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

That's what happens when your selfie craze gets out of control.

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

and you still think siri is just a software this was the rest of the sentence when i found it :P

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

Got a little drunk, took a seflie pretending to be asleep, passed out, forgot everything that happened last night.

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

Funny that this got the most up votes. Yes, it might be scary but living by yourself doesnt mean you've never slept at a friend's place where someone too your photo. I find the next three examples much more disturbing.

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

It goes without saying it must be her / his surrpundings from the apartment they own. No? :)

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

You're all missing the obvious-crazed zombie mass murderer out for chuckles.

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cody codys21
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as ills sleeping i woke up two my bedroom door open i said (i left my door closed) then i hear a mufled voice coming from my closet

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cody codys21
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as ills sleeping i woke up two my bedroom door open i said (i closed my bedroom door) then i hear hevy brething next two my head

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Audrey Mejia
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11 months ago

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

I stared at the last ray of dying light as the sun exploded and started the new ice age

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

I'm going to get very scared and I'll run away so I can ask someone for help.

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Alexander De Anda-Garcia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

there was a person have red demon light eye i hear a knife blood is dripping in floor i was fear shaking i ran to room he was there he have the knife he stabbing kill you everwhere

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Alexander De Anda-Garcia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when i went to kickten i saw a shadow run to me i see red light the knife is blood is dripping i ran to room and he was there he got knife stabbing me i ot blood over floor

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Julia Davis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kate loved going to the beach, she loved the feel of sand between her feet, than she saw a seagull get swallowed by the sand.

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

Man, did you turn on timer in your phone, put it on a stand and got into bed at the right time?

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

i hope you don't have dead family that would be hella scary

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Adrozarn Mischievik
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you know that picture wasn't taken yesterday? You know? When you weren't so painfully single.

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Carter Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is nothing like the screaming of a child. unless you are home alone.

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

did you ever have a pet die because ever since my dog died my phone has had pitchers and has creepy text on it and has been found around the house

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

your ex wants a photo of you you left the door open he takes a pic on your phone instead of his own accidently

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

I made up my own story: Alone in my house I write in my book. When I run out of ideas a voice behind me always helps me get new ideas.

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

Your girlfriend/boyfriend had a key to ur place and went to visit u; thought u looked cute and wanted to take a picture. Turns out the camera quality on their phone was c**p, so they took it with ur phone instead, then sent the photo to themselves (on their own phone). Not wanting to disturb u, they left before u could wake up, forgetting to delete the picture from ur phone.

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

I woke up and went into the bathroom to get ready for work. Looked into the mirror and saw reflected into it someone else standing in a living room.

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

Umm I immediately thought of the lonely Asian guy who takes a selfie of himself sleeping and captions it: "GF caught me sleeping.... Love her so much xoxoxoxoxoxoxo"

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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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#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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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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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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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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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!