Seven Story Magazine

A catalogue of all Dark Fantasy and Horror stories by America’s darkest minds.

  • The Human Garden (Jill Nelson)

    “Oh, no. You’re not leaving, Marie. I’ve got one over there waiting for you,” he told her, pointing to the back deck. There stood another red, porcelain garden pot that matched the other five inside the garden.

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  • The Other Women (Jill Danielle Nelson)

    The cold night air felt good on my tear-stained cheeks. I walked alone back to my car parked on the side of the street when I heard a scream up ahead of me.  My breath caught in my chest and I peered through the darkness in search of the scream. It was definitely a female’s…

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  • The Gilded Cage (Veronica Leigh)

    Before I begin, let me inform you of one very important fact: I am dead and I am a ghost. Yes, that is essential to know. How do I know that I am dead and a ghost? Well, I can walk through walls, I can float across the room without my feet touching the floor,…

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  • Killing For Martha (Richie Billing)

    Jak didn’t care much for politics, nor the lives of kings and queens, and yet here he was fighting their war. Deprived of his liberty, forced to fight, forced to kill, forced to die. But through his anger and despair, one vision kept shining through: Martha–smiling and happy and waiting for him to come home.

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  • Road Rager (Jill Nelson)

    Road Rager (Jill Nelson)

    Road Rage is a dangerous thing, especially when life is already kicking you while you’re down. For this character, life kicked them straight into the grave. . .

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  • The Christmas Box (Jill Nelson)

    Christmas is supposed to be a cheerful time of year, right? Well, let’s just say this Christmas Halloween is making a special appearance!

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  • Christmas with the Smiths (Jill Nelson)

    Beth and Mark embark on a road trip to meet his family for Christmas. While sharing stories, Beth becomes annoyed with Mark’s constant laughter, despite feeling chemistry with him. Their arrival at the cabin brings an unexpected horror when they discover Mark’s family—five skeletons—sitting at the dining table.

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