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There are many reasons why one might enjoy a good horror story. One, for example, is the adrenaline rush after being scared. The other is that some of us like to experience overwhelming, complex emotions. It also helps that the scary stories aren't happening to you, so you can still feel relatively safe while experiencing them. 

And bigger doesn't always mean better, especially when it comes to scary stuff. Sometimes, it’s the small things or short scary stories that are the most terrifying, like an unexpected spider in the bathtub, a creaking floorboard in the dead of night, or a lizard on the wall staring right at you! Those are the real-life short horror stories that give us an adrenaline rush. 

Two-Sentence Horror Stories: Reddit Collection

The classic of the horror genre is, of course, the two-sentence scary stories. So when a now-deleted Reddit user asked others, “What is the best short horror story you can come up with in two sentences?” the answers scared everyone to death. You might want to keep the lights on for this one! 

From short scary stories about being buried alive to working the night shift alone (or not...?), this compilation of creepy stories definitely has it all. And if you are a fan of two-sentence horror stories, we promise this post will leave you scared and mindless. Let’s dig in!

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Shortest Horror Story

Shortest Horror Story

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Overly helpful neighbour closed the door after you walked in, left it open, and drunkely fell asleep on the floor?

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Creepy Story

Creepy Story

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Afterlife Horrors

Afterlife Horrors

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Charles Laster
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder, if you have a condensed ghost story, if you spilled water on it, would it grow into a short story or novel.

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Short Scary Story

Short Scary Story

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Carolers waiting to sing, Mormons there for a service project, neighbors waiting to surprise you with a fresh coat of house paint?

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Konrad Jamtoy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

..carrying axes,torches and gallows...screaming "death to the witcher" and then you realize that the time machine had failed and you were stuck in that time ... forever.

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Evie Swift
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*me be like* HEY PEEPS U JELLY? *they no answering* *me again* CMON ANSWER OR ARE U HERE TO SING A SONG OR LOOK PRETTY?

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Sally Carrera
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps the local Jehova witnesses club were trying to convert you.

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Amy Ferguson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OR he just did a REEEALLY spectacular job on the Christmas lights...

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vicaabroo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe this would be creepy if it was like nyc or something

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Junior Chiu
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He live in the clocktower. Everyone on the street is wating for the fireworks.

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Random Mask Man
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are the people who have been constantly calling you for your car's extended warranty.

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Steven Slay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kinda like the opening for Black Mirror, White Bear...my fav!

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Arkadeep Chattopadhyay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really dont understand even if a damn booo-hoooo is watching my god damn house why should I be scared of ghostly presence. I should dial 911 and tell the officer that a creepy prick is staring at ma house for a couple of long hours without even blinking or winking. Now the officer will either beat the crap out of'em or they would simply take them in custody for long treatment. Thats how this loads of horseshit craps will end..

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Sun-hi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I- Me: Hello its ur neighbour The person: why u here? Me: to destroy ur house The hooman: W.T.F

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Ava Medley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Family being weird? YEAA ( i have so much experience with that)

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Kalissa Johnson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is their some cool story based off this? please someone tell me at krj26_6150@wlcusd11.org no spam please!

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Lexie Williams
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I looked out the window and they were all looking at me!" He complained to the officer. "Sir, you have to stop saying you're old portraits are people watching you in the night. Have a good christman, now please leave."

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Beth Hunter
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just imagine them with glowing white eyes and stick-thin arms and legs, all out of proportion, and lit up from behind. You’re welcome for that image :)

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UnderbossGecko
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THEY MUST HAVE THE LAMB SAUCE AND EVERYBODY IS A GORDON RAMSEY CLONNNNNE

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Rebekah France
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its your birthday and want to create a surprise decorating of your house

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Tamara Keegan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw damn the Jehovah's found you and are instigating an intervention.

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Sidonie Alber
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dont get it. Can someone explain? English is not my native language. :/

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Konrad Jamtoy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

..carrying axes,torches and pitchforks...screaming "death to the witcher" and then you realized that the time machine had failed and you were stuck in that time ... forever.

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#10

A Touch From The Other Side

A Touch From The Other Side

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoa! This was totally a new take on the phantom limb aspect! Well done!

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#11

Pet Horror Story

Pet Horror Story

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always felt safe as a kid because I thought any strange noise in the middle of the night would be my cat.

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Something About Night Shifts And Short Horror Stories

Something About Night Shifts And Short Horror Stories

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Two Sentence Horror Story

Two Sentence Horror Story

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once heard some light knocking while I was drawing and listening to a CD. I looked around, saw nothing, didn't pay attention, dismissed it as some random sound. Then the album has finished and I wanted to change the CD... But atop the CD player there it was - a grasshopper as huge as a fist!

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Creepiest Of The Short Creepy Stories

Creepiest Of The Short Creepy Stories

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Short Scary Stories For Sleepless Nights

Short Scary Stories For Sleepless Nights

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Heights And Scary Short Stories

Heights And Scary Short Stories

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A Baby’s Laughter

A Baby’s Laughter

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Who Opened The Door?

Who Opened The Door?

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Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn't need to be horror. It can be about some richman or a rich woman, closing him/herself up to the public, to close friends and relatives, to themselves... A celebrity with a troubled personality perhaps.

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A Creepy Short Story On The Rails

A Creepy Short Story On The Rails

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Jeanne Deaux
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is way more terrible than the thought of someone, or even a train coming...

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I Never Go To Sleep

I Never Go To Sleep

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Just A Dream

Just A Dream

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Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This feels kinda like a sci-fi story about engineering artificial memories and experiences.

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#39

Night At The Swimming Pool

Night At The Swimming Pool

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Daria B
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7 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Night swimmiiiiiing deseeeeeeeerves a quiet niiiiiight. ♬♪ ♥

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#45

Good News

Good News

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Creepy Coffin Tales

Creepy Coffin Tales

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#49

A Spooky Funeral Story

A Spooky Funeral Story

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#50

Wake Up!

Wake Up!

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Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You go to the bathroom first, when you hear some knocking. It was her, telling you to hurry up 'cause it's urgent.

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#51

A Haunted Crypt

A Haunted Crypt

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Short and Spooky!

This is what we were talking about. The classic horror of the shortest stories! And we bet there were quite a few that made you check twice if you are really alone in the room! Isn’t this the perfect collection to scare your friends? Share it with them, and let us know in the comments if these short and spooky tales managed to creep them out, too!