Darkmystery Stories

The first rule of survival inside this system is simple and terrifying: 'Number 13' must never wake up... But what if you discovered that the only entity holding the key to your truth... is the very ghost whose breath scares them to death?" There are things in this world that must never be touched, memories forbidden to be unearthed, and entities created to remain buried in the deepest layers of consciousness. Hana wakes up to find herself trapped in a distorted reality run like a dark stage play, where everything she remembers might be a trap, and every decision she makes is instantly erased from the ribbon of time. Amidst this chaos, she stands before the ultimate forbidden truth: the secret of "Number 13." Everyone warns her... the System trembles... and the whispers confirm one thing: if this entity opens his eyes, not only will the System fall, but reality itself will vanish. Yet with every step she takes, a burning doubt grows inside her: Are they protecting the world from him... or protecting him from the truth that could destroy them? A chilling exploration of identity, memory, and control where the thinnest line isn't between truth and lies, but between the observer and the observed.

සමහර රහස් කාලයත් සමඟ මැකෙන්නේ නැහැ... ඒවා ආපහු එන වෙලාවක් බලාගෙන ඉන්නවා.".

Maya Bennett has spent years trying to outrun the past. Then she wakes up inside a house she doesn't recognize. The doors won't let her leave. The elevator doesn't work. Rooms seem to change when she isn't looking. And somewhere inside the walls, a voice keeps calling her name. But the house isn't random. It knows Maya. It knows the memories she's buried, the places she's afraid to go, and the truth she's spent years refusing to face. Every room pulls her deeper into something she desperately wants to escape. And the only way out may be through the one memory she can't survive reliving. Some houses are haunted by the dead. This one is haunted by you. Content Warning This story contains strong language, death, grief, childhood trauma, psychological horror, disturbing imagery, kidnapping, violence, references to the death of a child, and themes involving guilt, loss, and traumatic memories. By Matthew R Castle, writing as Mateo Vale (pen name) Some scenes may be intense or upsetting. Reader discretion is advised.

A collection of short horror stories that are perfect for reading in one sitting.

After surviving a brutal attack that killed her best friend twelve years ago, Elena Vale has spent her life trying to reconstruct the night she cannot fully remember. She remembers three things: A locked hotel room, her friend's blood on her hands, and a woman whispering: "You promised you wouldn't tell." Now, twelve years later, Elena receives an anonymous photograph of the old hotel. Written on the back are four words: ROOM 9. YOU REMEMBER. The hotel has been abandoned for years but someone has recently been staying there. And someone has been leaving Elena messages that suggest they know exactly what happened that night. When a woman is murdered in a nearby town, Elena discovers that the victim had been investigating the same disappearance. Then Elena finds something horrifying: Her own handwriting in the victim's investigation journal. She has no memory of ever meeting her.

Trailer The camera pans over a sprawling green-uniform high school - manicured lawns, glass windows gleaming under the afternoon sun. Beside it stands a tall, grey apartment complex, balconies facing the schoolyard like silent spectators. Scene 1 A narrow corridor. Eunbi, hair tucked haphazardly behind her ears, peeks through a half-open classroom door. Inside, a man in a dark suit hovers inches above the ground - his feet not touching the floor. His head tilts back unnaturally, a guttural roar escaping blood-smeared lips. A woman in a pencil skirt sits frozen on the floor, scooting backward, her wide eyes locked on him. Eunbi's expression is unreadable. Without a sound, she slowly shuts the door. Scene 2 The hallway explodes with chaos - students sprinting in every direction, their green uniforms blurring in motion. Yang Jungwon falls hard, the air knocked from his lungs. Students and staff trample past him, too terrified to stop. He spots his phone sliding across the floor - identical to hundreds of others with the same green case. His hands shake as he grabs it, dialing a number with urgency. "Pick up please pick up," he whispers. Scene 3 Suhyeok, tall and sharp-eyed, bursts into the school's massive assembly hall with his shorter friend Minjae. They slam the doors shut, chests heaving. Curtains sway in the corner, but Suhyeok knows they're not enough. He scans the room and spots a cramped storeroom. They slip inside, locking the door from the inside. Scene 4 At a small, bustling coffee shop near the school gates, Sana sips her drink as the TV plays live news. A trembling female reporter speaks of an "unknown virus" spreading rapidly - her voice cracking with fear. The sound of a scooter breaks the tension - Yuna pulls up. "Everyone needs to go home! Now!" she shouts. Sana grabs her bag. "Take me with you." The two ride toward their apartment building - the one right next to the school. The screen fades to black. A single word appears: THE SHADOWS AMONG US

At Blackwood Academy, every student has a name. Every student has a desk. Every student has a place. Or at least, that's what Elena Carter believes. When Elena arrives at Blackwood, she quickly discovers that something about the school feels wrong. A strange photograph, unexplained footsteps, locked classrooms, and whispers about students who supposedly never existed begin pulling her into a mystery the school has spent years hiding. Seven years ago, a student named Amelia Rose disappeared. Nobody remembers her. Nobody except the five students who are about to uncover the truth. But when an old attendance register begins recording their names, Elena realizes they aren't just investigating what happened to the missing students. They're becoming part of the mystery. At Blackwood Academy, being marked present may be the most dangerous thing that can happen to you.

THE GIRL IN THE POLAROID 📸 Lena Carter thought a new town meant a fresh start. She was wrong. On her first day at her new school, Lena finds an old Polaroid hidden inside her locker. Four girls. One scratched-out face. And three words written on the back: She knew the truth. Nobody wants to talk about the photograph. Nobody wants to explain what happened to the girl whose face was erased. And the more Lena searches for answers, the more she realizes that the past isn't as buried as everyone wants her to believe. Strange messages begin appearing. Old secrets start resurfacing. People she trusts begin acting differently. And somewhere between the lies, the whispers, and the photographs, Lena meets Caden-the boy who might be the one person she can trust... Or the one person she should fear. Because the deeper Lena goes, the more one question follows her: Why was the Polaroid waiting for her? Some photographs capture memories. This one captured a secret. 📸 Season 1

Elara Voss has no reason to believe that the past remembers her. Until she finds a diary that knows things about her life no one should know. Things she never wrote. Things she never told anyone. And then there is Mahir. A man who disappeared seven years ago. A man whose name keeps appearing in places it shouldn't. A photograph. A forgotten house. A message addressed to her. And a diary that seems to know what she will do tomorrow. The more Elara searches for answers, the more she realizes that someone has been watching her for years. But the most terrifying question isn't- Who is watching Elara? It's- Why does Mahir remember her when she doesn't remember him? Some memories were buried for a reason. And some people don't disappear. They wait.

About the Hidden Chapters The Hidden Parts are special chapters that reveal scenes not shown in the main story. (The One-eyed Vampire) Some of these moments happen behind the scenes, while others show events that the characters never noticed. These chapters explore deeper thoughts, secrets, and small details that were hidden during the main story. They are not required to understand the story, but they will help you discover more about the characters and the world they live in. Some of these Hidden Parts may also contain small clues and hints about Season 2, so pay close attention. Sometimes the truth hides in places no one is looking.

Evan has never questioned his family. To him, the woman who raised him is simply his mother. He has no reason to believe otherwise. Years later, he returns to Aster City, hoping to start a new chapter of his life. But as he settles back into the city, strange fragments of his childhood begin to surface. Memories he doesn't understand. People who seem to know more about him than they should. Questions about a past he can't remember. Evan has always found it easier to understand other people than himself. But the more he searches for answers, the more he begins to wonder- How much of his life is really the truth? This is my first novel, and I'm still learning! 😊 If you notice any mistakes, please feel free to leave a comment and let me know. Your feedback helps me improve as a writer. Thank you for reading! 💙

What if the life you thought you survived was only the life they wanted you to remember?

Nineteen-year-old Edward Johnson has never understood his father's strange behavior. But when his father insists on taking a hike in the woods just hours before a major storm, Ed begins to suspect something is seriously wrong. Twenty-one-year-old Victoria Sylvane was never supposed to become involved. Living alone at her secluded cabin, she never would have expected to get wrapped in such a mystery. Until she finds Ed-injured, unconscious, and being searched for by people who clearly don't want him found. With Ed's father missing, the search called off, and dangerous people still lurking in the forest, Victoria and Ed are left with one question: What really happened in those woods?

THE PRIEST "Three days before his birthday, they found the perfect place to celebrate." An abandoned villa. A forgotten church. A forest no one talks about. It was supposed to be a surprise for Theo. Nothing more. But the moment Lyra, Celine and Nora step inside, small things begin to feel... wrong. A photograph they don't remember taking. A room nobody remembers entering. A name appearing where it shouldn't. And a priest who seems to know far too much. "Father Lucian doesn't ask why they're there." He already knows. As Theo's birthday approaches, the villa begins revealing pieces of a story that none of them remember being part of. And the more they try to understand what's happening... "the less they can trust what they remember." Because someone brought them there. Someone has been waiting. And by the time they discover why- it may already be too late to leave. THE PRIEST Everyone has a secret. But not everyone is hiding it from you

In Valdwin, when the bells ring, everyone hides.

Cracks Of Gold "Sometimes the deepest cracks aren't the ones you can see." Jasmine has learned that silence is safer than questions. At her new school, she keeps everyone at arm's length, hiding behind quiet smiles and empty answers. But every night, someone keeps finding his way back to her dreams-a boy she can't let go of, a face she remembers but can never truly reach. Then reality begins to crack. A hidden truth shatters everything she believed about her family. Strange dreams start feeling less like dreams. Memories refuse to stay buried. And the closer Jasmine gets to the truth, the more she begins to wonder if her past has been lying to her all along. Because some promises survive time. Some secrets are worth killing for. And some names... Are forgotten for a reason. As the line between memory and reality slowly begins to blur, Jasmine must uncover the truth before it consumes everything she has left. But the most terrifying question isn't what she's forgotten. It's why she forgot in the first place.

Liam is transported to 1980s America, where he makes a startling discovery: the conspiracy theories and urban legends from his previous life are all real. Whenever he fully resolves one of these mysterious incidents, he receives a corresponding Reward. So, in order to uncover even more supernatural cases, Liam decides to become the host of a children's television show. Unknown creatures lurk within dark forests. Ancient beings guard strange and secret arts. Even the most peaceful cities hide a darker side. Unidentified creatures, witchcraft, secret laboratories, and shadow governments have always been hidden among us. Now, Liam intends to uncover every secret and reveal the truth behind them all. And remember the guiding principle of his show: Whatever Liam says is definitely true.

A new house. Six friends. And a gift that should have never been accepted. When Chuuya's new neighbour gives her an antique Victorian sound box, it seems like nothing more than an unusual gift. But after the box enters their home, strange things begin happening. At first, they're easy to dismiss. Then they become impossible to ignore. Something has entered their lives. Something that doesn't want to be found. As the nights grow darker and the house begins revealing secrets of its own, the six friends are forced to uncover the truth behind the mysterious gift before it's too late. Because some gifts aren't meant to be opened. Some secrets aren't meant to be discovered. And some things... should never be invited inside. ♤ The Devil Made Me Do It ♤ A supernatural horror story from Beyond the Veil. Inspired by The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It > ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This story contains horror, violence, death, possession, disturbing imagery, psychological themes, and suicide. Reader discretion is advised. > ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The cover art used for this story does not belong to me. All rights and credit go to the respective artist/creator. I am only using the artwork for story-cover purposes. If you are the original artist and would like the artwork removed or properly credited, please let me know. 🖤 All characters belong to their respective creators, unless otherwise stated. This is a work of fanfiction created for entertainment purposes.

The Bennett family has always had secrets. Theo Bennett thought he knew the truth about his family. His father had been dead for eleven years, his mother had moved on, and Theo had finally decided to leave everything behind for a fresh start in New York City. But on his first night in his new apartment, Theo receives a message from an unknown number: You really thought you could leave? Then he discovers an old photograph of his father-taken years after he was supposedly dead. Suddenly, everything Theo believed about his past begins to unravel. A mysterious stranger. A hidden room. A secret that was buried for eleven years. And a family that may not be telling him the truth. The closer Theo gets to the answers, the more dangerous the questions become. Because some secrets are buried for a reason. And the Bennett family has been hiding something for a very long time.

People have begun to disappear. No bodies are ever found. No explanation is ever given. Only the chaos left behind remains-enough to fuel rumours of demons lurking beyond the reach of civilisation. But rumours are not evidence. Or so Tyane tells herself when she is summoned to the Imperial Palace and offered a place in a newly formed force tasked with investigating the disappearances. She expects criminals. Conspirators. Perhaps even a few fanatics hiding behind old superstitions. She does not expect the rumours to be true. As Tyane and her new companions follow a trail of blood beneath the Empire, they uncover something far older and far more terrifying than anyone imagined. And the deeper they go, the harder it becomes to distinguish the monsters from the people who serve them. Because some things are better left buried. And some myths were never myths at all.