Dark Moments

This Is Where It Ends by Wondra Vanian sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="This Is Where It Ends by Wondra Vanian" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

This Is Where It Ends by Wondra Vanian

Everyone knows where it started. This is where it ends. Seven people are gathered around the fire in a draughty old cabin. They don’t look it, but they’re all that’s...

This Is Where It Ends by Wondra Vanian

Everyone knows where it started. This is where it ends. Seven people are gathered around the fire in a draughty old cabin. They don’t look it, but they’re all that’s...

One by Chris Bannor sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="One by Chris Bannor" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

One by Chris Bannor

For three days my brother and I ran.  We screamed, pushed and pulled, and fought until we were free.  We were both drained, and the house had seemed safe enough. ...

One by Chris Bannor

For three days my brother and I ran.  We screamed, pushed and pulled, and fought until we were free.  We were both drained, and the house had seemed safe enough. ...

Exterminate by Evan Baughfman sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Exterminate by Evan Baughfman" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Exterminate by Evan Baughfman

They returned with a vengeance, with a hive mind sharing a singular goal:  the eradication of the human race. They came back bigger than before. Meaner. Angrier. They had every...

Exterminate by Evan Baughfman

They returned with a vengeance, with a hive mind sharing a singular goal:  the eradication of the human race. They came back bigger than before. Meaner. Angrier. They had every...

An Honest Review by Galina Trefil sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="An Honest Review by Galina Trefil" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

An Honest Review by Galina Trefil

Centuries ago, he’d killed her. She hadn’t let it go.  Skulking in the back during her book signing, he flipped through the hard copy whose glossy cover was a sensationalized...

An Honest Review by Galina Trefil

Centuries ago, he’d killed her. She hadn’t let it go.  Skulking in the back during her book signing, he flipped through the hard copy whose glossy cover was a sensationalized...

Bogeyman by Andreas Hort sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Bogeyman by Andreas Hort" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Bogeyman by Andreas Hort

“Mm, Liam,” purred the raspy voice. “You look so delicious…” “Daddyyy!” Thunderous footsteps. Dad barged into the room. “What’s going on? Liam?” “Bogeyman!” “Again?” Sighing, Dad switched on the light....

Bogeyman by Andreas Hort

“Mm, Liam,” purred the raspy voice. “You look so delicious…” “Daddyyy!” Thunderous footsteps. Dad barged into the room. “What’s going on? Liam?” “Bogeyman!” “Again?” Sighing, Dad switched on the light....

Family Reunion by Joel R. Hunt sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Family Reunion by Joel R. Hunt" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Family Reunion by Joel R. Hunt

The months after she died felt like a thousand lifetimes, and each one was unbearable without her. When she appeared at the foot of my bed, I knew she had...

Family Reunion by Joel R. Hunt

The months after she died felt like a thousand lifetimes, and each one was unbearable without her. When she appeared at the foot of my bed, I knew she had...

You Came to Me by Paula R.C. Readman sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="You Came to Me by Paula R.C. Readman" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

You Came to Me by Paula R.C. Readman

In the depth of a cloudless night, you came to me. Your cheeks all aglow and lips slightly parted. “A Whiter Shade of Pale” tunelessly ran through my head. I reached...

You Came to Me by Paula R.C. Readman

In the depth of a cloudless night, you came to me. Your cheeks all aglow and lips slightly parted. “A Whiter Shade of Pale” tunelessly ran through my head. I reached...

The Shape of Darkness by K.B. Elijah sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="The Shape of Darkness by K.B. Elijah" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

The Shape of Darkness by K.B. Elijah

At first, I thought it was the real estate agent. Who else bothered to come onto the property but Sandy White, her box of cheap biscuits in one hand and...

The Shape of Darkness by K.B. Elijah

At first, I thought it was the real estate agent. Who else bothered to come onto the property but Sandy White, her box of cheap biscuits in one hand and...

Once by Raven Corinn Carluk sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Once by Raven Corinn Carluk" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Once by Raven Corinn Carluk

Maggie stirred the stew, staring vacantly at it. Daddy would be home soon, would expect dinner to be hot and beer open and on the table. She didn’t want another...

Once by Raven Corinn Carluk

Maggie stirred the stew, staring vacantly at it. Daddy would be home soon, would expect dinner to be hot and beer open and on the table. She didn’t want another...

Lady in White by Harry J. Canis sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Lady in White by Harry J. Canis" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Lady in White by Harry J. Canis

“Headless horse-riding monk! Really?” Harry gazed into the flames "It's true! And then there's the Lady in White story.” The group of teenagers looked uneasily at each other. The Abbey...

Lady in White by Harry J. Canis

“Headless horse-riding monk! Really?” Harry gazed into the flames "It's true! And then there's the Lady in White story.” The group of teenagers looked uneasily at each other. The Abbey...

I Can't Stand the Rain by Frances Tate sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="I Can't Stand the Rain by Frances Tate" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

I Can't Stand the Rain by Frances Tate

“And the dreams?” the psychiatrist asks. “Stopped,” I lie, won’t admit the rain still brings them on. Worse than ever. I drive home, wipers dancing. Cooking makes me feel better;...

I Can't Stand the Rain by Frances Tate

“And the dreams?” the psychiatrist asks. “Stopped,” I lie, won’t admit the rain still brings them on. Worse than ever. I drive home, wipers dancing. Cooking makes me feel better;...

Night Drive by R.J. Meldrum sizes="(min-width: 1200px) 550px, (min-width: 750px) calc((100vw - 130px) / 2), calc((100vw - 50px) / 2)" alt="Night Drive by R.J. Meldrum" class="motion-reduce" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="630" >

Night Drive by R.J. Meldrum

He woke, disturbed.  The dream had been vivid, violent. Their car had crashed; metal, glass and flesh, all ripped apart.  His mood changed when he saw everything was the same. ...

Night Drive by R.J. Meldrum

He woke, disturbed.  The dream had been vivid, violent. Their car had crashed; metal, glass and flesh, all ripped apart.  His mood changed when he saw everything was the same. ...