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Horror Stories

Welcome to the spine-chilling realm of EWR's Horror Stories category! Prepare to delve into a meticulously curated collection of terrifying tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Our passion for the macabre has driven us to gather a diverse array of horror stories, both classic and contemporary, to satisfy even the most insatiable appetite for fear.

Within this category, you'll discover a rich tapestry of horror woven by a mix of authorial voices. Some of our stories come from emerging talents, eager to make their mark in the world of horror literature. Others are penned by established authors who have already left an indelible impression on the genre. And, of course, we pay homage to the timeless masters of horror, whose enduring tales continue to haunt and inspire us long after they've passed.

From chilling psychological thrillers to blood-curdling tales of the supernatural, our Horror Stories category offers a wide spectrum of scares. Whether you prefer slow-burning, atmospheric horror or fast-paced, visceral frights, you'll find stories that cater to your darkest desires. Each tale is carefully selected to ensure maximum impact, leaving you breathless and craving more.

So, dear reader, steel your nerves and prepare to immerse yourself in the unsettling world of EWR's Horror Stories. Explore the depths of human fear, confront the monsters that lurk in the shadows, and revel in the exquisite terror crafted by our talented authors. Remember, in this realm, no one is safe from the clutches of horror. Are you brave enough to proceed.

The Closed Door by Rita Crossley

by Filed Under: Horror Stories

I’m in the kitchen, squeezing a teabag against the inside of my mug with a spoon when the kitchen door slams shut. I turn, shaking off the hot brown liquid that has spilt on the back of my hand. When I touch the handle of the door it feels icy cold and rigid as I try in vain to push it down.

Trick or Treat? by Anthony Sarnelle

by Filed Under: Horror Stories

Brittany Muller shook in fright as she waited in the parking lot for the police to arrive. Behind her, the church where it all happened; ancient stained-glass windows, a fa?ade of dark brick, and a large tower that rose into the sky topped with an eroded crucifix that cast a black contour against the pink stratus clouds. Thirteen religion school children stood beside her crying, some sitting in the grass holding each other?s hands, one girl standing with her arms wrapped around Brittany?s leg because the thing . . . with its horrific eyes . . . and deadly horns . . . was still inside the church.

On a Night Like This by Neeru Anand

by Filed Under: flash fiction, Horror Stories, Short Short

On a night like this, he would not have been out. But tonight was different. This was an emergency. The consignment had to be delivered. He glanced back at the life-like statue covered in brown-paper. One of the antiques being shipped out. This would make his fortune the man had assured him. But the night worried him. He preferred nights to be dark and cloudy, the rain falling down in torrents, the stars hidden, the wind howling?all that ensured security guards huddled together, more than ready to wave him through.

Ugly in Stereo by Stacie Adams

by Filed Under: Horror Stories

The woman whispered to our mother as she swung a greasy brown finger over our heads. ?God must hate you,? she added before wandering away. My mother?s tense white face stayed that way for the remainder of our shopping excursion. In bed that night Chloe asked me what the woman whispered to our mother in the store.

The Sealed Room by Bernhard Severin Ingemann

by Filed Under: Horror Stories, Thriller Story

The Sealed Room by Bernhard Severin Ingemann   For many years there stood in a side street in Kiel an unpretentious old frame house which had a forbidding, almost sinister appearance, with its old-fashioned balcony and its overhanging upper stories. For the last twenty years the house had been occupied by a greatly respected widow, […]

Nyarlathotep by H.P. Lovecraft

by Filed Under: Classic Horror, Classic Short Story, Horror Stories

Nyarlathotep H. P. Lovecraft Nyarlathotep … the crawling chaos … I am the last … I will tell the audient void…. I do not recall distinctly when it began, but it was months ago. The general tension was horrible. To a season of political and social upheaval was added a strange and brooding apprehension of […]