Creepy Short Stories

Welcome to the Weenie Zone! A boy and his family narrowly escape a zombie apocalypse - or do they? A girl neglects her cat's litter box and finds herself in a heap of trouble. And a group of clicking, scrolling, tapping wireless weenies find themselves on the edge of disaster. Here are 33 hilarious and harrowing stories that will scare you, make you laugh, or see the world in a whole new way.

Set in Central New Jersey, these three tingling tales will keep you up at night no matter where you’re from.

Come on board for a Gothic journey in a funicular railway in Victorian England, a freight train in the Carpathian mountains, a high tech sky train in Bangkok, an underground railway in Tokyo. Visit stations which lure with the promise of safe shelter but harbour unexpected dangers. Meet the people who work on the tracks – stationmasters, porters, signal-men – and those who travel – commuters, tourists, dead bodies, murderers and ghosts. In this volume, editor Rayne Hall has collected twenty of the finest– and creepiest – railway tales. The book features the works of established ...

Two terrifying novellas from one of the most chilling and original new voices in horror today! In Drive, a routine trip in a self-driving robotaxi becomes a nightmare when the car imprisons its passenger and embarks on a savage rampage through the streets of Boston. The Last Swim follows the final hours of a broken man who's decided to swim away from his life and seek his end in the dark and lonely depths of the Pacific Ocean. Evil Chose You hits you like a homicidal robot car and drags you into the deepest, darkest depths of human despair. An absolute must-read!

Rabid brain-eating zombies have taken over the world – well, not all. Some eat rats, cockroaches, and bugs! VOMIT! The least they could do is clean their teeth. Oh wait, they can't. Their teeth are falling out! And that’s not the only thing falling out – brains, gizzards, livers, butt holes, and eyeballs too. Our bunch of unlikely survivors has to outsmart and outrun the zombies if they want to live to see another day – as humans! Read with the light on or in the company of friends! There is safety in numbers. And keep fit, keep a bag packed under your bed, and get ready to run – ...

📖✨ Fairy tales were never meant to be safe… ✨📖 Step into the shadows of Grimm & Twisted, where the classic fairy tales you thought you knew unravel into chilling, dark, and unexpected new versions. This collection takes beloved folklore and injects it with mystery, horror, and surreal twists—where Cinderella’s slipper leads her to a curse, the Big Bad Wolf is the least of Red Riding Hood’s problems, and a sleeping beauty might never wake up... or maybe she never really slept at all. With 25 original, nightmarish retellings, this book is perfect for lovers of dark fantasy, ...

Are you a fan of addictive and suspenseful serial killer stories with unpredictable characters? "Four Hours" is the thrilling short story for you! “Twisted, trippy, and unique, 'Four Hours' is as dark as it is entertaining.” ~Bestselling Author Emerald O’Brien The high-rise on Fifth and Main is home to many eccentric characters, the types of suit-wearing men who buy exotic pets and import plants the likes of which aren’t available in stores. But when the doors close for the night, the building hosts another breed: those hired solely to care for these exotic acquisitions, those who ...

They say you can never get too much of a good thing. But for those who crave fear and horror, how much is too much? And how far are you willing to go to test your limits? Scare Street brings you volumes three and four of Short Horror Stories in a single edition. Six macabre morsels of fear brought together for your listening pleasure. And each tale packs enough spine-tingling chills to last a lifetime.

Not every door stays closed. Not every whisper is the wind. Not every nightmare ends when you wake up... "Scary Stories That Will Make You Sh17 Yourself"* is a darkly twisted, laugh-out-loud horrifying collection of 40 original short stories that will crawl under your skin—and linger. Each tale stands on its own, plunging readers into haunted houses, cursed objects, shadowy figures, twisted games, and creatures that defy explanation. But don’t expect your typical campfire tales. These stories are soaked in atmosphere, fueled by dread, and served with a wicked grin. Perfect for fans of ...

There are stories that burrow. Inside this volume lie twenty grotesque tales of body horror, cosmic dread, and splatterpunk depravity. From hollow-eyed dolls that stitch children into the walls, to corridors that breathe and birth spider gods, to astronauts rewritten by cosmic hunger—each story drags you deeper into decay. Featured in this collection: • The Rag Girl – A malformed doll-child stalks abandoned homes, sewing her victims into wallpaper or peeling them into new playmates. • The Eighth Corridor – A hallway that stretches into unreality, where spider-human hybrids prepare...

SCP Case Files Off The Record: Discover a new collection of mysterious SCP files deemed too dangerous for regular documentation practices. These files are not found online, or on site. If you are seeing this message the O5 Council has deemed you worthy of knowledge that will open the secrets of the universe. This may be your only chance.

“Sharp and introspective, ‘Rearview’ is an eerie and unsettling tale with a shocking conclusion that remains long after this short story is finished.” ~Bestselling Author Emerald O’Brien What is there to lose when all you have is the past? For twenty years, Harold has watched his high-school sweetheart from the confines of his car, unbeknownst to her, to her husband, to her family. The dogs don’t like him, but no one believes them. Disbelief is always easier. But though the past cannot be reclaimed, Harold can’t seem to stop. And hopelessness is enough to make any man feel ...

Step right up, brave soul! Are you ready to face your deepest fears and experience a thrill like no other? Just be careful, okay? Because "Graveyard Grin" isn't just an audiobook – it's your ticket to the most terrifying show on Earth! Prepare yourself for a journey into the twisted realm of Hollowbrook Cemetery, where laughter turns to screams and nightmares come to life! Feel your pulse race as you navigate a world where the boundary between life and death blurs, and where Mr. Dimples, awaits your arrival with a big smile.

A terrifying mosaic of transformation and terror, "Eyes Like Mirrors, Flesh Like Ash" collects twenty macabre tales by Kevin Lintner that claw beneath the skin of reality. From a solo escape room session that unlocks an ancient evil, to haunted photographs that predict one's grotesque demise, each story delivers its own brand of psychological and cosmic horror. Enter cursed houses, twisted minds, eldritch forests, and nightmarish realities where flesh remembers, shadows whisper, and dreams consume. These stories are not for the faint of heart—they are for those who seek the forbidden, the...

A Spooky Halloween Short Story - The Perfect Treat. Being eleven has its perks. Jimmy is more than ready to head out of his first solo Halloween trick-or-treating adventure. But his mom and dad have laid down three inviolable rules: 1. Stay close to home. 2. Don't go into anyone's house if invited. 3. If you see mean older kids causing trouble, run home and don't get caught. On a perfect Halloween night, Jimmy sets out after an unbeatable prize: full-size candy bars from the rich neighborhood of his Michigan suburb. But along the way he will learn a valuable lesson: maybe Mom and Dad's ...

The Bruxa takes us back to 1912 when explorer and anthropologist, Dr Jethro Jenkins, is making a study of the indigenous peoples of the Brazilian rainforest. Unaware of the local folklore connections with vampires Dr Jenkins is invited to the home of Frau Kirsten Eisler to continue his research. The entries in his journal during his stay at her villa reveal the horrific tale of his untimely disappearance. In Comedy Hour Angela is frustrated with her employer, the querulous Miss Crabtree, until one day a golden opportunity presents itself. Beautiful Land, set in the suffocating heat of ...

Some roads should never be traveled. From isolated rest stops to forgotten overpasses, Haunted Highways takes you deep into the eerie silence between mile markers—where lost travelers hear whispers in the dark and headlights vanish into nowhere. These 25 immersive horror stories are inspired by real unexplained encounters across America’s roads. Each tale pulls you into a nightmarish stretch of asphalt haunted by phantoms, cryptids, and things far stranger. Perfect for fans of Creepshow, The Twilight Zone, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this collection brings atmospheric, slow-...

Restless Spirits: An Hourlings Anthology Maybe there will be blood, or children's games, or a perfect house, a curse, a fortune teller, or a knife... But no rest.

Karma is a beast—It will hunt you down… I am thrilled to put together this collection of creepy short stories set in different parts of the world!! From the bustling streets of Bangalore to the rugged plains of the Himalayas, from the sandy beaches of Phuket to the Savanna grasslands of Kenya— the locations are as beautiful as the horrifying events which unravel in them! All the short stories have a common thread— Revenge. This volume contains 5 horror stories that will have you feverishly turning pages, wanting more—Whether it is elderly spinster sisters who don’t want to sell ...

In a marshbound village where time sags and secrets linger, the old bell at St. Olwen’s chapel tolls once more. Thomas Wherrit has buried dozens beneath its shadow. But when the bell rings without warning—and no grave awaits—unease begins to fester. Something is stirring in the soil. And this time, the call feels personal. The Gravedigger’s Bell is a chilling standalone tale from Sebastian Blackwood—perfect for fans of eerie folklore, quiet dread, and stories that leave their echo long after the last page.