Seven Story Magazine

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

  • EASTSIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL, PATIENTS, THE RESTLESS AND THE NOT-SO PATIENT (Marvel Chukwudi Pephel)

    The policeman turns to look at him well. “My friend, we are looking for your kidney and not your money. You didn’t give the man your money. What you gave him is your kidney, and that’s what we need to find. It’s when we find it we can begin to talk about your money. Pray…

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  • Two Dollar Dogs (Dan Eady)

    Her heart thumped sporadically against the now softened cage of ribs inside her. Droplets of overly salty sweat rained down from her hairline, she reached up for her hair with clumsy fingers and greasy clumps fell away, some sticking to what her hands had become.

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  • Ascend (Nicholas Kellogg)

    I leaned in and pressed my lips against his own. They were soft. He kissed back. I know he did. I swear, he kissed me back. And for a few seconds there was only Maverick and Reston—hiding in a bush during recess and locking lips in a safe space. 

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  • Author Interview w/ Eduardo J. Aleman

    The author enjoys traveling with family, seeking cultural experiences that inspire writing. Their recent book, “Hopping for Happiness,” presents a structured decision-making framework for pursuing happiness, influenced by personal experiences and professional insights. Despite challenges, they developed an app to complement the book. Late evenings are their most productive writing time, often accompanied by a…

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  • The Spectre of Death (Stephen Wise)

    I opened my mouth to counter that statement, but had no argument. What did I do with my life? I wasn’t invested in my job. I played games, watched videos, scrolled social media. My outside activities involved others prying me out of the house to participate—otherwise, I wouldn’t have made the effort. I had no…

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  • Whalebone (Delphi Spiderwood)

    I caught slivers of the words the doctor whispered to Whalebone. Miscarried. Unfortunate, but perhaps for the best given my condition. I thought about that for a long time. What was my condition? Was it of the mind or of the body? I couldn’t say.

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  • Author Interview w/Adeleke Anuoluwapo

    Journey with us across the world to Nigeria as we learn about debut author Adeleke Anuoluwapo and her novel “Whispers of Summer”.

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