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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.

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.

Incident at a Diner by Chris Miller

Set in a small-town diner, the story follows the protagonist, Sam, as he grapples with the guilt of infidelity while navigating a tense encounter with unfamiliar, dangerous characters.