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Art that’s as dark as it is evocative; discover horror-inspired artwork, from twisted mutations of classic paintings, chilling sculptures, spooky photography and more.
The Mirror Never Lies
When Anna inherited the old Victorian house from her late aunt, she didn’t know what to expect. The house had been empty for years, its paint peeling, windows dusty, and floorboards creaking with each step. Yet, the moment she entered, one item caught her attention: a large, ornate mirror standing tall in the dim corner of the parlor.
By Story Master7 months ago in Horror
The Bedroom Window That Was Never There
A Normal Room Lily’s bedroom was nothing special. Bed, bookshelf, lamp shaped like a cloud, blue walls, one window that faced her backyard, and a desk where she never finished her homework. She lived with her mom, who worked night shifts at the hospital, so Lily was often home alone from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
By Silas Blackwood7 months ago in Horror
"The Clock That Stopped at Midnight"
The Clock That Stopped at Midnight The clock on the wall struck midnight. It didn’t chime. It simply stopped. Henry lay on the hospital bed, his breath shallow, his hands thin and pale like parchment. Tubes ran in and out of his body, machines beeped rhythmically beside him, and the faint scent of antiseptic filled the air.
By Afzal khan dotani (story uplode time 10:00 PM)7 months ago in Horror
I Was Accidentally Added to a Group Chat Planning a Crime—Here’s What I Did Next
It started with a ping. A single WhatsApp notification at 1:47 a.m. on a Tuesday. I was lying in bed, scrolling through mindless reels, battling another round of sleeplessness when the message preview popped up.
By Muhammad Sabeel7 months ago in Horror
Aladdin to get his own horror movie:Aladdin: The Monkey's Paw
Aladdin, the famous Arabian children's tale, will be turned into a chilling horror movie. Aladdin joins the latest trend in the horror genre that consists of taking an adorable children's tale and transforming it into a creepy story. This trend was started by Winnie the Pooh and continued by Peter Pan, Pinocchio and several others. The film industry plans to transform many more children's stories in the coming years.
By Ninfa Galeano7 months ago in Horror
The Voice at the Door
The rain was a steady, mournful rhythm against the windows, a soundtrack to the oppressive silence inside our small cottage. Three days. It had been three days since we’d buried my mother, Clara. Three days since her vibrant laughter, her comforting presence, had been reduced to a cold, sterile memory. The grief was a physical weight, pressing down on my chest, making every breath an effort.
By Noman Afridi7 months ago in Horror
The Grave That Waited
The dreams began subtly, a faint whisper in the dark, then grew into a suffocating presence. It was always the same: a patch of untamed earth, overgrown with thorny weeds and gnarled roots, under a sky the color of bruised plums. And in the center, a freshly dug grave. The earth around it was dark, clumpy, as if disturbed only moments before. But the truly chilling detail was the simple, unadorned headstone. No ornate carvings, no flowery epitaphs. Just one word, starkly etched into the grey stone:
By Noman Afridi7 months ago in Horror
The Hand That Lingered
The rain lashed down, a relentless drumbeat against the asphalt, mirroring the tempest in David’s soul. He knelt on the slick, black road, oblivious to the chill seeping into his bones, the growing numbness in his fingers. All that mattered was the small hand cradled in his. It was so small, so fragile, yet it felt impossibly warm against his trembling grip. “Lily,” he choked out, his voice a raw whisper torn by the wind. “My sweet Lily.”
By Noman Afridi7 months ago in Horror
10 Queer Characters with Great Influence on the Horror Genre. AI-Generated.
Horror has historically been a type of story that focuses on the excluded: bodies, desires and identities that do not fit into a single category or social norms. For this reason, the queer community has found connection in its shadows and screams over time, even when its representation was mostly indirect or based on stereotypes. Recently, the situation on the fringes of terror has changed. From subtle ghost stories to flashy horror films and supernatural dramas, a growing number of series are focusing on queer figures. These characters are no longer just companions or victims, but well-developed protagonists who have initiative, complexity and a deep emotional charge. They are not only present or survive in history, but also transform it.
By Ninfa Galeano7 months ago in Horror
