psychological
Mind games taken way too far; explore the disturbing genre of psychological thrillers that make us question our perception of sanity and reality.
Into the Unknown
I remember the day so vividly, it brings back so much anger and hurt. My Father had been cooped up in bed, suffering from a serious illness, with no one other than me to try and ease the pain. I was by his side constantly, every beck and call was answered with immediacy - the thought that if I didn't do all he asked would only make me think that he would die thanks to me, so I had to be vigilant.
By Lucy Robinson6 years ago in Horror
True Terror: Anaesthesia Awareness
Anaesthesia awareness is the experience of becoming aware during a surgery, when under general anaesthetics. I recently wrote about the phenomenon of Sleep Paralysis, which is a state in which you suddenly wake from sleep but cannot move or speak. In the most disturbing cases, you can experience terrifying auditory and visual hallucinations, read more about it here.
By A. N. Merchant 6 years ago in Horror
Bobo the Clown
The clown business sure isn't what it used to be, thought Bobo taking the last drag off his cigarette before throwing it out the window of his all but broken-down Volkswagen Bug. You're gonna be a fuckin' star you know that? he said looking at his reflection in the rear-view mirror. He adjusted his big red nose and dirty bow tie, turning his face side to side. His caked-on makeup was already beginning to run down onto his clothes. Bobo wiped it on his hand, the white paint smearing on his dry cracked skin. The clown gave a wide smile full of crooked yellow teeth and picked a bit of who knows what out before putting on his stained gloves and leaning into the door to open it. One more for good luck! he reached over to the floor of the passenger side, rummaging through some trash, picking up a bottle and holding it up - Empty! he cursed as he threw it over his shoulder into the backseat. The clang of glass hitting glass echoed in the small car. He eventually found what he was looking for, a grime covered bottle of gin, A little bit of liquid courage! He picked off some hair, spun the cap off and drank deeply, Gulp... Gulp...Gulp... ahhhh that's the stuff! Woo! These kids aren't ready for you Bobo! Nobody can do what you do! it was his usual pump up speech. He leaned back over to the door and with a hard push and a loud creek it swung open and Bobo fell out of the car and onto the street, towards his next gig.
By Brennan Johnston6 years ago in Horror
True Terror: Sleep Paralysis
What is sleep paralysis? Sleep paralysis refers to a frightening state that can occur as you are drifting off or waking up from sleep. When experiencing sleep paralysis, you will be awake and unable to move or speak. You may also experience some deeply disturbing auditory and visual hallucinations.
By A. N. Merchant 6 years ago in Horror
Crystal Ball
A group of six teenagers went to the beach on a murky day after it had stormed. There were a few others at this time, as the crisp air made the water chillier than it already would be on a 40-degree day. Aside from the long beach, there was a strip mall of pizza shops, gift shops, restaurants, and stands selling classic summer novelties like popsicles and ice cream cones. It was like a ghost town; the only noise was from the rustling waves that rose higher and higher from the striking breeze. The workers didn’t bother to show up today. The only open place was a tiny shack between two gift shops that gave psychic readings.
By Jessica Fontaine6 years ago in Horror
These Real Life Final Destination Cases Are Way Creepier Than The Movies
The Final Destination series has produced some of the most successful movies of recent times, with a great plot line (initially intended to be an episode of The X-Files), and some of the goriest on screen deaths ever made. Final Destination is about a group of kids who cheat death, yet in the end, everyone ends up dying in some sort of freaky and unexpected way, either days, or months, after they were meant to die.
By Rain- Screaming for Horror6 years ago in Horror
Behind The Mask
3 a.m. on a Saturday and the dead of night envelopes my shower barely illuminated by the moonlight creeping through the blinds of my window. Directly under the shower-head, water flows from my fro covering my closed eyes. My skin is tight and covered in goosebumps. This day has been stalking me for many months now and now I am full of fright like a pray backed up against the wall because it has come. After calming my nerves and finishing my shower I step out and begin to pick my Afro, I glided towards the sink and my arms tire from tugging my curls straight. After brushing my teeth I exit the bathroom, walk down the hallway and into my room opening my drawer. I select black pants, a black hoodie, running shoes and the mask, perfect store for the job. My stomach is in my throat and my hands shake with anticipation while I'm waiting for the text from someone I never wanted to see again. I didn't want to get dragged back into this, yet here I am.
By Domonique Grier6 years ago in Horror
The Mind Of A Deranged Serial Killer
Where am I? What happened to me? Am I even alive? I open my eyes and am blinded by this intense beaming source of light flashing right at me. The next thing I knew, my arms and legs were tied to a chair and despite all my feeble attempts, I couldn't break free. All I feel next is excruciating pain. I'm being shocked. Shocked to death...
By Alishba Khan6 years ago in Horror
Before You Go
The snow fell lightly around her and she could see her breath fog out with every exhale. The night cloaked the city promising the possibility of secret happenings away from the light. She waited a moment longer before she took a final breath and walking into the warm comfort of the building.
By Stephanie Foreman6 years ago in Horror
