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A quiet high school student drifts through life unnoticedâuntil a hidden room in her school begins calling to her. Inside, she discovers strange messages layered beneath decades of forgotten posters, and a place that seems to understand her better than the outside world ever could. But the deeper she disappears into the secret closet, the harder it becomes to tell where memory ends and something else begins.
A haunting and emotional supernatural story about loneliness, identity, memory, and being seen.
Zary Fekete grew up in Hungary. He has a debut novella (Words on the Page) out with DarkWinter Lit Press and a short story collection (To Accept the Things I Cannot Change: Writing My Way Out of Addiction) out with Creative Texts. He enjoys books, podcasts, and many, many films.
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In the trenches of war, soldiers face more than just the enemy. When something unnatural begins to move across the battlefield, they must confront a horror that feeds on death itself.
A bleak, atmospheric tale of war and cosmic horror.
David Horn is a Colorado-based writer whose fiction explores the border between history, memory, and the uncanny. His stories have appeared or are forthcoming in Rooted Literary Magazine, AntipoedanSF, and other journals and anthologies. A veteran, former police officer, and cybersecurity engineer, he now divides his time between writing and environmental studies. He is the author of Signals from the Edge and the forthcoming novel The Glass Child. Find him at https://www.facebook.com/horndw
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A woman narrowly escapes death during a violent raidâthanks to her guardian angel⊠who just happens to be her deceased twin sister. But as the two navigate the aftermath, reality begins to fracture, and the truth behind her lifeâand her sisterâs influenceâbecomes something far darker than she ever imagined.
Here is an article about multiple alternate universes potentially affecting our lives and an alternative (lol) viewpoint.
MN Wiggins is an internationally published novelist, surgeon, professor, and voice actor from the American South whose short stories have been performed on multiple podcasts and published in several magazines. His narration credits include The Nightâs End podcast and Thirteen. Dr. Wigginsâs latest novel, El Dorado, is available through Solstice Publishing. His complete works may be found at www.MNWiggins.com
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A man obsessed with cleanliness and control begins to notice something wrongâflies appearing where they shouldnât, and a smell he cannot escape. As reality unravels, he must confront a terrifying truth about decay, memory, and guilt.
A psychological horror story that builds into something deeply disturbing.
Kyle Walker is a writer and playwright living in Valdez, Alaska. His short stories have appeared in Alien Dimensions, Scary Monsters Magazine, and the Prince William Sound Anthology Series. His theater work has been featured at the Civic Center Theater in Valdez, Alaska, Under St. Marks Theater in New York, NY, Dog Story Theater in Grand Rapids, MI, Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre in Fairbanks, AK, and TBA Theater in Anchorage, AK. His non-musical stage adaptation, "Gaston Lerouxâs The Phantom of the Opera," was published by Next Stage Press in 2024. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram and at kylewalkerwriter.com.
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A night janitor working at a blood bank encounters something impossibleâa floating bedsheet that appears first in mirrors, then in reality. But this is no ghostly illusion. It wants something. It needs something. And when it finally reveals its purpose, escape is not an option.
A darkly surreal horror story blending humor, dread, and visceral terror.
Alex Grass was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and three kids. His recent work has appeared in Flash Phantoms, Maudlin House, Trembling With Fear, and other outlets. His last novel, A Boy's Hammer, was selected for inclusion in Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2022.
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A strange ship is spotted drifting along the English coastâappearing and disappearing, sometimes engulfed in flames, sometimes perfectly intact. A naval officer is tasked with investigating the vessel and bringing it back to port. But once he draws closer, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary shipâand that some mysteries are not meant to be solved.
Blending classic nautical horror with a creeping sense of dread, this story explores isolation, uncertainty, and the terror of losing control in the vast unknown. If you enjoy ghost ship stories, maritime horror, and slow-building suspense, this episode is for you.
Thomas Wetzel is a writer of short horror fiction whose work blends raw intensity with classic horror themes, drawing on a life marked by both hardship and transformation.
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A question survivors hear far too often: Why didnât you just leave?
In this powerful and unsettling story by Shannon Massey, one woman reflects on her past while trying to rebuild her life in a new home. But as strange and unexplainable events begin to unfold, it becomes clear that something isnât quite rightâand that some things refuse to stay buried.
Blending psychological horror with deeply personal storytelling, this episode explores trauma, survival, and the lingering presence of the past.If you enjoy emotional horror, haunted house stories, and character-driven narratives, this one will stay with you.
âShannon Massey is a neurodiverse writer, filmmaker, and single mother who has spent over two decades working in writing. Her work draws on personal experience to tell raw, honest, and emotionally resonant stories.
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Long after humanity has vanished, machines inherit the universeâand a question they cannot answer: where did their creators go? Curiosity turns into obsession and debate as artificial minds push beyond science to find what was lost.
A haunting blend of science fiction and horror, this story explores intelligence, existence, and the possibility that something may still be out there.
If you enjoy sci-fi horror, cosmic mystery, and thought-provoking storytelling, this episode is for you.
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A young woman walks alone at night, dragging a heavy cauldron through empty streetsâjust wanting to be left in peace. But when a group of men decide sheâs something to be toyed with, the encounter quickly escalates into something far more dangerous.
âThe Cauldronâ is a dark, unsettling horror story that blends real-world fear with a chilling sense of inevitabilityâwhere consequences may come from the most unexpected places.
Mark Speed has been writing stories since the birth of ink. His work ranges from dark as deathâs shroud to comical and ridiculous. In recent years, he has collaborated with an artist to create a story each week, moving through the alphabet. He is the author of two collections, Sodomâs Alphabet and Gomorrahâs Alphabet. âThe Cauldronâ is the third story from the first collection.
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What once seemed like a simple tale told among children begins to take on new meaning in adulthood, as the past and present blur in unexpected ways. As the narrator revisits a place tied to the legend, the story shifts from something frightening to something far more personal.
Blending supernatural horror with emotional depth, Hannah Sawyer explores memory, loneliness, and the quiet persistence of the past. This haunting and reflective story is perfect for listeners who enjoy ghost stories with literary depth and psychological resonance.
Aaron Brown-Ewing is an Ohio native who currently lives and works in Iwate prefecture, Japan as an English language teacher and travel blogger. As a writer, he enjoys creating narratives and imagery with the surreal and the fantastic. You can follow his travels at aaronhimself.com and @mraaronhimself on Instagram.
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A solo cyclist pushes himself to the limit on a grueling ride through the mountains of southern France. Determined to show his friends his stamina and strength, he documents the trip on social media, certain to put forward a good front regardless of reality.
When an unexpected shortcut presents itself, the line between ambition and reality blurs.
Blending psychological tension with subtle supernatural horror, King of the Mountain explores modern culture and the risks we take to promote ourselves. Perfect for fans of literary horror, slow-burn suspense, and eerie, thought-provoking fiction.
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A musician finally finds the quiet she needs to focus on her musicâuntil something begins knocking in the middle of the night. What starts as an unsettling disturbance soon becomes impossible to ignore, leaving her exhausted, frustrated, and searching for a way to reclaim her creative space. But the deeper she looks into the haunting, the more complicated the mystery becomes.
Blending supernatural horror with humor and heart, Ghost Jam explores creativity, burnout, and the strange connections that can form when the living and the dead refuse to stay silent. This eerie and imaginative story is perfect for fans of modern ghost fiction and literary horror.
Daniel Scott Tysdal is a writer, filmmaker, and teacher. He is the author of four books of poetry, the poetry textbook The Writing Moment: A Practical Guide to Creating Poems, and the TEDx talk âEverything You Need to Write a Poem (and How It Can Save a Life).â His debut horror novel is forthcoming in fall 2027.
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A writerâs childhood flirtation with dark forces resurfaces years later, blurring memory, guilt, and desire as laughter becomes a terrifying invitation to something ancient.
When a writerâs adolescent fascination with summoning the Devil resurfaces years later, memory, intoxication, and chance collide to reveal that some invocations are never truly undone. This dark, surreal tale explores temptation, guilt, addiction, and the thin line between imagination and realityâperfect for fans of psychological horror and unsettling supernatural fiction.
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In âOld Benâ by T.G. Smith, an immigrant zoo worker navigating unfamiliar snow and baffling English idioms finds himself haunted by an unexpected presence during his nightly rounds. The story explores isolation, cultural displacement, and the eerie persistence of memory when the world feels both strange and unwelcoming.
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A subtle supernatural horror story in which an unknown presence has a warning.
Set against the mundanity of everyday life, "Negative Space" uses slow-dripping dread to expose a presence and its terrifying warning. Is there a way to counter the impending tragedy that is predicted?
Jennifer Peaslee is a dark fiction writer with an affinity for fairy tales and folklore. She lives in Atlanta with her cat, Trouble, and runs bleedingtypewriter.page, a community for new and emerging writers.
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A haunting supernatural story in which a woman receives a phone call from herselfâwarning her about the life sheâs about to live.
Blending psychological horror with speculative dread, "Torn" uses the uncanny device of a doppelgĂ€nger to explore a world where the past, present, and future collide. The story asks whether foreknowledge is a giftâor just another form of cruelty.
Melissa Miles is a writer based in Aotearoa/New Zealand and is delighted to return to Kaidankai. Melissa has had numerous short stories published in online magazines, and has featured in a number of print anthologies. She has one childrenâs book out, Terri the Tiny Dragon, and is currently working on a short story collection and completing a Steam Punk novel. When sheâs not writing sheâs caring for her menagerie of rescue animals.
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A quiet supernatural story about aging, death, and the unsettling certainty that something always comes after. When a man is interrupted by an unexpected knock, heâs forced to face his mortality.
Told with restraint and dark humor, What Comes Next explores the thin boundary between life and whatever waits beyond it. This is a story about endings--life, relationships, our existence in a world we belong to, and what happens if that world tells us its time to move on. It's about the deeply human desire to remain in a world we knowâeven when the universe has other plans.
David Corisis is a born-and-raised Idahoan and graduate of Gonzaga University. He lives the exciting life of a programmer by day and aspiring writer by night. When not sharing a keyboard with his cat, David enjoys running, brewing mead, playing Magic the Gathering, camping, and worrying about the ever-marching hand of time stealing everything he holds dear. His favorite books include At the Mountains of Madness, and Flatland. He couldnât be happier taking on the world and its challenges with his eternally inspirational wife at his side. To find out more, you can visit www.dcorisis.com.
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A first-person supernatural confession about inheriting witchcraft, where fear, taboo, and belonging collide.In That Sound That the Crickets Make, tradition is not comfortâitâs obligation, and refusal has a cost.
This is not a story about monsters from the outside, but about what it means to inherit a world you didnât choose. Told with brutal honesty and dark humor, it explores witchcraft as culture, survival, and generational obligationâand asks whether tradition must always be obeyed.
Valerie Tendai Chatindo is a biochemistry graduate, writer and communications consultant. Sheâs a regular contributor for The Kalahari Review, Enthuse Magazine, The Diplomat Zimbabwe and EarGround. Her work has also appeared in Pink Disco Magazine, Creepy Pod, Agbowo, Argyl Literary Magazine, The Afterpast Review, Whisper House Press, Omenana, Efiko Magazine, Writerâs Space, and Literary Yard. Her short story âSheba,â was shortlisted for the African Cradle African Heroines literary prize, and her pieces were featured in Povo Afrikaâs Nehanda Reimagined anthology. Her debut novel Mono: Tales of The Tapa Kingdom is shortlisted for the Iskanchi Book Prize. The twenty-nine-year-old resides in Harare, Zimbabwe with her cat, Muffins. She runs her own Literary Platform, Shumba Literary Magazine.
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A powerful retelling of the legend of La Loca, where betrayal, hypocrisy, and supernatural vengeance collide. A mythic tale of feral justice and reckoning.
In this haunting story, justice is not delivered by courts or institutions, but by something older and wilder. La Loca is no innocent, but neither is she deserving of her fate. What follows is a reminder that some legends endure because they speak truths society would rather ignore.
Robert Walton is a retired middle school teacher, rock climber and mountaineer with ascents in Yosemite and Pinnacles National Park. Walton is an experienced writer. His novel Dawn Drums won the 2014 New Mexico Book Awards Tony Hillerman Prize for best fiction. His novella âVienna Stationâ won the Galaxy contest in 2011and was subsequently published by Rosetta Books. Most recently, his story âSuka Blatâ was included in Alternative Truths, an anthology of protest literature.
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A retired sailorâs fond memories of a shipâs cat take on a chilling afterlife.
In âPolydactyl Aboard,â a retired sailor recalls his years at sea and the extraordinary shipâs cat whose talents went far beyond catching rats. The bond between sailor and animal becomes something deeper after death.
Set against the rhythms of life aboard ship, the story explores loyalty, instinct, and the quiet persistence of the past.
Thomas Koperwas is a retired teacher living in Windsor, Ontario, Canada who writes short stories of horror, crime, fantasy, and science fiction. His story Vacation won a Freedom Fiction Journal Top Crime Editor's Choice Award 2024. His work has appeared, or is forthcoming in: Anotherealm; Jakobâs Horror Box; Literally Stories; The Literary Hatchet; Literary Veganism; Bright Flash Literary Review; Bombfire; Pulp Modern Flash; Savage Planets; Dark Fire Fiction; The Sirens Call; Yellow Mama Webzine; 96th of October; Underside Stories; Danse Macabre; A Thin Slice Of Anxiety; Androids and Dragons; Chewers & Masticadores Canada; The Piker Press; etc..
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