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Write a short horror story that DOESN'T involve murder, psychopaths, or paranormal activity.
Think about what other themes make captivating horror writing.
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I woke up to flashing lights, which was odd, because I don’t wake easily. There were blurry shapes of firefighters, fully clad in fire gear, milling about on the street below. I rushed to my brothers room, flinging his door open.
“I think there’s a fire, let’s go!” He, still quite groggy, grabbed his to-go bag, and I ran upstairs to warn my parents, too. I shook them awake and pulled back the curt...
It was a quiet summer evening when Rachel moved into the old farmhouse on the outskirts of town. The house, nestled in a grove of ancient oaks, had an air of forgotten charm, and its weathered exterior hinted at decades of history. The locals had warned her about the isolation, but Rachel found solace in the tranquility.
One night, Rachel decided to explore the attic, a space she had yet to ventu...
M.- eaning of love , meaning of loss.
At this rate, what is the cost?
The prize my body
or
The ache of my heart
Either way, you were destined to tear
me apart
E.- ncouraged to touch, entised to taste
What in God’s name is written on your
face?
A smirk
A smile
So vile that lead to these
lie...
His shadow loomed over the window. My heart hammered as I got closer. "Hi, Veronica. It’s me, Sam. Are we still going on our date?"
”Dammit, Sam! I thought you were a monster!” I reached to unlock the windowsill hatch, but just before I heard the latch click I realized something. At that very moment the same voice responded.
”Do you want me to be a monster?”
This wasn’t a familiar voice. I d...
It’s Wednesday, and I stand infront of my house, along with many others, watching the parade go by. Trumpets sound and drums beat. As expected, Xander is nowhere in sight. I had hopes maybe he would show up at the last second, that maybe he would feel guilty for ditching me. I was wrong. So instead of cheering with the people all around and enjoying myself, I stare blankly at the individuals weari...
In a small, secluded town nestled deep within the woods, there stood an old mansion, abandoned and forgotten by time. The townsfolk whispered tales of its cursed past, warning each other to steer clear of its crumbling walls.
Legend had it that decades ago, the mansion was home to a wealthy family who mysteriously vanished without a trace one stormy night. Since then, the mansion had been shroude...
Once upon a time, in the small town of Ord, England, there was an old, abandoned house that stood on the outskirts. Locals whispered about its dark history and the strange occurrences that took place within its walls. The house had been empty for years, but its eerie presence lingered, casting a shadow over the town.
One rainy evening, a group of adventurous teenagers decided to explore the aband...
Thomas loves the beach. He can hardly believe when his parents tell him they will visit Bali for their holidays this year. Three months before they were even set to leave, he packs his suitcase and has it sitting by his bedroom door. Two weeks before, he can’t concentrate in school; his friends are sick of hearing the word “Bali” except when the topic of gifts arises. The night before he doesn’t e...
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