“The dead, they’re like parasites. They wait ‘til you’re ill, ‘til you can’t defend yourself. Then they swarm in, like locusts after a bountiful crop. They attach themselves like leaches, feeding off our essence.”
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.
- Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- You Complete Me by Adele Evershed
- Wolf Wolf by Mike Ward
- WITCHES’ LOAVES by O’Henry
- Witch Dream by Jack Daykin
- Winner: Death into the Heart by Jesse Chapin
- When the Moon is Full and Bright by Ty Green
- What are We? By Wendy Montoya
- Under My Skin by Pavel Soham
- Ugly in Stereo by Stacie Adams
- Trick or Treat? by Anthony Sarnelle
- Trick or Treat by K. A. Hardway
- To hope is to die by Anoosha Laiani
- The White Ship by Howard Phillips Lovecraft
- The White Pumpkin by Grey Harlowe
- The Walk-In by Courtney Kaericher
- The Vanished Mummy by Charles Bump
- The Vampyre by John William Polidori
- The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
- The Suitcase by Kat Pope
- The Sealed Room by Bernhard Severin Ingemann
- The Scarecrow by Grey Harlowe
- The Sack by P. Thompson
- The Red Priest Beatrice Preti
- The Rat Child by Grace Andreacchi
- The Pumpkin Giant by Mary Wilkins Freeman
- THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM by Edgar Allen Poe
- THE Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs
- THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL A PARABLE by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- The Message on Emily’s New Phone by Charles Lee
- THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
- The Mark of the Beast by Rudyard Kipling
- The Many Laments of Dagda Lichfield by Kit Zimmerman
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
- The Intruder by Brad Yaskowitz
- The Horrible by Guy de Maupassant
- The Feral Nature of Werewolves, A History
- THE FACTS IN THE CASE OF M. VALDEMAR by Edgar Allan Poe
- The Eyes Have it by Thomas Fredric Jones
- The Devil in the Belfry by Edgar Allan Poe
- THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER by Washington Irving
- The Deceased’s Wife by Charles Milton Lee
- The Confrontation by Ken Aclin
- The Closed Door by Rita Crossley
- The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
- The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft
- The Bunny Mask by Ashley Slattery
- The Body Farm By Chelsey Zhu
- The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
- The Birthmark by Loretta Martin
- The Birds Weep by Steve Carr
- The Beast with Five Fingers By W. F. HARVEY
- The Alchemist by H. P. Lovecraft
- Taming the Devil by Chris Martin
- Tales of Marlow, Pennsylvania by Brad Yaskowitz
- Soup by Michelle Reynolds
- Social Petworking by Alex Flippin
- Seeing White Again by Brandon Swarrow
- Searching the Library by Mikail Akrie
- Revenge by Leanne Adler
- Questions For Vampires by Anastasia Gustafson
- Paying the Night Differential by Paul Weidknecht
- Parasite Dead by Barney E. Abrams
- One Scoop Too Many By Josh Senecal
- On a Night Like This by Neeru Anand
- October 22, 2015
- Nyarlathotep by H.P. Lovecraft
- Nightmare by Nicholas Anakwue
- Night of Fire and Glass by Justin Bendell
- Never Bet the Devil Your Head by Edgar Allan Poe
- My Own True Ghost Story by Rudyard Kipling
- My Daughter’s Best Friend by Michelle Reynolds
- My darkest fear! by Wendy Montoya
- Monday the 28th of August
- Lyssa by Heather Terry
- Looking for the Unseen/Seen by Anshika Arora
- Little Slices by Michael Leonberger
- Last Call by Arthur Mackeown
- La Llorona y Luna by Tammy Boehm
- It Will Consume You By Miriam A Averna
- Invocation by Lesley Mace
- In a builder’s notebook by William Bain
- I Knew You’d Come Back to Me by DD Creed
- Horror Contest: Patchwork Wood by Bridget Spindler
- Horror by Kelsie Stelting
- Hello There by Cecil Wilde
- Hell Hath No Fury by Vanessa Horn
- Heart of the Matter by Loretta Martin
- Halloween Dinner by Erin Landers
- Greensville by Samantha Schneider
- Gleanings by Naette L. Avery
- Ghost Witch by Patrick K. Hoople
- Full Moon Nights by Roopa Raveendran Menon
- Frozen Treats in the Dead of Night by Rachel McGirt
- Frailty by Matt Bender
- Footloose by E. W. Farnsworth
- Five Fun Facts About Me by Ard Connell
- Drone by Salvatore Difalco
- Dream of a Late Husband By Kris Lester
- Dracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker
- Doppelgangers by Paul Weidknecht
- Deadly Decorating by Erin Landers
- Dance with the Devil by Tim Sacks
- Damn if You Do…by R.S. Nelson
- Class Dismissed by Brandon Batista
- Charlie Geddes By Ovo Adagha
- Blemmyae by Drew Nowlin
- Billy’s Room by Dana Schellings
- Baby by Dolores Tay
- Ant Death by Lorna Wood
- An Open Window by Kerry Billings
- An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce
- All Tied Up And Nowhere To Go by Jaime Faulkner
- A Vampire by G. J. Whyte-Melville
- A Nightmare by Anton Chekhov
- A Moonlight Fable by H. G. Wells
- A Grave Concern by Greg Beatty
- 50 Word Short Story Contest Winner Kelsey Beach!
- “The Bargain” by Ian Hunter
- Headless by David Sydney
Hell Hath No Fury by Vanessa Horn
“Why here?” Chloe asked doubtfully. “Why your Granddad’s shed?
La Llorona y Luna by Tammy Boehm
A phantom moon crested against the billowed clouds riding the wake of the storm’s ebbing rage. I crouched, shivering as the moon shed light but no warmth in my temporary shelter
The White Pumpkin by Grey Harlowe
“It’s October 30th,” warned Connor McCann. “Don’t go out alone tonight.”
To hope is to die by Anoosha Laiani
It was the nameless hour between evening and night. Darkness was threatening to descend upon the frenzied market. Everyone walked with a purpose
In a builder’s notebook by William Bain
The finishings on the vertical planes of the hotel’s interior. An inexpensive or moderately priced paint has been used here in the corridor, a light beige. Its smooth appearance
The Confrontation by Ken Aclin
I hated the place. It smelled of urine and old people but, when I heard he was there, I knew it was probably my last chance to face the bastard before his mind was totally gone. He was in his room with his family.
Searching the Library by Mikail Akrie
I walked through the tall oak doors, entering the dark library. I stopped at the front desk, and knocked on the surface, vainly hoping that someone would be there
Gleanings by Naette L. Avery
Like the end of an autumn harvest when the ripened crops have been gathered and the gleanings are scattered along the corners of the fields for the poor, the shrouded dead lay cold before the creeping shade of the old cemetery gate. Its crumbling stone walls await the new arrivals as the tolling of the bells and the low agonizing wails of hungry dogs forewarn the survivors.
The Sack by P. Thompson
“Gimme all your Halloween candy, twerp,” the teenager growled as he stepped out of the shrubbery by the cemetery, blocking the path of a boy dressed in a ghost costume.
Halloween Dinner by Erin Landers
A skeleton and Chucky the killer doll paused on their trek, pillow cases weighed down with candy, sweat dripping down their bodies despite the brittle chill hovering in the air. They were on their last house.
The Closed Door by Rita Crossley
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
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.
Last Call by Arthur Mackeown
Damn undertaker. This coffin was built for a midget, not a six-foot two ex-rugby player. He must have stuffed me in with a shoe horn. And the heat. If anyone’s coming to rescue me they’d
All Tied Up And Nowhere To Go by Jaime Faulkner
The clang of metal against metal quickly snapped Olivia back to reality.
Any second now.
The footsteps got louder, and then stopped.