Looking for short stories, articles, audio dramas and more that deal with unsettling? Check out our collection below.
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.
On The Devil’s Dole by E.S. Wynn
Each week, another address, another sinner. The Devil’s payroll comes with perks, but also with a curse.
Curse of the Black Buddha by Chauncey Haworth
In a frozen war-torn forest, four soldiers venture deep behind enemy lines on a mission wrapped in mystery. Their goal: retrieve a strange relic from an ancient temple. But something is waiting in the shadows. Something that doesn’t belong in this world.
The Unintended Consequences of Daytime Television by Paige Keir
A mundane afternoon of mind-numbing daytime television leads to an impulsive decision: it’s time to end it all. But when a faulty ceiling fan and an overflowing upstairs bathtub intervene, the narrator is left laughing at the absurdity of their own survival.
A Dead Ringer For A Black Fox: Part 1 by Brian Warf
In the winter of 1842, a caretaker arrives at the estate of a late shipping magnate, expecting a quiet stay. Instead, he faces eerie warnings, a black fox with ember-like eyes, and a bell tolling from the graveyard—forcing him to confront the dead who refuse to rest.
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?
The Thing About Barbie By Thomas M. Malafarina
Brenda loves her Barbies. Maybe a little too much. But what begins as a harmless obsession slowly reveals something far stranger—and more unsettling—beneath the surface. Step into a dollhouse where reality isn’t quite what it seems.
Dragon’s Breath by Shauna Klein
Two boys set off into the woods in search of adventure on a sweltering summer day. What they discover hidden beneath the weeds isn’t just strange—it’s impossible. But wonder has a cost, and the price of magic might be more than either of them is ready to pay.
Grimwood’s Devil By Mark Slade
A chilling tale of lost cartoons, dark secrets, and a devilish creation that refuses to stay on the page.
Limited Edition by Tyson Blue
In this tale of revenge and literary vendettas, a promising mystery novelist, finds his career derailed when a man accuses him of perpetuating harmful stereotypes. Fueled by resentment and a desire for retribution, he takes matters into his own hands by kidnapping and crafting a macabre edition of his canceled book.
The Black Eyed Children By Matt Lennox
In the eerie town of Glen Burnie, an ordinary Thanksgiving dinner turns into a terrifying encounter with the mysterious Black Eyed Children.
