The Darker Realms
This blog is about the darker realms, the places where nightmares and dreams lurk below conscious thought. Join me in a journey into the night.
Author Archives: Helen
What Lies Within
I still remember ‘the place’. That’s all we ever called it. No other name. It was as though, to our childhood minds, any other name might render it more frightening, more portentous, more chill. We couldn’t risk giving it any … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood fears, death, fear, Horror, horror flash fiction, memory, murder, staircase, violence
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Wraith Woman
Wraith woman, wraith woman Lurking at the door Wraith woman tell us What have you come for? Wraith woman, wraith woman Scratching at the door Wraith woman tell us Who do you implore? Wraith woman, wraith woman Every night at … Continue reading
The Throng
Nathan saw them first, walking down the shadowy street. In the beginning there was just a few, walking in straggling groups. He watched them pass by his house, his face pressed close to his bedroom window, trying to keep quiet … Continue reading
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Tagged fear, Horror, horror flash fiction, mystery
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The Hospital
“This is the hospital where it occurred.” “Creepy.” He looked at her for a moment, then laughed lightly, appreciating her thoughts. “Yes, you could say that. But all abandoned places seem creepy I suppose. Particularly ones as old as this. … Continue reading
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Tagged experiments, history, Horror, horror flash fiction, hospital, mind control, nazi, torture, trauma
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The Hand
I dreamt I saw a hand Reach towards me in the night I thought it but a dream But when I woke in fright It hovered like a promise Or threat before my sight I could not tell from who … Continue reading
New Skin
In the early years of the Revolution, the appearance of human facial skin became an abomination in the eyes of the AI gods. Every person who walked the earth was required to cover their skin at all times, save for … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, beauty, Horror, horror flash fiction, singularity, skin
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Web
Trapped within the webs we weave Seeking freedom But frightened to leave Silvery tendrils Chain us the more within The more we strive To reach out Feeling the force upon my cheek I am not sure of what Release I … Continue reading
Strangled
I am strangled by your rules What you prescribe for life The limitations of choice The dictates of your world All written in black and white As though in print they come alive And reach out to hold me down … Continue reading
Waiting
They told her to wait. They were busy they said. She tried to protest that her brother was lost, was missing, and surely this must be important? Wait, they said, we will get to you all in good time. Hours … Continue reading
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Tagged brother, hope, Horror, horror flash fiction, lost, love, siblngs, sister, trapped, waiting
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Watch Out Behind You!
Watch out behind you! Little missy always with your head in a book. That’s what your parents always said, isn’t it? Take a moment to see the world around you. All the drama is out there, and some of it … Continue reading
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Tagged books, fear, Horror, horror flash fiction, life, literature, reality
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