This Artist Created 16 New Stories That Might Send Chills Down Your Spine

Not all horror stories start with a ghost. But some of them do. If you remember our recent post featuring DarkBox Comics, you might already have an idea of what you’re about to experience. Since many of our Pandas enjoyed the eerie content introduced through this series, we decided to share a few more chilling stories—especially for those who appreciate horror with unexpected twists along the way.

The creator of the comic told us about his artistic journey: “I was once a children’s comic artist. Fifteen years ago, I met my junior high school classmates Hoong and Keong online. We used to be a group of comic enthusiasts, and they suggested collaborating on creating children’s comic e-books. I excitedly accepted this new creative challenge of the digital age. Although we made two comic e-books and sold them online, the sales were disappointing and resulted in significant losses. However, this failure introduced me to the new trend of web comics. After reflecting, Hoong, Keong, and I decided to establish DarkBox Studio to explore the creation of web comics, ultimately resulting in our unconventional and intriguing work ‘Silent Horror.’

All in all, they summed up: “If I had to describe this experience in three words, they would be—horror, twist, and surprise.”

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Hiker

Comic strip depicting a hiker in a forest, showcasing a silent horror story by DarkBox Comics.

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DarkBox Comics often blends horror, humor, and existential themes. We were curious about what drew the creator of the series to these genres. Here’s what we found out: “I have always been a fan of Japanese mystery and horror novels, especially drawn to Japanese horror stories. Unlike typical horror tales, they often delve into intricate details, which I find fascinating. Therefore, I wanted to transform this kind of story into my own creation and use the technique of twists in endings to create surprise, applying this concept to my new comic ‘Silent Horror.’ I am not a serious person; I like to incorporate humorous ideas or details into my stories, aiming to create a ‘happy horror story’ that stands out from typical market offerings.”

Comic panel from DarkBox Comics showing a hiker shocked by a terrified woman in the forest. Silent horror intensity.

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Comic strip with two characters experiencing a tense moment in the woods, showcasing silent horror narratives.

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Many of the strips from the series feel like short, unsettling stories. We asked the artist whether they draw inspiration from any particular books, films, or personal experiences. Here’s what they shared with us: “Although I am a comic artist, comics haven’t greatly influenced my storytelling; rather, novels and web shorts have had a significant impact. When I read too many comics, I tend to be influenced by the visuals, while reading novels strengthens my storytelling. Novels have changed my way of thinking and taught me the drive to tell stories.”

Comic scene from DarkBox Comics showing a character's shocked expression and a "Missing" poster in a forest.

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A terrified character encounters a skeletal figure in a forest with a missing person poster, from DarkBox Comics' horror stories.

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Some of the stories feel like they carry deeper, hidden meanings. We were curious whether the author intentionally includes symbolism or prefers readers to interpret the stories in their own way. They explained: “If you ask why some stories in my works may seem unfinished or hold hidden meanings, haha! Please don’t think too highly of me! I am actually a simple-minded person who dislikes pretentiousness. I enjoy storytelling and love when people listen to my stories. The characters in my comics behave straightforwardly and are genuine. If I wanted to make the stories deeper, I would indeed need to add text, but since I’m not good at textual descriptions, my comics do not include words. However, I still hope to try writing some.”

Comic illustration by DarkBox Comics showing a missing person poster and hikers in a forest.

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Call

A silent horror comics scene with a man waving goodbye, a couple in the background, and a bus departing.

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Lastly, we asked the artist about their personal favorite comics. Here’s what they shared: “During my time learning to draw comics, there were countless authors I admired. However, after falling in love with novels, I gradually stopped reading comics. The Japanese writer Edogawa Ranpo has had a profound influence on my creative work. I once aspired to be a novelist, but that is no longer a possibility! Haha!”

If you’re brave enough, you can explore even more eerie and twisted tales from the DarkBox Comics series by visiting the artist’s social media.

Man in a city street, looking concerned, with sweat on his forehead. Silent horror scene from DarkBox Comics.

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Silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics: couples talking on a vintage phone with a 2005 calendar beside them.

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Comic strip depicting a couple talking on the phone with a calendar marked 2008, part of DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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Eerie comic strip by DarkBox Comics featuring a phone call and unsettling characters.

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Silent horror comic showing eerie elderly figures by a vintage phone, dated 2015, crafted by DarkBox Comics.

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Fan

Fan gazing at Jack Bieber posters on wall in a silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics.

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A tense scene from DarkBox Comics featuring an emotional encounter in a dimly lit hallway.

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Comic panels depict a tense silent horror story with two characters in a chilling hallway scene.

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Comic strip from DarkBox Comics showing a man watching a woman on a computer, expressing suspense and mystery.

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A startled person in bed at night with a view of a house under a crescent moon; a silent horror comic scene.

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A man explores a dimly lit house, looking anxious in a Silent Horror comic scene by DarkBox Comics.

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Comic scene from DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories, depicting a tense, chilling moment with shadows and expressions.

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House of D

Silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics shows three people exploring a dark, eerie building.

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Three characters, one holding a flashlight, explore a dimly lit room in a silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics.

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DarkBox Comics illustration of a shocked person and skeletons in a bathtub, evoking silent horror.

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DarkBox Comics silent horror scene with two terrified characters confronted by ghostly figures.

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A chilling scene from DarkBox Comics' silent horror story, depicting frightened figures fleeing in terror.

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A figure recoils in terror as ghostly apparitions emerge in a haunted house scene from DarkBox Comics horror stories.

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Entangled

A man drinking from a cup and another scene showing him startled, illustrating a silent horror story by DarkBox Comics.

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DarkBox Comics horror scene showing a shocked man and a concerned woman in a diner setting.

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A terrified man flees from a ghostly figure in a dark comic scene, showcasing silent horror by DarkBox Comics.

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Comic panel by DarkBox Comics with a sinister figure haunting a terrified man.

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Victim

A tense scene from a DarkBox Comics horror story, depicting a group confronting a distressed individual.

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DarkBox Comics horror scene with intense character confrontation.

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DarkBox Comics scene: students confront a large figure, tension builds in a silent horror story.

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Silent horror story scene by DarkBox Comics, depicting a tense, eerie transformation and confrontation.

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The girl on the roof

Person in a cap on a rooftop at night, with a city skyline in the background, from DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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A figure in a cap cautiously ascends dimly lit stairs in a DarkBox Comics horror scene.

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A scared character in a cap from DarkBox Comics' silent horror story, nervously peeking around a corner at night.

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Close-up of scared eyes and a ghostly figure on a rooftop, from DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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Basilisk

DarkBox Comics horror art with a girl in a pink outfit holding a basket, gazing at flowers in a spooky setting.

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A girl in horror as a snake approaches, creating a chilling scene from DarkBox Comics.

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Woman terrified by snake-tailed creature in DarkBox Comics horror story.

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Eerie creature approaching a fearful woman, embodying silent horror depicted by DarkBox Comics.

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Comic panel from DarkBox Comics showing a shocked couple in a hospital room, enhancing the silent horror theme.

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Comic panels conveying silent horror, featuring a distressed couple in intense expressions.

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Comic scene from DarkBox Comics shows a sweating girl in bed with ominous eyes below, captioned "Dream Come True!" Silent horror story.

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The beaten child

A woman watches a girl being attacked under the moonlight in a silent horror scene from DarkBox Comics.

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DarkBox Comics horror scene with two women nervously sweating in a cityscape, creating a chilling atmosphere.

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Comic scene by DarkBox Comics showing two shocked characters in a dark, ominous setting.

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Illustration from DarkBox Comics showing a frightening encounter, with a shocked woman and eerie figures.

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DarkBox Comics horror scene with frightened characters under a moonlit sky, evoking chills and suspense.

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Return

DarkBox Comics horror story illustration, a moonlit house, and a child peacefully sleeping with "RETURN" ominously above.

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Comic panel by DarkBox Comics showing a girl frightened by two smiling figures at her bedside.

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Family in eerie corridor scene from DarkBox Comics' silent horror story.

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Child enjoying food, receiving a teddy bear, and playing chess with family in a dark, eerie setting. Silent horror comic.

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DarkBox Comics panels show ghostly family playing and taking a selfie at night, creating a chilling horror story scene.

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Eerie silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics depicting a chilling scene of a family in emotional distress.

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A chilling scene from DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories, showing toys on and beside an undisturbed bed.

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Family photos in frames with a chilling message below, promoting DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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Grandma

Young girl entering a room in a silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics, titled "Grandma.

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Young girl discovers a lifeless body on the floor, a chilling scene from DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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Terrified child encountering a shadowy figure, depicted in eerie comic style by DarkBox Silent Horror.

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A terrified person witnesses a haunting scene in a comic, embodying the spine-chilling style of DarkBox Comics.

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A girl and ghostly figure scream in horror as they encounter an eerie presence in a silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics.

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Ghost

Comic artist drawing in a dimly lit room, creating chilling horror stories for DarkBox Comics.

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Young artist at desk in a suspenseful comic scene by DarkBox Comics, with mysterious hair visible through doorway.

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Woman drawing nervously at a desk, unaware of a ghostly figure peeking from the door. Silent horror story illustration.

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Comic panel from DarkBox Comics features a shocked woman staring at an unsettling scene.

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Friendz online

Comic showing a frightened girl on a computer screen, part of a silent horror story by DarkBox Comics.

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Girl in a dress with extra hands looking at a computer, from DarkBox Comics horror stories.

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DarkBox Comics silent horror illustration showing a surprised and smiling character in computer windows.

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Silent horror story illustration by DarkBox Comics titled "Self-Deception," featuring a woman in front of a computer.

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Bloodline

Comic panel by DarkBox Comics showing a woman in bed with an IV. Child peeks from door. Silent horror theme.

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Silent horror comic scene showing a mother and child, drifting papers, and a house exterior by DarkBox Comics.

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A tense scene from DarkBox Comics: an elderly woman receives a black box, creating a chilling silent horror moment.

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Comic panels by DarkBox Comics show a sorrowful scene with a patient in a hospital room and a graveyard silhouette.

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Man at table reading letter, a comic panel by DarkBox Comics evoking horror with a surprised expression.

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Person sweating while viewing eerie photos of conjoined twins, featured in DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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Man sweating in a room with doll head in a machine, illustration by DarkBox Comics, conveying silent horror.

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DarkBox Comics horror story illustration featuring a man with a disturbing doll inside a cabinet.

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Roll

Comic panel from DarkBox Comics, woman with blue hair on toilet, anxious expression.

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Comic panel showing a woman with blue hair reaching for a paper towel, her expression changing from nervous to excited.

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Comic panels from DarkBox Comics showing a frightened character with wide eyes near a yellow vending machine.

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Creepy creature with a long blue tongue emerges from a box in a DarkBox Comics silent horror story.

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Midnight thief

Sleeping woman in a white dress, part of a silent horror story by DarkBox Comics called "Midnight Thief".

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A woman sleeping peacefully, unaware of the shadow behind, from DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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Drawing from DarkBox Comics shows a terrified woman in bed, pulled by dark hands.

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Terrified woman in bed sees a shadowy figure at the window under moonlight, from DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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DarkBox Comics scene with shadowy figures fleeing a house at night, leaving someone surprised at the window.

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For enthusiasts interested in how familiar characters can be reinterpreted with a more mature and nuanced aesthetic, exploring transformations beyond their original designs offers fascinating insights. This perspective complements the creative experimentation seen in contemporary comic storytelling, enriching one’s appreciation of art evolution in comics.

Check out this take on character redesigns for a thoughtful look at such adaptations beyond traditional cartoon styles.

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