A secret revealed. A legacy undone. A horror immortalized. For generations, the Berdeaux family name had been synonymous with hospitality and distinction. But that all changed in the summer of 1979, when Dewey Berdeaux’s “hobby” came to light. It was a revelation that stunned the town of Barrville, and ever since then, the Berdeaux family mansion has stood as a grim reminder—with its fair share of ghosts, if rumour is to be believed. Now, a brother and sister will bring their team of paranormal investigators to the ancestral home, seeking evidence of the supernatural. They aim to show the world there is something more beyond our passing. But sometimes, some things are better left unseen. . .

Someone’s making a stink in the men’s restroom—but who?

A drabble of medieval revenge . . .

Everyone loves when a good festival or carnival rolls into town. But what happens when the carnival becomes a thing of nightmares?

This anthology from Black Ink Fiction has 150+ bite-sized horror treats for your enjoyment.

A terrifying journey into America’s forgotten regions; a shared-world anthology of dread. Take a trip down Route 13—if you dare . . .

A flash-fiction piece about a rather peculiar toy . . .

Mermaids have enthralled us for centuries. Enter underwater worlds and enjoy these aquatic short tales sure to delight!

A canary in a coal mine sure is a-tweetin’ in this drabble.

This anthology includes 60 drabbles (100-word stories) and 2 bonus flash stories inspired by Asian folklore.

This story sees a toy collector getting a line on some extremely rare items—items with a dark and mysterious past . . .

Death comes in many forms--always lurking, always watching. Join us in exploring 100 different ways to die--in the most unique and horrific ways.

Skeletons come out of the closet in this drabble . . .

Death holds dominion in this piece of flash fiction. . .

It doesn't always pay to be sweet. . .

Authors from all over the world pursue Death in this collection of 100-word stories from Black Ink Fiction.

There's nothing like a sweet dessert. . .

A drabble inspired by the Dio song of the same name. . .

A survivor in a post-apocalyptic world takes a rare risk in this short story. . .

The barker of this freak-show ran his mouth one too many times. . .

Summertime stories in 100 word format, from authors all over the world.

The future is filled with marvels—and opportunity. . .

A Native American warrior encounters a strange adversary in this piece of flash fiction. . .

This collection features all of the Unholy Trinities and holiday specials published on The Horror Tree website throughout 2020. . .

Authors from all over the world bring you succinct stories to curdle your blood… such sweet, sweet blood. . .

The maternal instinct is strong, even in the wildest of creatures . . .

This collection features all of the drabbles/short stories published on The Horror Tree website throughout 2020 as part of their weekly feature, Trembling With Fear. . .

This collection features all of the drabbles/short stories published on The Horror Tree website throughout 2020 as part of their weekly feature, Trembling With Fear. . .

This drabble features a man and his strange, tiny wards. . .

A romantic vacation becomes a little less lovey-dovey when a unique gift is given from husband to wife. . .

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to the Guédé. . .

Authors from all over the globe spin terrifying tales of the infected and undying in just 100 words per story. . .

This trio of drabbles is inspired by the music of Dio, a band with a legendary frontman—the late and great Ronnie James Dio.

This edition of TWF includes a flash fiction piece and a drabble. Both concern children, and both are somewhat unnerving . . .

The astronaut in this drabble is positively over the moon . . .

The protagonist of this little tale reflects on a troubled time in her life, and how two strange friends came along right when she needed them, sharing some sweetness . . .

There's plenty of sorrow to the parting in this drabble, but no sweetness . . .

Conquest. One of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse . . .

This anthology includes 94 drabbles (100-word stories) inspired by Asian folklore all across the region.

A family's day of fun and games takes a strange turn in this short story . . .

These two drabbles are reinterpretations of fairy tales: "The Children of Lir" and "The Princess Who Never Smiled" . . .

An ancient being rises up from below in this drabble . . .

Jasmine has an unstable admirer in this piece of flash fiction. . .

This trio of drabbles finds Arnie Apples a free man—a free man looking for love . . .

No need to study for school, when it comes to this drabble . . .

It's Halloween night, and two brothers are about to meet the strangest trick 'r treater to ever ring their doorbell. . .

Creator and creation clash in this trio of drabbles, continuing where "The Antics of Arnie Apples" left off. . .

This issue of The Sirens Call features four reprinted drabbles and one original drabble, "Making Room".

A once-wholesome comic strip and its illustrated namesake begin to take a dark turn in this trio of drabbles . . .

It really hits the fan in this short story filled with chaos and caca . . .

A token from a lost love drives the anti-hero of this flash fiction piece . . .

Lost Lores and Legends takes you on a journey of the fantastical, the romantic, the dark, and the desperate through three-hundred-and-fifteen tales of exactly one-hundred words.

In April Horrors an abundance of writers explore the terrifying side of pulling pranks as we delve into their twisted minds and discover the pranks they really want to concoct come April 1st.

Changes are abound in this dark drabble . . .

Sometimes the scariest things aren’t what lurks around us; they’re what’s found within ourselves . . .

Supernatural Drabbles of Dread is a collection of bite-sized, supernatural horror stories from over thirty authors. These stories are horror and are not for the faint of heart.

The Black Hare Press YEAR TWO anthology is a culmination of all the nano-tales published in the Dark Moments online archive during 2020.

A walk in the woods goes awry in this drabble . . .

A Krampuslauf is a lively celebration that can be great fun — or just terrifying . . .

It isn't easy letting go, as this drabble proves . . .

The Sanitarium has reopened, and Patrick has reclaimed his room! This story sees Patrick's return to the magazine that gifted him with his first ever short story publication, and some chills are sure to follow . . .

Some good ol' boys end up doing some mighty bad things in this trio of drabbles . . .

This dark drabble serves as a quick homage to the works of H.P. Lovecraft . . .

A unique kind of parasite lurks within this drabble's protagonist . . .

Misfortune sails the seas of this pirate-themed drabble . . .

A faulty love. A dark god. A black rose. And, of course, revenge . . .

It's All Hallows Eve, and five young friends might just find out how much truth there can be to urban legends on this particular Halloween night . . .

There's no use for bad seeds in the school of this drabble . . .

A village left destroyed; a boy filled with rage; a monster, soon to be born . . .

Originally serialized in six parts, "Hey!" is a story of guilt and ghosts that is now presented in whole, thanks to this collection of TWF’s serialized fiction of 2019 . . .

Violence is an art, and this drabble calls you to a grisly gallery . . .

From Rome to Thebes, Nefertiti to Cleopatra, Aristotle to Sappho—tiny tales of ancient peoples, myths, and philosophies. What miracles can more than one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?

Trembling With Fear: Year Three features all the drabbles and short flash stories published online at Trembling With Fear, HorrorTree.com’s weekly zine during 2019.

Junk food may be bad for you, but the sweet treats in this story take it to a whole new level . . .

The Spirit of the Harvest is calling to you in this drabble. Can you hear her . . . ?

A strange desire is fulfilled in this otherworldly drabble . . .

After his plane crashes in the ocean, a lone survivor swims to a nearby island for refuge. But the saving grace soon becomes something much more sinister . . .

This drabble proves that nothing haunts a person quite like loss . . .

Dark deities sway a man to their service in these three connected drabbles . . .

Twisted tales of love in tiny proportions. What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?

It's All Hallows Eve, and five young friends might just find out how much truth there can be to urban legends on this particular Halloween night . . .

Like the old saying goes: a mind is a terrible thing to waste . . .

A creature of the night brings a unique Greek tragedy with it in this little drabble . . .

Micro myths of the paranormal; poltergeists, spirit boards, ghosts and ghouls, avenging apparitions and horrifying hauntings. What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words? More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.

Over 100 drabbles by some of the finest horror authors writing today.

Over 200 tiny dark tales of magic, mischief, murder, mayhem & madness... You do not want to get on the wrong side of these witches! Let us cast a spell on you... with just 100 words.

Wendigos, vampires, things that go bump in the night or hide under the bed, witches, demons, upirs, kelpies, toad people, zombies, sirens and hundreds of other tiny terrifying tales. What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.

There are precious things in our lives; things that we desperately try to hold onto. Our loved ones. Our memories. Our very souls . . .

An unfortunate misunderstanding leads to grave consequences for a young writer in this serialized piece of dark fiction. Soon, she'll be forced to ask herself: is it guilt that's haunting her, or something else . . . ?

Follow a man as he traverses the waste of a post-apocalyptic world, determined to enact a strange sort of vengeance . . .

Even the light of fading stars can bring beauty to our world.

An unfortunate misunderstanding leads to grave consequences for a young writer in this serialized piece of dark fiction. Soon, she'll be forced to ask herself: is it guilt that's haunting her, or something else . . . ?

An unfortunate misunderstanding leads to grave consequences for a young writer in this serialized piece of dark fiction. Soon, she'll be forced to ask herself: is it guilt that's haunting her, or something else . . . ?

An unfortunate misunderstanding leads to grave consequences for a young writer in this serialized piece of dark fiction. Soon, she'll be forced to ask herself: is it guilt that's haunting her, or something else . . . ?

Beatific angels, holy wars, kitty saviors, epic battles between good and evil, devils and demons, fallen angels and many more tantalizing tiny tales of blasphemy and piety. What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words? More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.

An unfortunate misunderstanding leads to grave consequences for a young writer in this serialized piece of dark fiction. Soon, she'll be forced to ask herself: is it guilt that's haunting her, or something else . . . ?

Trembling With Fear: Year Two features all the drabbles and short flash stories published online at Trembling With Fear, HorrorTree.com's weekly zine during 2018.

An unfortunate misunderstanding leads to grave consequences for a young writer in this serialized piece of dark fiction. Soon, she'll be forced to ask herself: is it guilt that's haunting her, or something else . . . ?

Poetry; a unique and beautiful way to express feelings and ideas. Weaving words into perfect poetic prose, these fifty authors remind you of your childhood, bring comfort from the hardships of life, fiercely spur emotions, and tell tales of old. All lovers of poetry will find a favorite here.

An unfortunate misunderstanding leads to grave consequences for a young writer in this serialized piece of dark fiction. Soon, she'll be forced to ask herself: is it guilt that's haunting her, or something else . . . ?

Ashra may be a demon from the fiery pits of the underworld, but she'll realize there are different sorts of hell when she runs afoul of an unlikely sorcerer . . .

Spring Break, gente! It's Hank and Will's senior year at college, and they’re rounding out their school days with some fun and sun down in Mexico. But the good times turn into an all-out rumble for survival when they wind up in the ring with a mini luchador from Hell . . .

A wandering soul could find just about anything in the vast Wild West, and if one looks hard enough, they might even find Absolution . . .

This little drabble lends a far darker side to the innocent act of cloudspotting . . .

A young woman's jog down Trenton Lane leads to something much more dire in this short story . . .

There's a lot of junk food out there that isn't good for you health, but the snack cakes featured in this story take it to a whole other level . . .

In this short work of fantasy, a Japanese youth on a mission of mercy crosses paths with a pair of bandits—and someone else . . .

If you hear its howl, run for your life; if you see it, pray for your soul. Old Shuck is in the streets, and it may just be searching for you . . .

Faith and superstition will butt heads in this dark fantasy piece set in 17th century Massachusetts . . .

Clack. Clack. Something is coming this way in this little drabble . . .

There are plenty of misdeeds that could condemn a person to Hell—but who ever would’ve guessed that eating a ham sandwich could be one of them . . . ?

Ashra may be a demon from the fiery pits of the underworld, but she'll realize there are different sorts of hell when she runs afoul of an unlikely sorcerer . . .

Two young men are thinking with their Yule logs when they try a little blackmail on a rather peculiar woman . . .

All sorts of predators roam the streets of Limerick in this dark piece of period fantasy . . .

This little poem is about the Tommyknockers of folklore, and like every poem in this collection, it comes with a recipe for a tasty drink . . .

Kick out the jams, horror lover! It's time to hit the pit and have your spines tingled, because this collection of stories was born to be wild! Each of these nine tales was inspired by a tasty lick of the hard rock or heavy metal variety, so get ready to thrash and crash to the brutal beats inside! These stories will take you to the big-haired 80s, post-apocalyptic nightmares, and beyond. Flee through the misty forests of Japan; have a slice of pizza that's truly out of this world; suffer a workday from Hell; fight for love and life in the ruins of Las Vegas -- and of course, keep on rockin' through it all! Now throw those horns up, bang your head, and enjoy the musical madness!!!

Troubles arise when an average joe comes home to a strange and unexpected visitor . . .

When Halloween night comes around, find a crossroads, stand at its center, and listen to the wind. It will tell of all that will happen to you until your next Halloween . . .

This Trembling With Fear anthology is a compilation of all the drabbles, flash fiction stories, and dark poetry published during 2017 at HorrorTree.com.

Chew on this drabble; it’s a tasty little pun . . .

Sometimes when you walk down memory lane, you need a soundtrack to go along with it. In this rare bit of memoir, I put my iPod on shuffle to see what tunes came up—and to see what memories they happened to stir . . .

Heavy metal! The 1980s! Rip-roaring rage and crazy chaos! This little tale is guaranteed to make you bang your head and throw up those devil horns . . .

A young boy is told to never go into the attic at his grandmother’s house—so naturally, he does . . .

In life, we find love; in our memories, we cherish it . . .

Within these pages are 101 tales of dark fantasy, horror, and science fiction from 87 new and veteran voices of speculative fiction.

Being a serial killer isn't all it's cracked up to be . . . or so I've been told. There's a lot of planning involved—and in spite of it all, some things are just left to a strange bit of chance . . .

Welcome to the worrisome works of Patrick Winters, where weird worlds are weaved, one wicked word at a time. This short story collection features sixteen yarns of dark fiction, ranging from the odd and zany to the morbidly twisted. In these pages you'll come face to face with cursed carnival organs, devil dogs, seriously killer toothaches, talking toilets—and plenty of other oddities that are just plain WEERD. Now, find a comfy spot in your nearest padded room, crack this sucker open, and try to enjoy . . .

Our desires can define us. Consume us. Change us . . .

Fears change just like we do, as this drabble goes to show . . .

If you’ve ever had a particularly rough day at work, then you might be able to relate to this strange story . . .

Life and death, love and indifference — the haunter and the haunted . . .

We never know exactly when our time of passing will come, as this drabble goes to show . . .

A family’s day of fun and games takes a strange turn in this short story . . .

The wintery winds are cold and the heart of a cruel man is even colder in this tale of dark fantasy . . .

It really hits the fan in this short story filled with chaos and caca . . .

Love is in the air with this special Valentine’s Day drabble . . .

A young boy has an unlikely encounter in the Cambodian forest of this flash piece . . .

Ashra may be a demon from the fiery pits of the underworld, but she’ll realize there are different sorts of hell when she runs afoul of an unlikely sorcerer . . .

So, you think Thanksgiving with your family is a nightmare? Read this story, and you might end up thinking otherwise . . .

A deserter may have more to fear in the dark of the woods than he would have faced on the battlefield in this piece of dark fantasy . . .

Something absolutely horrible lurks in the basement of this drabble . . .

When a young woman's marriage starts to go south, her dreams of the perfect man begin to lead her towards some dark temptations...

The wintery winds are cold and the heart of a cruel man is even colder in this tale of dark fantasy . . .

This account of a childhood experience with the seemingly supernatural leaves people screaming . . .

The Gravedigger rides again! And this time he's on a desperate mission to save a boy from a terrible creature right out of Native American myth. And it's hungry . . .

Regret is for the living and vengeance is for the dead in this quick ghost story . . .

A blossoming romance shows signs of wilting as dark secrets come to light in this Victorian era tale . . .

In this drabble, the troubles of love and cloning in the 24th century are broached through a "Dear Ashley" correspondence . . .

If you've ever had a killer toothache, then you just might be able to relate to this weird story . . .

What's worse than being an awakened youth? Well, being an awkward zombie after the apocalypse comes . . .

This drabble proves that monsters can take all shapes and sizes . . .

Things are awfully murky in this poem about the life of poor Jacoby Fogg . . .

Each of us has feared a Bogeyman at some point, back when we were children. Maybe we had good reason to . . .

The mysterious Gravedigger makes his grand return to print with this long-lost journal entry, composed by a figure straight out of history . . .

In the Japanese language, "kaidan" can be roughly translated as "ghost story," and that's exactly what this quick drabble is . . .

There's kinky, and then there's whatever this is . . .

A lonesome little girl makes a unique friend in this piece of dark fantasy . . .

Superstition and local legend are abound in "Harper's Glen;" meanwhile, love is conquering death itself in "Undying."

It's little Carly's birthday, and her father has bought quite the peculiar present for her . . .

A romantic vacation becomes a little less lovey-dovey when a unique gift is given from husband to wife . . .

Follow a man as he traverses the waste of a post-apocalyptic world, determined to enact a strange sort of vengeance . . .

Romance isn't always easy. Sometimes you have to work at it and go to great lengths to figure things out. In this flash piece, those lengths lead a couple out into the woods on a very special rendezvous . . .

The undead have inherited the earth, but one man still wanders in hopes of salvation . . .

The southern swamps of the U.S. offer plenty of rare sights to see: an array of wildlife, colorful flora, and maybe even an extraterrestrial or two . . .

Troubles arise when an average joe comes home to a strange and unexpected visitor . . .

Fall in love. Split up. Reunite. And in this drabble, it goes to pieces all over again . . .

Being a serial killer isn't all it's cracked up to be . . . or so I've been told. There's a lot of planning involved—and in spite of it all, some things are just left to a strange bit of chance . . .

Door to door salespeople have been known for selling a rather odd array of items and offers in the past; this story and its salesman have something extremely odd to pitch . . .

Ever go to the store and feel like you've forgotten to get something . . . ?

"Screwing around" can lead to being just plain screwed, if you're caught . . .

If you hear its howl, run for your life; if you see it, pray for your soul. Old Shuck is in the streets, and it may just be searching for you . . .

The Vernaldi Organ has a history as striking as its appearance; wherever it has gone, tragedy has tended to follow. But when an enterprising carnival owner gets the opportunity to buy it, its sensational reputation may be too much for him to pass up—no matter the potential consequences . . .

See just how hard being separated from your loved ones can be in this quick drabble . . .

Being the President of the United States isn't all it's cracked up to be. There's always something to deal with: press conferences, meeting with world leaders, zombie outbreaks . . .

Sometimes, an urban legend turns out to be a little more than just legend . . .

Friendship is a wonderful thing. Most of the time . . .

Every second changes everything . . .

Santa Claus isn't the only one who might pay you a visit come Christmastime . . .

A Krampuslauf is a lively celebration that can be great fun — or just terrifying . . .

Love is strange — kind of like this 100 word drabble . . .

Two young men are thinking with their Yule logs when they try a little blackmail on a rather peculiar woman . . .

In this Gothic little tale, one should be wary of what lurks in the dark — and in the self . . .

Superstitions — childish, foolish, and utter hogwash, right? Well, this account of a young boy's Halloween night from long ago may prove otherwise . . .

It's the day after St. Patrick's Day, and a group of country boys are on their way back home after a holiday of drinking and good times. But an unlikely encounter is about to bring the good times to a screeching halt . . .

In this ezine, you'll find one short story and three flash pieces that are short on words, but full of malice, hilarity, and — perhaps — even a little poignancy. Download for FREE and read for yourself!

There's "toilet humor," and then there's humor about toilets. With this story of a young man's unlikely infatuation, the line between the two gets blurred . . .

Ron can't stand the noise of crickets chirping outside his window at night. It bugs him. But the noise soon goes from being a simple nuisance to something else entirely...

These six supernatural-western stories follow the strange, violent, and mysterious life of the title figure, the Gravedigger. Traveling across the United States circa 1800s, the enigmatic man known only as the Gravedigger seeks out outlaws and wrong-doers, greeting them with his revolver and saying his farewells with a freshly-dug grave. Along the way, he encounters the wilder things the Wild West has to offer, including the undead, horrid monsters, and the stuff of legends and folklore ...

When a young woman's marriage starts to go south, her dreams of the perfect man begin to lead her towards some dark temptations...

In an Old West saloon, customers regale each other with stories of a strange figure being spotted throughout the Wild West – and who buries those he goes looking for...

Three friends taking a road-trip to a rock concert come across a hitchhiker who may not be as meek and mild as she appears...

A simple walk through the woods was all that Jacob Crane needed to get away from his troubles – a chance to be alone and to unwind. But he is not alone. Something in the woods is whispering through the trees, and Jacob is listening...

This account of a childhood experience with the seemingly supernatural leaves people screaming...

The clown at his daughter's birthday party is no laughing matter for a man who has a fear of clowns – especially when the entertainer returns for a party of its own...

After the tragic death of his wife, Christopher desperately tries to cope with his loss and with life.

A young man starts to feel the heat when a mysterious urn and an even more mysterious note are left on his work-desk...