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

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Fictional Character Resources
Tools for creating and organizing character data for a long-term series
Rated: E
~768 Words
Writing, Writing.Com, How-To/Advice
Type: Article
Updated 5 months ago
The Snitch Train
An entry in the Grim Blunt Contest (644 Words)
Rated: 13+
~580 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 days ago
Final Solution
Remember that Jack and Jill nursery rhyme? About falling down the hill?
Rated: 18+
~261 Words
Sci-fi, Fantasy, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 days ago
Brad's Inheritance
Brad inherits an entire kingdom.
Rated: 18+
~1,738 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Comedy
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 days ago
Gore
Harvey has an idea for a new product.
Rated: 18+
~821 Words
Horror/Scary, Drama, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 days ago
The Needle
Homage to Tattoo by Tanizaki, Junichiro written in 1910. An evil needle takes over a mind.
Rated: 18+
~4,637 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 8 days 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 4 years ago
Room 13
I just need a flu shot.
Rated: 13+
~849 Words
Dark, Horror/Scary, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 days ago
The Tokoloshe
A strange choice for a pet.
Rated: 18+
~1,292 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Animal
Type: Short Story
Updated 12 days ago
The Origin of the Beast
This is a new take on the origin story of the Beast of Gévaudan.
Rated: 13+
~1,119 Words
Gay/Lesbian, Horror/Scary, Paranormal
Type: Short Story
Updated 15 days ago
Rated: 13+
~206 Words
Horror/Scary, Death
Type: Short Story
Updated 16 days ago
A Remote Chance
Arnold finds a remote he's never seen before.
Rated: 18+
~1,439 Words
Horror/Scary, Fantasy, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 17 days ago
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Charlie - A Halloween Tale
A young boys experience on Halloween
Rated: E
~370 Words
Horror/Scary, Ghost, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 13 years ago
Candy Store Ghost
The sad owner of a candy store is visited by a ghost after closing time.
Rated: E
~1,305 Words
Ghost, Horror/Scary, Foreign
Type: Short Story
Updated 18 days ago
Cloe
a story about a young woman who performs a ritual and begins to witness paranormal events
Rated: E
~445 Words
Horror/Scary, History, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 19 days ago
The traveler
It is a horror history
Rated: E
~387 Words
Horror/Scary, History, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 21 days ago
The Carnival
A carnival sets up shop outside of town with sinister intentions.
Rated: 13+
~2,191 Words
Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 22 days ago
The Tunnel on the Edge of Heaven
Prompt Exercise for the posted picture.
Rated: E
~843 Words
Horror/Scary, Supernatural, Spiritual
Type: Short Story
Updated 25 days 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 7 years ago
Creepy Neighbors
No manners at all, not even knocking on one's door before entering.
Rated: 18+
~1,766 Words
Horror/Scary, Other, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 25 days ago
Jimmy's Last Job
Jimmy's last mark gives trouble. Winner of SCREAMS!!! January 31 2021.
Rated: 18+
~431 Words
Contest Entry, Horror/Scary, Crime/Gangster
Type: Short Story
Updated 25 days ago
The Candy Store
Some houses you fall in love with, others haunt you.
Rated: 18+
~1,331 Words
Horror/Scary, Romance/Love, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 25 days ago
Darwin's Journey
What lies at the rainbow's end? Could it be your dreams?
Rated: ASR
~883 Words
Horror/Scary, Nature, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 28 days ago
Watched
Week #3 Micro fiction challenge
Rated: E
~102 Words
Dark, Psychology, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 28 days 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 8 years ago
Jezebel's Diary
Morgan buys a witch's diary.
Rated: 13+
~1,380 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Relief
Micro-Fiction about Sleepwalking.
Rated: E
~89 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Emotional
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Not yet!
The danger of sleepwalking.
Rated: 18+
~123 Words
Supernatural, Horror/Scary, Romance/Love
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Rated: 13+
~1,434 Words
Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
The Night Run
Carlos is sent to seal a tunnel.
Rated: 18+
~274 Words
Horror/Scary, Ghost, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
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Fictional Character Resources
Tools for creating and organizing character data for a long-term series
Rated: E
~768 Words
Writing, Writing.Com, How-To/Advice
Type: Article
Updated 5 months ago
Exhausted
week 1 - second session of Micro fiction challenge.
Rated: E
~194 Words
Drama, Dark, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Gladys to the Rescue
Carver has his hangover attended to. Winner of Weekly SCREAMS!!! 06.24.22.
Rated: 18+
~434 Words
Sci-fi, Horror/Scary, Entertainment
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Bees
An ex-wife's revenge
Rated: 18+
~1,976 Words
Horror/Scary, Tragedy, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
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Trans/action
What have I gotten myself into? Maybe I was happy being a ... (Short short)
Rated: ASR
~315 Words
Gay/Lesbian, Sci-fi, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Real Estate
The smooth patter of the realtor promises much. Joint Winner, Weekly SCREAMS!!! 06.17.22.
Rated: 18+
~996 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Death
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month 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 4 years ago
Striking It Rich[?]
Striking oil has unforeseen consequences. (short. one shot.)
Rated: 13+
~610 Words
Other, Horror/Scary, Sci-fi
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
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Audio-Visual Communication Part 2
Hey y'all, I wrote this several years ago but I figured I'd finally give you an update.
Rated: E
~3,662 Words
Sci-fi, Fantasy, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
The Rylian City
If you're granted access to the Rylian Forest, you never come back.
Rated: 13+
~1,928 Words
Horror/Scary, Other, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
First Kiss in a Zombie Movie
A writing exercise about contrasts
Rated: E
~649 Words
Romance/Love, Horror/Scary, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Stairway To Hell
Traveling the corridor between life and death.
Rated: 18+
~1,044 Words
Horror/Scary, Contest, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
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Charlie - A Halloween Tale
A young boys experience on Halloween
Rated: E
~370 Words
Horror/Scary, Ghost, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 13 years ago
Death By Reflection
When you cant see past the mirror
Rated: 13+
~289 Words
Horror/Scary, Tragedy, Emotional
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
The Last Ticket
This contest entry is about a group of people trapped in an escape room.
Rated: E
~604 Words
Contest Entry, Horror/Scary, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
Kindred Spirits
Your house is haunted and something whispers to you. Talk to it.
Rated: E
~530 Words
Comedy, Horror/Scary, Melodrama
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
The Old Holy Cemetery
“Why am I here? This whole place is a tomb.” (RISING STAR SHINING BRIGHTER WINNER)
Rated: ASR
~2,862 Words
Horror/Scary, Supernatural, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
Night At The Graveyard
What if you're al alone at the graveyard?
Rated: 13+
~982 Words
Dark, Death, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 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 7 years ago
Terror. Based on a nightmare of mine.
A hired guard keeps watch over an elementary school
Rated: 13+
~514 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Paranormal
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
The Crone
(Created for a writing prompt) A horror short short, where 3 people facew unknown horror.
Rated: 13+
~433 Words
Horror/Scary, Death, Action/Adventure
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
The Living Daylights
A young girl is confronted by her doppelganger
Rated: ASR
~1,862 Words
Supernatural, Teen, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
Kin
Families suck sometimes.
Rated: 18+
~862 Words
Dark, Horror/Scary, Contest
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
A Disturbing Discovery
Sometimes the truth can be hidden for years.
Rated: E
~1,702 Words
Fantasy, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 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 8 years ago
Delusion
A return to a swamp altered beyond recognition.
Rated: 18+
~445 Words
Dark, Horror/Scary, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
Until It Didn't
Screams prompt: Chemical Delusion
Rated: 18+
~462 Words
Dark, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
No Laughing Matter
Screams! Prompt: A witch's curse is no laughing matter.
Rated: 18+
~467 Words
Dark, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
Monika's Smile
A man moves into a dusty old house and history comes back to haunt him.
Rated: 18+
~3,253 Words
Horror/Scary, Ghost, Erotica
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
Fire
Tabasco Scorpion stings!
Rated: 18+
~442 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 4 months ago
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