Which Short Horror Story Should You Read Right Now?
Want a taste of something spooky but don’t have time to commit to an entire book? Here are 13 questions to pair you with an amazing short horror story that you can read right now.
1. What is your preferred mode of transportation?
a. Sport’s Car
b. Bus
c. Boat
2. Where would you rather live?
a. A manor that holds many secrets
b. A quaint church next to a cemetery
c. A hut on your very own island
3. What is your drink of choice?
a. Wine
b. Tea
c. Water
4. How old are you?
a. Between 30 and 45
b. Over 45
c. Under 30
5. What is your favorite food?
a. Steak
b. Cake
c. Chocolate bar
6. Which would you rather wear?
a. A nice suit
b. A black dress
c. Jeans and boots
7. What kind of event would you rather attend?
a. A small party of VIPs
b. A funeral with a great lunch spread
c. A sightseeing tour of an abandoned island
8. Which century would you rather read about?
a. The 2100s
b. The 2000s
c. The 1900s
9. Which activity sounds more fun?
a. A guided museum tour
b. A luncheon
c. A hike through a historical site
10. What vibe are you most interested in?
a. Futuristic horror
b. Haunted graveyards
c. A historical ghost
11. Are you easily grossed out?
a. No
b. Yes
c. Sometimes
12. Who would you rather have narrating the story?
a. A cocky salesman
b. A grieving widow
c. A tired electrician
13. Which ending do you prefer?
a. Something unexpected
b. A death
c. Justice for the dead
If you picked mostly A’s, you should read “Ghost Farm” by Zach Chapman.
You like futuristic horror that falls outside of the usual horror tropes. You enjoy unexpected endings, and probably like your horror gory.
In this story, a rich and extremely elite group take a tour of a manor’s collection of tortured souls. If they find something they like, they can pay for a truly haunting experience.
If you picked mostly B’s, you should read “Mourners” by Kurt Bachard.
You prefer your horror to be a little more predictable, with quirky characters that make the story memorable. You’re probably a sentimental person who enjoys routine.
In this short story, a lonely woman chooses one funeral to attend every week. But when she starts to notice the same four mourners at every service, her life will never be the same.
If you picked mostly C’s, you should read “Flaming Fuses” by Donna Cuttress.
You like your horror face-paced and filled with ghosts asking for help. You enjoy stories where the victims get justice and have probably wondered what it would be like to live on a deserted island.
In this story, two electricians are asked to clean up and rewire an abandoned island. The men are only there for three days, but what they see will haunt them for the rest of their lives.
All of these stories can be found in this horror anthology on Amazon.com.
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