Seven Story Magazine

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

  • The Deadman’s Gift (Contribution by Josiah Akhtab)

    Rudy Sarabelli’s writing has always been a gift and a curse, but what happens when that curse takes away everything that has ever brought you happiness and shatters any possibility of a fulfilling life?

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  • Gwen just wanted to be like the other girls. The ones who were pretty and all the boys paid attention to. . .She just wanted to be pretty like the other girls. But sometimes, the path to being pretty can get real ugly, real fast. . .

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  • Delve (N.N. Shepherd)

    Delve (N.N. Shepherd)

    Delve is the story of a dwarven prince who leads the mining efforts far from the mountain halls of his home. There are legends of a rare mineral deep beneath the earth, but in the pursuit of digging deeper terrible monsters are uncovered and many workers are killed. The prince must decide between the pursuit…

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  • The Devil’s Lullaby (Sample Story)

    The narrative explores the life of a writer, William Byzantine, who experiences the thrill and terror of creation. After a chance encounter with a mysterious girl, Lily, he becomes the devil’s advocate, leading to immense success. However, this success comes with a price, foreshadowing his eventual demise as he grapples with his choices.

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  • Prey (Melissa Dennison, UK)

    Prey (Melissa Dennison, UK)

    The short story “Prey” describes a woman’s anxious and disorienting experience alone at night amid the vibrancy of nightlife. She reflects on a night out, piecing together fragmented memories, grappling with confusion, and feeling physical discomfort. The narrative shifts from fear to a predatory energy as she encounters a group of men.

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  • Keep Moving (Josiah Furcinitti)

    Theo and Faith get lost while hiking and face growing anxiety and tension in their relationship. After a frightening encounter with a strange old woman known as Pirate Lady, they experience bizarre occurrences, leading to chaos and danger. Faith gets injured, heightening the urgency for escape, culminating in a devastating conclusion.

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  • A Winter’s Wrath (David O’Mahony)

    Five graves on the hillside. God’s wrath is coldest in the winter. . .

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