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

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October 17, 2024
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.

Prometheus Inc.: Tooth & Nail

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October 10, 2024
Prometheus Inc.: Tooth & Nail

Chapter Two - The Cab Ride

Prometheus, Inc.: Tooth & Nail

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October 3, 2024
Prometheus, Inc.: Tooth & Nail

Chapter One - The Letter

The Twilight Sleep Lab, Part 2

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September 19, 2024
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

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September 12, 2024
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.

Buckle Up

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August 22, 2024
Buckle Up

Be careful what you wish for, and be careful what others wish for you, too.

Crunch

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August 1, 2024
Crunch

We thought it was just an old, haunted house. Turns out, it’s something much worse.


Halloween 2024

Halloween Roundup

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October 31, 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

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October 15, 2024
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

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October 1, 2024
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).


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