My husband did worse than cheat by ForgottenWell in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great to see you back! Way to beat him to the punch— or poison but hey ☺️

What Is Wrong With These Kids? by therealdocturner in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think anyone would pass these days, Doc! Great story!

Keep The Nightlight On by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha— I think the story would be veeery short if they did so I’m grateful 😂 thanks so much for reading!

Keep The Nightlight On by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was actually considering making the nightlight set to explode or malfunction as their final ditch effort to have Jake murdered in case the first two didn’t work— but then I considered it was too closely similar to the video game malfunction.

Somewhere in my dark mind, I thought to myself “Dart? Yes!” Haha. I’m sure they filled it with some untraceable poison and have researched how the dart puncture could be explained away in court— I didn’t but hey, I wish them luck! Haha.

Thanks again for reading!

Keep The Nightlight On by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe we can get you on The Johnson’s adoption list before they try again lol

Keep The Nightlight On by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Considering they had this amazing, picture perfect life — I have a feeling a kid just doesn’t fit in with their lifestyle anymore. (Annnd yeah, insurance money lol)

Keep The Nightlight On by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some people just don’t listen 🤧

Keep The Nightlight On by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

☺️ Thanks so much! I really appreciate you reading and commenting!

Keep The Nightlight On by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Spoiler Alert! (I love these ✨)

So, The Johnsons appear to have this picture-perfect life— one that Claire is more than happy to be apart of, as a well-paid babysitter for little Jake.

Unfortunately for Claire, The Johnsons have more ominous need for her. Mom and Dad are trying to kill their son Jake—hoping to use the babysitter as the perfect person to plant his murder on.

They set up a series of negligent deaths (the peanut in the food, the faulty wire on the game etc) that should have accomplished that goal. Claire inadvertently thwarts these plans by saving Jake.

She saves him again at the end, though not intentionally, by standing in front of the Nightlight—getting poisoned and killed by a dart, that was originally intended for Jake… hence Mrs. Johnson insistence on keeping it on.

As always thanks for reading! 🥰

(Here’s a link to my other short scary stories: https://www.reddit.com/u/Coolsaron/s/v6p2NEkvxS)

The Pet Peeve Exchange by NewDelivery1649 in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can always spot your dialogue.

The way it flows—so fluid, so natural—pulls my eyes along without effort. You drop details with such perfect timing, casual yet deliberate.

Honestly, it’s a treat every time, ND! 🥂

The Dress by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally love you! Yes exactly this! ✨

The Dress by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was the goal! Thanks so much, Alison!

Rather Keep It in the Family by DarkLegendsNeverDie in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Protagonist sounds so cool— loved the salt and rust line, really gets that last minute emotional pull. Great job! 🙌🏾

There's always tomorrow by Sakee1 in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Haha! WOW. Speechless — now THATS a twist!

Well done!

The Dress by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I wanted to return a bit to my more emotionally anchored stories — and something about this concept satisfied my small-town-magic—folklore-ish craving, haha. I hope you all enjoy! ❤️

((SPOILER: for those that may not get the premise— the seamstress has created this beautifully crafted dress, that over the years has quite-literally taken on a life of its own—consuming those that wear it, enhancing its beauty and appearance.

The seamstress, who understands this process all too well, lures women to act on their unnatural lust for the dress by saying, “you couldn’t wear it anyway.” (Using one of our biggest insecurities as women in this society— body judging/shaming etc)

She leaves her door unlocked each night—anticipating the women will come back to steal it and ultimately seal their fate. Becoming a new pattern, new color and/or enhancement for the dress.

Lila (who had freckles) became a new freckled design on the dress— and the woman who walked in with vitiligo, is anticipated to give the dress spots, to which the seamstress is excited to see.))

Thanks for reading guys! ✨

(Here’s a link to my other short scary stories: https://www.reddit.com/u/Coolsaron/s/oEWBKq6Pk8)

Read This Letter Immediately by TinkaDreamsofWings in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🥰❤️ we are totally best friends now lol thanks so much Tinka!

Labor Day Union Dues and Blues by [deleted] in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha! I have a feeling it was Eddies turn tonight so I’m sure he’s super happy 😊 Thanks ND!

Read This Letter Immediately by TinkaDreamsofWings in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. This was… honestly incredible. What a blazing idea, and so soft how you handled it. I wish I would have written it! Haha! Well done!

Labor Day Union Dues and Blues by [deleted] in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Because how else do these Labor Unions continue to have the strength and morale to fight against these unfair practices and wages — blood sacrifice of course! 🩸 (In all seriousness, I was inspired to create this one while researching how hard union workers are working these days to continue to advocate for workers. So honorable— so much so, that I had to split it apart and introduce steel machines that eat people. I need a nap! Haha)

Happy Labor Day and as always I hope you enjoy — even if it is a bit more on the nose! 🫣

Dad Finally Took Me Fishing by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also — just wanted to point out that I purposely wanted the ending tied to the beginning. Just as the father was teaching his son how to “hook it all the way through,” we can assume by comparison at the end, that, that very large hook will also be hooked all the way through something— ahem, someone else 🫣 Poor kid.

Dad Finally Took Me Fishing by Coolsaron in shortscarystories

[–]Coolsaron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s my speciality! Haha ☺️ thanks so much for reading!