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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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Spooky Visitors

Spooky Visitors

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

You either go to bed very early (to my standards ) or sleep in very late

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Elisaurous uwu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i would love it if the dude in that situation would just yell, "BEEN THERE, DONE THAT. FIND SOMETHING NEW"

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then she pushed her long, rotting nails through my chest, her other hand muffling my screams. I sat bolt upright, relieved it was only a dream, but as I saw my alarm clock read 12:06, I heard my closet door creak open. Then she pushed her long, rotting nails through my chest…

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Uzziah
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

dont worry its just her pet lesbian thats into that kinda stuff

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

Nah its just your little sister coming to claw your eyes out.

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

bro get the hell outta there shove her back into the closet while were at it

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

bro i would get the hell outta there shove her back into the closet while were at it

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Liz (Pixie)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F**k that, I don't care what floor I'm on I am out that window in seconds.

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

this also happened to me i live in a twstedhouse pls someone help me...

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

Is this a Erased type of thing? Change the future or repeat forever?

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Nathan Moon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who wrote this? I want to do a short film adaptations similar to this and want to give proper credit if able.

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

one minute to grab a weapon and eat a bottle of gummy vitamins

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Hannah Victoria
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

bruh i would have screamed and someone would come in and i’d be lkke chrck my closet

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Jean Pierre Farrugia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I sleep with a good item that can be used as a weapon near me

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RNi5QYz8ZA found this on internet today.

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

heheheh, what they don't know is that I'm the girl in his closet. hmhm

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M3era
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oops! All the stuff I crammed into my wardrobe fell out.

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

Well since I would know what was coming up next with Madame ManiCure and I would have the luxury of several seconds up to nearly a minute before this bar skank banshee made it to attack range.I'd grab my pal Mr Pokey that l keep next to my night stand. Mr Pokey is a stout tree branch tapering at the handle with a strip suede wrapped handle. The business end is a dozen or so long,sharpened wood screws that make up the top like a medieval mace. I'd grab Mr Pokey and jump out of bed in one motion,making sure to hit he button on my bedside lamp base. And then it's clobberin' time. Best first target is always a head shot with zombie-esque fauna. A face shot is even better if you nail the she b***h at eye level and drag those out of her meat face with your first swing. My wife collects all manner of broad and long swords,not to mention a couple battle axes on our bedroom walls. Grab something bladed and sharp from the wall and trim those nails down to the wrists. Then go to town hacking.

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

You sound like very interesting lesbian. Mr Pokey sounds like a good roommate but I still prefer Ms Cuddler which is 70 cm long stick wrapped in black leather with about 30 cm of chain on end. It is meant to harm and bruise but not to kill or break bones (our police and courts are pricks about that).

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

Happens all the time, being somewhere new, knowing that I have done this before

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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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#9

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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#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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#12

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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#14

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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#22

A Baby’s Laughter

A Baby’s Laughter

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Who Opened The Door?

Who Opened The Door?

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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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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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#33

I Never Go To Sleep

I Never Go To Sleep

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Just A Dream

Just A Dream

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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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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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#48

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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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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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!