A chilling gust of wind sweeps through a darkened Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1989. The Smurl house, a modest dwelling radiating an unnatural cold, becomes the epicenter of unspeakable horrors. Janet Smurl, plagued by horrifying visions and violent outbursts, claims a malevolent presence has taken root. Her husband, Jack Smurl, desperately seeks answers, while their children … Read more
The cobbled streets of Barcelona gleam under a soft, pre-dawn light as Heather Mulgrew clutches a worn map, its creases whispering tales of countless journeys. Her eyes, bright with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation, scan the unfamiliar surroundings. This European trip, meant to be a final hurrah with her friends Amy and Constance before … Read more
The rain-slicked streets of Rotterdam gleam under the neon glow as a high-speed chase rips through the night. A stolen van careens wildly, narrowly avoiding trams and terrified pedestrians. Inside, the hapless criminals clutch bags of loot, their faces a mixture of fear and exhilaration. But hot on their heels is community officer Ramon, whose … Read more
The rusted gates of Havenwood creak open, a symphony of decay welcoming Smoke and Stack back to the town they swore they’d left behind. Years etched on their faces, mirror images haunted by a past they can’t outrun. The air hangs thick with the scent of honeysuckle and something else, something rotten. Annie, the town’s … Read more
The city bleeds neon beneath a bruised twilight sky. Nathan Caine, a man strangely immune to pain, leads an unremarkable existence, until Sherry, the girl who painted color onto his monochrome world, vanishes. One minute she’s there, a flash of vibrant red lipstick and a shared nervous laugh; the next, just an echoing silence. As … Read more
The hum of fluorescent lights flickered over the drab hallways of Northwood High, a stark contrast to the boundless worlds inside the minds of its students. For Henry, another day meant dodging the taunts of Trevor and his cronies, his solace found only in the pixelated landscapes of Minecraft. But today was different. A glitch … Read more
A canvas, stark white, fills the screen. Then, a single brushstroke of ochre, hesitant yet bold. Zahra Ahmadi’s voice, rich and contemplative, whispers, “He painted himself more than any other subject, a mirror to a soul in torment.” Eight self-portraits materialize, each a window into a different facet of Vincent van Gogh, brought to life … Read more