Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.
We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.
These creepypastas will chill you to the bone.
From urban legends to campfire stories, these short horror stories will satisfy your need for a dose of scary.
The truth is stranger—and more terrifying—than fiction.
Is your door locked?
Psychiatric wards have long served as the backdrop for chilling tales.
Unbelievable, but true first-hand accounts from dealings in psych wards across the country.
This is the story of my great-great-grandparents, and how their love endured—even in death.
By Gary Sweeney
These short scary stories are only six words in length, yet you'll find yourself struggling to sleep after reading them. Lock the doors, and dim the lights ...
Is this eerie video a viral stunt? Or something far more sinister?
By Orrin Grey
They watched in terror as the demonic writing appeared above her bed: "Esther Cox, you are mine to kill."
By Orrin Grey
A monster, like a devil, flew up through the trees and disappeared behind the church.
By Orrin Grey
The deaths of the Chase family were anything but restful.
"I woke up around 2:30 am with the piano playing downstairs. I live alone and don't have a piano."
From unsolved murder to the mysterious disappearance of a child genius, these creepy stories still send shivers down our spine.
These first-person paranormal encounters will have you sleeping with the lights on.