Panic swelled

Ever since I was a child, tales of the devil riding your back had swirled around me like specters in the night. Those eerie stories had always been mere superstition in my mind, but little did I know that a chilling encounter would one day test my skepticism. It was a night that etched itself… Continue reading Panic swelled

Tales of the supernatural

Amidst the idyllic beauty of a secluded tropical island, I found myself stationed on a military base, far removed from the paradise-seeking tourists who would pay a fortune to bask in its glory. This slice of paradise was accessible only to those who toiled within its confines. Beyond its pristine shores and lush greenery, the… Continue reading Tales of the supernatural

The clock struck

In the tranquil solitude of their countryside residence, Emma and her elder sister, Olivia, found themselves engrossed in the soft glow of the television’s flickering screen. Their parents had left them alone for the evening, trusting the two siblings to look after each other. The night unfolded leisurely until hunger pangs stirred within Olivia. With… Continue reading The clock struck

Waiting for him

Matthew’s house had always exuded an eerie aura that couldn’t be easily dismissed. It was a place where memories intermingled with the ethereal, where life and the afterlife seemed to coexist in enigmatic harmony. It was a place he believed was haunted. Several years ago, his beloved grandpa had breathed his last breath within the… Continue reading Waiting for him

Bolt of lightning

In a nondescript apartment nestled on the quiet side of town, Sarah had always harbored a lingering suspicion that the place was haunted. The inexplicable noises that echoed through its dimly lit corridors left her uneasy, but whenever she broached the subject with her husband, Mark, he dismissed her concerns as mere paranoia. One fateful… Continue reading Bolt of lightning

The shelter of my covers

During the tender days of my youth, a time when my brother Ethan had yet to enter our lives, we occupied a snug apartment nestled in the heart of the city. Our sleeping arrangements were intimate, with my younger brother, Leo, resting in the upper bunk while I claimed the lower berth. Adjacent to our… Continue reading The shelter of my covers