Short Stories

"The Curse of Blackwood Manor"

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Blackwood Manor, shrouded in sinister legends, lures journalist Mira into its eerie depths on a stormy night. As she explores the decaying mansion, she encounters ghostly visions, unsettling whispers, and an otherworldly presence lurking in the mirrors. Drawn into a chilling mystery of madness and malevolent forces, Mira vanishes without a trace, leaving behind haunting evidence of her final moments. The manor’s curse grows stronger, its whispers calling out for the next unwitting soul.

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Crooken Sands

Bram Stoker

An English merchant takes his family on a Scottish vacation, where he becomes fascinated with the traditional Highland chiefs’ attire. He commissions a similar outfit for himself before departing London. Upon arrival, he encounters a mysterious and eerie atmosphere, which culminates in a terrifying experience. The story explores themes of vanity, mortality, and the supernatural, characteristic of Stoker’s horror style. Ultimately, the merchant’s admiration for Highland culture turns into a haunting and unsettling encounter with the unknown.

A Dream of Red Hands

Bram Stoker

The story follows a protagonist who awakens in a desolate, eerie landscape, surrounded by ghostly voices and faces. He struggles to recall his identity and the events leading up to his current predicament. As he navigates this supernatural realm, he encounters various apparitions, including a mysterious woman with red hands. Through his encounters, the protagonist uncovers fragments of his past and the circumstances of his death. Ultimately, the dreamlike narrative blurs reality and fantasy, leaving the reader questioning what is real and what is mere illusion.

The Burial of the Rats

Bram Stoker

A young English traveler, seeking refuge in a French forest, encounters a mysterious old woman who recounts eerie tales of her past. As night falls, the traveler realizes his host’s sinister intentions and flees for his life. However, he soon discovers that he has more to fear than just the old woman, as giant rats begin to emerge from the darkness. The rats, seemingly under the old woman’s control, pursue the traveler with relentless ferocity. In the end, the traveler’s desperate attempts to escape are foiled, and he succumbs to the horrors that surround him.

The Coming of Abel Behenna

Bram Stoker

In the small Cornish fishing port of Pencastle, Sarah Trefusis is courted by two suitors, Eric Sansom and Abel Behenna. Abel returns to Pencastle after years abroad, bringing with him a mysterious and ominous presence. As tensions rise between the two suitors, Sarah’s mother pressures her to choose a husband, unaware of the dark secrets surrounding Abel’s past. The story builds towards a tragic confrontation, culminating in a haunting and eerie conclusion. Through the narrative, Stoker explores themes of fate, guilt, and the power of the past to haunt the present.

Dracula's Guest

Bram Stoker

A young Englishman, traveling through Germany on a cold and snowy night, seeks shelter in a wayside inn. He meets a mysterious and sinister stranger, who warns him of impending doom and advises him to return to his coach. Despite the stranger’s ominous warnings, the Englishman decides to explore the nearby graveyard, where he encounters a group of ghostly women and a wolf-like creature. As the night wears on, the Englishman becomes increasingly uneasy and disoriented, eventually fleeing the graveyard in terror. The story ends with the implication that the stranger’s warnings have come true, and the Englishman has narrowly escaped a terrible fate.

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Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a giant insect-like creature. He is confined to his room, unable to communicate with his family or perform his job. As his physical condition deteriorates, Gregor’s family struggles to cope with his new form and the financial burdens he once provided. Despite his efforts to adapt, Gregor becomes increasingly isolated and despairing, leading to a tragic conclusion. Through Gregor’s metamorphosis, Kafka explores themes of identity, alienation, and the absurdity of modern life.

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That Night

Astra Dawn

Many people may not believe this story but this is a real incident that happened with a man who lived in a small village a few decades ago. One day his cousin who used to live thirty-two

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