10 Feb

Posted at 11:00h in Cosmic Horror and Lovecraftian Stories, Isolation and Loneliness, Madness, Paranoia, and Mental Illness, Psychological Horror, Strange and Unexplained, Suspense and Thrillers

After a devastating divorce, Evan Thatcher moves into a cheap apartment, desperate for a fresh start. But when a door appears where no door should be—vibrant, intricate, and impossibly out of place—he becomes trapped in an eerie cycle of vanishing thresholds and unsettling realities. Each...

24 Jan

Posted at 11:00h in Strange and Unexplained

Elliot and Lydia Carter uncover a mysterious green door hidden in their attic, only to find it reappearing throughout their house in increasingly terrifying ways. As the door grows more invasive, the couple is drawn into a sinister otherworldly forest where they must confront shadowy...

03 Jan

Posted at 11:00h in Aliens, Abductions, and Extraterrestrials, Cosmic Horror and Lovecraftian Stories, Editor's Choice, Psychological Horror, Science Fiction, Space and Intergalactic Exploration, Suspense and Thrillers

Dr. Timothy Cole, a dedicated astronomer, believes the universe holds the answers to humanity’s greatest mysteries. When an unusual signal from a distant star catches his attention, Timothy is drawn into a discovery that could redefine everything humanity knows about life in the cosmos. But...

23 Dec

Posted at 11:00h in Strange and Unexplained

I hate interviews. I hate the DMV. I hate that they summoned me. And yet here I am, wasting an entire day sitting alone in an empty lobby, waiting. The Demonic Management of Villainy. I glare up at the counter. I shouldn’t be here. I...

18 Oct

Posted at 11:00h in Apocalyptic and Dystopian, Conspiracies and Government, Cosmic Horror and Lovecraftian Stories, Isolation and Loneliness, Monsters, Creatures, and Cryptids, Psychological Horror, Sounds and Voices, Survival Horror, Suspense and Thrillers

Part I Listen, before I start—if anyone finds this, if anyone reads this, you need to know something. I shouldn’t be talking about this. It’s been ten years since that night, and I’ve kept my mouth shut like I promised, even when I wanted to scream...

17 Oct

Posted at 11:00h in Uncategorized

Nestled beneath her favorite quilt, embroidered with flowers and hummingbirds, Madeline was stirred awake by something she couldn’t quite yet place. It was 2:37 am, and she should still be asleep, but yet here she was, staring up at the dozens of plastic translucent stars...

14 Oct

Posted at 11:00h in Uncategorized

It was tough coming of age in West Belfast during the early 70s, that’s for sure.  I’m not making excuses for myself, but – like many in my generation – I was caught between a rock and a hard place. I grew up in a...

13 Oct

Posted at 11:00h in Uncategorized

They say the victors write history, but that’s just the outcome of one possible timeline. Sometimes in war, as in peace, some things are better remembered, lest history repeat itself.  Then again, in the far reaches of believability, some things are better left forgotten –...

11 Oct

Posted at 11:00h in Comedy, Humor, Parodies, and Satire, Domestic Life and Relationships, Hauntings and Haunted Locations, Psychological Horror, Strange and Unexplained, Suspense and Thrillers

Look, I’m not saying my closet is haunted. I’m just saying… there’s no logical explanation for what’s been happening. It started the week we moved into the new house. Kelvin and I found this place during one of those spontaneous "we need a bigger place before...

26 Sep

Posted at 11:00h in Editor's Choice, Uncategorized

Part I James Walker pulled up to the curb of their new duplex, letting out a slow exhale. The move to the town of Ridgewood had taken longer than expected, and the sun was already starting to dip below the horizon. This was supposed to feel...

21 Sep

Posted at 11:00h in Uncategorized

Part I The soft glow of the bedside lamp bathed Terrance’s room in a warm, comforting light. The familiar scent of fresh laundry clung to the blankets as Abby tucked them around her son, smoothing the edges and making sure he was snug. It was part...

10 Dec

Posted at 11:00h in Strange and Unexplained

“Do you play video games, Terrance?” The devil asked as he sat perched atop the podium. I held my wife’s dying body in my arms, tears streamed from my face, and her blood covered my bare chest. I looked up with a mixture of hate and...

21 Nov

Posted at 11:00h in Strange and Unexplained

“It was the biggest night of their lives, the grand finale of their first world tour taking place in Atlanta. The music blared, the crowd went wild, and they stood on the stage as rock gods," he whispered. Artificial flames flickered in the cool night air,...

18 Oct

Posted at 11:00h in Strange and Unexplained

Seth stares out the small window into the dark night, unable to sleep. Again. Ever since returning home, his sleep patterns are a jumbled mess. Growing up on a farm turned him into a morning person and he went to bed early, never experiencing trouble...

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