The Mirror on the Other Side

My grandmother raised me with the belief that one thing was necessary to provide safety; that safety lies in never sleeping with your face directed at an uncovered mirror. She explained that a mirror was not really a piece of furniture but was instead like a door to another world — a place where restless … Read more

The House on Maple Street – A True Story from 1987

Last week I got an e-mail from a guy called Derek Miller, who wanted me to change his name and keep his identity private, so I’ll call him Derek. He said to me, “Bro, I don’t want my name out there if you tell this (story). I’m still having nightmares about it.” So knowing that, … Read more

He Thought He Was Home Alone…

There was chaos as the luggage bounced down the path and the car doors slammed in quick succession. Everyone was yelling and yelling names, talking about things and laughing, but it was all mixed in with one incredible chaotic experience. The little boy was up at the top of the staircase holding onto his stuffed … Read more

“Room 214 Was Empty—So Who Was the Man Watching Me?”

I was on the night shift of a small hotel and a year ago, it happened to me, and I still can’t stop thinking about the event. It was the most horrifying moment of my life. I still don’t know what that man’s intentions were, how he got into the hotel, how long he was … Read more

The Haunted 13th Floor: A Diwali Night I’ll Never Forget

During one of my night shifts at a Mumbai IT park, I stumbled upon a secret — the mysterious 13th floor that wasn’t even listed in the elevator panel. What began as an ordinary work night soon turned into a terrifying encounter with something that shouldn’t exist. Even today, long after I left that job, I still wake up every night at 3:10 a.m.