Horror - Modern - Stories

The Obsidian Order has long stood between worlds, warriors bound by shadow and blood, led by Prince Kael... the last heir of an ancient legacy. But when a mysterious boy crosses into Kael’s world, duty falters and a forbidden desire ignites, setting fire to everything he has sworn to protect. In a realm where shadows consume the light and betrayal lurks in every corner, even the heart can be a weapon. Torn between love and legacy, Kael must decide: will he fight to save the world from a dark prophecy, or will surrendering to desire be its undoing?

The year is Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Nine and one William Harker is on the brink of starting the rest of his life.

Little does young William Harker know that his whole future has been a manipulation by powers he cannot possibly comprehend! From the time of his birth to now in his flowering manhood, he has been watched over by one of the great powers of this world! A power secret, ancient, hidden, and often feared.

The Legend of Fred Krueger is a re-imagining of the original 1984 classic horror film "A Nightmare On Elm Street".

Set in present time, the story introduces us to Nancy Thompson and her friends Christina Gray, Rodney Lane, and Glen Lantz as they take on the newest challenge to sweep social media; The Deadly Nursery Rhyme Challenge! But is the challenge just another in the long line of urban legend challenges, or is there something waiting to be unleashed?

A lonely gay teen joins a ghost-hunting club to get closer to his crush, only to fall in love with the ghost of a boy murdered at his school—and must uncover the truth behind the death before the past kills again.

2025 Halloween Horror short story:

Jonah, an eighteen-year-old freshman, is invited to attend a fancy Halloween formal party at an old fraternity house by Griffin, a flirty upperclassman.

Hellbenders are a species of salamanders. While primarily amphibious, they do occasionally venture onto land. Their numbers are dwindling. It would seem that one population of them have discovered a method to survive in smaller numbers.

The crayfish are happy they’re no longer the hellbender's primary food.

Wayne Benson is an engineer in the small town of Rosewood, Kentucky in the year 1993. Odd things begin to happen that eventually propel him and others into a fight for their lives. This story is told purely from his perspective through his journal entries.

Ancient forces have awaited the two unknown lovers for over 200 years, weapons drawn. Now, young Alex accepts the invitation of his mysterious benefactors to New Orleans, where he meets Jacques. Through their immediate but shaky bond, they uncover startling truths, face expectations thrust upon them and their own demons. The fight is on.

Lucas is serious about Lifting. However, he notices some strange things are going on at his gym. Guys show unnatural gains and there‘s a group of twinks acting rather suspiciously. Soon, the twinks make Lucas an offer he can‘t refuse…

This short story is based on a reader’s comment on chapter 3 of my „Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir)“ story, where he thought about „hungry bottoms“ and if the action in my story could possibly be vampiric in nature. It wasn’t, but it got me thinking … So that‘s what this story is about.

There is no romance here, there‘s not even a likeable character. Sorry.

Meet Lucas, a man haunted by a terrible curse; anyone he sleeps with dies leaving him isolated and filled with despair. Meet Liam, a beautiful, carefree, intelligent and fierce boy whose life takes a drastic turn when a twist of fate brings him into Lucas' dark world. After a harrowing encounter, he miraculously survives, leading into a mysterious marriage. As Liam grapples with the unwanted union, he starts to uncover dark secrets about his new husband and family. As dark secrets unravel and feelings are inevitably ignited, will Liam be strong enough to battle dark magic and shadowy enemies while discovering a love that defies death itself?