Cosmic horror Stories and Articles

Then THEY Came by Thomas M. Malafarina

Calvin Masterson never asked to be the last historian of humanity, but after an alien invasion erases nearly every trace of life on Earth, he’s left with no choice. A lone survivor wandering through a world of ash and bones, Calvin collects supplies, sketches the carnage, and hides in a forgotten cave as monstrous extraterrestrials scour the planet.

Soot Scamp By Laura Nettles

In the soot-choked depths of an underground labyrinth, Damian—an outcast soot scamp—has survived by staying silent, staying hidden, and keeping his heart from betraying him. But when a mysterious, brightly dressed girl crashes down from a higher level, her presence draws the labyrinth’s horrors straight to them.

And The Scales Fell From My Eyes by Thomas M. Malafarina

A renowned author claims a mysterious sequence of numbers — 11:11, 12:34 — are being sent to him by otherworldly “muses.” They gift him bestselling ideas…and then reveal a terrifying truth.

Mistress of Black Magic by Thomas M. Malafarina

When two skeptical friends attend a small-town magic show to ogle the glamorous star of the act, they get far more than smoke, mirrors, and cleavage. As the show builds to its final, reality-warping trick, the line between illusion and dark truth disappears.

Blood Noir Episode 7: Get Your Rocks Off

Two socialites are haunted by a drowned man who keeps returning. A gripping blend of horror and crime noir.

Crom-Ya and the Little People By Gavin Chapell

Once mighty, now betrayed and hunted, the fierce warrior Crom-Ya seeks refuge deep in the marshes, where forbidden magic waits. Determined to reclaim his stolen throne, he must ally himself with eerie forces from beneath the earth, confronting terrifying truths that blur the line between bravery and madness.

Yōkai of the Rising Sun By Eric J. Guignard

Corporal Hutchins and a small group of marines survive a shipwreck after an attack by Japanese forces, only to find themselves stranded on a mysterious island. As they struggle with their injuries, starvation, and the ever-present threat of sharks, they stumble upon something far more terrifying: the island is inhabited by yōkai—the malevolent spirits of Japanese folklore. Perfect for fans of war stories mixed with folklore horror, this tale weaves together historical tension and the unknown, leading to an unrelenting sense of dread. Will the marines survive the haunted island—or will they fall prey to its monstrous inhabitants?