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Monsters and horror go hand in hand; explore horrific creatures, beasts and hairy scaries like Freddy Krueger, Frankenstein and far beyond.

Something Fishy At Camp Black
“A lot of research has shown that frogs can in fact feel pain.” Stacy pulled the frog from the mud, bringing its severed corpse closer to her square-framed spectacles. “But due to the differences in brain structure and the nervous system compared with other vertebrates, it remains controversial.” She turned, holding the frog out to the boys gathered behind her.
By James Blackford4 years ago in Horror
Deep Water
The air was still, and the surface of the lake was as smooth and bright as a mirror laid out under the moon. I could see the stars reflected as clearly as when I looked up into the sky. The boat cut a path through the glassy water, leaving a warbling trail of ripples behind us as we pushed out towards the center of the lake.
By Rena4 years ago in Horror
A Mother's Promise
The ocean has been singing to me since I was a child. To help me sleep, the sweet alto tones of that voice would join the seagulls and the waves to form a chorus that could ease any mind. I always asked mom if she could hear the song, but she only shook her head and brought the covers up to my chin. She would then kiss my forehead and say, “I love you, Oliver.”
By Josh Ripperger4 years ago in Horror
Maintenance Request
Harold gripped the steering wheel of the small deck boat with white knuckles. He flinched as icy specks of lake water misted his round glasses. Being on open water reminded him of almost drowning as a child, and the lake still terrified him.
By Tyler Clark (they/he)4 years ago in Horror
Young Blood.
You think it’s going to last forever. That sweet sour cusp of adulthood, freewheeling on your brother’s bike in the AM, keeping your voices hushed because the old folks on the end always leave their windows open and – shut up, no, I’m not going to tell you about that time again, leave it – whispers.
By Lauren Entwistle4 years ago in Horror
Alien Site
Alien site 1 The world outside the portal was full of green and towering trees, even now we could see the animals and other critters going through their day, unaware of us. Our orders from on high were to observe only, but those were only the orders that were public. The company wanted something from this world, and they would have it, no matter the cost.
By jessica dorden4 years ago in Horror
Lamp Rey
Lamprey 1 Mell The lab was silent as the day of experiments and tests had come to an end, only junior researchers and janitorial staff remained as they cleaned up for the day. The last of the staff left, leaving just the guards who walked periodic patrols around the lab.
By jessica dorden4 years ago in Horror
The Wishing Falls
The Wishing Falls October 17th was the last night I spoke to my brother. It's been two weeks now and as I hiked up the rampant river he was supposed to be camping at, I can't help but recall that last phone call. I remember being irritated that he called me so early in the morning, he was speaking nonsense and I was so tired from a party the night before I couldn't, or rather wouldn't make out what he was trying to tell me. He said he found all his Dreams beside the waterfall. I told him he needed to lay off the special brownies he's been into lately and to call me back in the morning.
By Frank English4 years ago in Horror
The Monster Inside
I woke up in a hurry, drenched in sweat, my clothes glued to my body. This happened every once in a while, but it hadn’t since my wife left me. I turned to my right to look at the clock, in disbelief that it showed only 4:00 A.M. I got up from my bed and stripped down to my underwear as I walked towards the bathroom. My path blurred from my heavy eyes, yet that didn’t seem to stop me from reaching my destination.
By Mikey Maya4 years ago in Horror
The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula
There were some creepy occurrences that took place in Pascagoula three years into World War Two in the summer of 1942. It was a bit of a lurker of the nights. But thankfully, there were no throats cut. There were no people smothered with pillows where they slept, but they were some non-consensual haircuts afoot.
By Blessing Akpan4 years ago in Horror
A Night with Dracula
It’s darker than I expected… gloomier. I’ve read all the stories, both true and then the legends, but I wasn’t prepared for the overwhelming, almost seductive evil surrounding me. When I was chosen for the trip to Count Dracula’s Castle for a one night challenge, I thought it would be an adventure… but now I an regretting my decision to even enter.
By Mycheille Norvell4 years ago in Horror
So Close
His lips were dry, so dry that they cracked and bled. The sailor looked up bleakly at the cloudy sky above, licking his lips and sitting up. He looked around, his eyes finding nothing suspicious in the water surrounding his dinghy. He looked up towards the horizon to the west and panicked when he saw the grey-blue waters of the ocean, never-ending in its size. Where did the island go?
By C.K. Clawson4 years ago in Horror