Socialmediahorror Stories

PREMISE: You never meant to trend. You were supposed to disappear after your academic misconduct scandal - a leaked thesis, a dead professor, and a viral clip of you walking out of an ethics panel smiling. The internet called you "Scholar Gone Psycho." You called it survival. Now you're back. Different name. Fresh start. A job at a private publishing house that specializes in "forgotten women." Until she walks in. Elaine Viot: Socialite turned literary detective Big donor, bigger ego Claims she's writing a book about "monstrous women" And wants to interview you Every day At first, it's just uncomfortable. Then it's seductive. Then it's threatening. Because she knows your real name. She knows what you did. And she's leaving anonymous comments on your burner blog. You're not sure if she's blackmailing you, investigating you - or falling for you. Maybe all three.

A short story on the hidden traps in social media...

COMPLETED! When most popular girl at Riverbrook High, Mia Geredy, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the entire school stands in shock. Her best friends-Jade, Ashley, and Diana, better known as the Holy Trinity -are squarely in the midst of flying speculations and whispered gossip: murderer, murderer, murderer. One week since deactivated, Mia's Instagram account mysteriously comes back to life with spine-chilling posts: coded threats, graveyard taunts, and inside information that only Mia and her killers could know. Riley, a self-described wallflower who happened to witness something three months ago, is brought into the terror. When Mia's testimony puts her in the position of being the only outsider with a piece of the puzzle, Riley must decide what to do: shut her mouth or sort out the mystery before the next "ghost" starts blogging. But there's someone watching-someone who knows more than they should. And when secrets are revealed and ancient whoppers rise to the fore, Riley asks herself: did Mia ever leave? One thing is certain. Dead girls don't post.

The girls of Ridgeview High's most envied friend group - Eden, Blair, Camila, Harper, and the always-smiling Avery - had it all. Perfect hair, curated feeds, and the kind of social power that ruled the school halls. But when Eden vanishes after a late-night party and is found dead a week later, everything unravels. Because Avery gets a message. From Eden's phone. Then Blair. Then Camila. Then Harper. Each one, chilling. Each one, true. Secrets only Eden could have known. Secrets they thought they buried with her. Someone is playing a game - and one by one, the girls are cracking. Because Eden may be dead. But she still knows.

💄 What happens when your "perfect filter" becomes your real face? Kiana Jaye is living the influencer dream-viral videos, brand deals, and a million followers. But when her favorite beauty filter suddenly sticks... she realizes perfection comes at a terrifying cost. Mirrors glitch, reflections lie, and everyone online loves her... but is anyone really seeing her? As Kiana fights to reclaim her real self, she discovers the power of truth, imperfection, and what it really means to be seen. #GlowEra #FilterFace #RealKiana #SocialMediaHorror #GenZThriller

For sixteen-year-old artist Maya, every face tells a story, and the most interesting stories are found in the flaws: the crooked smiles, the unique freckles, the scars that map a life. Her own small scar is a source of insecurity, a detail she wishes she could erase. She's about to find out what happens when that wish comes true. When the new photo-editing app, Elysian, goes viral at Northgate Academy, it promises perfection with a single tap. Its "Perfect" filter smooths skin, brightens eyes, and erases every imperfection, creating flawless selfies that quickly become an obsession. But Maya is unsettled. The faces in the feed are all starting to look the same, and a strange glitch in her own filtered photo shows a face of pure terror where a smile should be. Her unease turns to dread when the filter's effects begin bleeding into reality. Freckles fade. Distinguishing beauty marks vanish. Her classmates' faces start to take on a waxy, uncanny perfection, their unique features literally being erased overnight. The app is more than just code; it's a predator. It can't be deleted, it watches its users through their own cameras, and it punishes those who resist. When her best friend is consumed by the app's sinister code and her biggest rival is left a horrifying, featureless "blank," Maya knows she is next on the list. Hunted by an ancient, vain entity called the Curator that has found the perfect modern vessel, Maya must fight back. With the monster's influence spreading through every screen and every student, her only weapon is the one thing the app cannot comprehend: the messy, beautiful, and unapologetic power of human imperfection. Can she use her art to remind a world obsessed with perfection what it means to be real? Or will her own face become the final piece in the Curator's flawless, terrifying collection?

There's a man in the background of all my TikToks... but I never filmed him. At first, I thought it was a glitch. Then I realised he was getting closer...

A girl. A livestream. A follower she never noticed. Everything was fine... until he said: "I like the way your window creaks." And that window was right behind her. 😵‍💫 You'll never leave your curtains open again.