10 Underrated & Chilling Tales for This Halloween
Posted October 22, 2024
As we’re approaching the 31st, and the shadows begin to stretch just a bit longer, it’s finally time to start enjoying the haunting thrills of All Hallows’ Eve with Nightscribe! We’ve compiled a list of 10 underrated and chilling tales from some of our excellent authors to read this Halloween. From quick thrills to deeper, lingering nightmares, we’ve carefully selected stories that are sure to leave you on edge.
So don’t wait around — dive right in and let the terror unfold!
An ancient demon that preys on human curiosity lies in wait. Centuries of horrific legends have faded into an innocent childhood game, but the demon remembers—and it’s hungry. Can you resist the urge to look? Warning: You’ll never play Peekaboo the same way again.
The ruins of an abandoned theme park hide more than just forgotten rides and decaying structures. What caused the sudden collapse of this tropical paradise? You’ll discover that some places are abandoned for good reason... and not everything was left behind. Dare to explore a resort where the echoes of failure may just be the least of your worries.
A man finally fulfills his lifelong dream of exploring a mysterious cave, but once inside, things begin to go horribly wrong. As water rises and escape becomes impossible, the true terror of the cave begins to emerge. There’s no turning back once you’ve entered this abyss.
A mystical journey leads a ragtag group of travelers into the heart of a haunted forest. As they venture deeper, they must confront spectral remnants of a forgotten civilization—souls that are far from resting. The woods are calling, but will you answer?
A private investigator’s search for his missing niece uncovers far more than he bargained for. The deeper he digs into a seemingly quiet town, the more its dark, supernatural underbelly reveals itself. This slow-burn horror will pull you into its grip with chilling intensity.
After a boy reports a brutal murder, a police officer investigates a local pub, only to stumble upon something far darker than a simple crime. The patrons aren’t just dead—they’re victims of an ancient, unspeakable force. Evil lurks in the most unassuming places.
What starts as an innocent hobby—picking locks—turns into an obsession with breaking into abandoned buildings. But one night, curiosity unlocks something far more dangerous than a mere door. Some locks are best left untouched.
Two friends hoping to escape city life find their dream rental in rural Montana. But something unnatural lurks beneath the surface, and it’s spreading—a mysterious red mold that devours everything in its path. This slow-creeping terror will make you rethink your next country getaway.
A family clearing out an old house discovers a newspaper clipping about the mysterious Glawackus, a creature long believed to be a myth. But as strange events unfold, they begin to realize that the legend might just be real. Legends don’t die—they wait.
In the small town of Harvest Hill, growing the largest pumpkin for the annual festival is a coveted prize. But for one farmer, winning reveals dark, ancient secrets buried beneath the soil. Sometimes, growth comes with a price—one far more sinister than you might expect.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this selection of macabre tales. The grand reveal of our #halloween2024 contest is right around the corner, so make sure to sign up to our newsletter to be the first to read the winning stories!
Happy Halloween!