HeyJared365 Horror Shorts
A self-published horror author with weird writing challenges
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- Sep 28, 2026
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- Sep 22, 2026
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04 “The Demon - Part 1” (opens the original)
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Life is a tricky house, full of traps and pitfalls that can be just as easy to fall into as they are to avoid. But as you progress, you learn more about these holes in the ground as they lure you in with delectable wonders and promises of a future you’ll surely achieve. And some of them you fall into by accident, the twisted punishment for not paying attention. Some pitfalls are easy to climb out of but others will see you on your way out, grip you tight, and force you back down...* * *The dinin
03 “The Accident” (opens the original)
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There are so many questions you ask about yourself when paranoia strikes. Am I a bad person? Can I trust my thoughts? I’ve made a mistake, that makes me an idiot, right? The bad days sweep in, stealing away an ounce of your sanity and it leads you to question everything about yourself. But what happens when those questions answer back?* * * Walking along the shore of a lake was supposed to be my version of a peaceful evening. It had been a stressful several months, ones that held late night figh
02 “Domestic” (opens the original)
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TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic Abuse They say revenge is a dish best served cold. But if you want it to be truly memorable, sprinkle it with flavor, craft it with care, and deliver it in a way they’ll cherish. Blind-side them with the idea that this dish, the one crafted with more love than they deserve, shall be the one that hurts them the most in the end when they slice their tongue with something you buried deep within, hidden amongst the finesse...* * * I slammed the door behind me, quickly press
01 “Dissociation” (opens the original)
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Dissociation is often a defense mechanism. It acts as an escape for the brain when the body itself cannot. It can be increased stress, trauma, or something else entirely that can trigger it. Often times it’s helpful to the person experiencing it. But when it’s no longer necessary, you’ll soon see why this coping skill is something rather important to unlearn...* * * I breathed an exhausted sigh as I sat down on the bench on the far wall of the subway station. The seat felt cold, almost making me
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