Horror

🌫 Dream Logic and Sonic Fog: How Dark Ambient Disorients the Mind Into Meaning . AI-Generated.
Dreams don’t make sense—but somehow they matter. A forest becomes a stairwell. A face becomes your childhood home. You wake up not remembering what happened, but knowing something happened.
By Yokai Circle7 months ago in Chapters
A Wound Deeper Than Blood
Without caring for the blood seeping from his wound, Zaron kept driving along the routes Noor guided him through, steeling himself for what was to come. “Stop here, Zaar—look, that’s my house!” Noor, excited to see her home again, pointed outside when she saw him lost in thought behind the wheel. Coming to his senses, Zaron hit the brakes. “Noor, listen to me…” he called out as he saw her opening the door to step out. “Yes? What is it?” She paused and turned back toward him. “Please take care of yourself, and tell your family everything honestly. I’ll be right here—if anything goes wrong, just call me,” Zaron said, the worry in his heart showing through despite her bright smile. “No, you go! Your family must be worried too. I’ll handle it—I’ll tell them everything myself. My Baba is very kind. When he finds out how those horrible men tried to scare me, just watch how he’ll deal with them,” Noor replied determinedly. She stepped out, rang the bell by the gate, and Zaron parked the car at the side and got out too. “Zaar, I told you—go home. I’ll tell them myself,” Noor reassured him again when she saw him walking toward her. “No, I’ll tell your family everything myself and leave only when I know you’re safe with them,” Zaron said firmly as the gate opened. “Aunty! When did you get here?” Noor chirped as she hugged the woman who stood there, stunned. “Where’s Mama? I know she must be so worried!” Noor stepped away and called inside for Naila Begum. “My Noor, my child…” Hearing her voice, Naila Begum and Raza came rushing out of a room, arms wide open to hug her—but froze when they saw Mr. Zaheer standing between them. “Baba…” Noor ran to him, burying her face in his chest as tears fell freely. “Baba, those men were horrible. They killed the driver uncle and shot Zaar too. They tried to take me away but Zaar saved me. He took me to the jungle. I was so scared—I missed you and Mama so much. I knew you’d be worried but…” Her voice faltered as she lifted her head and wiped her nose with her dupatta. “But Zaar fainted because he’d been shot and I didn’t know what to do. I prayed to Allah and then an uncle helped us and took us to his home…” Noor glanced at everyone’s silent faces, then stepped away from Mr. Zaheer to go to her mother. Naila Begum was torn between relief and fear at her husband’s cold expression. “Mama, please don’t cry—I’m home now, and I’m safe,” Noor said, wiping her mother’s tears as she pulled her into a hug. But Naila Begum couldn’t hold back her sobs. “Mama, please don’t cry or I’ll cry too,” Noor whispered, trying to hold back her own tears. She reached for Raza’s hand and pulled him close—he looked terrified. “Baba, please don’t…” Noor gasped as Mr. Zaheer pulled out a gun from his pocket. Raza dropped Noor’s hand and grabbed his father, but Mr. Zaheer shoved him aside onto a sofa and turned the gun toward Noor. “After disgracing my honor and spending the night with a strange man, did you really think I’d forgive you? I’m not one of those shameless fathers who hide their daughter’s sins!” Mr. Zaheer hissed through clenched teeth. He fired, but Zaron arrived just in time, deflecting his aim—the bullet hit the ceiling instead.
By 🇲 🇮 🇳 🇩 🇺 🇳 🇫 🇴 🇱 🇩 🇪 🇩 7 months ago in Chapters
🌌 Music for Spaces That Don’t Exist: Soundtracking Imaginary Worlds . AI-Generated.
There’s music for parties. Music for breakups. Music for long drives, chill Sundays, heartbreak recoveries. But what about music for worlds that aren’t real?
By The Yume Collective7 months ago in Chapters
The Beast
It was 1850... India. Some far away part of Punjab. There was a big jungle and near that, some green farms. And there, like touching the sky, stood Ratan Singh’s palace. From far it looked royal—big golden towers shining in sunlight. But when you go near, those walls... they was hiding some dark stuff. Pain. Cruelty.
By Usama7 months ago in Chapters
Trump has ‘good conversation’ with Zelenskyy after heavy bombardment of Ukraine by Russia
US munitions slated for Ukraine held up over shortage as Trump ‘disappointed’ by Putin’s refusal to make concessions Donald trump spoke with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday as the US president appears increasingly disheartened over his chances of fulfilling a campaign pledge to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
By SHYAKA MARS7 months ago in Chapters
LIMINA
Transitional Phases "We didn't summon you here for nothing." "A Catholic, a Jew, a Shinto priest, even a Zoroastrian... And now me? This is absurd."
By Rakhmatov Ibrokhim7 months ago in Chapters
The rise of the Antichrist
The Rise of the Antichrist Part 1 The young man woke up at 3:11 AM. Once again, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the darkness.
By Rakhmatov Ibrokhim7 months ago in Chapters
The Tributary
The Tributary Sai Marie Johnson Chapter One 1994 Tara scoffed slightly. There was nothing more annoying than being lassoed with her younger sibling and cousins on the first day of Summer break. She rolled her eyes upon realizing that she wasn't going to enjoy the day reading to her leisure and somehow had to come to terms with how to entertain the brats under her direction.
By Sai Marie Johnson7 months ago in Chapters
My Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies of All Time
Horror movies have always fascinated me. There’s something uniquely thrilling about the way they tap into our deepest fears, challenge our senses, and keep us on the edge of our seats. From supernatural terrors to psychological thrillers, horror films explore the darker side of human nature and the unknown. Over the years, I’ve watched countless movies that have scared, intrigued, and captivated me, but these ten have left the most lasting impressions.
By Anwar Jamil8 months ago in Chapters
The Secret Drawer
Growing up, there was one rule in our house I never dared to break: Don’t touch the drawer in Dad’s study. It was an ordinary drawer in an old wooden desk — scratched, dusty, the handle barely hanging on. But to me, it might as well have been a vault. Dad’s tone made it clear — that drawer was off-limits.
By Straylight8 months ago in Chapters
The Stranger in Apartment 6B
*Some people enter your life for a reason you don’t understand… until it’s too late.* It was the beginning of winter when Zara moved into the old apartment building on Maple Street. She was starting over—new city, new job, new life. Her past was something she didn’t talk about. She just wanted peace, silence, and a fresh start.The building was quiet, filled with older people and a few young families. Her apartment was 6A, on the sixth floor. Right across the hall was apartment 6B.She never saw who lived there. The door was always shut. The lights were off. No one came or left. Just a small wooden sign hung on the door with a name: "Rehan."
By ArshNaya Writes8 months ago in Chapters
Echoes Beyond the veil. Content Warning.
Chapter 1: The Last Breath I never thought it would be my last day. The morning began quietly. The soft hum of the city outside my window, the faint aroma of brewing coffee, and the dull, familiar weight of routine settled around me like a blanket. I reached out for my favorite blouse—the one with tiny blue flowers embroidered across the collar—and as if my hands were betraying me, the steaming cup slipped, spilling dark coffee over the fabric. A sigh escaped me, frustration bubbling beneath my calm exterior. I grabbed a towel, scrubbing ineffectively at the stain, cursing myself for the careless mess.
By Star8 months ago in Chapters