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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
THE BRUMBIES
Sometimes shaped like women; sometimes like horses, Kelpies lure men to a watery death!
Rated: 18+
~7,491 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 days ago
*Dollar* 225 GPs per review
The Vampire Virtuoso Chapters 3, 4, 5
Bartolomeo Cristofori wages war against the icons of Rock and Roll
Rated: 13+
~6,184 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 days ago
*Dollar* 188 GPs per review
The Vampire Virtuoso Chapters 1 &2
Come sink your teeth into a Vampire story that really rocks!
Rated: 13+
~5,921 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 days ago
Transylvania
In the heart of Transylvania
Rated: 18+
~1,543 Words
Horror/Scary, Supernatural, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 days ago
A Legend of Kushtaka
An as told to me tale of a shapeshifter, half-man, half- sea otter, who lives in Alaska.
Rated: E
~604 Words
Fantasy, Horror/Scary, Folklore
Type: Short Story
Updated 8 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 9 years ago
The Family
Albert buys a 19th Century family album.
Rated: 13+
~881 Words
Horror/Scary, History, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 9 days ago
SONG OF THE SIRENS
Three Sirens come to Glen Hartwell, to lure men to their deaths
Rated: 18+
~6,891 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 9 days ago
The Painting
A writer attempts to paint his own cover picture.
Rated: 13+
~875 Words
Horror/Scary, Fantasy, Philosophy
Type: Short Story
Updated 10 days ago
The Ghost In My Mind
A person faces their biggest fear. Will they survive?
Rated: 13+
~611 Words
Horror/Scary, Psychology, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 11 days ago
The Hunter Hunted
A werewolf tries to escape his pursuers.
Rated: 13+
~826 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated 13 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 10 years ago
Testament
Sometimes the simple solution... isn't.
Rated: 18+
~1,978 Words
Horror/Scary, Mystery, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 14 days ago
An Inescapable Place
Kevin and Brian sneak into the local haunted house. 300 words
Rated: 18+
~309 Words
Death, Horror/Scary, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 16 days ago
The House in the Forest
A first try at short stories let me know what you all think of it
Rated: E
~933 Words
Horror/Scary, Paranormal, Ghost
Type: Short Story
Updated 19 days ago
Voodoo Saints
Weird Tales and Twisted Tales winner. A boy and girl unknowingly overthrow a tyrant.
Rated: 13+
~948 Words
Horror/Scary, Action/Adventure, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 20 days ago
My First Victory
someone's first victory.
Rated: ASR
~442 Words
Contest, Paranormal, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 21 days 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
A Late Night Snack
Ben finds something waiting for him when he gets home.
Rated: 18+
~704 Words
Horror/Scary, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 23 days ago
Don't you know Who I Am?
A story from the viewpoints of three characters--A 2024 Quill nominee!
Rated: ASR
~547 Words
Horror/Scary, Dark, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 24 days ago
The Cabin
The cabin in the perilous forest.
Rated: E
~271 Words
Fantasy, Horror/Scary, Travel
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Halloween Invasion
Jeff and his sister Sandy loved aliens, and they paid homage to them on Halloween.
Rated: 13+
~285 Words
Contest Entry, Horror/Scary, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
The House in the Woods
Buying a house, sight unseen, is a gamble, especially for a murderer like Frank. Contest.
Rated: 13+
~287 Words
Contest Entry, Horror/Scary, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month 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
INTO THE ARMS OF MORPHEUS
Morpheus blows radiant Sands of Infinite Slumber at people, to send them into a coma
Rated: 18+
~8,494 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Heather Turner: The boggart
Police detective Pam calls in Heather, a paranormal expert, after children disappear
Rated: 18+
~2,838 Words
Supernatural, Horror/Scary, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Home Sweet Home
An infected soldier struggles to return to his home.
Rated: 13+
~1,184 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Rated: E
~439 Words
Family, Experience, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
CERASTES
A giant sand snake that uses its horns as a lure to catch and eat humans and other animals
Rated: 18+
~6,596 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
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 6 years ago
Endless Memories
A new twist to an infection alters the perception of time.
Rated: 13+
~1,538 Words
Sci-fi, Horror/Scary, Action/Adventure
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Storms a Brewin
Julia prepares for an impending storm.
Rated: 18+
~468 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Foretold
Danny's drive home is eventful.
Rated: E
~881 Words
Horror/Scary, Contest Entry, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
BRACKENAUR
Dreams are not always dream
Rated: 13+
~1,256 Words
Sci-fi, Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated about a month ago
Save Me From The Chien
This is a short horror story which apparently really happened. I hope you all enjoy it!
Rated: 13+
~960 Words
Horror/Scary, Folklore, Ghost
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 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
Paying The Bill
Jeff and Susan have car trouble. Horror Writing Contest May 2023.
Rated: 18+
~531 Words
Contest Entry, Horror/Scary, Adult
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Fire to Ashes
A dark to light story
Rated: 13+
~791 Words
Supernatural, Horror/Scary, Death
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Room 314
Chilling hotel stay: strange sights, sounds, and a growing fear. Will you survive?
Rated: 13+
~671 Words
Mystery, Gothic, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Percy's Night Out
Percy meets a newcomer on his night out.
Rated: 18+
~1,059 Words
Horror/Scary, Comedy, Animal
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
THE MANTIKHORA
The Mantokhora (or Manticore) is a legendary creature with a man's face and a lion's body
Rated: 18+
~6,629 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 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
Possession
In an asylum for the criminally insane, a young orderly discovers true possession...
Rated: 18+
~4,506 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Occult
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Mistaken
A man is obsessed with a spider bite
Rated: 18+
~1,550 Words
Horror/Scary, Psychology, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Rated: 13+
~5,825 Words
Gothic, Thriller/Suspense, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
The Wooden Sphere
There is no stopping a vivid imagination until it leads to somewhere else.
Rated: 13+
~960 Words
Horror/Scary, Psychology, Action/Adventure
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
The Old Holy Cemetery
“Why am I here? This whole place is a tomb.” (RISING STAR SHINING BRIGHTER WINNER)
Rated: ASR
~2,974 Words
Horror/Scary, Supernatural, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 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
Ink Bleeds Black
The scribe loses his touch and finds strength in forgotten clay tablets to tell his story.
Rated: 13+
~942 Words
Fantasy, Gothic, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
Jo-Jo the Clown
Nowadays, kids just don't like clowns...
Rated: 18+
~1,930 Words
Horror/Scary, Thriller/Suspense, Melodrama
Type: Short Story
Updated 2 months ago
No Beef!
Winner of the SCREAMS! Contest. There's something odd about Bob's new partner.
Rated: 18+
~731 Words
Horror/Scary, Contest Entry, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
The Lord of False Gold
A dark fairy tale about gold, leprechauns, and fools.
Rated: 13+
~595 Words
Dark, Folklore, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
Soul Gem
A samurai woman seeking revenge, a ninja's last job, a soul collecting dragon...
Rated: 13+
~2,809 Words
Fantasy, Dark, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 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
Dreamer
A classic romance has an unexpected ending. Winner of Quotation Inspiration, June 2023.
Rated: 13+
~1,751 Words
Horror/Scary, Romance/Love, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
Saolré
The priestesses of Saolré guard the gates of life and death. Cara asks something taboo.
Rated: 13+
~548 Words
Fantasy, Dark, Horror/Scary
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
Emilia and Sepet
A love story that becomes immortal
Rated: 18+
~1,318 Words
Horror/Scary, Tragedy, Dark
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
Spooky Mission
Andrew embarks on a mission to a spooky place. Will he succeed or fail is to be witnessed.
Rated: 13+
~1,360 Words
Horror/Scary, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
THE SUNBIRD
A Sunbird (Phoenix) arrives in Glen Hartwell and starts burning people to death
Rated: 18+
~6,636 Words
Horror/Scary, Mythology, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 3 months ago
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