Stories
A Gamble of Life and Death
Imagine a world where a ruthless drug lord, Odubowa, has turned human lives into a sickening game of chance. His “life – and – death gamble” with a deck of cards lures desperate souls with the promise of a fortune, but the price could be their very lives. As the game unfolds for the third time, a young, blond – haired boy steps into…
A Horrifying Shoot
Exploring the World of Short Bedtime Stories A director stumbles upon an unreleased horror film from a decade ago and is mesmerized by the female lead’s performance. He tracks her down and casts her in his new movie. As filming progresses, strange things start to happen. The actress seems to slip in and out of character with eerie ease, and she’s always alone on…
The Immortal Philanthropist
In a remote Middle – Eastern small town teeming with bandits, there’s a man named Arar. For decades, he’s remained unharmed in this lawless place. Why? He’s a kind – hearted third – rate novelist and a generous philanthropist, donating all his meager royalties. But overnight, his life takes a wild turn. After twenty years of buying lottery tickets, he finally wins a hundred…
The Obedient Duck
After school one day, young Lily took her ducks out near an old dirt road. There, she found a farm truck stuck, and out of kindness, she went to help. But a big – bald guy rudely shooed her away. A gust of wind then revealed a terrifying sight in the truck’s cargo area: several bare feet covered with coal dust! Lily told the…
The Filial Monkey
In the late 19th – century America, a mysterious drifter named Jack arrives in a small Arizona town near the Colorado River. One fateful day by the river, a shiny gold ring tumbles from a bird’s beak right at his feet, sparking a chain of events that will change his life forever. The ring leads him to an ancient burial cave on Eagle Rock,…
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In the frigid winter evening, as Mr. Smith, a long – distance passenger transport company manager in New York, is about to leave the office, a limping young man bursts in, his face full of fury. “Do you still recognize me?” the young man asks, his voice trembling with a mix of anger and expectation. Mr. Smith is puzzled. Who is this young man?…
At the Mercy of Circumstances
Imagine a wedding day filled with joy and celebration, where the bride is about to say “I do.” But suddenly, an unexpected guest disrupts the ceremony, causing chaos and leaving everyone in shock. This is exactly what happens at Robert’s wedding when Martin, an employee of the company, grabs the bride and confesses his love. The wedding ends abruptly, and Martin is expected to…
The Place of Love
In the soft glow of the Breeze Coffee House, Amy summoned her courage to confess her love to Police Officer Tom, only to be met with a firm rejection. Little did she know, this refusal was just the start of a complex and emotional journey. Amy’s younger brother Jack had embezzled public funds, and Tom was the officer handling the case. As Amy tried…
Row 18, Seat 1
Have you ever heard of a seat that brings death? In Elmwood Town, the Grand Opera House, later renamed the Starlight Cinema, harbors a terrifying legend about Seat 18 in the first row. Over the decades, multiple people who sat there met mysterious and gruesome ends. Fast – forward to the 21st century, when the legend has faded. One drizzly night, a young man…
The Cannibalistic Smile
In a New York residential building, an elderly retired factory – worker couple lives on the second floor. Their neighbor, a dark – faced man, has always been serious and expressionless. But one day, he suddenly smiles at the old man. Then, he invites them to his son’s wedding. After the event, he goes back to his poker – faced self. Later, he smiles…