What are the best short scary stories on HubPages?

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   Simone Smithposted 13 years ago

   Hey y'all!
   I'm looking for short scary stories to feature in this October's Fascinating Fiction podcasts- either to be read by myself or (ideally) by the author.  They need to be fictional, relatively short (in just one Hub, especially), be free of grammatical mistakes and typos, and be free of pixelated or illegally used images.  Do you have any suggestions for me? I'd love to see them!

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      Hyphenbirdposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, I don't know. But you inspired me to write one. I will have it finished tomorrow and will send you an email. It currently is 1,321 words. I try to keep mine at least 2,000 words. Is that too long?

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         Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Oh, goody! Thanks Hyphenbird!!! I don't think that'll be too long. I'm really looking forward to this!

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            Hyphenbirdposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Okay. Here is the link to my scary story. I am kind of like Alfred Hitchcock, the buildup is the fingernail biting part. I hope you like it.
            http://hyphenbird.hubpages.com/hub/Sharons-Gift

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               FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               This story also reads like a Twlight Zone episode crossed paths with Alfred Hitchcock Presents.  I wish I could think it would never happen in real life, but well, there is a black market and people do get desperate. It's the relationship of the people that creates the bizarre aspect.

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      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      All my hubs are 'frighteningly good'... does that count?
      
      

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      SimeyCposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Here's a story I posted recently - not really sure if it truly is scary - but the situation is a little scary until the end *grin*
      
      http://simeyc.hubpages.com/hub/Short-Story-Abduction

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      Marcy-Liptonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      here is a good scary and yet somewhat comical story about a mobster a kid and a ghost. I hope you enjoy:
      
      http://marcy-lipton.hubpages.com/hub/mo … and-ghosts

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   paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

   Well, for what my contribution is worth (not much)....
   
   http://paradigmsearch.hubpages.com/hub/ … other-side
   
   And it's not that scary.
   
   And you get to be the reader.

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It's not so scary as it is... AWESOME!!!  I love this, paradigmsearch!

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         paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you, Simone.

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   Cardisaposted 13 years ago

   I think the hubber, Lesleysherwood did one. I haven't read any other. I was thinking of writing a Halloween story but not sure how to gauge my imagination for HP. I tend to get too much into my stories and might get into trouble.

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I'll have to poke around Lesleysherwood's Hubs then. Thanks for the recommendation! And hey, you should totally write one! Scary stories are dreadfully fun.

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   wildernessposted 13 years ago

   Well I wrote one about a how to change a light fixture - does that count?  Just think of all those wires hanging down, just waiting to BITE you!
   
   Best I can offer is a (supposedly) funny hub obout a first camping trip.  Based on a true story, it is somewhat embellished and thereby fictional.
   
   http://wilderness.hubpages.com/hub/a-ca … n-virginia
   
   If it's not what you are looking for (and it doesn't really sound like it is to me), that's OK.  I haven't written either scary hubs or fictional stories.

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, changing light fixtures can be scary indeed! And I'll have to have a look at this camping Hub- whether it's perfect for FF or not, I'm a big fan of outdoorsy stories, especially embellished ones!

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   paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

   Invasion of the Glowing Green Cats
   
   http://paradigmsearch.hubpages.com/hub/Glow-Cats

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      paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      @Simone
      
      I've made some more changes to it. Is humor-scary allowed?

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         Hyphenbirdposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Yes, paradigmsearch! That sounds like fun. I am going to read it right now.

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         Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         LOL!!!  Oh, this is a must. I mean... glowing green cats... AND humor??? What's not to love there??

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   MelissaBarrettposted 13 years ago

   I wrote one on ghosthunting...  not really scary (unless you count the fact that it is essentially a true story and that both of us are responsible for raising children)
   
   http://melissabarrett.hubpages.com/hub/ … t-Virginia

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Oh yeah, I remember this one!!  I think it's awesome!! I'd never have the guts to go ghost hunting like you did, hahaa!

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   mckbirdbksposted 13 years ago

   Here is a scary story
   
   
   http://mckbirdbks.hubpages.com/hub/Theodore-Shade

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      crazyhorsesghostposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I won't post my links but I have a lot of spooky stories posted on my hubs.

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         Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I'll have a look! Thanks!

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Oh my word!!  That's a good one indeed!!

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      FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      yes, I'd say that fits the definition of scary story.

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   RedElfposted 13 years ago

   You've already seen mine, but I will post it here anyway
   
   Scary Halloween Campfire Tales: The Legend of Oomak

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah, love it!

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   Rosemay50posted 13 years ago

   Do horror stories in poetic form count ?
   I had fun with this one
   http://rosemay50.hubpages.com/hub/Terror-of-the-Night
   
   I do have a story in mind, a true one. So I'll have to get to

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      Hyphenbirdposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It is really good Rosemay. Who would have figured we all have a creepy writer lurking within?!

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      Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      What a neat poem! And I'm really intrigued by this *true* scary story.... I love those!

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    Randy Godwinposted 13 years ago

    Well, I've bee thinking about having a Hub-loween Horror Story challenge similar to one I proposed for Christmas tales, so perhaps it might work well for your purposes.  I think fiction writers here deserve some exposure here occasionally, even if we make neither us or HP much money on the tales. 

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       Simone Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Actually Randy Godwin... you might be quite pleased by some stuff we have in the works! More on that soon.......

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          Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I certainly hope you are correct, Simone.  Yesterday was among my worst days ever for earnings on HP.  Nowhere to go but up! I would enjoy doing a little creative work for a change, even with my awkward writing style. 

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    what about a summary of a blind date who was not what she described?
    
    She certainly scared the hell out of me

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    LABrashearposted 13 years ago

    Hi Simone-
    
    Hyphenbird told me to stop by and submit a link.  I love scary stories, so I am going to have to check out all the stories submitted.
    
    I have two possibilities. 
    http://labrashear.hubpages.com/hub/Insi … nt-6378258
    and
    http://labrashear.hubpages.com/hub/Shadows_short_story
    
    Thanks!
    LABrashear

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    WillStarrposted 13 years ago

    Here's my little contribution:
    
    http://willstarr.hubpages.com/hub/Weste … her-Rivera

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    saddlerider1posted 13 years ago

    Maybe you want to try this one on for size?
    
    http://saddlerider1.hubpages.com/hub/Ma … -the-Night

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       FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       very gory and great for Halloween

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    Rosemay50posted 13 years ago

    Hi Simone
    
    Here is a new one I've just published
    http://rosemay50.hubpages.com/hub/Horse … ging-Wives
    
    Now to go and ead the others, that'll be me glued to my chair for the day.

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    WillStarrposted 13 years ago

    Hi Simone
    
    I've been asked to submit another, if that's OK... :
    
    http://willstarr.hubpages.com/hub/Weste … nt-6395775

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    Aficionadaposted 13 years ago

    Well, Simone, you may have all you need here, but this thread inspired me to try my hand at it!  A first for me to publish a short story. 
    
    http://aficionada.hubpages.com/hub/Shad … tion-story

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