AURORA, IL– It was May 1st, and Karen Kowalski couldn’t believe her eyes. People in her neighborhood were walking outside, like dozens and dozens of human...
“Orisha” by Michael Washburn The doorbell rang. Mary Rowland put down her newspaper, walked to the front door of her father’s spacious house, and opened it....
KYOTO, JAPAN — The wildly popular new game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” allows players to create an island paradise, complete with fishing, gardening, interior decorating, fashion...
“The River” by Matthew Penwell “This place is beautiful,” Roger said. “I spent a lot of time here when I was a kid. It was,”...
ARKHAM, Mass. — Miskatonic University, New England’s premier institution for studies of necromancy and the occult, has transitioned to online-only courses for the remainder of its...
“Way Up High” by Nick Dunkenstein Nick Dunkenstein, currently located in northern Florida is an artist of vast capabilities. Her medias extending from photography, to paint,...
Day 17 Dani watched carefully as Jimmy rattled the sliding gate. The two of them had managed to get the crooked and bent gate back fully...
AMITYVILLE, NY — A ghost occupying a local haunted house is feeling overworked and stressed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the “stay-at-home” order instituted...
“Strzyga” by Tabatha Jenkins The halfhearted glow of the bathroom light pushed the veil of darkness into the corners of the room so that she could...
NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO – A local poltergeist expressed frustration today that its efforts to haunt an area residence have gone unrecognized. Poltergeists have a long-standing tradition...
“Demon Tree” by Chris Saunders It had been years since Taylor had done this walk, and boy was he starting to feel it. He must have...
NEW YORK CITY, NY. It was the second week of quarantine. College students, professors, employees, and bosses were adjusting to the new norm of virtual communication....
Day 16 As the last of the ghouls had begun to round the corner, Edgar and Jimmy dropped low to the roof, out of sight of...
SARASOTA, FL — Authorities are investigating an animal attraction located outside of Sarasota today after an unfortunate mauling incident. Carl Jackson, owner of Big Carl’s Cryptids,...
“Algea Reid” by Tyler R. Martin “She’s cutting my fucking throat!” he shouted as I walked into the room. The man was quite an interesting sight....
LOS ANGELES, CA. Shit was already hitting the fan. We all knew that. Most responsible citizens had been indoors for days, gritting their teeth every time...
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement today urging citizens to practice social distancing to slow the spread of...
“Taking Care of Mother” by Todd M. Guerra Gotta take care of mother. Mother is why I’m here. She’s the reason I’m alive. She kept me...
Day 16 Dani stepped toward the gate, gun drawn and peered through a gap in the metal. There was some motion from something but it wasn’t...
“That Second Chance” by Trisha McKee Tessa escaped to the smaller family room, not bothering to turn on any lights. She removed the headband with the...