Horror

The Conduit: Chapter 11
At the edge of death, there is nothing one won't do to survive. Under the beating sun of a hellscape of desert and rock, being lost for days is a sure way to meet one's end. With the tenaciousness of a thousand soldiers, even the most demure might make it, if they're lucky or willing to suffer. And it was suffering felt beneath the heat of the midday so long ago.
By Jason Ray Morton 11 months ago in Chapters
Never Open That Door – First Attempt
This is part V of this story. Part IV can be found here and references the preceding three parts if you haven’t read them:
By Calvin London11 months ago in Chapters
Harper's Hill, Chapter 25: The Aftermath of the Alley. Content Warning.
Arriving back home and realizing she was alone, Camille started to cry. She felt so bad for how Emily had reacted when they were in the East side, but she also felt so confused. How had she led Emily right to the spot where her mom had died? And at the same time, how would she have known?
By Amanda Doyle11 months ago in Chapters
The Conduit: Chapter 10
Hours passed, and Max was finally able to return the station to normal routine procedures. They were still investigating Carter’s death, and Han was going over every second of camera footage from the previous night to the morning when Carter was found. All he could do was work the case in front of him. All Max Shepherd could do was inform the group that they needed to send someone to inform Carter’s family. Of course, number one would take care of that. Max didn’t know if he believed his boss or not, and that was why he was searching for personnel files on Carter. He was going to reach out to his family and express his condolences, but he was still working on what to say.
By Jason Ray Morton 11 months ago in Chapters
FRom Pages To Dream
The Small Room Ava lived in a small, dimly lit room in the local orphanage. She had been there since she was five, after her parents passed away in a tragic accident. Now, at twelve, Ava had grown accustomed to the routine of institutional life.
By Tahir11 months ago in Chapters
The Night I Met a Stranger on a Rainy Highway – And It Changed Everything
Chapter 1: The Wrong Turn I should’ve known better. It was past midnight, and the GPS had rerouted me due to an accident on the interstate. "Take Exit 47B, then continue on Highway 9 for 12 miles," the robotic voice instructed.
By Yash Tiwari11 months ago in Chapters
Even When He Was Mad
**"The Mad Dog and the Man Who Stayed"** The town had already decided. "Put him down, Paul," they'd say, grim-faced, avoiding eye contact. "It’s the kind thing to do."
By Tahir11 months ago in Chapters
The Legend of Baxter
**"Baxter the Bonkers Beagle"** No one on Maple Street ever forgot the day Baxter arrived. It was a calm, sunny Saturday when old Mrs. Withers rolled up with a crate in the back of her rusty station wagon. The crate shook like something inside had swallowed a jackhammer. Every dog in the neighborhood howled as if they sensed the chaos that had just been unleashed.
By Tahir11 months ago in Chapters
Power and Repression: The Saddam Hussein Era.
SADDAM HUSSAIN HISTORY Saddam Hussein: A Controversial Legacy of Power and Repression Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, remains one of the most controversial and polarizing figures of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Known for his authoritarian rule, wars, and brutal tactics, Saddam shaped the political landscape of Iraq and the broader Middle East for decades. His life and leadership were marked by ambition, violence, and an unrelenting grip on power.
By Tahir11 months ago in Chapters
Never Open That Door – Curiosity Killed the Cat. Top Story - April 2025.
This is part IV of this six-part story. Part III can be found here: ****
By Calvin London11 months ago in Chapters
The Last Human Library
Chapter 1: The Archive of Lost Feelings The world had become quiet. Too quiet. No one laughed too loudly anymore. No one screamed in anger. No one whispered secrets in the dark. The government had called it The Great Calming—the day they decided emotions were too dangerous to keep.
By ARIF KHAN11 months ago in Chapters
Mary had a little lamb . Content Warning.
The world did not shatter in one moment. It cracked, slowly. Softly. Like ice underfoot. Mary sat in the chapel’s heart—surrounded by whispers, and two men who weren’t quite men. One with eyes like ink and snow for skin. One with eyes like stories never written.
By E. hasan11 months ago in Chapters