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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

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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#6

Creepy Story

Creepy Story

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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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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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#19

Heights And Scary Short Stories

Heights And Scary Short Stories

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#23

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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#33

I Never Go To Sleep

I Never Go To Sleep

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Just A Dream

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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#44

Horror On The Dining Table

Horror On The Dining Table

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Dakota Bloyer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe you could be sleepwalking OR chances are Then, chances are, you've got a houseguest...

Dakota Bloyer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

there are many chances that your kid or wife set them there for you to wash, as kids dont put anything away and wanted to to something that they thought were exitin, or your wife had to go to work and just finished breakfast or something

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

you don't have a kitchen knife? im sorry how do you cut bodies (I mean food) lol jk

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

unfortunately there is someone in your house about to kill you on camera. RUN!

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

They must be your guest be your guest be your guest -beuty and the beast remix.

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

well I guess the last person who lived there left them there and you didn't even notice cause you're so god damn lazy

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

This is what it is like when you invite your youtuber friend to your house.

Sally Carrera
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps your mom was trying to make you do cooking videos, you imbecile.

Scott Doyle
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Somebody is making a cooking documentary, but they need to sharpen their knife first.

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#45

Good News

Good News

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Creepy Coffin Tales

Creepy Coffin Tales

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#49

A Spooky Funeral Story

A Spooky Funeral Story

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#50

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!