Short Horror Stories

Got Mail!

It's been on the news all the time in the little town of manitou springs. A clown luring little kids and then killing them. 
The worse part was they said the clown was keeping some of their body parts as a trophy. And then he would give their family apart of their body in an envolope and fingerprint on it in the mail. For example an eye for an eye. A leg for a leg. A finger for a finger. It's been happening a lot lately. It's said that some parents see the clown at the mail box. But when they go to confront him he's gone. Parent's started to become more aware. But no matter what it seemed kids were always disseapering. And now Dylan who was sixteen had to worry. In all honesty he didn't care. It was happening to kids his age and lower but what was the odds. Eventually the cops would have to find the sicko. Dylan was a football player in his school. He was popular. But he wasn't a bully. He was always kind to everyone. It seemed his looks and humor made him popular. Tonight was a late night for him. It was Saturday and he was planning on meeting up with his football friends. He walked outside and shut the door locking it and placing the house keys under the potted plant. When he turned he saw a jack in the box. He looked around to see if some little kid left it in the road. No one was in sight. He looked at it and huffed, "stupid kids". He grabbed it and chucked it into a dark alleyway. He then heard a quick chuckle from the alley. He stared into the darkness. That's when a bright green ball rolled out into the light. Dylan backed away, "I'm warning you man I'll beat your up". He then saw a figure crawl out from the dark alleyway. It was a clown. It held a bright green teddy bear. He had an eerie black painted on smile that went to the sides of his ears. He wore a red and black outfit and had on black makeup around his eyes. His irises were missing making only his tiny pupils show. The clown gave him a grin showing razor sharp teeth. The Clown fished through his pocket and showed him a phone. He turned it on and showed him a live streaming video. Dylan then choked in horror. His football friend Tyler was hog tied on the floor. Tape was over his mouth and flashing buttons were taped everywhere on him. Tyler was terrified. The Clown took out a pair of handcuffs tilting his head at Dylan. " Heck no stay away from me", he choked going towards his car. The Clown then grabbed a remote still showing Dylan the video he pushed the button. The button on tyler's hand exploded. Tyler's hand was now gone. Blood squirted from his arm. Tyler screamed in pain and tears flowed from his eyes. Dylan was petrified and looked away, "OH GOD WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU LET HIM GOOO", Dylan screamed. The Clown then showed him the handcuffs. Dylan shook with fear and felt frozen to the core. "Will you let him go if you take me", Dylan asked. The Clown nodded. So Dylan let the clown take him.

The Arrival

Dylan was tied to a chair. A cloth bag covered his face and his mouth was taped. The clown yanked the bag away from his face and that is when he saw Tyler. Tyler started to make noises and tried to wiggle toward him but the clown kicked him repeatedly. Dylan started to scream through the tape tears in his eyes. The Clown looked at Dylan and started to laugh. He just kept laughing as he pressed tyler against the wall. The Clown then stepped back pushing the button on the remote. The button on Tyler leg exploded. Tyler's leg flew off and chunks of skin and muscle flew everywhere and landed on Dylan's chest. Dylan gagged and cried. Of course the clown lied. He was going to kill them both. But then the clown clicked a button on the wall. It revealed row after row after row of children. All of them were missing body parts. Some were dying and on life support. Then Dylan knew the horrible truth. The Clown wasn't killing them he was keeping them alive through all the pain. The Clown came over to Dylan and grabbed a butcher knife. Dylan started to try and break free. The Clown then swung the knife down with all his might laughing eerily.

You Have Mail

Dylan's mother was worried sick. Her son never stayed out until the next day. And his friends never saw him. Tyler was missing too. She decided it would be best to check the mail incase he left a note she didn't see. When she opened her mail box she froze. An envelope was drenched in red. She opened it and screamed dropping the envelope. A finger rolled out of it and went across the pavement.

     …...Dylan was never seen again. But more children went missing. Soon most people left the town. Dylan's mother never did. Because she kept getting his body parts in the mail. His mother soon died of depression. It is said that if you go to manitou springs and taunt the clown to come get you he will. You think it's a lie? Find out for yourself…if you dare!