Unsettling Stories

Blackwater is a town that survives by forgetting. The river takes bodies. The forest takes flesh. The mirrors take identity. And when the town can no longer pretend these things are separate, the stories it buried begin to answer back. As disappearances spread and memory itself starts to fracture, a handful of residents are forced to confront the truth beneath Blackwater-where belief becomes weight, fear takes form, and silence demands sacrifice. Some stories survive by being forgotten. This one doesn't. Content Note: This is a slow-burn horror novel. It contains psychological horror, disturbing imagery, and themes of memory loss, identity erosion, and grief.

Most kids fear the dark. They check under their beds or peek into their closets. Convinced that a monster is waiting to pounce. My childhood friend was no different- she swore something lived in her closet. But I've never been afraid of the creature's children imagine in the night. The reason why I hesitate to turn out the lights isn't because of shadows or whispers in my room. It's because I know there are far worse monsters than the ones we dream up in childhood. These monsters don't hide in closets or under beds. They don't vanish when the lights are on. They walk among us. They smile, they speak, and they pretend to be just like us. These monsters aren't deterred by sunlight or locked doors. Security systems don't scare them, and rules don't bind them. They strike when you least expect it, their presence lingering long after they've gone. And once you know they exist- once you've seen them- you can never unsee them. This isn't a story about childhood fears or imaginary creatures. This is a story about the monsters we avoid speaking of, the ones that live not in the shadows, but in plain sight.

A new place. Old haunting dreams. Did she come here by chance? What lies in 304: an escape, or something horrific?

Grace arrives in a mysterious area surrounded by woods with no idea how she got there or how to escape. Stuck with a group of other teens, she quickly realises that supplies are running out, and no one has any answers. As she bonds with a boy, she shares a room with, she starts to feel like she's losing her mind in here. The leader of the group doesn't trust her, and the pressure to find a way out grows every day. With the world outside falling apart, she's starting to think she might be the key to everything - if only she can figure out what's really going on. Join Grace in her adventure to adapt to her new situation. This series consists of four books this is part 1/4. The book is heavily Maze Runner inspired and I started writing it back in June 2020, finished on 16 February 2025. TW: Mentions of rape, slutshaming, murder, fighting and abuse. There's also swearing.

Rae Innes never planned on raising her niece and nephew alone, but she's determined to keep Jordyn and Marcus safe-no matter what. A weekend retreat at the sprawling, high-tech Sunnyside Estate should have been a chance to catch their breath. Instead, it becomes a labyrinth of secrets, shadows, and sudden danger. When socialite guest Lila Anderson meets a mysterious fate, Rae finds herself swept into a puzzle that challenges her wit, courage, and trust. Her sharp observations, Jordyn's keen eye, and Marcus's restless energy draw them all into a web of intrigue-suspicion doesn't spare anyone. Every sleek hallway, every modern smart-home glitch, and every whispered secret brings them closer to the truth...if they can survive long enough to uncover it. ⸻ ©️ _RelleLebby_

Elena never imagined that her grandfather's inheritance was more than just a creaky old house. It was a secret wrapped in human skin. In a damp, windowless basement, she discovers a life-sized doll shrouded in black velvet. When the veil is pulled, Elena is confronted by a sight that defies logic-a figure with skin stretched so tightly over its wooden frame that the texture of the bones beneath seems to seep through the surface. The true terror begins when a familiar scent wafts from the doll's neck. Midnight Jasmine, Elena's favorite perfume that mysteriously vanished three years ago. As the doll begins to mimic her every move, Elena must uncover the gruesome ritual behind this "Heirloom" before she becomes the next layer of skin.

Giyu is female, she works at a club/bar with her friends as an entertainer sanegiyu (In upcoming chapters atleast) ⚠️ALTERNATE UNIVERSE⚠️ Modern AU

Grace never thought she'd end up stuck in a place like this, how could it be worse than the arena? Stranded in the middle of nowhere, Grace is stuck with a group of teens, all trying to survive in the wild. Noa is doing his best to keep things together, but it's getting harder. Tensions are high, supplies are low, Aura's having issues continuing while pregnant, and no one knows what's going on or how to get out. Grace thought survival was the hardest part... until escape painted a bigger target on her back. Dragged deeper into a world of hidden experiments, broken loyalties, and stolen futures, she must battle not just the monsters chasing her, but the one growing inside her. Loss tears at their fragile group, and every step towards safety reveals new layers of the enemy's deception. Grace faces impossible choices as the walls close in: what would you sacrifice to stay free? And when the price is everything, you are... who do you become? There are four books in the series, Run is the second book. The first one is called Adapt: https://www.wattpad.com/story/227457413?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details_button&wp_uname=maritjeee Still heavily Maze Runner inspired. Started writing the series back in June 2020, finished this book on 29 April 2025. TW: violence, swearing psychological trauma, physical injury, medical experimentation, body horror, loss, grief, emotional distress, death, abuse.

Its finally June and eighteen year old Vivianna is staying with her best friend Xander for the summer, but little did she know she would be staying at a big beach house in a town where several crimes are being committed, with other people she's never met, and things start to get creepy. Wierd sounds at night, the feeling of being watched...strange mail. And complicated feelings with one of the occupants. Will Vivianna figure out who's doing this, and overcome her past? Find out.

A collection of stories of people who aren't the luckiest or perhaps, depending on how you see it, the luckiest people alive....for now. This is an Anthology series. Each story is its own separate telling and it is not required to read the story before to understand the current story you are reading. Some stories may reference others in the series. If they do, there will be a disclaimer, however, it will not affect those reading who don't want to read the other story. Will update every 1-2 weeks with new parts, so stay tuned!

"SELCOUTH - strange, unusual, foreign, and so, so... so familiar." In which Dream---exiled and extremely bored---comes across a odd village and an even odder forest. Will there be strange creatures and occurrences? Enemies and friends? ... Maybe. Will Dream make it out alive...? Most likely. But he'll be back. We'll have to wait and see if he makes it out again, no? Either way, he'll never be quite the same.

short story for the roblox game teafuls library :3

Anya Ravensdale, a hardworking and future-oriented 18-year-old woman who aims to reach her standards of a perfect life, fell into a very vivid dream with eerie realms devoid of any life but mysterious spirits and entities. Yet, this surreal journey begins to unravel the hidden realities behind the ideal life she so desperately pursues.

'Uncomfortable After Dark' is a collection of short fiction I've wrote designed to unsettle rather than frighten. These are quick, contained stories, each meant to be read in a single sitting. The unease in these stories comes from quiet places, familiar settings and ordinary people. Most are supernatural, emotional or both and there's even a touch of warmth. There are no jump scares and no neat explanations, just the slow realisation that something isn't right. Read them quickly but sit with them for longer. I'll add more frequently.

You are a quiet literature graduate who now runs a tucked-away indie book café in Seoul. You met Taehyung nearly two years ago; a wandering, artistic soul who entered your café on a rainy day and kept returning. You both fell into a strange rhythm: poetry readings, vintage jazz, vinyl nights, late walks, inside jokes-but never defined it. How will life treat you and your heart in the hands of fate, differences and social responsibilities.

In a quiet town where shadows linger longer than the daylight, lives a girl whose mind dances on the edge of reality. To her, people are not flesh and soul, but fragile dolls ,delicate playthings to be arranged, controlled, and admired. She smiles sweetly, yet behind her eyes lies a chilling fascination, the belief that emotions are strings to be pulled, and lives are toys to be broken or repaired at her whim. Her world is a twisted theater, each person cast in roles they never chose. Friends, family, strangers none escape her gaze. She dresses them in illusions, strips them of humanity, and reshapes them into perfect figures in her eerie collection. But as the line between imagination and cruelty blurs, the question grows louder, is she the puppeteer of a grand performance, or a lonely child lost in her own fractured reality? This is the haunting tale of obsession, control, and the fragile boundary between innocence and madness.

Her life was perfect-until the nights turned strange. What began as harmless paranoia soon spiraled into horror the night she saw him-the last man she ever expected. And when she dares to look closer... the reflection staring back might not even be hers. Trapped between reality and madness, she must uncover the truth. But some truths were never meant to be found.

Sister :D

Mephone4 returns to resume hosting Inanimate insanity season 2, after leaving his viewers waiting for so long. After returning, he notices that everything there seems to be the way it was before he had left to host III. But little did he know.. Someone had gone missing.. WARNING: may contain curses/swears/cusses, sensitive/suggestive themes, and so on. a warning will be placed at the top of each chapter to advise you of the upcoming disturbances.

~THIS IS A ROMANCE/HORROR NOVEL~ Love can be the light that guides us through the darkest mysteries, but sometimes even the strongest hearts can shatter like glass in the presence of secrets untold. In the quiet streets of Korea, where monotony reigns supreme, you find yourself yearning for a spark of excitement amidst the mundane routine of work, meals, and sleep. The once captivating romance novels that you read, now fail to ignite any interest within you. One fateful night, a sudden hunger pangs you awake, leading you to the illuminated convenience stores that dot the cityscape. As you traverse a dimly lit alley, a mysterious sound beckons you closer, like a siren's call. Anticipating a stray cat, you are instead met with a chilling sight - a macabre scene of blood splattered across the cobblestones. Your gaze falls upon a towering figure, his muscles combined with the illuminating light, clad in a blood-stained yet impeccably tailored suit, gripping a young woman by her delicate neck. In this moment of truth, faced with a choice between flight and valor, will you succumb to fear's embrace or steel your resolve to rescue the damsel in distress? p.s Hey sweeties, this is actually my first time writing a novel, so please be considerate.. Furthermore, English is not my mother language, for that reason, you might notice some grammar mistakes(?). WARNINGS⚠️: THIS NOVEL CONTAINS BRUTAL SCENES AND SEXUAL CONTENT. EACH CHAPTER THAT CONTAINS SUCH SCENES WILL BE MARKED WITH THIS"🔞". IF YOU'RE SENSITIVE TO THIS KIND OF CONTENT, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD NOT READ THIS.... "I wish you a happy read, please show respect, as I remind you that English is not my mother language, love you!♡"