haunting Stories and Articles

The Sinkhole by Scarlett Stratten and Mark Slade

When Charlie begs his father to check out a strange hole behind their house, the last thing either of them expects is something real—something unnatural—lurking beneath their backyard. As steam rises and clicking echoes from the depths, their quiet life begins to unravel into something far more surreal.

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.

Blink By Beth Lee

Angela Collins installed a Blink camera on her front door for security, expecting to catch nothing more than passing cars and nosy neighbors. But when she starts receiving notifications at exactly 3:08 AM, the footage reveals something chilling—a man in a derby hat and a sinister bald figure lurking outside her home.

Mother. Sky. By Mark Slade

A couple’s dream of a peaceful countryside home turns eerily surreal when whispers in the wind and eyes in the trees give way to a deeper, darker presence. In this strange land, the soil remembers, the air speaks, and the past won’t stay buried.

The Ghost of Potter’s Road By Wesley Critchfield

Some roads are best avoided after dark. A tale passed down through generations warns of a traveler, a curse, and a debt that demanded more than gold. Is it just an old wives’ tale—or something far more haunting?

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.