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Special effects may be lacking, but vintage horror films still manage to keep our palms sweating and blood pumping; a look back at retro horror films, stories, books and characters that prove everything is scarier in black and white.

The Spectral Snake
In the depths of the forested hills of Kerala, India, a group of travelers had gathered for a weekend getaway. They were staying at a rustic resort nestled in the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation and the sounds of exotic creatures. The group consisted of friends and family members who had come together to celebrate a birthday. Little did they know that they were about to encounter something far more terrifying than they could ever imagine.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The House on the Hill
The old Victorian mansion sat atop a hill overlooking the small town below. It had been abandoned for decades, and no one knew why. Some said it was haunted by the ghosts of the former owners, while others whispered about a dark and tragic past. But one thing was certain – no one dared to enter the house on the hill.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The Demonologist's Daughter
The old mansion stood tall and grand, nestled deep in the forest, a relic of a time long past. It was said to be haunted, the home of a demonologist who had delved too deep into the occult and paid the ultimate price. But despite the rumors, people still came to the mansion, drawn by its mysterious allure.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The Phantom of the Library
In the small town of Ravenwood, there was a library that had been around for over a century. The Ravenwood Public Library was a place of knowledge and learning, with a vast collection of books that were treasured by the residents of the town. However, there was a dark secret lurking within the walls of the library - a secret that had been kept hidden for generations.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The Ghostly Twins
Once upon a time, there was a family that moved into an old mansion that had been abandoned for years. The family consisted of a mother, a father, and their two daughters, twins, who were around ten years old. The parents thought it was a great idea to move into the mansion since it was a steal and the location was great. They didn't know about the history of the mansion or the stories that surrounded it.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The Spirit in the Mirror
In a small, rural town on the outskirts of the city, there was an old, abandoned house that had stood empty for years. It was said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman who had died there many years ago under mysterious circumstances. People in the town spoke of strange noises and sightings around the property, but nobody dared to enter the house or look too closely at the spirit that was said to inhabit it.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The Spectral Forest
It was a beautiful autumn day when a group of four friends decided to go for a hike in the forest. The leaves were turning vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange, and a cool breeze carried the scent of pine needles and wood smoke. The friends, Sarah, Jake, Emily, and Michael, were all in their mid-twenties, and they had been friends since childhood. They loved hiking and exploring, and they had been looking forward to this hike for weeks.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The Eerie Hotel
It was a dark and stormy night when Lily arrived at the Eerie Hotel. The old Victorian building had seen better days, and its once-grand architecture was now worn and weathered. But Lily had been drawn to the hotel's mysterious charm and decided to spend the night there.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Cemetery
Deep in the heart of the woods, where the sun hardly ever reaches, lies a cemetery. The old graves are overgrown with weeds and ivy, and the tombstones are barely legible. Some of the graves have sunken in, while others have been disturbed by vandals or animals. The locals believe that the cemetery is cursed, and that the dead and the damned still roam its grounds.
By MH3 years ago in Horror
The betrayed friend who plots revenge against their former best friend.
Content Warning: This story contains themes of betrayal, revenge, and violence that some readers may find disturbing.
By Tejas Arya3 years ago in Horror
A small town is plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances.
In the small town of Pineview, life had always been quiet and peaceful. But that all changed when the first person disappeared. It was a young girl, just eighteen years old, who had gone out for a walk one evening and never returned. The police searched for her for weeks, but she was never found.
By Tejas Arya3 years ago in Horror
End of Traditional Death: Modernizing the Dying Experience
Death has always been an inevitable part of life, and for centuries, people have had to face the challenge of dying. However, the way people approach death has changed over time, and in recent years, there has been a significant shift in how people experience dying. In this article, we will explore how modern technology, medicine, and cultural shifts have transformed the dying experience, and why some believe that the old-fashioned way of dying is disappearing.
By Bikash Debnath3 years ago in Horror