rubbing his eyes slothenly to try and wake…
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The Painted Journey
I didn’t feel like speaking to anyone. I spent most of the day in my room trying to relax by watching my favorite comedy movies. When that failed, I tried…
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The Horror of Haddonfield
As Ms. Davis stepped into her new classroom, not a single student paid her any attention. She set her purse down on the desk in front and looked around. All…
Read NowSlenderwoman
Darkness, though not complete darkness, surrounds you. A full moon shines through the treetops and slightly illuminates the fog surrounding you. The flashlight you were holding has flickered out. You…
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Free from Paranoia
Paranoia can affect anyone, some more than others. For some, it’s disabling, and others it’s just an inconvenience. Sara wasn’t sure where she fell on this spectrum, but she knew…
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Nell’s House
Everybody’s got a story. I don’t believe in ghosts but if you ever asked me if I’d been somewhere haunted, this is the story I’d tell. Down the road I…
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I Bought a Voodoo Doll on Ebay
VOODOO DOLL, HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, BRAND NEW! 100% cotton, hand-crafted voodoo doll for all your vengeful needs! NO CRAFTING NECESSARY – just write your target’s name across the chest. No sewing,…
Read NowDelivery Boy
Coming from a poor family, my parents have always struggled to pay for my education. I decided to take some load of them when I got accepted into college and…
Read NowChildren’s Laughter
I went to a remote prison in Pennsylvania for robbery in 1989. If you try and find it, you will be out of luck because its gone, erased from most…
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The Shopping List
The man walked quickly to his destination, boots crunching on the old snow. It was covered in dirt and dog piss. No one had bothered to shovel for a few…
Read NowThe Eyes of Twenty-Two
I was a mailman. I got crates of mail twice a week on Monday and Thursday, and then I had to sort them and deliver it all on Tuesday and…
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Metal Health
I recently discovered the most amazing resource to help those dealing with mental illnesses and personality disorders, and I want to share what I’ve learned with as many others as…
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