Darktwist Stories

What if the dead don't rise from bites... but from the air you breathe? In the quiet village of Julau, Sarawak, a strange haze creeps in, invisible but deadly. A group of university students on a simple trip find themselves trapped as infection spreads silently through the air, transforming loved ones into terrifying monsters within minutes. No one knows who's infected, no one can outrun it, and the only way to stop the creatures is to destroy their still-functioning brains. Through their live vlogs and shaky footage, the horrifying truth slowly unfolds: this is no ordinary outbreak. As fear, suspicion, and desperation grow, so does a darker secret buried deep in the jungle, one that could change everything. How do you fight an enemy you cannot see? And what happens when the very air you breathe becomes your worst nightmare?

Running down the stairs she slipped and let her glass slippers fall down the stairs as her body bash against the staircase every time she fell one more step. Her body lay lifeless at the bottom of the stairs, blood gushing out of her, her breath gone and her blood pouring out from her body. The prince stays at the top of the stairs and see's the body there, the beloved Cinderella was now gone, gone from the earth that she once had her feet on. Ella, known to everyone else as Cinderella, was a girl that one could describe as poor, sad and hopeless. She no longer had a mother which meant that the evil woman that married her father would now 'look' after her. It was not a very very nice enviroment for her. She would be locked in an attic looking room and that is where she would stay unless chores needed doing. Ella had no other family that cared for her, she didn't talk to anyone else. Now we have Henry, known to everyone as Prince Charming, who we describe as loving, bold, strong and the most handsome man alive. Of course the prince would be attending the ball later that month. It was August and it was becoming closer and closer to the date of the ball. What happens when Ella misses a step? Did someone push her? They have to find out the murder of Cinderella.

A short tale of a slightly dark twist on your usual fairy-tales that we all know. When siblings Jack (and the beanstalk) and Red (riding hood) get lost in the woods, could a witch's house be their only salvation?

Riley Matthews travels to Texas with her boyfriend, Lucas Friar, of three years. Excited about meeting his family for the first time, Riley learns that his family is prominent in the business world. And she has yet to know everything about them and their secrets. [Riley, Lucas].

A man wakes up in a hospital with no memory of who he is. Within hours, armed assassins break into the hospital to kill him. With no identity and nowhere to run, he escapes into the night guided only by instincts he cannot explain. His body moves like a trained killer, but his mind is completely empty. As fragments of his past slowly return, he discovers a terrifying truth: he used to work for the same organization hunting him. Now the world's most dangerous assassins are chasing him across the city determined to erase him before he uncovers the truth. But the biggest mystery isn't who he used to be. It's why he erased his own memory.

"One race. Two players. Game over." (WITWCONTEST 2025) Trapped in a video game as the villain Word count 957/2000

The story of a suicidal girl and a popular boy. When Daniel catches Mya standing on the rooftop of their hotel, an instant connection between them occurs. He does everything in his power to make her feel whole again, taking her on trips and to places he's never taken anyone before. Does Mya ever let him in, or does she finally fly once again.

Salem Reyes is used to faking things for the internet-her perfect life, her flawless relationships, her happiness. But when Cassian D'Arcy, the billionaire CEO who rarely shows his face in public, offers her a contract to be his fake girlfriend for a year, she thinks she's finally made it. A life of private jets, designer brands, and an effortless rise to influencer stardom? It's the opportunity of a lifetime. But the contract has rules. Rules she didn't see coming. Rules she can't break. She can't leave. Not for any reason. She must obey every rule he sets-without question. If she tries to run, there will be consequences. At first, Cassian is the perfect fake boyfriend-distant but protective, possessive but respectful, always watching but never too close. Until she starts noticing the cracks in his world. The people around him disappear without explanation. The doors to his penthouse lock from the outside. And when she finds a list of names-each one crossed out except for hers-she realizes she may not be playing the role of girlfriend at all. She might be playing survivor. Now Salem has two choices: follow the rules and stay in his world... or break them and find out what happens when someone disobeys Cassian D'Arcy. But the scariest part? She's not sure if she's more afraid of him... or of the fact that she's starting to fall for him.

" The unexpected should always be the expected"

Sample writing I did a while ago

Three Wishes. One Fair Lady. A Christmas He'll Never Forget. All Alexander wanted was a quiet Christmas-and maybe a few surprises in the mail. What he got instead was Yasmin... a mysterious woman in pink claiming to be Mother Nature. She offers him three wishes. No strings attached. Or so it seems. With each snap of her fingers, Alexander's life transforms-power, popularity, perfection. But as the line between fantasy and nightmare begins to blur, he's forced to confront the truth: Every wish has a price. And some are too costly to undo. If you love stories with magical twists, moral stakes, and endings that stay with you-this is one wish you'll be glad you made.

Gypsie has a perfect life: two loving parents and a boyfriend that she's engaged with. One day she begins to see strange things on her loved one's faces. It seems as though they're supposed to be dead. One minute they're fine, the other minute - bloody and bruised faces. After a second everything is fine again. All of that really scares Gypsie, but she hasn't told anyone about it yet. What could that mean? Are those signs of a tragedy that is going to happen or something far more scarier?

"She let out a piecing, bloodcurdling shriek as the being stalked her. Everywhere she turned, it was there, waiting. Stumbling in the darkness, the trees around her became a blur as she ran for her life. There was no end in sight, only the twinkling stars and lush forest..." Nevara always knew she was a little bit insane. Eerie whispers when she was alone, and shadows in the corners of her eyes. But she never thought it would have been real.

A monster is after her. There's nothing to do but hide. A trilogy of drabbles that tell a tragic tale...

A retelling of the classic Cinderella story with a dark twist. Disclaimer- I have no claim to the story of Cinderella. One-shot Short story Complete

Luke Johnson was a charismatic and confident 23-year-old who included an irresistible charm. With his youthful energy and magnetic personality, he captivated the attention of those around him. Although he seemed to have it all, Luke found something intriguing in the ordinary, unassuming individual, that was me. We embarked on a whirlwind romance, filled with enchanting dates, tender moments, and a love that blossomed within the confines of our college campus. But fate had other plans for Luke, as tragedy struck on his final day of college. In the prime of his life, he took his last breath, leaving behind memories that would forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him. Luke's untimely departure left a void that could never be filled, but his vibrant spirit and zest for life remained as a testament to the fleeting nature of existence. Though our time together was tragically short-lived, the love and joy we shared during those precious moments will forever remain etched in my memory. Luke's untimely passing serves as a reminder to cherish every fleeting second, to embrace the beauty in the ordinary, and to never take a single moment for granted.

It's Reality or Scenario Yura, a rising artist, finds strength in his best friends, Kaiz and Arena. They help him through struggles, sharing cookies and solving his problems. But as his fame grows, people insist they don't exist. When Yura tries to prove them real, they disappear-revealing a shocking truth: they were only creations of his mind. Haunted by the realization, Yura clutches a silver chain with cookie engravings, a gift from them, as he stands on the edge-questioning whether his world was ever real or just another scenario.

~a dark twist on the classic children's story, little red riding hood We all know the classic tale of little red riding hood, but what if it wasn't such a happy tale, what if it wasn't such a happy ending? What if little Red lived in fear for the rest of her life? Quick note: I just wanted to mention that this is my first story. I've written many short stories before but I've never made any of them public. I also wanted to give a warning, there is blood and some gore so if you are sensitive to that sort of stuff then I wouldn't recommend you read this :) Hope you enjoy!

A short story revolving around a young crow and a raven. How will the two interact?