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Category: MicroTerrors

Welcome to “Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”, where it’s always the spooky season – full of chills, thrills, and spine-tingling spooks! MICRO TERRORS™ are family-friendly frights for those ages 8 and up. And while our stories are for younger ears, we are still talking about things that go bump in the night, and some children may not be able to handle what others can. Parental consent is recommended. Visit us online at http://MicroTerrors.com

The Military Searched Our Neighborhood. I Searched The Sewer. That Was a Big Mistake.

The Military Searched Our Neighborhood. I Searched The Sewer. That Was a Big Mistake.

January 17, 2026 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

Soldiers flooded our street looking for something that escaped in the night. The open manhole in my backyard told me where it came from… so I had to investigate. | “Where Does The Sewer Go” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

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The Static Growler: What’s Hiding in the Signal?

The Static Growler: What’s Hiding in the Signal?

January 9, 2026 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

Long ago, an ominous radio frequency would burst to life with mysterious static — and hidden inside were whispers and growls. They called the voice the Static Growler, and some say it could find its way inside your mind.

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I Explored an Abandoned House and Found A Creepy Puppet Waiting for Me: Mr. Rubberhead

I Explored an Abandoned House and Found A Creepy Puppet Waiting for Me: Mr. Rubberhead

January 3, 2026 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

When my friend dared me to explore an abandoned house, I didn’t expect to find a puppet blocking my only way out. | “MR. RUBBERHEAD” by A.J. Spencer

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The Christmas Curse That Takes All Of The Men in My Family

The Christmas Curse That Takes All Of The Men in My Family

November 28, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

Thirty years ago, Eric watched his 40-year-old father walk out to meet a group of carolers and never came back. Now it’s Christmas Eve, and Eric just turned 40 himself.

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The SCARIEST Thanksgiving Story Ever Told for Kids

The SCARIEST Thanksgiving Story Ever Told for Kids

November 21, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

Grandma Mimi sends her grandchildren into the woods on a turkey hunt to avenge her beloved dog Bark-Man, but the kids have no idea what kind of turkeys are really waiting for them out there. | “THE TURKEY HUNT” by Scott Donnelly

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The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Humming Christmas Songs

The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Humming Christmas Songs

November 14, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

When a young boy finds himself unable to stop singing Jingle Bells no matter how hard he tries, his mother reveals a disturbing explanation for why Christmas carols become so impossibly stuck in people’s heads.

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“Frankenstein’s New Butt” and Other Scary Stories Written By Kids! #MicroTerrors

“Frankenstein’s New Butt” and Other Scary Stories Written By Kids! #MicroTerrors

November 8, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors
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Micro Terrors and Weird Darkness present… “THE GRAVE CITY LIBRARY!”

Micro Terrors and Weird Darkness present… “THE GRAVE CITY LIBRARY!”

October 3, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors
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NEVER ENTER CONDEMNED CRAWFORD ORPHANAGE: You Won’t Like What You Find – Or What Finds You

NEVER ENTER CONDEMNED CRAWFORD ORPHANAGE: You Won’t Like What You Find – Or What Finds You

September 26, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

When Colin and Joshua sneak into the burned ruins of Crawford Orphanage on Halloween night, they’re hoping to impress their classmates with tales of their bravery. But the orphanage holds more than just ash and memories—something that’s been waiting ten years for visitors to arrive.

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THE BLACK HALLOWEEN LETTERS: “The Best Time of Year” by Fionna Cosgrove

THE BLACK HALLOWEEN LETTERS: “The Best Time of Year” by Fionna Cosgrove

September 20, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

As strange black letters spread through town like a plague, Lily watches her friends become entranced by the mysterious messages they read – and how they act strangely when doing so.

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THE LOVELAND FROGMAN: Kids Encounter the Ohio Cryptid While Testing RC Boat

THE LOVELAND FROGMAN: Kids Encounter the Ohio Cryptid While Testing RC Boat

September 12, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

When two boys take a new RC speedboat for a nighttime test run on the Little Miami River, they discover they’re not the only ones interested in the glowing green lights beneath the water.

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“SKINLESS” (Part Five) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

“SKINLESS” (Part Five) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

August 29, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

At Camp Resting Stone’s grand reopening, counselors warn the young campers about Skinless Gutts—the ghost of a man who died in a tragic accident twenty-two years ago. But when a fierce storm traps everyone at the isolated camp, the kids learn that some ghost stories are told for a reason.

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“SKINLESS” (Part Four) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

“SKINLESS” (Part Four) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

August 22, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

Three kids at Camp Resting Stone discover that the missing campers aren’t just made-up stories when they witness a walking skeleton dragging their friends into the foggy woods.

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“SKINLESS” (Part Three) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

“SKINLESS” (Part Three) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

August 22, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

Three kids at Camp Resting Stone discover that the missing campers aren’t just made-up stories when they witness a walking skeleton dragging their friends into the foggy woods.

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“SKINLESS” (Part Two) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

“SKINLESS” (Part Two) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

August 9, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

When campers start disappearing at the newly reopened Camp Resting Stone, ten-year-old Jay discovers the counselors are hiding a deadly secret about why the camp was abandoned twenty-two years ago.

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“SKINLESS” (Part One) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

“SKINLESS” (Part One) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

August 8, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

A week at the newly reopened Camp Resting Stone takes a sinister turn when campers discover the camp closed 22 years ago after the mysterious death of its chef—whose body was never found.

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“THE DOGMAN OF MICHIGAN” by Fionna Cosgrove #MicroTerrors

“THE DOGMAN OF MICHIGAN” by Fionna Cosgrove #MicroTerrors

July 4, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

When new kid Ash moves to a small Michigan town, the local teens warn of a terrifying creature stalking the woods near their isolated cabin – the legendary Dogman.

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LISTENER TERRORS Written By Kids! #MicroTerrors

LISTENER TERRORS Written By Kids! #MicroTerrors

May 30, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

A special “Listener Terrors” episode with stories sent in by kids!

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“THE BOY WHO FOUGHT THE REAPER: The Price of Protection When Death Comes Calling” by Gary Brand

“THE BOY WHO FOUGHT THE REAPER: The Price of Protection When Death Comes Calling” by Gary Brand

May 24, 2025 Weird Darkness MicroTerrors

A young boy keeps vigil over his fevered mother on a cold winter night, but when Death itself comes calling, eight-year-old Tommy discovers that sometimes the greatest battles are fought by the smallest warriors—and that what we’re willing to fight for isn’t always what we think we’re protecting.

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