May 2026
Skin in the Stairwell
Every Monday morning, someone finds a fresh shed skin coiled beside the fourth-floor landing.
Mira Sen12 min read
Stories from the dark
Stories from the Dark
Real tales. Twisted fiction. Desi nightmares. Every story on this page was chosen for one purpose: to make sure you do not sleep too well tonight.
This is where the horror lives. Horror Circle India's Stories section is a curated collection of original fiction, community submissions, and carefully chosen tales written by fans, for fans. Browse. Read. Be afraid.
Theme of the month / May 2026
SNAKE(S)
Write a horror story around snake(s). The fear can be literal, mythic, psychological, or completely unexpected.
No word limitNo language barrierOpen to all
Closes 31 May 2026
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May 2026 submissions
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April 2026
CCTV
Surveillance rooms, corrupted footage, blind spots, timestamp glitches, and cameras that catch what people miss.
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