After camping for roughly 8 hours, Jeff was exhausted and decided he should return home since it was almost night time and soon there would be complete darkness. He powered on his mobile phone only to realize that it ran out of charging and the only thing left to help him find his way back…
Josh was Ben’s son and they both lived together in a fine mansion. Josh had always been a timid little boy which is why Ben used to check up on him every night. One night Ben opened the door to Josh’s room and there he sat, all curled up in his blanket due to his…
“You cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” Alex’s voice echoed through the empty room as she rehearsed her presentation for university. She was alone, with just her laptop and projector for company. The slide she started with was completely black, and she would usually tell her audience that most…
Late one night, Lisa sat alone in her apartment, scrolling through her phone. She had heard rumors about a cursed smile—one that, if seen, could drive someone insane. Dismissing it as another urban legend, she continued scrolling. Suddenly, her phone pinged with a new message from an unknown number. The text read, “Turn around and…
Timothy had just moved into his new apartment, still adjusting to the creaks and groans of the unfamiliar place. Exhausted, he decided to finish up his laundry. He casually commanded, “Google, switch off the laundry room lights.” The lights flickered off, but before he could relax, Google responded in its usual monotone, “Switching upstairs lights…
Jonathan was listening to music in his room when his dad burst in, pale with terror. Christopher locked the door and whispered, “She’s back. Don’t look at her. Don’t think about her. Ignore her.” No further explanation, just the command to join his mom and sister for dinner. As Jonathan descended the stairs, the atmosphere…
Tennison, new to Oakville, got lost one dark night and stumbled upon a dimly lit bus stop. As he waited, a strange, sweet odor filled the air, followed by the arrival of a crowded bus. Desperate to get home, he boarded. Inside, the passengers, dressed in old-fashioned clothes, murmured quietly. A bride, her face hidden…
Pragg, a young and adventurous lad, had recently moved to the outskirts of Delhi. Enticed by a seemingly great deal, he rented an old cottage at a surprisingly low price. Excited by his good fortune, he settled in with high hopes. However, it didn’t take long for him to sense that something was amiss. The…
The allure of Naran Valley, with its breathtaking landscapes of snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and verdant meadows, proved irresistible to Adnan and his family. In their eagerness to escape the urban sprawl of Islamabad, they booked a guesthouse online, its remote location and eerie silence unknown to them. Nestled deep within a dense forest, the…
The desert promised adventure. A vast, empty canvas under a sky ablaze with stars. That’s what we thought, a group of city-bred friends eager for a break. We packed our car with provisions, laughter, and a careless disregard for the whispers of our elders. As darkness enveloped the barren land, an eerie quiet settled over…