TERRIFYING STORIES

Terrifying Stories

Terrifying Stories at Horror & Hexes is a curated collection of original short horror fiction that favors atmosphere, slow‑burn dread, and unsettling revelations. Each story is written to linger: tight, evocative prose that emphasizes sensory detail, uncanny moments, and moral unease. Readers will find psychological horror, cosmic dread, folklore‑tinged rites, and ritual horror that blur the line between myth and everyday life. Stories range from compact flash pieces to longer short‑form narratives, all edited for pace, tension, and a resonant final image.

The page organizes fiction by mood and intent—psychological dread, cosmic horror, folk ritual, and uncanny domestic terror—so visitors can quickly find the kind of fear they prefer. Each story entry includes a short, spoiler‑free blurb, read time, and thematic tags such as ritual, grimoire, possession, or slow burn to improve discoverability. Excerpted pull quotes and shareable lines are formatted for social platforms and newsletter features, encouraging readers to bring a fragment of the story into their feeds.

Visuals are paired with each tale: moody header art, alt text descriptions, and downloadable wallpaper snippets for readers who want a physical reminder. Clear internal links guide readers to related content—Evil Poems for ritual verse, Faces & Hellscapes for character and setting analysis, and Witchcraft & Occult for background lore—so fiction and resource pages reinforce one another.

Writers and readers alike will find micro‑writing prompts, behind‑the‑ledger notes on craft, and occasional author commentary that explains compositional choices and influences. Terrifying Stories is a destination for anyone seeking original horror that prioritizes mood, craft, and lingering unease: unique short stories that haunt, inspire, and demand to be read with the lights off.

Marcel Helmar is a cinematic occult artist, writer, and founder of Horror & Hexes. His work blends ritual symbolism, folk horror, and studio‑grade printmaking to produce limited art drops, immersive essays, and practical ritual guides. Marcel’s writing and visual practice have been used by filmmakers, podcasters, and indie publishers to create atmosphere and authenticity; he teaches workshops on image making, lore research, and publishing for dark‑culture creators. Visitors can browse his gallery, read deep‑dive essays, or join the mailing list for exclusive drops and process notes.