short stories
5 Great Modern Horror Short Story Collections
A short story is the perfect length for a horror story. In under 7,500 words, authors need to cut every paragraph, hone every sentence, and sharpen every word. There can’t be extra baggage, whi...
Horror Movies Based on Short Stories That Nailed the Adaptation Process
Short stories will always be the most underrated form of horror. Some, if not most, of the best horror stories ever told were short fiction. Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Richard Matheson, etc̷...
Beyond Goosebumps: Kids Horror Books That Are All But Forgotten
Many fans have loved horror most of their lives. Before we were allowed to watch the movies, many kids got into the genre through book series like Goosebumps or Scary Stories to Te...
Five Short Story Adaptations that Ignored the Source Material
Short stories can often be the best place to mine for film adaptations as material doesn’t need to be cut left and right, the way it does when adapting a novel. At the same time, short...
Eight Stories Based on Classic Franchises (By Your Favorite Horror Authors) That You’ve Probably Never Heard of!
Believe it or not, even when credited as having some of the best imaginations in the world, writers love to play in each others’ sandboxes. There’s a creative excitement that comes with ...
3 Horrifying Crimes Inspired By The Slender Man
The Slender Man is a well-known creepypasta that has circulated widely around the Internet, inspiring a slew of fans who have created an endless stream of artistic depictions, short stories, and video...