A lone camper’s act of kindness toward a starving wolf becomes a night of terror when the creature at his door reveals itself to be something that should not exist.
![THE HOWLER: My Terrifying Night In The Cab-Over [Fictional Horror by Matt Gentry]](https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WD20250731C-TheHowler-YT2-scaled.jpg "THE HOWLER: My Terrifying Night In The Cab-Over [Fictional Horror by Matt Gentry]")
Tag: scary stories
“THE DOGMAN OF MICHIGAN” by Fionna Cosgrove #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.
The Big Muddy Monster: Illinois’ Terrifying River Beast
In the murky waters of Southern Illinois, a towering creature covered in mud and slime has terrorized residents for decades, leaving behind only footprints and fear.
“THE BOY WHO FOUGHT THE REAPER: The Price of Protection When Death Comes Calling” by Gary Brand
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.
SOURED MEAT AND A MOTHER’S LOVE: A Tale of Twisted Devotion and Love Turned Rotten
A frustrated farmer’s attempt to force his adult daughter toward independence sets in motion a horrifying chain of events that will forever change his understanding of family loyalty.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents “THE ABOMINABLE HISTORY OF THE MAN WITH COPPER FINGERS” by Dorothy L Sayers
In a wealthy sculptor’s house where beautiful statues bear an uncanny resemblance to living people, a silver couch hides a secret that explains why some guests check in but never check out.
FACE TO FACE WITH FEAR: True Encounters With Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters
When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who’ve seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows.
