Chills & Thrills
As a child, I watched ravenous monsters and evil creatures run amok on the screen. I read of telltale heartbeats and incomprehensible elder things in books too heavy for me. I heard stories of winged, red-eyed harbingers and wailing, ghostly apparitions living in the hills nearby.
Now it’s my turn to share stories about the things that go bump in the night. Don’t worry, I won’t judge you for sleeping with the light on.
Stories
The Residents
The dark form lumbered forward, its outstretched claws raking along the walls to cut deep gouges in the plaster. Whimpers and frantic prayers bubbled from the open doorways on either side of the wide hallway, but the beast was not interested in them at the moment. They were feeble, incapable of running, and it would come back for them at its leisure.
The Twilight Sleep Lab, Part 2
Lilly has been plagued by horrific occurrences at night, barring her from sleep. Now, attempting a sleep study at the Twilight Sleep Lab, her condition has only worsened.
The Twilight Sleep Lab, Part 1
An insomniac undergoes a sleep study, but she doubts a diagnosis will dissuade the things that go bump in the night.
Halloween 2024
Halloween Roundup
Season's spookiest greetings to you all! This All Hallows’ Eve, I hope you are creeping it real (I'm so sorry, I had to). This post functions as a celebration of Halloween, a recap of the month, and a look to the future, so read on if you dare!
Horror with Heart: TTRPG Edition
In these dark, unsettling days, gather those dear to you, draw them close, and savor the time you have left, however much that may be…
With some tabletop roleplaying games!
Horror with Heart: Movie Edition
Welcome to the Creepiest Month of the Year! Each week, I’ll be doing countdowns of some of my favorite works to enjoy during the Halloween season, especially those scary stories that have some real heart (and occasionally real hearts).