scary stories

'For sale: baby shoes, never worn.' This is perhaps the most famous bit of micro-fiction, allegedly written by Ernest Hemingway. What's remarkable about stories like these isn't necessarily the brevity of them, but rather the possibilities created by what's left unsaid. The most successful micro-fiction gives the reader just enough to stimulate the imagination, but nothing more. Subreddit r/TwoSentenceHorror is a thrilling repository for lovers of spooky short fiction. We've collected some of our favorites from our sub that are almost impossible to read without letting the mind go wild. 

Whether or not you believe in things like aliens or ghosts, there's no doubt that abnormal, unexplainable experiences are pretty damn unsettling. Where does the fear come from? That chill you feel when you suddenly hear or see something out of the ordinary. Is it superstitious fear of something supernatural or is it simply fear of the unknowable? It seems like we humans are easily unnerved by the things we can't explain and have no control over. But these feelings can also be pretty vicariously exhilarating. Why else would horror and mystery be such popular genres in fiction? 

We're stoked that u/LBE asked redditors to share their own spooky experiences because these strange stories from ordinary people gave us quite a thrill. If you're into unsolved mysteries and unexplained phenomena, you might be into this unsettling Reddit thread. 

Happy Monday, hope you're all ready for some creepy content! Reddit's AskReddit community is often a treasure trove of real people sharing their real life experiences - experiences that range from wholesome to terrifying. These tales fall into the latter category. User DespondentDavid asked the advice forum "Psychologists of Reddit, what made you realize you were treating a psychopath?" The responses, which are mostly from mental health professionals, are pretty disturbing 

Sometimes the creepy legend in your hometown ends up being true! 

With more and more mainstream adaptations and references coming out relating to creepypastas, we thought it would be a great Halloween treat to round up the classics.