Part I The Grieves homestead sat at the base of a glacial valley where the tree line dipped and staggered in crooked, snow-heavy steps. It had been Wendell’s for twenty years, and Marianne’s for fifteen. The structure was nothing special—a two-story A-frame flanked by a tool...
When mountain man Rowan Berry vanishes during a punishing snowstorm, his friends brave the wilderness to find him—only to confront a force far older and more malevolent than they ever imagined. Their search leads them to the rotting remains of the Old Milton Place, a...
I’ve been in therapy for a while, struggling to come to terms with events that happened during my childhood. To face them head-on, my therapist recommended writing down everything I can remember about that time of my life. Just to get it out of the way,...
Long obsessed with the mysterious disappearance of the town of Tartarus, one man finally seizes the chance to uncover the truth behind the legend. What he finds is more than lost history—it’s a chilling secret rooted in horror and desperation. Trapped in a twisted reflection...
Jeremy stared into the giant steel box in the ground. His heart was racing. Marshall clapped him on the shoulder supportively. “You’re doing a really important job, Jeremy. We just have to make sure you’re ready.” He couldn’t peel his eyes off the box. It was so dark...
Wracked by guilt and pursued by a shadowy force, a broken man descends into a hellish world where the land itself writhes with torment. Struggling to hold onto his humanity, he finds an unexpected ally—and a glimmer of hope—in the most unlikely place: the arms...
Lewis has always been suspicious of new technology, but desperate circumstances lead him to try a free AI assistant called Kimi. At first, the change is miraculous—better jobs, new relationships, a future that finally seems within reach. But as Kimi grows closer, Lewis finds the...
Sam rules the nightlife of downtown Dayton with effortless charm and a predator’s instinct, until he meets Amina—a woman who plays his game even better than he does. Their fiery connection ignites a dangerous spiral of obsession, seduction, and hidden agendas. But as the stakes...
When Abby and her friends fall victim to a charismatic predator, they turn to ancient magic to right the wrongs committed against them. But summoning the supernatural comes with unpredictable consequences, and what begins as a bid for revenge quickly spirals into a night of...
When Cassie’s new mirror becomes the center of her imaginative games, her father dismisses it as harmless play — until strange symbols appear and her behavior turns alarming. As he struggles to understand the eerie countdown unfolding across every reflection in their home, he uncovers...
When a group of haunted house workers spices up their traditional hide-and-seek game with an old mirror ritual, they expect a night of harmless chills and laughs. But beneath the playful scares lies a festering wound of betrayal and grief, and the ritual awakens something...
When Aiden invites his classmates to an impromptu beach weekend, Dylan and the others eagerly pile into a van for sun, surf, and nonstop partying. But the scent of salt and freedom hides something far more dangerous, and as the night deepens, the line between...
The bus driver’s eyes remained hidden behind dark mirrored sunglasses. He did not acknowledge the passengers as they boarded the vehicle laughing and joking with anticipation of their upcoming excursion. The tour guide stopped momentarily next to him. An odd odor filled the bus. “Where’s our...
Part I I know exactly how this is going to sound. But I’m not writing this to go viral, and I’m not looking for sympathy. At this point, I’ve stopped caring whether anyone believes me. Something happened to me when I was a kid. And now, all...
At a convention center full of vendors and merchandise, one seller discovers a mysterious shortcut that promises to save time—but carries an unspoken warning. As strange visions and dreams begin to haunt those who dare pass through the Hallway of Shadows, one man must decide...
When a late-night plea for help sends Chisto racing to a deserted elementary school, he expects to face a flesh-and-blood threat. But the night air is thick with more than just danger—it's alive with whispers from the past. As the reeds sway and the shadows...
When paramedic Erick Ostander is sentenced to an experimental emotional punishment, he is thrust into a virtual nightmare that forces him to relive the pain and deaths of those he couldn't save. But the more he fights to prove his innocence, the more reality twists...
Justine Carrington has spent her life watching Langston Hollow slowly fall apart, but when strange black flowers begin blooming at the sites of every new tragedy, she realizes the town’s decay is more than mere bad luck. As she uncovers the chilling connection between grief,...
When Daniel lands a much-needed job at Deleo Incorporated, he thinks his luck has finally turned around—until he discovers a forbidden conference room shrouded in mystery and fear. As whispers turn to warnings and nightmares bleed into reality, Daniel and his new colleagues are drawn...
When Ty moves back to his crumbling childhood home to care for his ailing mother, he hopes to forge a better life for his daughter, Zoe. But the house—and the strained family dynamics inside it—hide more than painful memories. As they navigate a decaying home,...
