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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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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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#27

Wrapped In Horror

Wrapped In Horror

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

Oh crud call the doctor the plastic is coming to life again!

Liam Potenberg
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the oatmeal raisin cookie popped it, with the help of his friend, the macadamia nut cookie

Nat Gif
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why tf u buying mannequins? I mean I get if you're making clothes or something but srsly. Those things creep me out...

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

They are NOT mannequins! They are A N I M A T R O N I C S killing da nightguard!!

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

Those kids must have gotten to the bubble wrap again! I mean, who wouldn't? :D

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

depending on where you are at and why you bought mannequins, it could be workers or just those people playing a prank

Audrey Rasmussen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, i like popping bubble wrap, didnt mean to scare you, ill go back to my grave

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

It’s just the FedEx and Amazon people, no one can resist bubble wrap!

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

Mannequins must be bored, thus they started popping each others rapper.

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

I sympathise. F%$#ing kids popping it before i can even open them up

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

Its your co-worker, Derek, playing with said bubbles.

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

Its your co-worker Derek, playing with said bubble wrap

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

The mannequins are popping the bubble wrap, but they are standing in the corner....

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

Sorry, that was me. I just love hearing that sound when I am stressed

Chloe S Linzmeier
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it's your children or something playing with the bubble wrap :3

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

goddamit i wish i never hit up Cindy cause now we have Cindy junior, popping MY bubble wrap -_-

Wolfie Mel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always had the fear of mannequins.Because my aunt who was a fashion designer we went to visit her she had a weird mannequin in the room i had to stay.In my dreams there was a glimpse of this thing moving places wearing a suit and tie.I told my mom she didn't believe me .The next day i met these 2 creepy neighbourhood girls who were both 5 years old.I visited their house and sudennly i had to go to the toilet . When i asked them where the bathroom was .They both giggled and one of them said in a low "is he still there".Years later i came too know there's a person known as slenderman but the shocking news was these both girls did suicide and there bodies were found like someone slit their throates it's still a mystery was it a suicide or a murder?

Cierra Claxton [STUDENT]
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Delores is that you?! What would Five say, scaring ppl like that tsk tsk Well at least ow Five ain't crazy

fat ass
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its probably just me cause bubble wrap is the best.. i live for that s**t.

Savannah Gregory
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they must really like bubble wrap, so much that they had wrapped themselves

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

Jeff the Mannequin from Today's Special! His magic hat (a gift from Waldo) and the spell "Hocus Pocus Alimagocus" brings him alive!! <3333

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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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#45

Good News

Good News

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#48

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!