Horrific Shorts: Zombie Edition
by Sir Faraz
In "Horrific Shorts: Zombie Edition," Sir Faraz masterfully crafts a collection of spine-chilling tales that plunge readers into the heart of a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. Each story in this anthology is a finely-tuned exploration of fear, survival, and the human condition when faced with relentless horror. Sir Faraz’s vivid and compelling storytelling brings to life a series of unforgettable characters, each struggling to navigate a landscape where danger lurks around every co…
Psychopomp
by zhiqiang_sun
Li Zhuoyuan is a precocious young boy who, after his mother Li Lan divorced and changed her surname, was sent to live with his maternal grandfather. His grandfather, Li Weihan, and his great-grandfather, Li Sanjiang, are both "body retrievers," with Li Sanjiang being a highly respected elder in the village. During a funeral, Li Zhuoyuan witnessed his grandfather handling a corpse and gradually became exposed to the mysterious world of body retrievers.As the story unfolds, Li Zhuoyuan discovers t…
The Dreaming Abyss
by Somewriterguy
In a world where the line between dreams and reality is perilously thin, Kael, a young man from the remote village of Virel, discovers he has a unique gift: the ability to navigate the Dreamscape, a surreal and dangerous realm where the collective subconscious resides. The Dreamscape, once a place of wonder, has been corrupted by an ancient and malevolent force, spreading nightmares that drive the villagers to despair and death.When Kael’s younger sister, Lira, falls into a coma-like state, trap…
second sight
by Salim_
Daren Sajwan was the only child raised amidst the royal habits of his wealthy father. First, he stubbornly insisted on marrying a young girl of his own choice, and later, without any hesitation, he indulged in an affair with another woman. As a result, his marriage inevitably hit a rough patch. But when he, in turn, was deceived in the same way he had betrayed his wife, he lost his mind. So much so that this immoral, wayward, and unethical man ignored even his own premonitions—his déjà vu.
《Dribble Through the Dark》
by Shi_Khai
Lucas Holt is a 17-year-old street basketball player with mediocre talent but dreams of making it to the NBA. Ridiculed by his high school team for his awkward play, his only friend Marcus - a fellow fringe player and “brother” - betrays him at a tryout, plagiarizing his play ideas and stealing his spot in the draft. He plagiarizes his tactical ideas and steals a spot on the team. Meanwhile, his crush on Elena, the girl next door, grows distant as he becomes obsessed with basketball. When Lucas …
The Girl I Buried
by dinneylatch
When Mara Kline returns to her late grandmother’s remote house in Canada to settle its affairs, she expects dust and silence. Instead, she finds a relic of the past—a rotary phone in the attic that inexplicably rings despite being unplugged. Against her better judgment, she answers. On the other end is Ellie, a frightened girl claiming she is hiding somewhere in the very same house—but in 1999. A masked man with a burlap-covered face and a rusted knife is hunting her. At first, Mara dismisses th…
Echoes of the Apocalypse
by CelestialBlowfish
Option 1(Focus on Action/Intrigue):The world ended with a silent cough.A virus ravaged civilization,leaving decay and despair.Isabella,a survivor with a hidden healing gift,allies with Alexander,a warrior haunted by his past.Their journey through infected wastelands uncovers a conspiracy threatening humanity's remnants.Trust is scarce in this brutal new world.Can they uncover the truth before hope fades?Option 2(Focus on Character):Isabella,a sheltered heiress;Alexander,a brooding enigma.The apo…
ATHERAMOND: Lord of the Cursed Pact.
by Umaelena
Shanane, a radiant 23-year-old woman, was born in the village of Kubeyra. After the death of her mother, she was raised by her loving grandmother, who, upon Shanane turning 18, sent her away to another state with strict instructions never to return. Obeying her grandmother's wishes, Shanane stayed away, leaving behind her roots and the mysteries of her birthplace.However, a tragic turn of events forces her to return to her homeland of Britt. There, she unearths secrets buried deep in the shadow,…
Random Horror Stories - 500
by Invensing
Standalone horror stories, approximately 500 to 1000 words per chapter, with each story fully independent of the others.If a character's name appears in multiple stories, it should not imply a connection between them unless explicitly noted otherwise.
Green Unpleasant Land, Lovecraftian shenanigans in Victorian London.
by Matt_Thomas_5265
Fog shrouded Victorian London, but not the 1888 we’d recognise. There’s a whiff of revolution in the air, not to mention lycanthropy in the shires. As Mr Eiffel’s tower nears completion in Hyde Park, famed Egyptologist Sir Percy Tiverton returns with his latest find — a nameless book so mysterious not even the Royal College of Alchemists can decipher its runes.Alexander Faversham is England’s foremost champion of derring-do, but his legend is built on sand. Loyal-to-a-fault manservant Bill might…
The Bronze Casket
by DaoistRR8pF6
Forensic expert Su Huaijin never believed in the supernatural—until the night a rain-soaked visitor delivered a casket wrapped in bloodstained rope. Inside, she found something impossible: a silver lock identical to the one she wore as a child, but engraved with the words **“Cycle of Rebirth.”** As bodies resurface in the river, each bearing eerie connections to her own past, Su uncovers a chilling truth—someone has been **replicating her.** The clues lead back to a long-buried orphanage fire, …
We are the fear
by Daoist8Sv6wH
Hello everyone. I'm the creator of the horror short story collection *We Are the Fear*. For me, creating this work is like embarking on an exciting journey to explore the dark corners deep within the human soul. It's also a fantastical adventure of translating the thrilling inspirations surging in my heart into words.For a long time, the horror genre has had an irresistible appeal to me. The unknown and dangers lurking beneath the surface of daily life always stir up my boundless imagination. Ma…
Curse of a mummy
by Sherif Nasr
In the early twentieth century, specifically in 1911, when three friends find this coffin near the Temple of Khnum in Esna, Luxor, which contains the mummy of an ancient Egyptian princess named Amen-Ra, who was killed 3,400 years ago in mysterious circumstances, and her coffin was cursed, which was a disaster for the three men who found it, and they and their families were greatly harmed by this curse. Even those who mediated the coffin's journey from Egypt to the British Museum were not spared …
Exorcist's Self-Cultivation
by Blessed
"Thanks for the invite, I'm in New York, just got off the plane."Du Wei realized he had traveled through time.Having no choice, he had to resume his old trade and opened a psychological consultation clinic, but the patients seeking psychological advice were all a bit strange...Note: This book is set in the Soul Summoning Universe.
AnalogHorror: Rule Kaidan 4016
by Cang Yue Xuan
[True to its genre: a creepy, rule-based horror story, highly refined and quality assured, but prospective readers seeking a thrilling experience should think carefully before proceeding.]In order to secure a substantial university life experience grant, Lin Yi and his roommate registered to attend a suburban university.A seemingly ordinary but slightly unsettling set of student regulations;Strange signs in front of the buildings and seemingly normal building rules;Mysterious figures threading t…
Serial Player
by Riding the Waves to Find the Boat
To [Player]: This is the mystery of life, the journey of all things.You will become stronger, transform into superheroes, and possibly even touch the power of divinity. However, if you fail, death awaits you.For you have already stepped into the highest Sequence of the Evolution Game!"Isn't this making things difficult for Darwin?" Li Changhe muttered as he watched the [Player] arriving in the distance: "And giving Newton a hard time as well."Fervent passion flows, don't spread hate if you disli…
Detective Agency of the Bizarre
by I am the righteous path.
A door unfolded before him.Evil thrived, and whispers spilled from within.The resentful compound eyes flickered and vanished, the presence longing to burst out was blocked inside, and the alluring murmurs echoed in the ear.The sticky, pink brain mumbled something. A figure cloaked in a yellow robe watched from a distance. A dark green presence, smelling of blood, roared. A string of wondrous soap bubbles released friendliness—and many, many guests.They sincerely invited Lu Li to join this mad pa…
When system cheat becomes rampant!
by Mu Yulan Wind
Scholar System, Business System, Confucian Saint System, Oracle System, Bald System, Ancestor System, Myriad Realms System…This is a world overflowing with systems!In this world, everyone can awaken a system of their own!Everyone can cheat their way to the peak of life!However, Xiang Beifei was utterly confused, “Why do all you locals have system cheats while I, as a transmigrator, don’t have one?”Soon, he realized—Not having a system cheat was actually the biggest cheat of all!
There's definitely something wrong with this murder mystery game
by Mid spring, tenth month
```Entering the world of the Scripted Murder Game isn't scary.Playing the role of the murderer is still doable.Playing the role of the victim is fine.Playing the role of a girl is manageable.Even if you have to deal with dark, strange monsters, and accidentally get tainted by them, it's no big deal.Shuo looked at the script in his hand and felt that he could still play the part!…But after adding a bunch of teammates with mental issues,he felt that he couldn't go on acting.This script is a bit of…