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December 31, 1969

Reads: 250

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The Sons of Benjamin Patrick gather into the Bucket of Blood and a reunion reveals surprises not told in the Memoirs of the Yankee Cowboy. The pages reveal the story as seen by Stephen Patrick Janke. Read More

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Reads: 218

Comments: 1

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This short story came to me in a dream. I woke up with the three words on my lips. I could not sleep, so I rose at 03:00 and spent the next hour writing it. Of course it needed tweeking and a grammar check later. Someone you know may need… Read More
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Short Story / Horror

June 24, 2019

Reads: 31

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Short Story / Horror

June 23, 2019

Reads: 79

Comments: 2

So loneliness is a modern disease . It's as harmful to your health as smoking apparently. With that in mind who can blame anyone for trying to find love and companionship in unconventional ways. I'm sure it works out well for many people. But as they say, buyer beware. Read More

#romance, #succubus

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Short Story / Horror

June 22, 2019

Reads: 56

A man tries his hand at writing a novel during a long, oppressive blizzard. However, he can't seem to stay focused. He can't help but notice that the sound of snowfall on his home has ceased. Things are too quiet, and suddenly he hears a whisper. Read More

#scary, #terror, #psychological, #cosmic-horror

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Short Story / Horror

June 20, 2019

Reads: 46

Why has Allan suddenly got a sexual urge to use a razor blade and a live mouse? Read More

#horror, #mouse, #short-story

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Short Story / Horror

June 19, 2019

Reads: 51

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

When Tim wanders into a little shop in China Town he's drawn to a strange looking plant. When he tries to buy the plant the owner gives him a warning. Read More

#spooky

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Short Story / Horror

June 18, 2019

Reads: 43

#murder

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Short Story / Horror

June 18, 2019

Reads: 55

Something is terribly off in the town of Halburrow, creatures trying to kill Aaron every second of the day, he had been living a seemingly ordinary life until all of the terror began Read More

#horror, #mystery, #monster, #short-story

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Short Story / Horror

June 18, 2019

Reads: 62

Comments: 6

Shelves: 1

Inspired in part by the original Exorcist film, starring Linda Blair, and by the book written by William Peter Blatty. Cover image: pixabay.com Read More

#demonic, #possession, #the-exorcist

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Short Story / Horror

June 18, 2019

Reads: 47

Shelves: 1

#japanese-story

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Short Story / Horror

June 17, 2019

Reads: 67

#horror, #cult, #surrealism

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Short Story / Horror

June 17, 2019

Reads: 47

#horror

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Short Story / Horror

June 16, 2019

Reads: 52

University student Tracy Hilen's work at the city museum's Archeological department takes a horrific turn when one specimen exudes a mysterious smell. Read More

#horror, #museum, #gargoyle

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Short Story / Horror

June 14, 2019

Reads: 49

#horror-stories

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Short Story / Horror

June 14, 2019

Reads: 52

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

An afternoon of shopping goes wrong. Read More

#murder, #shopping, #fashion

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#paranormal-story

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Short Story / Horror

June 13, 2019

Reads: 60

Comments: 6

Shelves: 2

Written for the Imaginarium prompt of 'desire'. Cover image: pixabay.com Read More

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"A kind of parable of the lumpen-underclass, voracious and uncontrolled, the ultimate horror for decent people. After us the deluge! Are we se..." Read More

#flash-fiction, #folklore, #superstition, #imaginarium-house

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Short Story / Horror

June 13, 2019

Reads: 48

Comments: 1

Wrote this immediately after watching a movie called Creepers (1985) Read More

#horror

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An unexpected adventure in hiking. Read More

#horror, #family, #drama, #outdoors

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Short Story / Horror

June 12, 2019

Reads: 67

A short story about 3 friends and the start of their holidays Read More

#horror, #scary, #children, #sleepover, #abandon-house

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Short Story / Horror

June 11, 2019

Reads: 88

Comments: 1

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Sarah has lived with the affliction all her life. Now, the entire population joins her. Is there hope in Summer? Read More
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Short Story / Horror

June 10, 2019

Reads: 59

Comments: 2

HORROR. HUMOUR. FLASH FICTION. CURE FOR IMPOTENCE! Read More
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An investigative report subpoenaed by a Dr. Willem J. Boothe, a notorious investigative-journalist on matters regarding the occult and esoteric, shares with us the last words exchanged between Private Investigator Elliot Feldsted and Detective Arthur Finley, sought out to investigate the sibylline case of his family's association with that of… Read More

#occult, #lovecraft, #relics, #lovecraftian, #occultism

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Short Story / Horror

June 09, 2019

Reads: 108

Comments: 2

Shelves: 2

How many times as a child did your mum and dad take you to places you found very dull? Perhaps it was just as well you held their hands. Old ruins hold secrets. Read More

#lost, #ruins, #monks

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Short Story / Horror

June 08, 2019

Reads: 71

Comments: 2

A story about an individual plagued by terrifying dreams that make little sense. Read More

#dreams, #social-comment, #open-ending, #2nd-person, #hidden-monster

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Short Story / Horror

June 07, 2019

Reads: 154

Comments: 3

Entry for the flash fiction contest. Read More
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Short Story / Horror

June 07, 2019

Reads: 59

a night of drinking takes a wrong turn with innocent little maren, a new adult who just wants love. Read More

#the-cry-of-the-night

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Short Story / Horror

June 06, 2019

Reads: 60

Comments: 3

Shelves: 1

When famous horror author comes to his local bookstore Jamie can't wait to meet his hero. Will the encounter live up to his expectations? Read More

#writer

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Short Story / Horror

June 05, 2019

Reads: 70

Comments: 3

Shelves: 1

A post for Reaper's challenge in The Imaginarium House. Read More

#horror, #demon-rabbit, #challenge-prompt

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Short Story / Horror

June 05, 2019

Reads: 94

Comments: 5

Shelves: 1

This story was written for the Imaginarium House challenge and I hope whoever reads enjoys. Read More

#horror, #death, #murder, #thriller, #blood

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Short Story / Horror

June 05, 2019

Reads: 60

Comments: 2

HORROR. IT'S NOT ALWAYS FLAMES! TRUE STORY FLASH FICTION. Read More

#horror.macabre.-flash-fiction

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Short Story / Horror

June 05, 2019

Reads: 90

Comments: 10

Shelves: 1

Written for a challenge at the Imaginarium House, posted by Reaper. Cover image: pixabay.com Read More

#writing-challenge, #imaginarium-house

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Short Story / Horror

June 05, 2019

Reads: 84

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

Don't look too closely. You'll never know what you'll find. Read More

#horror, #death, #grave, #thriller, #coffin

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Short Story / Horror

June 04, 2019

Reads: 73

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

A short story with a kafkaesque atmosphere which depicts a surgeon's bureaucratic struggle with the faceless and nameless System. Read More

#kafka, #bureaucracy, #checked, #administrator, #kafkaesque

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Short Story / Horror

June 04, 2019

Reads: 110

Comments: 7

Shelves: 1

Written for a challenge at the Imaginarium House. Cover image: pixabay.com Read More

#writing-challenge, #imaginarium-house

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Short Story / Horror

June 03, 2019

Reads: 38

When do you know it's over? When is enough enough? Read More

#death, #suicide, #dogs

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Short Story / Horror

June 02, 2019

Reads: 57

14 Year old Joshua comes of age having to make a final decision about his father. Read More

#vampires, #kids, #farmers

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Short Story / Horror

June 02, 2019

Reads: 72

Disclaimer: This contains swearing, sexual references, suicidal themes, sexist talk and murder. Please do not read this if you can not read that type of stories. Rated M13+ (Also, this sounds like this is a Danganronpa fan-made story, but it's not. I just couldn't think of another name for another… Read More

#sexual-references-horror-murder

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Short Story / Horror

June 01, 2019

Reads: 87

Comments: 7

A follow-up story to 'The Call'. https://www.booksie.com/595181-the-call Cover image: pixabay.com Read More

#destruction, #despair, #home

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Short Story / Horror

June 01, 2019

Reads: 89

This story is based off of a very vivid dream I had. Each character has been renamed, but every person is a real person. Read More

#horror, #fiction, #romance

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Short Story / Horror

May 31, 2019

Reads: 88

Comments: 7

Cover Image: pixabay.com Read More

#home, #call, #message, #compulsion

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