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Some people binge-watch movies when they’re bored. Me? I write scary stories that can fit on the back of a napkin. They’re quick, creepy, and perfect for anyone who loves a good chill without the commitment of a whole novel. Think of them as horror shots instead of full glasses.

#1

My Mother

My Mother

“Come here!” my mom called from the kitchen.

As I moved, I heard her whisper urgently from the bedroom: “Don’t go in there.”

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    #2

    The Attic Box

    The Attic Box

    In the attic, I opened a box marked Do Not Open.

    Inside were Polaroids of me sleeping.
    The last one was taken last night.

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    #3

    The Last Notification

    The Last Notification

    My phone buzzed at 3 a.m.

    A text—from my own number: “Stop pretending. I can see you blinking.”

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    #4

    Knock Knock

    Knock Knock

    Someone knocked on my window.
    I live on the 12th floor.

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    #5

    The Game

    The Game

    Playing hide-and-seek, my niece yelled from the closet:

    “Uncle, there’s already someone in here.”

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    #6

    The Voice Note

    The Voice Note

    My husband’s been dead for three years.

    Today, I got a voicemail.

    Heavy breathing. Then his voice: “I finally found the way back.

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