eerie atmosphere Stories and Articles

Saucer Full of Stories: Revisiting H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Terrible Old Man”

Did you miss the most recent Saucer Full of Stories: The Short Story Book Club? The book club’s recent exploration of John Cohen’s Yard Sale sparked a conversation about the nuances of absurdist horror, consumer culture, and storytelling craft.

Blood Noir Episode 4: OH-06

Six individuals once claimed to have been abducted by aliens, a story shrouded in mystery for decades.

The Jar (The Ray Bradbury Theater, 1992)

Watch The Jar (1992), a haunting Ray Bradbury Theater episode about pride, obsession, and a mysterious specimen.

The Terrible Old Man by H. P. Lovecraft

In the quiet, decaying town of Kingsport, an ancient and reclusive man resides in an old, weather-worn house near the sea. His neighbors avoid him, speaking in hushed tones of his past—a past filled with mystery, whispers of piracy, and long-forgotten secrets.

Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Discussion on Yard Sale by John Cohen

Blood Bank by Thomas M. Malafarina

Ken Hawkins expected his Halloween night blood donation to be a fun, spooky experience. Instead, he finds himself trapped in a nightmare where he’s the main course.

Rediscovering Mary Elizabeth Counselman’s Eerie Worlds of Weird Fiction

Rediscover Mary Elizabeth Counselman’s strange, eerie stories that continue to captivate fans of weird fiction.

Beloved Father by Susan Elizabeth Gray

On a fateful Halloween night, fuelled by horror movies and teenage bravado, two boys set out to hunt for the grave of Bela Lugosi, the legendary actor who played Dracula.

Editorial: Christmas used to be a time for telling ghost stories?

Christmas used to be a time for telling ghost stories? Written By Chauncey Haworth There are a lot of traditions associated with Christmas. We have...

The Last Word By Chauncey Haworth

James Pembroke’s life is filled with mundane frustrations, from workplace bullies to lingering heartbreak. When his friend Javed offers a mysterious, powerful word that can bend anyone to his will, James is skeptical—until he uses it.

The Immortal Gas Pumper Boy by Lothar Tuppan

The Immortal Gas Pumper Boy by Lothar Tuppan In the desolate heart of California's forgotten desert, 'Gas Pumper Boy' Brian's mundane life takes a chilling...