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Black History Horror and Urban Legends Feb 01, 2022

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Today is February 1, the first day of Black History Month. Over the course of this month, I'll be sharing with you terrifying tales featuring some incredible Black horror writers, along with tales inspired from submissions. As I often say, horror is life, and here at Something Scary we embrace passing that torch through different cultures and points of views. From famous Urban legends to anecdotes told around the campfire, continue your journey with me into 2022.

First, desperate times call for desperate measures

Followed by tortured spirits

Then, danger waiting at your door

Finally in our featured story, a tale of Candyman, a horrific urban legend

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Lying Eyes Jan 25, 2022

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Most of us walk around feeling completely safe as long as we don't see anything that's scary. But just because you can't see a ghost or an entity, doesn't mean it isn't there. What is truly terrifying is when you think you see something. Because you'll never know if your eyes are deceiving you, or if you life is truly in danger.

First, shadows moving around you

Followed by be careful what’s behind you

Then, a deathly, lonely night

Finally in our featured story, memory lane is a living nightmare

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Murder in the Pale Moonlight Jan 18, 2022

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As the full moon approaches, we look forward to the intense beauty of the lunar orb. But also lurking are deadly beasts and grotesque monsters, normal skulling in the shadows, but they can still bring murder in the pale moonlight.

First, irrational fears hold you tight

Followed by a cryptid waiting in the woods

Then, a brush with evil

Finally in our featured story, running isn’t always the answer

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New Journeys, New Horrors Jan 11, 2022

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In the new year many people are eager to get out, visit friends, family, and new places. But while they're focused on the destination, many people forget it's all about the journey. And with ghosts, spirits, and evil entities, the journey can be a treacherous one from which you will never return.

First, a deadly redeye

Followed by crossing the wrong ghost

Then, screams from the elevator

Finally in our featured story, a killer commute

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Midnight Murders Jan 04, 2022

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On New Years Eve many people stayed up until midnight to ring in the new year. But at night, when the moon comes out so do the ghosts, evil doers, and demons. In the cover of darkness they’re free to go about tormenting whoever they want. So while some might have been celebrating at midnight, for others it brought murder and mayhem.

First, warnings from the lighthouse Followed by murderous jealousy

Then, a house full of horrors

Finally in our featured story, the desire to kill

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Bloody Festivities Dec 21, 2021

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We use the holiday as an excuse to relax from the everyday stresses. Cheerful music, good food, and bright lights can distract us from the supernatural horrors that are happening in our very own neighborhoods. Enjoy but know that you won't be able to hide from the terrors for long.

First, no good deed goes unpunished

Followed by a gift of death

Then, a night that will haunt you forever

Finally in our featured story, a Christmas killer hunts its prey

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HELL FROZEN OVER Dec 14, 2021

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When winter arrives most people cozy up inside and enjoy the holidays. But when you are left outside in the cold, the chill can creep inside your bones. The blaring silence of the frigid outdoors can turn a winter wonderland into hell frozen over.

First, the frosty touch of death

Followed by a set of twins dying to survive

Then, panic in a crowd

Finally in our featured story, monsters trapped in ice

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SENSING DEATH Dec 07, 2021

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There are many different senses we use to experience life and the world beyond. Those feelings can bring us joy or total terror. When you know deep down something is wrong, trust those instincts and run, before it's too late.

First, the beat of a deadly drum

Followed by a child's murderous cry

Then, killer shadows in the water

Finally in our featured story, attraction overrules primal fear

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FATAL GAMES Nov 30, 2021

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As a society we are obsessed with games. We love to watch them and cheer for our favorite teams. We love to play with our friends. But sometimes, the fear of losing will make you so desperate you will do whatever it takes to win. Even if it means risking your own life and taking down everyone else around you in your fatal games.

First, a small box of death

Followed by a killer game of Truth or Dare

Then, a mother's living nightmare

Finally in our featured story, a fatal game of Bloody Mary

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Bloody Thanksgiving Nov 23, 2021

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Thanksgiving is a time for food and family. We also take stock of what we are grateful for. Things like if you're able to feast on good food, and be surrounded by family. But all families aren't a blessing, they can be your greatest curse. If you don't watch your back, these happy gatherings just may kill you.

First, a boring little town is a living hell

Followed by a mother's fierce protection

Then, animal instinct kills

Finally in our featured story the truth comes from beyond the grave

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