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Horror fiction is, broadly, fiction in any medium intended to scare, unsettle or horrify the reader. Historically, the cause of the "horror" experience has often been the intrusion of an evil, or occasionally misunderstood, supernatural element into everyday human experience. Since the 1960s, any work of fiction with a morbid, gruesome, surreal, exceptionally suspenseful or frightening theme has come to be called "horror." Horror fiction often overlaps with science fiction and/or fantasy, all of which have sometimes been placed under the umbrella category speculative fiction.

Top 10 Most Popular stories in this genre EVER!

Skinless (4388), TORTURE (3927), TORTURE 4 (3180), A Strange Acquaintance (2860), Martha’s New Shoes (2708), The Lift (2635), The Hobbyist (2496), Bullied (2350), Hallworld (2149), FACES IN THE RAINDROPS (2139),

The Terror Toilet of Old Havana, by murraylevy1, Length in chars; 27,695
Date added: 2013-05-17 Total reads: 254

Two passionate, competitive, sisters go to Cuba for sex and music. They get much more.

The Shadows of The Forest III, by CoolJule, Length in chars; 25,069
Date added: 2013-05-13 Total reads: 131

Its been 2 months since the last time Matt was in the haunted forest, and defeated his enemy Xavier. Now he has nightmares of him coming back. One day hes visited by a priest to put the haunts to rest

The Shadows of The Forest IV: Slender, by CoolJule, Length in chars; 26,400
Date added: 2013-05-13 Total reads: 119

Its been 6 months since Matt put the haunts in the forest to rest. But now a new threat is coming, a tall pale man in a suit named Slenderman. As well as his old enemies who escaped prison. Matt must come back for the last time in this conclusion of the series.

The Presence, by ADPenson, Length in chars; 27,164
Date added: 2013-05-12 Total reads: 153

Ever feel as though you weren't alone, even in your own home? How far would you go to feel safe again?

A Stalking For Vengance. By david stevens, by David Stevens, Length in chars; 12,801
Date added: 2013-05-10 Total reads: 183

A twisted story of vengance sought of life and death of the drives that lead to insanity or truth.

Velvet, by joshua10, Length in chars; 13,616
Date added: 2013-05-08 Total reads: 98

Alien invasion - They are already here, by WHAM, Length in chars; 11,794
Date added: 2013-04-17 Total reads: 186

Story written under the guidelines "Write a story about an alien invasion" [mild erotic themes, body-horror]

Nightmare into Reality by david stevens, by David Stevens, Length in chars; 52,459
Date added: 2013-04-14 Total reads: 271

A light horror just for fun a creature let lose and the consiquences to an aging writer.

Lucy's Violin, by McKenzie, Length in chars; 16,589
Date added: 2013-04-12 Total reads: 206

The Devil lends Jacob his violin

The Shadows of The Forest II, by CoolJule, Length in chars; 12,305
Date added: 2013-03-24 Total reads: 197

It had been a year since Matt faced the ghosts in the forest. But when he learns of its return and people dissapearing, he decides to come back one more time.

Elvin Enterprises, by qmpash, Length in chars; 12,589
Date added: 2013-03-22 Total reads: 299

A man gets his wish

The Basement, by R.Barthel.jr, Length in chars; 28,336
Date added: 2013-03-20 Total reads: 431

"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear." H.P. Lovecraft.

The Shadows of The Forest, by CoolJule, Length in chars; 5,749
Date added: 2013-03-18 Total reads: 411

I could hear him come by, pursuing me. I turned on my light to distract him. I wish I hadn't. the moment I turned it on and saw that horrible face, part of my sanity drained.

Open your Trembling Flower - The Suicide Note of Israel Keyes - Serial Killer, by lalas232, Length in chars; 4,534
Date added: 2013-03-08 Total reads: 280

Culled from the Suicide note of Israel Keyes, a glimpse into the dark, resentful and souless arcana of a stone cold killer  

The Three Daughters, by jroe123, Length in chars; 22,750
Date added: 2013-03-05 Total reads: 565

ELOISE, by J.L.WHITEHOUSE, Length in chars; 12,443
Date added: 2013-03-03 Total reads: 287

There's something strange about Oakwood School's new pupil

Hikers – Part One: Power (Chapter 3 - 17th April 2009), by laurenalgeo, Length in chars; 12,213
Date added: 2013-03-02 Total reads: 195

This is the final taster of my debut novel, Hikers - Part One: Power, available on Amazon now for Kindles, iPads and iPhones (with the Kindle app)

Dream Girl, by qmpash, Length in chars; 14,073
Date added: 2013-03-01 Total reads: 596

A womanizer wakes up in the wrong place.

Look What I Found, by pjs1509, Length in chars; 40,559
Date added: 2013-02-28 Total reads: 310

Sun and fun trip to the big lake turns to horror

Spawn, by alis.barr, Length in chars; 11,707
Date added: 2013-02-27 Total reads: 648

Personally I never get tired of forced demon pregnancy, but that may put me in a minority.

the rake, by wannabemuse, Length in chars; 940
Date added: 2013-02-13 Total reads: 298

inpired by the creepypasta.com

Wendigo, by TwGrim, Length in chars; 69,753
Date added: 2013-02-10 Total reads: 260

Old Uncle Henry spins a tale of the supernatural, set in 1940's Southwestern Ontario, Canada

Feathered friends, by Lev821, Length in chars; 4,711
Date added: 2013-02-09 Total reads: 238

Sometimes rivals can be dealt with from the inside.

A Charred Doll, by Rico.Viejo, Length in chars; 21,358
Date added: 2013-02-06 Total reads: 479

An accursed village, where, every twelve years, an orphan has to be sacrificed to keep the village from being destroyed by fire and ice.

Hikers - Part One: Power (Chapter 2), by laurenalgeo, Length in chars; 14,548
Date added: 2013-02-05 Total reads: 284

The second part of my debut novel, Hikers - Part One: Power, available now on Amazon

The Wrong Girl, by georgeiv, Length in chars; 56,570
Date added: 2013-01-31 Total reads: 753

A woman is assaulted by two men, but instead of going to the police, she takes her own gruesome revenge.

Hospi-fatality, by feeney10, Length in chars; 11,455
Date added: 2013-01-28 Total reads: 307

I had developed a basic plot whilst I was in hospital for an operation when i was 15. That is why there is another story on my profile with a similar start to this one; i just took this one down a different route. It's a horror with twists, turns and an intense plot that I hope you all enjoy.

The Strange Case of Heidi Klepp, by qmpash, Length in chars; 14,029
Date added: 2013-01-27 Total reads: 333

A woman has trouble controlling her hand

Devin's Story IV, by Jessicamonroe, Length in chars; 3,441
Date added: 2013-01-24 Total reads: 275

Devin worked Methodically to remove the tattoos from his body, he screamed and cried a lot, when that didnt seem to phase her he tried begging then bribing then finally threathening her.

Hikers - Part One: Power (Prologue/Chapter 1), by laurenalgeo, Length in chars; 13,058
Date added: 2013-01-24 Total reads: 245

This is the beginning of my debut novel, Hikers - Part One: Power, available now on the Kindle

Devin's Story III, by Jessicamonroe, Length in chars; 3,997
Date added: 2013-01-21 Total reads: 366

Devin picked up the limp woman and chuckled "And soon I will show you what a true nightmare is"

Devin's Story II, by Jessicamonroe, Length in chars; 2,808
Date added: 2013-01-20 Total reads: 285

"My name is Devin, its is a pleasure to meet you" she extended her hand up. Devin knew she had him hooked when the man looked down at her his eyes burning with desire.

Devin's story I, by Jessicamonroe, Length in chars; 6,805
Date added: 2013-01-19 Total reads: 423

Devin touched the tips of several of them as she worked on which one she wanted to start with she looked at the man whose eyes were wide with fear. "You didnt answer my question, Do you like it when they cry?" he whimpered and nodded softly,

Monster Under the Bed, by qmpash, Length in chars; 19,262
Date added: 2013-01-13 Total reads: 540

Reality and Imagination struggle with one another

The Confrontation, by Marduk, Length in chars; 56,776
Date added: 2013-01-11 Total reads: 368

Translating Shadows, by trickyena, Length in chars; 48,252
Date added: 2013-01-05 Total reads: 340

As Sam begins her first archaeological dig in charge things begin to go awry after discovering an underground temple.

Scent, by techi, Length in chars; 3,830
Date added: 2013-01-01 Total reads: 580

this story is from the poin of view of the kidnapper

The Krampus Came Instead, by TwGrim, Length in chars; 3,443
Date added: 2012-12-28 Total reads: 329

A new holiday classic ...

First born, by Lev821, Length in chars; 20,667
Date added: 2012-12-26 Total reads: 648

Getting to see his child grown-up in the future is something he'll wish he'd never seen.

... the dimming of the light..., by authorpeterhunter, Length in chars; 5,115
Date added: 2012-12-09 Total reads: 565

... trout for eggs...

... the dimming of the light... (part 7), by authorpeterhunter, Length in chars; 6,132
Date added: 2012-12-08 Total reads: 453

... contemplating drinking blood...

... dimming of the light..., by authorpeterhunter, Length in chars; 5,937
Date added: 2012-12-07 Total reads: 600

... sighting of helicopter gives hope...

... the dimming of the light... (part 5), by authorpeterhunter, Length in chars; 3,401
Date added: 2012-12-06 Total reads: 373

... a night for pondering... not thinking...

Anwsering Questions, by Confusedwritings, Length in chars; 2,499
Date added: 2012-12-06 Total reads: 437

To find anwsers is never easy. What would one do to silence the egging curiosity of the more morbid nature? Find out as we ask the questions throught the darkest means.

The Box on Riverdale Street, by McKenzie, Length in chars; 9,407
Date added: 2012-12-06 Total reads: 416

Three men meet their end after finding a box on Riverdale Street.

... the dimming of the light... (part 4), by authorpeterhunter, Length in chars; 6,343
Date added: 2012-12-05 Total reads: 349

... in the dark of the night....

... the dimming of the light..., by authorpeterhunter, Length in chars; 3,729
Date added: 2012-11-28 Total reads: 989

... when what we expect is denied us...

... so to lunch..., by authorpeterhunter, Length in chars; 8,647
Date added: 2012-11-25 Total reads: 605

... a trip to Le Touquet goes terribly wrong...

The Fatal Discovery, by aaronadamsmith, Length in chars; 23,194
Date added: 2012-10-10 Total reads: 1167

A story based in a real haunted location, Bhangarh in India

Boogeymen and Blood, by zad28, Length in chars; 2,622
Date added: 2012-10-07 Total reads: 786

You can't hide from them. THEY ARE YOU!

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