As an author, I can tell you for sure that it’s hard to write a story, and even harder to write a good story.
Perhaps the hardest thing of all is to write a short story, because finding your punch in just a few words can be more than a small challenge.
These 14 people have risen to that challenge, though, at least with these short – but terrifying – little horror vignettes.
14. When Death is afraid…
It might be time to get nervous.
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13. Don’t ignore that, my friend.
You’ve gotta save your own neck sometimes.
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12. Sad AND terrifying.
Nailed it.
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11. This would actually be a cool start to a longer story.
You know exactly how much time you have left – can you change anything?
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10. The start to a murder show.
We all know where this is going.
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9. Was it his handwriting though?
I’m going to go with yes.
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8. I want to read the rest of this story.
Right now, please and thank you.
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7. Ooh that’s quite a twist.
I’m a little jealous.
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6. Alexa will just listen to anyone.
Loose lips, robot lady.
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5. Look in a mirror my friend.
Don’t be afraid.
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4. Ewww, the creep factor is high.
Like, off the charts.
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3. Another one that really makes you think.
I’m turning over all of the possibilities in my mind.
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2. I love it when my brain just takes care of things.
Oh, wait…that’s not….
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1. Nope. Don’t like that.
Space freaks me out.
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I’m totally creeped out! Argh!
Share your favorite horror story with us down in the comments.