Looking for short stories, articles, audio dramas and more that deal with unsettling? Check out our collection below.
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.
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?
Edible Friend by Tyson Blue
Hitman Ray Vincent is tasked with a dark and unusual rescue mission—to save a girl from a New York City vampire cult.
The All-American Psycho: American Psycho (2000)
Explore the darkly satirical world of “American Psycho,” a film that delves into the decadence and superficiality of the 1980s.
Review of 2 Bedroom 1 Bath (2014) From Buttonface
When a couple moves into an apartment to start a family they have some complications, including an old woman with leached and devil symbols under the wall paper, and they still stay there.
The Grave: A Story of Stark Terror By Orville R. Emerson
Two soldiers uncover a German lieutenant’s account of being buried alive for two weeks, surrounded by the rotting corpses of the unburied dead.
Dead Airwaves Episode 6: Headlights
Goya’s jealousy fuels a dark pact of art and betrayal. A chilling short audio story of war, vengeance, and seduction awaits.
Blood Noir Episode 6: Got Lucky
Two socialites are haunted by a drowned man who keeps returning. A gripping blend of horror and crime noir.
Editorial: David Lynch’s Cinematic Dreamscape
Wild ideas, free expression, boundary pushing, artistic transgressivism, fearless creativity, risky humor. These are all things that we here at Screaming Eye Press champion and, perhaps, no one artist embodied that approach more than David Lynch.
