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The Witching Hour

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Parts 11
Time 1h 13m

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Alice is an aspiring big-time journalist stuck in a small, uneventful town in southern Texas. If that wasn't bad enough, her childhood best friend, Julia, is clearly more skilled and the favored reporter of the town newspaper, leaving Alice without interesting stories to build her career on. Then, unexpectedly, Alice's husband, Rick, gives her a tip on a story that might just be the scoop she's been looking for. However, she soon realizes she may have gotten much more than she bargained for. 
As she investigates, she soon unravels horrifying secrets that were once buried and forgotten for years, that,  now unleashed, wreak havoc on the entire town. The cursed investigation becomes a nightmare far beyond her wildest fears. Can she uncover the story and save herself and everyone she loves from the unwelcome horrors that lurk within her city?All Rights Reserved

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What We Have Lost by ChrisPenaArrieta

In a world where true terror lurks in plain sight, three intertwined fates collide in a frantic hunt for a demon that preys upon innocent girls. 🔪 A man trapped inside his niece's body, forced to protect her from sinister forces closing in. 🔮 A witch gifted with the power to find the lost, facing an evil far darker than she ever imagined. 🚨 A police force hunting a serial killer, only to discover that their worst nightmare is not of this world. When nightmares bleed into reality, how far would you go to reclaim what you love? Dare to cross the line.

The Town That Forgot to Mourn by storyvault1337

After surviving a tragic accident that took her father's life, sixteen-year-old Emma is forced to move to a quiet little town with her grieving mother. The town is picture-perfect-too perfect. But beneath the surface, something is deeply wrong. Their new house is unsettling. The air feels cold. The nights are too quiet. And Emma can't shake the feeling that something-or someone-is watching her. Her mother, once grieving, is suddenly... too happy. The townspeople are welcoming-too welcoming. And the house? It whispers to her. Tells her things she shouldn't know. But no one will listen. As Emma unravels the town's secrets, she realizes she was never meant to leave. And if she doesn't escape soon, she might not be Emma anymore.

Ashvale by ChristianBishop8

Ashvale is a town trapped in time, a place where the fog never fully lifts, and the air always carries the faintest scent of decay. With its abandoned streets, dilapidated homes, and a history shrouded in mystery, Ashvale seems frozen in a nightmare that no one dares to wake from. Whispers of ghostly apparitions, strange disappearances, and eerie happenings have kept visitors away for decades, leaving it forgotten by the outside world. Ella Turner, a young, ambitious journalist with a reputation for uncovering the truth, is determined to crack the mystery of Ashvale. Drawn by the promise of a story that could launch her career, she arrives with nothing but curiosity and skepticism. But as soon as she sets foot in the town, Ella feels the chilling presence of something more-something unnatural. The townspeople, few and far between, speak in hushed tones, warning her to leave before it's too late. They know the truth about Ashvale's dark past: it is cursed, haunted by restless spirits who have never found peace. The more Ella investigates, the more she uncovers a web of tragic events that have bound the souls of the dead to the land, their cries echoing in the shadows. Determined to help them find release, Ella embarks on a dangerous journey to unravel the truth behind Ashvale's curse. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes that breaking the town's hold on the spirits might cost her more than she ever imagined. With every revelation, Ella's grip on reality begins to slip, and she must confront a terrifying question: can she free the souls of Ashvale without losing her own in the process? In Ashvale, the past never stays buried... and some stories should never be told.

The Neighbor's Secret by detective_sarge

A Mother's Intuition, A Neighbor's Dark Secret... When Emily Grant moves her family to the quiet town of Ravenswood, Arkansas, she hopes for a fresh start. But the charming facade of their new home quickly crumbles under the unsettling gaze of their elderly neighbor, Malcom Crawford. There's something deeply wrong about his smile, and a chilling sense of dread whispers to Emily that he holds a terrifying secret. As Emily's suspicions increase, fueled by late-night digging in his yard and the mysterious disappearance of his wife years ago, she dives deeper into Mr. Crawford's past. What she discovers is a disturbing pattern of disappearances, a hidden list of missing persons-and a direct threat to her own life. Dismissed as paranoid by her husband, Emily is left to navigate a terrifying web of deceit alone. But when her worst nightmares become a horrifying reality and her family is targeted, Emily is forced to confront the chilling truth: the man next door is far more dangerous than she ever imagined, and his secrets are soaked in blood. Can Emily expose the monster living next door before she loses everything? Or will Ravenswood's quiet charm become the grave for her entire family?

The Graveyard Song by WalkerGraves

Being hopeful that seclusion, nature and a fresh start can bring peace to newly divorced Travis, he begins to live out the next chapter of his life settling into a remote cabin hours from his hometown. A surprise visit from his closest neighbor, Genevieve, seems to be just what he needs to move on. But, Travis isn't the only one on this mountain that wants her and she has a secret she's taking to the grave. In his pursuit of Genevieve, Travis uncovers the mysteries buried in these woods and a love that will haunt him forever. But, his courtship is put on hold when the small town sheriff makes him the number one suspect in a murder investigation. While he's desperately trying to prove his innocence, he has to survive the real killer. Whoever, or whatever, that may be. This is a story of brutality, heartbreak, terror and mystery. It is filled with blood, humor, romance and more. Including a huge, surprise, twist-ending that even the most dedicated horror fans will not see coming.

Cursed ✔️ by NiveditasDiary

Genre: Horror/Mystery 'Sometimes It's Better To Keep Things Untouched' A perfect beach trip. A mesmerising emerald stone. It looked so hypnotic and beautiful. It's just a stone, right? What could go wrong? What John didn't know was that his innocence was just the beginning of their ends. And whom does the whispers belong to that keeps echoing in John's head? Since the day John brought the stone home, eerie and creepy things began happening and even the deaths in his family. Is that all just a coincedence? And whom does the shadow belongs to that John keeps seeing? John, his sister, Hannah, and their friend, Emily, must act fast before the curse gets them. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the curse before it's too late? And who are the mutilated creatures following John around? NOTE: Any spoiler comment and hate speech will be deleted as it won't be fair to other readers.

Echoes of Deception by mishxshou

In the small, picturesque town of Ravenswood, a haunting secret lies buried beneath its idyllic facade. Alice Montgomery, a troubled young woman with a dark past, returns to her childhood home after years of self-imposed exile. Haunted by mysterious memories and plagued by relentless nightmares, she is determined to uncover the truth about her family's twisted history. As Alice delves deeper into her investigation, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit, manipulation, and psychological warfare. Strange occurrences unfold around her, suggesting that someone is watching her every move. Paranoia grips her, blurring the line between reality and delusion. As the tension mounts, Alice discovers a series of cryptic clues left by her deceased father, a renowned psychiatrist who had secrets of his own. With each clue unraveled, she uncovers shocking revelations about her family's involvement in a clandestine organization known only as "The Echo Project." Unbeknownst to Alice, she is now the key to unlocking its dark secrets. Haunted by her own fractured psyche, Alice must confront her deepest fears and unravel the twisted truth before it consumes her. Along the way, she encounters a cast of complex and enigmatic characters, each with their own hidden agendas and troubled pasts. As the boundaries between sanity and madness blur, Alice's relentless pursuit of the truth leads her down a perilous path, where danger lurks around every corner. Will she succumb to the darkness that haunts her or find the strength to expose the malevolent forces at play?

✔Carlton High Mystery® ||Horror Fic|| #Featured by Seong_Grace

When Lucy Thompson transfers to Carlton Highschool, she never expects to uncover the haunting secrets hidden within its walls. Rumors swirl of a ghost boy who roams the empty corridors, but Lucy dismisses them as mere tales. However, one eerie night, she catches a glimpse of a translucent figure, sending shivers down her spine. Determined to unravel the truth, Lucy delves into the school's dark history, discovering a long-forgotten tragedy that ties the ghost boy to the present. With the help of her newfound friends, she embarks on a perilous journey to unlock the secrets buried deep within Carlton Highschool. As they venture deeper into the mystery, the ghost boy's appearances become more frequent and unsettling. Lucy becomes consumed by her quest to communicate with him, driven by a growing connection she can't explain. But as they inch closer to the truth, malevolent forces emerge, threatening to unleash a darkness that could consume them all. With time running out, Lucy must face her fears and confront the supernatural entity that holds the key to unraveling the Carlton Highschool Mystery. Can she uncover the truth and put the restless spirit to rest, or will she and her friends become trapped in a nightmarish realm forever? #Featured Story Ambyss round 3 qualifier of 2024 Cover by @kpop_united

DISGUISE by RedFins

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WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT ✓ by dnd_Hades

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What We Have Lost

In a world where true terror lurks in plain sight, three intertwined fates collide in a frantic hunt for a demon that preys upon innocent girls. 🔪 A man trapped inside his niece's body, forced to protect her from sinister forces closing in. 🔮 A witch gifted with the power to find the lost, facing an evil far darker than she ever imagined. 🚨 A police force hunting a serial killer, only to discover that their worst nightmare is not of this world. When nightmares bleed into reality, how far would you go to reclaim what you love? Dare to cross the line.