When we inhabit a space to live, we try to do everything to make it feel like home. We choose colors and furniture that are the physical manifestation of how we want the space to feel. But we never stop to think about the life that inhabited that space before we came along. Would that space tell stories of joy or terror? What would the walls say, if walls could scream? 

First, sins are revealed beneath the surface

Followed by, haunting cries over stolen goods

Then, a spirits evil intentions revealed

Finally in our featured story, a warning: don’t look in the mirror at night

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Everyone needs to work, but we all do it for different reasons. Some get jobs wherever they can to pay the bills, others are lucky enough to work in pursuit of a passion. Regardless of why you work, It pays to put in the time and effort to excel at whatever you do. Otherwise, you could end up being worked to death. 

First, an Uber driver who must pick up a frightening passenger

Followed by a telemarketer who gets in too deep with a customer 

Then, a ballerina willing to rehearse herself to death

Finally in our featured story, a video game developer tries to survive crunch time

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Our earthly possessions are just that, physical things of the earth that we can’t take with us to the next life. What truly matters are our world experiences and what kind of people we are when we interact with others. But often we do place too much value on the things we own, and they can turn into terrible totems, and end up owning us. 

First, heed the messenger or reap the wrath

Followed by a disturbing secret revealed at the cost of death

Then, a spirit is released and seeks revenge

Finally in our featured story, beware the obsession of the collector.

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Love can be a beautiful thing or the terrible thing that keeps you awake at night. Be it warm feelings between friends and family, or the burning passion for a romantic partner. Love can bring us to our best, or like in today’s stories, shine a light on our very worst.  

First, defying mother at the cost of death 

Followed by one woman struggling to keep her sister alive

Then, an ungrateful bride who will suffer her own wrath 

Finally in our featured story, Valentine’s day goes horribly wrong.

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As human beings we thrive off of our connection to others, it’s key to our survival. Those relationships can be with other people, but often our deepest connections are with animals. They comfort us in our darkest hours, make us feel safe, they are our primal protectors. But like in these stories, you never know if the one who is supposed to protect you, will turn on you.

First, a creepy critter in the woods reveals its true power.

Followed by a dog will risk everything to protect its human.

Then, a guy who will stop at nothing for the attention of his big brother. 

Finally in our featured story, a sweet house cat turned feral hunter. 

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The one thing more threatening than a snarling wolf at the door is the one in sheep’s clothing. The unknown threat that you’re not prepared for lurking in your place of sanctuary. Perhaps someone you trust or something you’ve too long taken for granted. As we’ll learn in today’s stories, unforeseen danger should be feared the most.

First, coveted mittens are more than what was wished for

Followed by sisters who must take on the man in the attic

Then, find out the horrifying history of a family home

Finally in our featured story, a warning to those who don’t take devils seriously

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You should always stand for what’s right and do the honorable thing. Evil will flourish when the good do nothing. Sacrifices often must ultimately be made for the greater good to triumph. So it’s important to remember to also be careful because as today’s stories show us, no good deed goes unpunished.  

First, the danger when you can’t trust mother

Followed by, the unexpected lurking in a graveyard

Then, desperation to make a friend turns deadly

Finally, in our featured story, an officer will try to save a life, not realizing who the real victim is

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Your imagination can wreak havoc on your mind and soul. It can make you see and feel things that may not be real. But don’t ever let your guard down because if you’re not careful you’ll find out that things are far worse than you think.

First, influencers endanger themselves for the perfect post. 

Then, a fatal mistake by a sleepless neighbor. 

Followed by, a family vacation that becomes a family nightmare.

Finally in our final story, you may be done with the holidays, but they’re not done with you.

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They say seeing is believing but often when we’re faced with the strange and unusual we’re skeptical if it’s real. That instant, that moment of hesitation can be the difference between life and death. A high price to pay, if you don’t believe your eyes.

First, when your safe place becomes your nightmare.

Then, family heirlooms that will be the death of you. 

Followed by, a voice in your head begging for help. 

And finally in our featured story, it’s not a ghost, if the person isn’t dead. 

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It is common to fear that which we do not know. That terrible feeling in the pit of your stomach is the perception of danger, real or imagined. Unfortunately, by the time you know where the true danger lies, you’re too late.

First, horror unleashed on a Christmas morning.

Followed by a smile that brings panic, not joy. 

Then, the terrifying echoes of a haunted forest. 

Finally in our featured story, it’s kill or be killed for two sisters stuck in the snow. 

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