The Shadowed Door: 50 Horror Stories

By Piet van Bergen

The Shadowed Door is a collection of fifty bone-chilling horror stories that will keep you up all night. From the supernatural to the psychological, these tales explore the darkest corners of the human experience. In these pages, you'll meet haunted dolls, vengeful spirits, and malevolent entities that lurk in the shadows. You'll witness the terrifying consequences of unchecked curiosity, and the horrifying outcomes of forbidden desires. Each story is carefully crafted to draw you in and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. You'll find yourself rooting for the protagonists, even as you dread the inevitable horrors that await them. But beware: once you enter through The Shadowed Door, there's no going back. These stories will stay with you long after you've turned the final page, haunting your dreams and making you question what really lurks in the darkness. If you're a fan of horror, then The Shadowed Door is a must-read. Whether you're looking for a quick scare or a spine-tingling journey into the unknown, these stories will satisfy your darkest cravings. Just don't forget to leave a light on...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Piet van Bergen
• Release date: Apr 27, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223889120

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The Shadowed Door:

50 Horror Stories

WRITTEN BY:

PIET VAN BERGEN

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Table of Contents

1. The Mysterious Fog ....................................................................................... 7

2. The Disappearing Children ...........................................................................11

3. The Scarecrow in the Field ...........................................................................16

4. The Creepy Carnival .....................................................................................19

5. The Dark Basement .......................................................................................23

6. The Ouija Board ............................................................................................26

7. The Abandoned Asylum ...............................................................................29

8. The Possessed Object ....................................................................................32

9. The Uninvited Guest .....................................................................................35

10. The Lost Key .................................................................................................37

11. The Phantom Footsteps .................................................................................39

12. The Shadow in the Mirror .............................................................................41

13. The Cursed Doll ............................................................................................44

14. The Haunted Painting ....................................................................................47

15. The Ghost in the Attic ...................................................................................49

16. The Haunted Hotel Room .............................................................................51

17. The Cemetery at Night ..................................................................................54

18. The Killer Clown ..........................................................................................58

19. The Doppelganger .........................................................................................61

20. The Strange Noises .......................................................................................65

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21. The Demonic Possession .............................................................................. 68

22. The Blackout ................................................................................................ 72

23. The Haunted Forest ...................................................................................... 76

24. The Abandoned School ................................................................................ 80

25. The Serial Killer's House ............................................................................. 84

26. The Forbidden Room ................................................................................... 88

27. The Phantom Hitchhiker .............................................................................. 92

28. The Creepy Dollhouse .................................................................................. 96

29. The Ghostly Apparition .............................................................................. 100

30. The Spirit Board ......................................................................................... 104

31. The Evil Twin ............................................................................................ 108

32. The Ghostly Apparition .............................................................................. 112

33. The Cursed Book ....................................................................................... 117

34. The Possessed Playground ......................................................................... 121

35. The Vengeful Spirit .................................................................................... 125

36. The Haunted Mansion ................................................................................ 129

37. The Creepy Crypt ....................................................................................... 133

38. The Darkened Hallway .............................................................................. 137

39. The Abandoned Mine ................................................................................. 141

40. The Ominous Fog ....................................................................................... 145

41. The Night Shift ........................................................................................... 149

42. The Killer in the Woods ............................................................................. 153

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43. The Poltergeist ............................................................................................157

44. The Possessed Toy ......................................................................................162

45. The Mysterious Stranger .............................................................................167

46. The Ghostly Choir .......................................................................................172

47. The Unsettling Doll .....................................................................................177

48. The Haunted Hospital .................................................................................182

49. The Eerie Forest Trail .................................................................................187

50. The Final Confrontation ..............................................................................192

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The Mysterious Fog

The small town of Millfield had always been a peaceful place. It was situated in the middle of a dense forest, and its inhabitants were friendly and welcoming. But one day, a strange fog rolled into town, and everything changed.

At first, people thought it was just a passing weather phenomenon, but the fog didn't dissipate. It lingered, thick and heavy, blanketing the town in an eerie silence.

As the days went on, the fog started to take on a life of its own. People could hear strange noises coming from within the fog, whispers and murmurs that seemed to be coming from all around them.

One day, a group of teenagers decided to venture into the fog, curious about what lay beyond. They thought it would be an adventure, something to break up the monotony of their small-town lives.

They walked for what seemed like hours, the fog growing thicker and thicker around them. They could barely see each other, let alone what lay ahead.

Suddenly, they heard a sound, a rustling in the bushes. They froze, unsure of what to do next.

Did you hear that? one of them whispered.

They strained their eyes, trying to see through the fog. And that's when they saw it, a figure standing just beyond the edge of their vision.

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It was humanoid, but it was too tall, too thin. It seemed to be wearing a dark cloak, and its eyes glowed in the darkness.

The teens tried to run, but the figure was too fast. It caught up to them in a matter of seconds, its long, thin fingers wrapping around their necks.

They struggled, but it was no use. The figure was too strong, and it dragged them deeper into the fog, never to be seen again.

The townspeople were terrified. They knew that something was wrong, but they didn't know what to do. They started locking themselves in their homes, too afraid to venture out into the thick, mysterious fog.

But one day, a woman named Emily decided to take matters into her own hands. She had lost her son to the fog, and she was determined to find out what was happening.

She grabbed a flashlight and a can of mace and set out into the fog, determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.

As she walked, the fog seemed to grow thicker, wrapping around her like a cloak. She could hear strange noises coming from within the fog, whispers and murmurs that seemed to be coming from all around her.

And then she saw it, a figure standing just beyond the edge of her vision. It was the same figure that had taken her son, tall and thin, with glowing eyes.

Emily tried to run, but the figure was too fast. It caught up to her in a matter of seconds, its long, thin fingers wrapping around her neck.

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She struggled, but it was no use. The figure was too strong, and it dragged her deeper into the fog, never to be seen again.

The townspeople were beside themselves with fear. They knew that something needed to be done, but they didn't know how to stop the mysterious fog.

One day, a group of scientists arrived in town. They had been studying the strange phenomenon, and they believed that they had found a way to stop it.

They had developed a device that emitted a high-frequency sound wave, one that they believed would disrupt the fog and make it dissipate.

The townspeople were skeptical, but they were desperate. They agreed to let the scientists try their device, hoping that it would finally put an end to the terror that had taken over their town.

They set up the device in the town square, and they activated it. The sound was deafening, piercing, and it seemed to cut through the fog like a knife.

And then, suddenly, the fog started to dissipate. It grew thinner and thinner, until it was nothing more than a faint mist on the ground.

The townspeople emerged from their homes, blinking in the sunlight. They looked around, amazed at what they saw.

The town had been transformed. The buildings and streets were covered in a thick layer of moss, and strange plants and flowers had sprouted up everywhere.

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The townspeople were amazed at the sudden transformation, and they began to explore their new surroundings. They found that the plants and flowers were unlike anything they had ever seen before, with vibrant colors and unusual shapes.

But then they started to notice something strange. The plants and flowers seemed to be moving, as if they were alive. And then they started to realize that they were alive, that they had a life force of their own.

The townspeople were horrified, realizing that they had traded one kind of terror for another. The mysterious fog may have been gone, but it had been replaced by something even more sinister.

And so, the small town of Millfield remained shrouded in mystery, a place where the impossible was possibleand the unknown lurked just beyond the edge of vision. No one knew what had caused the mysterious fog, or what had transformed their town into a living, breathing entity.

But one thing was certain: the townspeople would never forget the horrors that they had endured, and they would always be looking over their shoulders, waiting for the next strange phenomenon to take over their town.

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The Disappearing Children

It was a quiet evening in the small town of Millbrook. The sun had set, and the sky was painted with hues of pink and orange. The streets were empty, and the only sound was the chirping of crickets.

But something was not right. Over the past few weeks, children had been disappearing from the town, one by one. The police had no leads, and the parents were beside themselves with worry.

The town was on edge, and everyone was looking over their shoulders, wondering who would be next.

Carla was one of the mothers who had lost her child. Her son, Adam, had been playing in the park when he vanished without a trace. Carla had searched for him everywhere, but he was nowhere to be found.

She had been living in a nightmare ever since, unable to sleep or eat, consumed with worry and fear.

One evening, Carla was sitting in her living room, staring at the TV but not really watching it. She heard a knock on the door, and she got up to answer it.

Standing on her doorstep was a man she'd never seen before. He was tall and thin, with greasy hair and a sickly smile. Carla felt a shiver run down her spine.

Can I help you? she asked, trying to sound brave.

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The man grinned. I'm sorry to bother you, ma'am. I'm just passing through town, and I was wondering if you could spare some change.

Carla reached into her purse and handed him a few coins. Here you go, she said, trying to close the door.

But the man put his foot in the way. Wait, he said. I couldn't help but notice the missing child posters in town. It must be so hard for the parents.

Carla felt her heart pounding in her chest. What are you trying to say?

The man smiled again. Just that it's a terrible thing, losing a child. But sometimes, things happen for a reason. Maybe it's time for the parents to let go and move on.

Carla felt a wave of anger wash over her. Get out of here, she said, pushing the man away from her door.

But as she closed the door, she heard the man whisper, Don't worry, you won't be seeing me again. But I'll be seeing you.

Carla felt her blood run cold. She knew that she had just met her son's kidnapper.

She called the police immediately, and they arrived at her house within minutes. But the man was already gone, vanished into the night.

The police launched a massive manhunt, searching every inch of the town for any sign of the kidnapper. But he was nowhere to be found.

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Days turned into weeks, and the disappearances continued. More children vanished, and the town was consumed with fear and paranoia.

Carla knew that she had to do something. She couldn't just sit back and watch as more children were taken away from their families.

She decided to take matters into her own hands. She began to investigate on her own, visiting the places where the children had last been seen and talking to anyone who might have information.

One evening, Carla was walking through the park when she saw a man sitting on a bench, watching the children play. She recognized him instantly as the man who had come to her door.

Carla approached him, trying to remain calm. What are you doing here?

The man smiled again. Just watching the children play. They're so innocent, so full of life.

Carla felt a surge of anger. Where are the children you've taken? What have you done with them?

The man's smile faded. I don't know what you're talking about.

Carla reached into her bag and pulled out a can of mace. I know it was you who took my son. And I know that you're behind all the other disappearances too.

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The man stood up, but Carla held her ground. You're going to tell me where the children are, or I'm going to spray you with this mace.

The man looked around nervously. I can't tell you that. I'll be in big trouble.

Carla was getting frustrated. Tell me, damn it!

The man hesitated for a moment, then spoke. There's a building on the outskirts of town. It's an abandoned warehouse. The children are there.

Carla felt a wave of relief wash over her. Thank you, she said, spraying the man with the mace before running off towards the warehouse.

She arrived at the warehouse, which was old and decrepit, with broken windows and peeling paint. She could hear the sounds of children crying from inside.

She kicked open the door and rushed in, ready to confront the kidnapper.

But when she got inside, she found something that she never could have expected. The children were all there, safe andsound, but they were being held captive by a group of people, not just one man.

Carla was shocked. She had thought that the kidnapper was working alone, but now she realized that there was an entire group of people involved in the abductions.

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The group had been using the abandoned warehouse as a hideout, and they had been keeping the children there for weeks, waiting for the right moment to transport them to a different location.

Carla knew that she had to act fast. She called the police, and within minutes, they arrived at the warehouse, arresting the kidnappers and freeing the children.

The town was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that the people responsible for the abductions had been caught.

Carla was hailed as a hero, and she was able to finally find closure for the loss of her son. She knew that nothing could ever bring him back, but she was glad that she had been able to help bring the other children home.

The town was able to start healing, but the memory of the disappearing children would stay with them forever. It was a reminder that evil could hide in plain sight, and that sometimes, it was up to the people to stand up and fight back against it.

For Carla, it was a lesson in strength and perseverance. She had been able to overcome her own fears and anxieties, and she had been able to take action when it was needed most.

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The Scarecrow in the Field

The old, abandoned farm was a popular spot for teenagers to hang out and tell ghost stories. But no one dared to venture into the field that lay behind it.

It was said that a scarecrow with a sinister presence stood there, watching and waiting for its next victim.

One summer evening, a group of five friends decided to explore the field.

They had heard the stories, but didn't believe in the scarecrow's existence. As they walked through the tall grass, they joked and laughed, unaware of the danger that lay ahead.

Suddenly, one of them spotted the scarecrow in the distance. Its ragged clothes fluttered in the wind, and its head turned slowly to face them. The friends froze in terror, unsure of what to do. The scarecrow seemed to be beckoning them closer, its eyes glowing in the moonlight.

As they approached, they noticed that the scarecrow's face was distorted, twisted into a grotesque expression. Its arms were outstretched, as if waiting to embrace them. The friends felt a chill run down their spines, sensing that something was terribly wrong.

Without warning, the scarecrow lunged at them, its sharp claws slashing through the air. The friends scattered, running in different directions as the scarecrow pursued them. They could hear its ragged breaths and the sound of its feet pounding on the ground.

One by one, the friends fell