Darkly Humorous Horror Stories
Browse darkly humorous horror stories from the Horror Story Archive.

Part 1 - Just Another Night Shift
A motel night clerk has seen plenty of strange things, but some guests leave behind mysteries that refuse to make sense.

Part 6 - Late Night Visit
A guest's impossible memories and a voice beneath the bed reveal that the motel's strangest mysteries are far from over.

Part 3 - New Name Same Shift
A strange guest, a relentless possum, and a bloody message turn another motel shift into something far worse.

Part 5 - Unregistered Guests
A strange door, a motionless man, and something lurking in the motel's maintenance corridor make for another unforgettable night shift.

My torture victim refuses to die
A seasoned killer encounters a victim unlike anyone before, as a night of violence turns into an impossible psychological battle.

I found my own exhibit at a serial killer museum
A true crime enthusiast visits a museum devoted to infamous murderers, only to discover one exhibit feels disturbingly personal.

I walked around campus with a bowl of Blow Pops saying, 'hey would you sell your soul for some candy?'
I only needed a few souls. Campus gave me hundreds.

The Last Prophet
The world searched for answers when people started dying. The truth was hidden in the hands of the one man who caused it.