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There are many reasons why one might enjoy a good horror story. One, for example, is the adrenaline rush after being scared. The other is that some of us like to experience overwhelming, complex emotions. It also helps that the scary stories aren't happening to you, so you can still feel relatively safe while experiencing them. 

And bigger doesn't always mean better, especially when it comes to scary stuff. Sometimes, it’s the small things or short scary stories that are the most terrifying, like an unexpected spider in the bathtub, a creaking floorboard in the dead of night, or a lizard on the wall staring right at you! Those are the real-life short horror stories that give us an adrenaline rush. 

Two-Sentence Horror Stories: Reddit Collection

The classic of the horror genre is, of course, the two-sentence scary stories. So when a now-deleted Reddit user asked others, “What is the best short horror story you can come up with in two sentences?” the answers scared everyone to death. You might want to keep the lights on for this one! 

From short scary stories about being buried alive to working the night shift alone (or not...?), this compilation of creepy stories definitely has it all. And if you are a fan of two-sentence horror stories, we promise this post will leave you scared and mindless. Let’s dig in!

#1

Shortest Horror Story

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Hans
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Overly helpful neighbour closed the door after you walked in, left it open, and drunkely fell asleep on the floor?

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    Creepy Story

    Creepy Story

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    Pi...
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or MAYBE, the person next to you wasn't your wife...

    Bobbi Newell
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of an old horror movie: "Have you checked the children yet?"

    Elena Montesinos
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something similar happened to me, but it was because the monitor worked with wifi and my neighbour had the same model. I almost had a heart attack.

    Rishika Chaudhuri
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe the voice comforting the baby was some other girl like aunt or grandma or something. Or this is even possible the person had entered your house to give you a surprise while you were sleeping. Maybe its possible right

    BUMMERS
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, hearing your wife's voice in the other room-even creepier.

    Jiani Li
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe it's a grandma? nanny? babysitter that you weirdly gave access to your baby monitor?

    Billybob
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s just ur body pillow of kakashi bro don’t be scared

    Go Bo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love hearing children giggle except for when I'm home alone and it's 6:00 a.m. in the morning

    vicaabroo
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aww the older sister is finally taking part in the family. being responsible. round of applause yall

    olivia boggs
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they prob had their mom in the house cooking cookies or somthin

    Junior Chiu
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In some countries it's very common to live with grandparents so they can take care of your kids when you are at work or need a break.

    Sun-hi
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MAYBE It was a ghost or someone who broke in. Rapunzel's mom? Mother Gothel maybe

    Jordyn Knoles
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why did i think it would say "i awoke to the sound of my baby. I went to check on my baby but then i realized, the cries are looped"

    SweetpRincess
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it was the older sibling, conforting the baby since you parents worked hard and they didnt want to wake you

    Ava Medley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MAYBE It was your Mom or Dad or Grandparent!!!Or it was a HELPFUL ghost

    Alyssa Quintana
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    shut up what if they stole the kid and killed the mom and the gost of the mom was calming it IDK

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Oh yeah, my sister is spending the weekend with us, sorry I forgot to tell you". Mystery solved.

    Arianna
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i don't think i'd be that scared of a ghost helping me parent

    Ashtonthefairytrainer
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, could have been your sister/cousin/sister-in-law/cousin-in-law

    Mula
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ų̴̛̘̘͕̖̥̖̻͎̃̀̌͋̀̂͂͊̊̋͝͝ͅń̴̳͙͆̇̊̑́͘͝k̴̡̨̧̛̩͚̥̪̗͎͓̙̼̟̹̹̀̿̒͆̈́̊͌̽̈̕n̶̛̝̳͖̩̘̅̎̇̌̈́̈̈́͝ǫ̶̣̤͓͓̼̳̰̙̜̗͔͒̀̆̓͌͑w̶̡̛̺͇̯̦̻̲̬̜̭̉̏̆͆̓͑̓͗͌͋̇̚ͅǹ̴̢͖͓͕͖͌͗͌͆͋̿̓̀͘

    Elisaurous uwu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if the wife woke up and saw she'd find out about the side chick o.o

    Atikah Zaheer
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the mums sleeping next to him, and some voice is comforting the child??

    Rylie Young
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the firstborn isn't an infant, and the secondborn is comforting them.

    Šimon Špaček
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you Homer Simpson? Than it would be Moe and you can go back to sleep again.

    M3era
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could have another son/daughter who was worried for the baby, so went to comfort them

    Tillie Martinussen
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First born= only child. Wife beside his bed = no one in he baby room, but still noises from the nursery = either a killer or a supernatural being. = your child in danger. Yes?

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    Sára XS
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be scary even if the wife wasn't in that bed ???????????????? ????

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    #8

    Afterlife Horrors

    Afterlife Horrors

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    Charles Laster
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder, if you have a condensed ghost story, if you spilled water on it, would it grow into a short story or novel.

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    #9

    Short Scary Story

    Short Scary Story

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    Shannamrichardson
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Carolers waiting to sing, Mormons there for a service project, neighbors waiting to surprise you with a fresh coat of house paint?

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    #10

    A Touch From The Other Side

    A Touch From The Other Side

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    Pi...
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoa! This was totally a new take on the phantom limb aspect! Well done!

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    #11

    Pet Horror Story

    Pet Horror Story

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    Cristi
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always felt safe as a kid because I thought any strange noise in the middle of the night would be my cat.

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    #12

    Something About Night Shifts And Short Horror Stories

    Something About Night Shifts And Short Horror Stories

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    Two Sentence Horror Story

    Two Sentence Horror Story

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once heard some light knocking while I was drawing and listening to a CD. I looked around, saw nothing, didn't pay attention, dismissed it as some random sound. Then the album has finished and I wanted to change the CD... But atop the CD player there it was - a grasshopper as huge as a fist!

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    #14

    Creepiest Of The Short Creepy Stories

    Creepiest Of The Short Creepy Stories

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    #17

    Short Scary Stories For Sleepless Nights

    Short Scary Stories For Sleepless Nights

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    Heights And Scary Short Stories

    Heights And Scary Short Stories

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    Who Opened The Door?

    Who Opened The Door?

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't need to be horror. It can be about some richman or a rich woman, closing him/herself up to the public, to close friends and relatives, to themselves... A celebrity with a troubled personality perhaps.

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    #26

    A Creepy Short Story On The Rails

    A Creepy Short Story On The Rails

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    Jeanne Deaux
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is way more terrible than the thought of someone, or even a train coming...

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    I Never Go To Sleep

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    Just A Dream

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This feels kinda like a sci-fi story about engineering artificial memories and experiences.

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    #39

    Night At The Swimming Pool

    Night At The Swimming Pool

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Night swimmiiiiiing deseeeeeeeerves a quiet niiiiiight. ♬♪ ♥

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    #45

    Good News

    Good News

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    #48

    Creepy Coffin Tales

    Creepy Coffin Tales

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    A Spooky Funeral Story

    A Spooky Funeral Story

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    Wake Up!

    Wake Up!

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You go to the bathroom first, when you hear some knocking. It was her, telling you to hurry up 'cause it's urgent.

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    #51

    A Haunted Crypt

    A Haunted Crypt

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    Short and Spooky!

    This is what we were talking about. The classic horror of the shortest stories! And we bet there were quite a few that made you check twice if you are really alone in the room! Isn’t this the perfect collection to scare your friends? Share it with them, and let us know in the comments if these short and spooky tales managed to creep them out, too!