Look, I’m not going to tell you these stories are real. They’re not. But the stuff they’re based on? That’s the real deal.
I write original horror stories that pull from actual events, real phenomena, and the kind of stuff that makes you think twice before taking that night shift or going camping alone. Every story on this site is something I’ve written myself, told from the perspective of regular people who experienced something they can’t quite explain.
What You’ll Find Here
These are first-person accounts. The kind of stories people tell their friends at 2am, or post anonymously online because they need to get it off their chest. Truck drivers who saw something on a desert highway. People working the graveyard shift when they realize they’re not alone. Someone home by themselves who hears footsteps in the hallway.
You know the vibe.
Common themes include:
- Long-haul truckers and lonely highways
- Night shift workers and empty buildings
- Being home alone when you shouldn’t be
- Camping trips that go sideways
- Urban exploration gone wrong
- Small towns with dark secrets
The Approach
I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel here. If you’ve spent time on r/nosleep, listened to horror narrations on YouTube, or fallen down the creepypasta rabbit hole at 3am, you’ll feel right at home. These stories are written for people who get it—who appreciate the slow build, the mundane details that make the horror hit harder, and the lingering questions that stick with you after you finish reading.
Each story stands on its own. Jump in anywhere. Read them in order or pick whatever catches your eye. Some might make you check your locks before bed. Some might make you rethink that road trip. And some might just make you glad you’re not the one telling the story.
Real World Roots
Every story here is grounded in something real. Maybe it’s a documented phenomenon, a historical event, an urban legend, or just the uncomfortable reality of being human and vulnerable in situations we can’t control. I take those kernels of truth and build fiction around them. The experiences are made up, but the foundation isn’t.
Because the best horror isn’t about monsters. It’s about the moment you realize you’re not as safe as you thought you were.
Sweet dreams, The StrangerFiles Team
