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Cthulhu Mythos short story. Read More

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A Vision I had. Read More

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Cthulhu Mythos poem. Read More

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Self-Sabotage is about the potential of new love, new life and constantly tripping up on being scared of repeating mistakes or being hurt again. Our own internal defenses are trying to protect the walls we have built around ourselves. Read More

Tags: love, dark, poetry, heartache, self-sabotage

Poem / Poetry

March 20, 2024

Trapped in the never ending toxic cycle, without being able to get out or have your freedom again. Trying to move forward in your life, only to be constantly pulled back. Being trapped is something we can experience physically, mentally and emotionally. Read More

Tags: dark, trapped, dark-poetry, aria-wynter, broken-devotion

They say monsters are imaginary but what about how people can turn into our nightmares. Living with someone who is spiraling into a person you don't recognize. Changing from addiction or affliction, and not being able to do anything to save them from what they are becoming, and knowing one… Read More

Tags: dark, addiction, dark-poetry, aria-wynter, the-monster

A young Kitsune girl meets a magical wolf in the forest. In exchange for her life Inari makes a deal with the wolf to bring it others instead to sate its hunger. Each day that passes increases the difficulty to fulfill her end of the bargain as the villagers begin… Read More

Tags: dark, magic, goddess, kitsune, demigod

In the heart of Chicago's underworld, four souls converge at Maxwell DeWitt's birthday celebration, where secrets unravel, and redemption hangs in the balance. Can they confront their pasts and emerge unscathed, or will they be consumed by the shadows of the night? Read More

Tags: dark, chicago, noir, whodunnit, murder-mystery

Poem / Romance

March 06, 2024

Reads: 157

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

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HP Lovecraft wrote a ton of cult-classic crap about the primal chaos beings living outside of time-space, these dark gods of terror. When we think of death, this is the kind of nightmare imagery most of us will typically come up with. Personally, I always felt that death would be… Read More

Tags: dark, death, depression, spirituality, darkness

Just something that came across my mind. A short of a father who is mentally struggling to feel affection towards his family or his surroundings. I hope you all enjoy it. Read More

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Poem / Poetry

February 16, 2024

A dark origin. Read More

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Poem / Horror

February 15, 2024

Cthulhu Mythos poem. Read More

Tags: dark, horror, abyss, lovecraft, gateway

Beyond the mundane life of pushing pencils, mowing lawns, and fixing cars lay a world of shadows. A realm of dark dealings that will drag you down with it. In this "Underworld" one name is known throughout in fear: The Paladin. And this is her story as she battles threats… Read More

Tags: dark, adventure, tragedy, action, martial-arts

Book / Fantasy

February 02, 2024

Reads: 137

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

We follow Kai, a 16 year old man who lives in a village which is plagued by sickness. He struggles to aid his fellow villagers, who suffer from an ever-fading health. It is a disease which builds up along time, with the first symptom being infertility. If you find the… Read More

Tags: fantasy, dark, gore, historical, late-dark-ages

A well travelled dwarf visits his favorite bar and shares stories that have alarming consequences for the other patrons. Read More

Tags: fantasy, dark, horror, evil, weird

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Poem / Science Fiction

January 25, 2024

Reads: 473

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: dark, sad, apocalypse, rituals

Kevin awakes from a coma to find that the city he calls home is now abandoned and devoid of all humans. As he wonders around trying to piece together what happened and strange things happen, he begins to question is he really alone after all? Read More

Tags: dark, horror, suspense, ghosts, psyc-horror

Misty Jones is a single working Girl trying to provide for her son. When she gets caught up between a corporate giant and an organization hiding in the shadows, she must do her utmost to keep herself alive if she wants to see her son again. Like what you’ve read… Read More

Tags: dark, thriller, noir, violent, female-lead

I tell you this tale only because these events have already passed and my safety is no longer in jeopardy. What will you believe? Read More

Tags: dark, horror, scary, thriller, short-story

Featured Review by HOUDINI

"A well crafted horror story, actually a double horror story told in retrospect. Most excellent work!" Read More

This poem is about me releasing the things which corrupted myself but even though I thought I had moved on in life, I still somehow carry dead things and the hurt from that pain. Read More

Tags: dark, deep, flowers, cemetery, floral

A woman driven by vengeance, will she bring doom upon herself or find happiness on the dark path of vengeance? Read More

Tags: fantasy, dark, violence, action

The novel follows a day in the life of the Street family, a relatable multi-generational group who, in the year 2035, are visiting Flimseyland, the newest UK theme-park made by the media behemoth Flimsey. After arriving at the park, the family come to realise something is deeply wrong, as they… Read More

Tags: dark, novel, comedy, dystopia, family-drama

A short dark tale reflecting on current events Read More

Tags: fantasy, dark, werewolf, mature, lamia

A poem I wrote after a night of self-hatred, among other thing that I will not discuss. Read More

Tags: dark, poetry

Book / Horror

December 11, 2023

Reads: 510

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A collection of short stories to read before bed that will make you uneasy and think twice before turning off the light or getting up in the middle of the night Read More

Tags: dark, horror, scary, nightmare, sleepparalysis

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