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Unveiling the Dark Secrets: Mythical Creatures That Haunt Our Nightmares
Introduction The ancient tales of mythical creatures have always captivated our imaginations, weaving themselves into the very fabric of our fears and dreams. Born from the mysteries and terrors of bygone eras, these beings continue to haunt our collective consciousness. In this story, we journey into the origins, characteristics, and spine-chilling legends of some of the most terrifying mythical creatures that prowl the dark corners of our nightmares.
By Old lunar talk2 years ago in Horror
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I am Nilay. I am Honors first year student. I got admission in a private university in an unknown city outside Dhaka. I am not familiar with the way of university. I went to university only once. Tomorrow is my first varsity class. My mind is full of enthusiasm for my first varsity class. The joy of meeting new faces and making new friends is different. So I left for varsity today at 2 pm from home. I reached the station at 2:35.After that I enjoyed the beauty of the station for a while. The train left for the destination at exactly 3 pm. It was supposed to reach the destination at 7:30 PM. But due to some problem the train reached the destination at 12 o'clock in the night. I left the station at 12:20. I looked for a rickshaw but could not find a single rickshaw. Finally decided to walk the whole way. Because my intention was to do the first class tomorrow.Finally, I started walking for the purpose of leaving for about four and a half kilometers in three hours. I had to cross three terrible paths to get to my university. They are cremation forests and cemeteries. Crossing these three places is very scary... Still I left my fear behind and started the journey. On that day, the nature was decorated with a wonderful beauty. I was enjoying the scenery. After going some distance I saw a shop from there I had a cup of tea and took a pack of cigarettes and caught the first cigarette in the pack.Blowing cigarette smoke and enjoying the natural beauty, I was moving towards the university. The flickering light of the beetles on the tree branches made the scenery more beautiful. Seeing the twinkling light of the moon and stars, they seem to be in a story. It is wonderful to hear the humming sound of beetles. A light gust of wind is felt on my body... all in all, it creates a wonderful feeling in my mind. Suddenly the phone rang. I took the phone and saw Arifa's call.As soon as I picked up the phone, Arifa started quarreling with me for some unknown reason. End the quarrel by breaking up the relationship. I don't know when I lost my sense of natural beauty while fighting with Arifa. I looked at the cigarettes and saw that the last cigarette in the pack was about to end. I finished the cigarette with two pulls. Suddenly a horrible smell came to the nose. I looked around and saw that I was standing right in the middle of the crematorium.A little ahead, I see a fire burning. It is understood that people were burned some time ago. Suddenly I saw the shadow of something. Looking back, I saw a red dog standing a little far away and waving. Suddenly full moon night turns into new moon night. The dog started barking and howling. Instantly the dog was pushed from one side to the other by an invisible person. I came to the bamboo bush and read. Instantly some invisible spirit started clawing at me.I see the dog in the same situation as me. The dog's barking is deafening, and my throat is like no sound. After lying down for a long time, I got up with great difficulty. Again, that natural charms me. It was two past seven minutes by the clock. After walking for a while I felt me and the dog being surrounded by some people. I felt like I was right in the middle of the forest. The dog started howling again.I can see the noses and teeth of the surrounding people are huge. I felt someone twist my arm and sink its teeth into my body. Sucking my blood. The dog is in the same situation as me. After a long time I found a stick at hand and tried to climb it and succeeded. I slowly came out of the forest. There were biscuits and water in the bag and I and the dog finished the biscuits and drank the water together. The time on the clock was 3:57. I took the stick and started walking again with the dog.After going some distance, I heard a girl's scream. Looking around, I realized that I was standing next to a grave. Seeing the grave is completely raw, it is understood that the grave was done four hours ago and something strange is going on in that grave. The dog started barking again. Suddenly I felt the ground shaking and cracking and I was going underground. That's when I lost consciousness. When I regained consciousness I discovered myself in another form.There are many people around me. My nails scratched all over my body. I am lying on a bed in a house in the village. I asked them how I got here. They replied that a villager was walking by the grave. At that time the grave looked messy and one of my hands was outside the grave. He informed everyone in the village and everyone agreed to dig the grave. Me and the dog were taken out of the grave. They asked me where the dead body was and what happened to me last night.I narrate the whole incident that happened to me. Next I ask where is the dog? They replied that the dog had been dumped in the canal. I request them to bring the dog and get it treated by a vet. At my request they brought the dog and got it treated by the vet...and I got treated by the village doctor. It took me about a month to recover but the dog recovered very quickly. I name the dog King.The name of the little girl of the house where I was staying is Sumi. He is a 10th class student. Sumi looks after me and Raja. Sumi Raja and I have a lot of feelings. Sumi burst into tears while returning to Dhaka after recovery. I completed honors in a private university in Dhaka and got admitted in Masters. One day I and Raja were sitting in the park. At that time, the life of the king ended there due to the bite of a poisonous snake. I became very lonely. After completing my Masters I joined my father's business. Suddenly one day I met Arifa.I want Arifa back in my life. But I have no place in my life for dishonesty. I tell my parents about Sumi. Both parents liked Sumi very much and while I was there I was able to win the hearts of the villagers along with Sumi's family. So with the consent of my and Sumi's family we met. Sumi is my life partner.
By Mohammad Dihanul Alam Khan 2 years ago in Horror
My Madness Only for My Love
Penelope Tuft wasn't your typical bread cook. While her neighbors produced blueberry biscuits and chocolate chip treats, Penelope's manifestations were works of palatable workmanship. Her baked goods were blasts of variety and surface, challenging classification with unusual names like "Starlight Scones" and "Joyous beyond words Cupcakes."
By Iftikhar Akram2 years ago in Horror
"Mirage Lake: Secrets of the Enchanted Everwood Forest"
In the heart of the sprawling Everwood Forest, where ancient trees whispered secrets of forgotten times, there was a legend of the Mirage Lake. Nestled deep within a labyrinth of towering pines and moss-covered rocks, Mirage Lake was said to appear only to those who were lost or seeking answers.
By Ibrahim mohamed2 years ago in Horror
THE LAST CLIMB ON MOUNT MERAPI. AI-Generated.
The Last Climb on Mount Merapi This hike was different. Unlike usual, when my group of five close friends gathered at the foot of Mount Merapi, the atmosphere felt strange. The sky, which was typically clear during the hiking season, was now gray and windy, as if something was waiting for us up there. However, the spirit of adventure overcame the fear lurking in our minds.
By Nurrafly Quad2 years ago in Horror
The Shining. AI-Generated.
Alright, so picture this: a massive, old hotel nestled in the Colorado Rockies called the Overlook. It's beautiful but gives off that eerie, something's-not-quite-right vibe. Enter Jack Torrance, a guy with some serious issues—mainly anger and alcoholism. He's looking for a fresh start and takes a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook, thinking it's the perfect chance to work on his writing and get his life back on track.
By Heri hoerudin 2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hill House. AI-Generated.
Alright, so let me tell you about this spooky old place called Hill House. It's one of those creepy mansions you see in horror movies, with dark corridors, mysterious noises, and a general vibe that screams "stay away." But, of course, people can't resist.
By Heri hoerudin 2 years ago in Horror
The Whispering Shadows of Blackwood Manor
**The Haunting of Blackwood Manor** --- As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long, eerie shadows over Blackwood Manor, Emily felt a chill run down her spine. She had inherited the sprawling, Victorian estate from a distant relative she had never met, and tonight was her first night alone in the house. The locals in the nearby village had warned her about the manor, spinning tales of ghostly apparitions and unexplained occurrences, but Emily had dismissed their stories as mere superstition. Now, as darkness enveloped the house, she wasn’t so sure.
By OJI CHIEMELA DIVINE2 years ago in Horror
Horror to Culture, Antichrist Edition
This is my second article cross-referencing my collaboration with Micheal A. Dyer (a.k.a. MAD) on the Horror to Culture website, (here’s the first) where we explore the horticulture of horror—which is to say, the means by which the shadowy elements of the human psyche are redeemed through the cathartic art of exploration and adaptation.
By C. Rommial Butler2 years ago in Horror
