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In the year 2093, humanity still bore the scars of a deal with the devil. Fifty years prior, he had walked among them, granting wishes that seemed miraculous but came at the ultimate price—eternal damnation. In response, the controversial company MindSafe emerged, offering a way to cheat death and, supposedly, the devil’s grasp. Andy Wells, a quiet high school teacher, faces the impossible when his dying wife, Lori, reveals a haunting secret: her wish to spend a life with him was a pact with the devil, set to expire on their 40th anniversary. Torn between love, betrayal, and salvation, Andy agrees to her desperate request to enter MindSafe’s stasis program—only to let her die when the cost proves too great. But the devil, never far, ensures Andy realizes the horrifying truth: love, guilt, and sacrifice are his eternal torment.

Natalie Palmer discovers a vintage dress at an eerie estate sale, only to find it haunted by the ghost of a murdered actress. As she unravels the mystery of Gloria Nordstrom's tragic past, Natalie becomes trapped in a terrifying supernatural loop orchestrated by a sinister force that demands perfection in an eternal, deadly performance.

Lydia Crane’s mundane life takes a harrowing twist when a mysterious man named Bumble arrives, demanding she fulfill last year’s New Year’s resolutions—or face death. As Lydia spirals into a desperate race against time, the true cost of ambition and self-improvement becomes horrifyingly clear in this chilling tale of dark promises and fatal consequences.

In The Haunted Advent Calendar, Charlene McKenzie, a lonely widow, receives a mysterious advent calendar that seems to predict—or cause—tragic events in her quiet Minnesota neighborhood. As each door opens, revealing unsettling connections between the calendar's contents and real-life horrors, Charlene becomes consumed by paranoia and dread. Her descent into obsession culminates in a chilling Christmas Eve confrontation with the ultimate consequence of her actions. This is a haunting tale of isolation, fate, and the dangers of curiosity.

Nathan Front, a man haunted by the literal embodiment of his own rage, struggles to escape the murderous ghost that emerged after a near-death experience. Seeking refuge in an old barn, he recounts the tragic chain of events to his closest friend, Lauren Mills, only to realize the ghost is closer than he thought. As the clock ticks toward an inevitable confrontation, Nathan must face his own anger and guilt to protect the one person he truly cares about—even if it means sacrificing everything.

Set against the chaotic backdrop of Thanksgiving night, Black Friday weaves a chilling tale of consumerism gone horribly wrong. The story follows Gloria and Sam, a couple devoted not to family or tradition, but to the thrill of snagging unbeatable Black Friday deals. Their journey to secure a heavily discounted 95-inch LCD TV takes them to a Best Buy parking lot in Colorado, where they camp overnight amidst dozens of like-minded bargain hunters. However, as the night unfolds, their pursuit of savings turns into a battle for survival.

In this chilling short story by Bill Doty, a group of thrill-seeking paranormal investigators ventures into the eerie depths of Virginia City, lured by its reputation for hauntings. What starts as a routine ghost hunt soon spirals into a heart-pounding encounter with forces beyond their comprehension. As the team’s skepticism is shattered, they must confront their fears and decide how far they’re willing to go in pursuit of the truth—or risk becoming a permanent part of the town's haunted legacy.

Perfect for fans of spine-tingling suspense and atmospheric horror.

Brandon was stuck in the Tiki Bar he just closed while waiting for his ride. He had always heard stories of the ghost who haunted it, but this night he decided to challenge it. 

Michael wasn't sure how he'd afford a present for his Daughter Andrew for her 6th birthday. Then he found a doll, tossed aside, near his apartment. The doll seemed to have a keen eye on telling the future. But a future he didn't want to hear. 

A group of scientists in New Mexico discover a way to send items back to the past. When they send cameras back in time they aren't very sure what to think when they see what's in them after they are recovered. 

Bryce inherited her Grandmother's famous Cranberry Pie recipe. But it was much more than a recipe, it was an oath. 

In a post-apocalyptic world where the thought of Zombies still makes people shiver, Ernesto found something he's not really sure what to do with. 

Lawrence and Marjorie are awoken night after night by the sound of their son James laughing in his room. They learn that he's not alone. Lawrence, determined to put an end to it, go far beyond normal measures to do so. 

Malika grew up in a small village in Thailand. Every day she'd walk to school and every day she had a spirit that walked with one. One day, the spirit took her on a whole new adventure, and life.  

On I stormy night in 1983, Tyler is sent to the roof to adjust the family's antenna. Though he might have helped the reception, he's not prepared for the dangers that have suddenly appeared below. 

A woman receives a package with a small porcelain statue inside. She has no idea where it came from and tosses it aside. But she realizes it won't be ignored, not matter what she does to dispose of it. 

Carl Thomas had spent several years surrounded by other inmates in prison. But this day he woke up alone. Where did everyone go? How would he survive? 

Tanner was on his way home from college for the weekend. He borrowed a friend's car that broke down halfway there. In a dark, wide-open area of Texas, he must wait for help. But what arrived just might be the opposite. 

Naomi cannot figure out why her friend Marnie took her own life. But after a bit of investigating she learns of a malicious stack of horoscopes she was following. But the horoscopes are back and now threatening her. 

James has spent the last three years since the alien invasion hiding in a small shed in the mountains. He always felt somewhat safe there, until today. Today he met his first alien face to face. 

Cary is by other Grandmother Alice's side as she is in hospice. As she sadly waits for her to pass, it turns out it's someone else's time to die. 

Three friends build a cage to catch Bigfoot. A flawless plan turns fatal. 

It's been a year since Hunter has gone missing and presumed dead. But when his father notices scratches below Hunter's bed, it opens up new possibilities to where he just might be. 

Billy, a shy and quiet boy, has a sleepover at his friend Chuck's house. When he's the only one awake, he's forced to walk through the house alone. Until he's not. 

Libby sits quietly at a backyard party until she, and only she sees a young boy in a window. He is desperate for help and she feels obligated to do just that. But at what price? 

Cecil is an elderly man still mourning the loss of his wife 6 years earlier. One morning he woke up with the familiar sounds of her cooking him breakfast. Could she be back? And if so, why? 

What was a harmless prank leaves a young boy trapped in the basement of an old house. But he learns that he's not alone. 

Sandy is looking for a unique gift for her son. What she didn't expect is the gift to be looking back 

Two friends head out to cause ghostly havoc at a golf course. What they find becomes a fatal retaliantion 

A woman wakes up in a garage next to a dead body. No memory of who she is or how she got there. Even more unsettling is what appears to be an apocalyptic war just outside