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Short Stories - By Genre: Horror/Scary
in the "Horror/Scary" genre

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Horror Movie
When Mutt, Luther, and Pete go see a special feature they are in for more than a movie...
Rated: E
~1,330 Words
Children's, Horror/Scary, Ghost
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Happy Holidays (NOT)
Apparently, we get the gods we deserve.
Rated: 18+
~2,253 Words
Horror/Scary, Holiday, Contest
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
THE DEATH RUNNER
Ancient Samurai runs at a furious pace to slaughter the innocent
Rated: 13+
~6,516 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
The Eye
We all have a little devil inside just dying to get out.
Rated: 18+
~4,389 Words
Horror/Scary, Sci-fi, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 months ago
DRYANNA
An evil dryad makes trees and plants kill people
Rated: 18+
~6,102 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE MISERY SEEKER
Tall old man spreads misery and death wherever he goes
Rated: 13+
~7,243 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
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The Fun House
"Come on in ... if you dare."
Rated: 13+
~3,706 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 9 years ago
THE PAINTER
A painter paints into existence monsters that come alive to destroy his enemies.
Rated: 13+
~6,881 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE ICE-MAN COMETH
ICE-MAN TURNS SUMMER TO WINTER; KILLS PEOPLE BY TURNING THEM INTO ICE STATUES
Rated: 13+
~6,368 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Asmo-mania
After watching all seven Paranormal Activity movies no one knows whats real.
Rated: E
~942 Words
Horror/Scary, Paranormal, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
METHUSELAH
Methuselah ages people to death, stealing their life force
Rated: 13+
~6,984 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Invasion of the Face Snatchers
If it happens, will the survivors know?
Rated: 13+
~1,878 Words
Horror/Scary, Sci-fi, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
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Past the Pinion Point
A writer tries to overcome his addictions, but something far more evil is after him.
Rated: 18+
~10,202 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 10 years ago
The Video Store In Boulderville
A short creepy story about a closed-down store in a dry old town. Typed on my phone.
Rated: ASR
~931 Words
Dark, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE WHISTLER
About a fiend who hypnotises people by whistling, making them dance themselves to death
Rated: 13+
~6,183 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE NIGHT FLOATER
The Night Floater wraps itself around its victim's face to asphyxiate them.
Rated: 18+
~6,175 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
The Unspoken Melody of Blackwood Manor
The Manor Chooses Its Guests...
Rated: E
~1,817 Words
Dark, Horror/Scary, Friendship
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE LILY WHITE BOYS
Just my 2nd short story in the last 11 years
Rated: ASR
~6,776 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
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Writer's Block
Not merely just a writer looking for his muse, something much worse.
Rated: 18+
~7,322 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 10 years ago
Gore
Harvey has an idea for a new product. 2nd in The Grim Reaper Contest, October 2023.
Rated: 18+
~824 Words
Horror/Scary, Drama, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
GLUG-A-LUKI
A Dream-Time horror story
Rated: 13+
~7,272 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
A Shining Example
A married couple are snowbound in a strange hotel one night. 1st in SCREAMS Halloween 2023
Rated: 18+
~1,919 Words
Horror/Scary, Paranormal, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
The Cleansing
Stacy is a vampire. She loves blood; but, she has a special talent few possess.
Rated: 13+
~686 Words
Supernatural, Drama, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
The Legend of Boggie Bond
Don't count your strangers before sunrise.
Rated: 13+
~300 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
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A Mouthful of Ashes
Available in print on Amazon under 'Writer's Bump'
Rated: 18+
~4,410 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated 10 years ago
ACROSS THE PLAINS COMES THE VERDILLAC
Story about a gigantic bat-like monster that terrorises a country town.
Rated: 13+
~7,640 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Parting Words
Even true love has its price.
Rated: 13+
~275 Words
Horror/Scary, Death
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
One More House
Someone has to explain this to Mom.
Rated: 13+
~284 Words
Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
The Tale Of The Pumpkin-Headed Scarecrow
Entry for the 28 October 2023 Daily Flash Fiction contest
Rated: 13+
~341 Words
Contest Entry, Horror/Scary, Comedy
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Better Off Quiet
Sometimes, you should just embrace the silence.
Rated: 13+
~301 Words
Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
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Horror Movie
When Mutt, Luther, and Pete go see a special feature they are in for more than a movie...
Rated: E
~1,330 Words
Children's, Horror/Scary, Ghost
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Voodoo Saints
Weird Tales and Twisted Tales winner. A boy and girl overthrow a tyrant.
Rated: 13+
~948 Words
Horror/Scary, Action/Adventure, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE BLUE MAN
The Blue Man is an original "legend" about a watery monster that drowns people
Rated: 18+
~10,183 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE TAR BABY
Another Colin Klein horror-mystery, concerning a dream0time legend.
Rated: 13+
~5,653 Words
Horror/Scary, Mystery, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Power Shift
The other side of a closed door is full of possibility...and fear.
Rated: 13+
~278 Words
Horror/Scary, Romance/Love
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
THE GREEN MERMAID INN
My 2nd attempt to revolutionise the mermaid legend
Rated: 13+
~4,025 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
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The Fun House
"Come on in ... if you dare."
Rated: 13+
~3,706 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 9 years ago
Old Faithful
Some things, a boy can only tell to his dog.
Rated: 13+
~229 Words
Horror/Scary, Teen, Pets
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
The Haunted Classroom
Four highschoolers visit an abandoned high school with creepy rumors. Is it be true?
Rated: E
~1,047 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Paranormal
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
SpaceHorrors: "Misunderstoo d"
DeathBringers were created to kill. They only kill now because of that creation.
Rated: 18+
~2,011 Words
Sci-fi, Horror/Scary, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Sick Day
A body horror short story about a flu gone wrong. Looking for constructive criticism :)
Rated: 13+
~571 Words
Horror/Scary, Animal
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 months ago
Rated: 18+
~679 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
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Past the Pinion Point
A writer tries to overcome his addictions, but something far more evil is after him.
Rated: 18+
~10,202 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 10 years ago
The warmth of memories on a cold night
Prompt: Write a story about a classic horror villain who's not a villain at all...
Rated: E
~261 Words
Horror/Scary, Death, Comedy
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
House of Wax
Things fall apart; the center cannot hold.--W.B. Yeats
Rated: 13+
~3,204 Words
Horror/Scary, Supernatural, Sci-fi
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
Olivia and Jake and ...
Is a book contract worth it?
Rated: E
~2,686 Words
Contest, Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
SpaceHorrors: “Rotten to the Core”
Trapped with a DeathBringer in a rotting, decaying planet. What could be worse than that?
Rated: 18+
~1,858 Words
Horror/Scary, Sci-fi, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
Be Careful Who You Trust
After reading a book, and young woman's life is never the same.
Rated: 13+
~406 Words
Dark, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
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Writer's Block
Not merely just a writer looking for his muse, something much worse.
Rated: 18+
~7,322 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 10 years ago
Homecoming
A party for a returned troll.
Rated: E
~458 Words
Contest Entry, Horror/Scary, Comedy
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
Mannequin
A True Story? Sometimes you encounter something strange while at work.
Rated: 13+
~1,035 Words
Horror/Scary, Paranormal, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
Samantha
Entry for the Phoenix Point on-line writing contest
Rated: ASR
~817 Words
Contest Entry, Sci-fi, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
To Go Forth Into the Light
A Frenchman in Victorian London searches for the secret of immortality.
Rated: ASR
~982 Words
Gothic, Horror/Scary, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
Adriana's Tale
Something evil lives on Nob Hill and only a sacrifice can keep it there.
Rated: 13+
~4,736 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Action/Adventure
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
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A Mouthful of Ashes
Available in print on Amazon under 'Writer's Bump'
Rated: 18+
~4,410 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated 10 years ago
Sophie
Sophie follows the music into the forest. Winner of SCREAMS!!! 8/16 - 8/31 2023.
Rated: 13+
~965 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Gothic
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
The Snake Tattoo
Beware 21st birthdays...
Rated: 18+
~3,054 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Death
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 months ago
Candy Store Ghost
A ghost visits a candy store after closing time. Japanese style ghostly tale.
Rated: 13+
~1,309 Words
Ghost, Horror/Scary, Foreign
Type: Short Story
Updated 8 months ago
A Spell Gone Wrong
A man grieves and does what believes must be done.
Rated: 13+
~1,095 Words
Supernatural, Horror/Scary, Paranormal
Type: Short Story
Updated 8 months ago
Intruders
A couple preparing for a birthday celebration before strangers interrupt their party.
Rated: 13+
~2,965 Words
Contest Entry, Supernatural, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 8 months ago
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