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My House of Horrors
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The hearse with the weird odor slowed to a stop before the entrance. The sound of pebbles could be heard bouncing on the ceiling. There were footsteps coming from the corridor, and there seemed to be someone sawing next door. The door knob to the room rattled slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom kept dripping even though it had been screwed shut. There was a rubber ball that rolled on its own underneath the bed. Wet footsteps started to surface one after another on the floor. At 3 am, Chen Ge held a cleaver in his hand as he hid beside the room heater. The call he was trying to make was finally answered. "Landlord, is this what you meant by 'the house can be a little crowded at night'‽"

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"I am Yang Jian. By the time you read this, I've already been dead..." A strange parchment, an eye that peeks into the darkness. This is the memoir of a person who survived.

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Hayle Coven Novels

I’m an international, multiple award-winning author with a passion for the voices in my head. As a singer, songwriter, independent filmmaker and improv teacher and performer, my life has always been about creating and sharing what I create with others. Now that my dream to write for a living is a reality, with over a hundred titles in happy publication and no end in sight, I live in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada, with my giant cats, pug overlord and overlady and my Gypsy Vanner gelding, Fynn. ***WORLD'S BEST STORY2014*** Her mom's a witch. Her dad's a demon. And she just wants to be ordinary. I batted at the curl of smoke drifting off the tip of my candle and tried not to sneeze. My heavy velvet cloak fell in oppressive, suffocating folds in the closed space of the ceremony chamber, the cowl trapping the annoying bits of puff I missed. I hated the way my eyes burned and teared, an almost constant distraction. Not that I didn't welcome the distraction, to be honest. Anything to take my mind from what went on around me. Being part of a demon raising is way less exciting than it sounds. Sydlynn Hayle's teen life couldn't be more complicated. Trying to please her coven is all a fantasy while the adventure of starting over in a new town and fending off a bully cheerleader who hates her are just the beginning of her troubles. What to do when delicious football hero Brad Peters--boyfriend of her cheer nemesis--shows interest? If only the darkly yummy witch, Quaid Moromond, didn't make it so difficult for her to focus on fitting in with the normal kids despite her paranormal, witchcraft laced home life. Add to that her crazy grandmother's constant escapes driving her family to the brink and Syd's between a rock and a coven site. Forced to take on power she doesn't want to protect a coven who blames her for everything, only she can save her family's magic. If her family's distrust doesn't destroy her first.

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In a world where the chosen one has defeated the demon lord and brought peace to the realm, now 500 years have passed since the demon's defeat. Aetheria, the world, appears peaceful, but is it truly so?

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Horror Game Developer: My games aren't that scary!

[Horror Game Developer : My games really aren't that scary!] I hate horror. From the skittering sounds of footsteps racing behind me, to the soft yet unnervingly cold whispers curling around my ears... All of it. I hate it. So much so that I start puking whenever I reach a certain threshold. And yet, I am a Horror Game Developer. A crappy one at that. So, given my lack of ability, I decided to quit. And yet... [Congratulations, you've been selected for the Horror Game Developer System!] Nope, I don't want it. Let me quit. ※ Note : Your world might experience some changes. But don't worry! It's part of the game! *** This is a story about a game developer who hates horror, but has no choice but to develop games scary enough to traumatize people. You want to curse me for making you piss your pants? If that's the case, who do I curse? *** An SCP inspired story with its own twist! Discord : https://discord.gg/FK7ZQU3b9p

Entrail_JI · Horror

Horror-Spieleentwickler: Meine Spiele sind nicht so gruselig!

[Horror-Spieleentwickler: Meine Spiele sind wirklich nicht so gruselig!] Ich hasse Horror. Von den huschenden Geräuschen von Schritten, die hinter mir herjagen, bis zu den leisen, aber beunruhigend kalten Flüstern, die sich um meine Ohren winden... All das. Ich hasse es. So sehr, dass ich anfange zu kotzen, wenn ich eine bestimmte Schwelle erreiche. Und trotzdem bin ich ein Horror-Spieleentwickler. Ein miserabler noch dazu. Also habe ich beschlossen, aufzuhören, angesichts meiner mangelnden Fähigkeiten. Und doch... [Glückwunsch, Sie wurden für das Horror-Spielentwicklungssystem ausgewählt!] Nein, ich will es nicht. Lass mich aufhören. ※ Hinweis: Ihre Welt könnte einige Veränderungen erfahren. Aber keine Sorge! Es ist Teil des Spiels! *** Dies ist eine Geschichte über einen Spieleentwickler, der Horror hasst, aber keine andere Wahl hat, als Spiele zu entwickeln, die gruselig genug sind, um Menschen zu traumatisieren. Sie wollen mich verfluchen, weil ich Sie dazu gebracht habe, sich in die Hose zu machen? Wenn das der Fall ist, wen verfluche ich dann? *** Eine von SCP inspirierte Geschichte mit ihrer eigenen Wendung!

Entrail_JI · Horror
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What are some classic psychological horror novels?
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2024-12-09 06:45
One classic is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's set in an isolated hotel where the main character, Jack Torrance, gradually descends into madness. The psychological aspect comes from the way the hotel seems to have a life of its own, preying on Jack's weaknesses and insecurities. Another is 'Psycho' by Robert Bloch. It delves deep into the mind of Norman Bates, a disturbed motel owner with a dark secret. The novel plays with the reader's mind as we try to understand Bates' motives and actions. And 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is also a great example. It focuses on Rosemary's growing paranoia as she suspects something is terribly wrong with her pregnancy, creating a sense of unease and horror that builds throughout the story.
What are some classic horror psychological thriller novels?
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2024-12-01 16:46
One of the classic horror psychological thriller novels is 'Psycho' by Robert Bloch. It's a chilling story that delved into the mind of a deranged killer. Another is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It not only has elements of horror but also deeply explores the psychological breakdown of the main character in an isolated and haunted environment. And 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is also a great one. It plays on the psychological fears of a woman during her pregnancy, with a touch of the occult.
What are some classic psychological horror graphic novels?
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2024-11-12 14:57
Well, 'Sandman' has elements of psychological horror. It explores different realms of dreams and nightmares, and the psychological states of the characters within these realms. The complex characters and their stories often have a sense of psychological unease. '30 Days of Night' is also good. The premise of vampires attacking a town during a month - long polar night creates a tense and psychologically horrifying situation. The isolation and the brutality of the vampires play on the reader's fears.
What makes classic psychological horror novels so appealing?
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2024-12-05 11:34
The atmosphere they create. In 'The Haunting of Hill House', Shirley Jackson creates a spooky, oppressive atmosphere just through her descriptions and the psychological states of the characters. It draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the story. Also, the characters in these novels are often complex. Take 'Dracula' for instance, the vampire is not just a simple monster but has a certain allure and psychological power over his victims, which makes the story more interesting and engaging.
Can you recommend some classic psychological horror novels?
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2024-12-05 03:00
Well, 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson is a must - mention. It plays on the psychological fears of the characters and the readers alike. It creates an atmosphere of unease that is hard to shake off. Also, 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by the same author is quite good. It delves into the minds of the strange characters and their secrets. Then there's 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski, which is a very complex and mind - bending psychological horror novel.
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