Write a story about someone spending the night in an old Victorian home-turned-hotel on Halloween.

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“The return of the old lover” by Ophelia S

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The hallways, labyrinthine, wide and ghoulish, attracted her in a weird manner, as if her feet were eager to feel the touch of the cold hardwood floor and explore that fascinating place. For some reason, Pauline could not stop thinking about it; she sighed, tossed and turned in the imponent matress that she laid on, faced the ceiling and counted sheep, however she could not sleep. Every now and then her eyes met the eyes of the big oil portrait that hanged in her room; it was a woman, fair and pale, with unsettling big brown eyes and some so...

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“The horror in a Victorian Hotel.” by Domah Riddhishma

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I stood inside the lobby waiting for my keys.The Victorian Hotel stood in all its glory, with a chilling view.Her boyfriend was waiting for her at home for it was a tradition to spend the night with him during Halloween.But alas, fate had something else for her. The storm outside stopped her drive back home. Should not have stayed late at work, she thought gloomily. But work is work.Thanking the old man at the lobby she took her keys in one hand and her small carry on in another hand. She searched for the lift.There it was, standing rather h...

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“Scare Tactics” by Debra Goings

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Jody got a text from Diane asking her what she had planned for Halloween night. She text back that it was still open. Diane told her that the,spooky old house on the hill was going to open the house to guests for that night. Diane always believed in ghosts and other silly things like that. Jody is practical and she tolerated her friends opinions but thought it was all nonsense. She loves her friend and decides to text her that they should get a room. Diane text back that she can't believe she would go but she agrees and will make a reservati...

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“House from Hades” by Jill Siegler

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We have a house on the end of our block. To most, a descript Victorian mansion with a dark history but colorful care taker. When I grew up we thought the house was a set from the tv show "The Munsters" . I always felt like I knew it's occupants, although Mom insisted we never venture into the creepy home.Now I'm eighteen and in college. My Aunt's old sorority is having a pledge night. Our mission is to spend the night in the Victorian mansion which is now a hotel. Seems simple enough, right? But I learned it was haunted by a vicious ghost. ...

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“Empty Space” by Kate Song

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Rushing through the bathroom door I scrambled to the glass mirror. My hands, like a wrecking ball, were knocking over bottles, looking for the orange container with the label reading “Take no more than one a day, if necessary.” To my surprise I found the bottle was not there. I slammed the mirror door closed, leaving a crack along the middle of the glass. I stormed into the next room over, and see my mom. She sat struck still on the floor, where in her hand lay the empty pill container. I stared at her with wide eyes wondering what had happe...

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“The Ghost on Church Hill” by Elisient Vernon

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The old brick house with its gabled roof and stained-glass windows had been converted into a church building. The church was on a hill. A narrow path bordered by wild ferns led up to it from the main street. It looked quite odd among the few cottages scattered here and there in the tiny community of Meadow Valley. Travelers passing by often stopped to take pictures of this Gothic looking church in the middle of ‘nowhere’. Right behind the church building was a cemetery where members of the chu...

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“Mystery of Eloise Smith” by Jessica Burnette

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The Victorian no longer looked scary. Every light was on in the four-story house. Maybe the place never had a ghost walking its halls, and only her imagination on Halloween night saw shapes in the windows. But it didn’t keep Sarah from hugging her overnight bag as she walked up the steps. “Welcome to Smith Manor!” A woman dressed in Victorian clothing stood in the foyer. Sarah planted her feet in the doorway. Pumpkins and hay barrels covered the foyer. The mansion looked like a hallmark card than a haunted house. “I have a letter i...

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“1 Victorian Way” by William Webster

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The Bed & Breakfast was better than they could have imagined. The brochure was great, the pictures were good, but the 1830 Victorian mansion was gorgeous. Gingerbread-trim decorated the exterior of the three story house. Inside, thick crown molding lined all of the ceiling edges and chair rails ran the length of hallways. Intricate woodwork with carved foliage trimmed the molding throughout the house. Dark, rich wainscote panels covered three walls of the study with the fourth occupied by a floor to ce...

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“The Shattered Door” by Rudy Uribe

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I need to take a good hard look and revisit my definition of fun. My girlfriend, Allison sobbed almost to the point of incoherence as she spoke to the police. Kevin grimaced with pain as his arm dangled from his elbow. His girlfriend, Missy was catatonic, unable to answer any questions. And me – I stood in the foyer with my arms handcuffed, and a police officer reading me my rights. They were charging me with manslaughter.***It had started innocently enough. I sat at my breakfast nook and sipped my cup of coffee. I looked up at Allison. “Why...

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““The Last Paradise Hotel”” by Simone Stark

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I wish I could just go home and play video games but instead, I’m stuck here in an old creepy hotel. It all started when our grandpa won a ticket to Manta Reef from an internet ad. At first, the thought of relaxing at the best beach in the world brightens up everything.I’m Dom Rodriguez by the way. I’m fourteen and this is my story. So anyway my mind was set on going towards Manta Reef in Halloween but there’s a catch. Not everyone has to go on an epic vacation at Manta Reef and grandpa can only bring one of us but lucky me for being th...

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“Halloween Honeymoon” by Jamie McAllister

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The wind whistled shrilly as the deep blue sedan wound up the dark two-lane highway. Lofty trees towered over the road on both sides, the last vestiges of their crimson, yellow, and orange leaves swirling to the ground in the wind. Dark clouds rolled and spun in the twilight sky, thunder cracking in the distance. The young couple inside the sedan seemed oblivious to the impending storm around them, holding hands and throwing sappy glances at each other on a dangerously frequent basis. Thomas suddenly snatched his hand away ...

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“Devil's Hour” by MJ Pennell

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This is a nice hotel. It should be a nice hotel. Grand and old and bleed-you-dry expensive, a real Shining type thing if The Shining was set in a sprawling Victorian, all alone way up in the mountains. See, it’s the inspiration of the place that brought you to it - what better place to write a horror novel than a house like this? And it’s even advertised, The Most Haunted Hotel in America. When you saw the ad, you thought, there. That’s the place. That’s where you’re going to go. Halloween night sale, of course you’ll go, the night the veil ...

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“Happy Holidays” by Shavon Erasmus

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Halloween in a hotel, that’s what we’re doing this year since no one ever has enough room for the entire family to sleep. At first mom didn’t like the idea but she finally agreed, with the one condition that I had to do the planning, which I did. I found a gorgeous old Victorian home that was recently developed into a hotel and from the pictures I could just tell everyone will like it. It is in a safe area so the kids can go trick-or-treating. There is a charming brick fire place and a library to keep the adults busy. What ...

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“The Evil Doll” by Jay McClinton

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“Come to me Jane, and all will be well. (evil laughter) Come and be apart of my collection!” I awake from a bad dream I have been having for a month. I walk over to the window and sigh. It is the month of October. Where the rainfalls are heavy and clouds are dark. The vibe of the city is misty and the people walk around with fear and gloom on their hearts. I close the curtains and glance at my calendar. “The 31st of October...so, it is finally time.” I whispered. It was about a month ago when I applied to stay in this old Victorian home-turn...

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“NIGHT OF HORROR” by DayeAbasi Etim

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NIGHT OF HORRORCassandra rolled her luggage into the hotel's reception area, a warm smile plastered across her oblong face, eyes glinting with infectious happiness. It was the eve of Halloween and she couldn't wait to spend time with her family and little cousins. She had brought her favourite costume and looked forward to wearing it for the occasion. With face beaming uncontrollably, she approached the receptionist and got a key to a room she had reserved earlier on, glad that she was lucky to have found a hotel that wasn't filled up with g...

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Write a story about someone spending the night in an old Victorian home-turned-hotel on Halloween.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 46 stories

“The return of the old lover” by Ophelia S

“The horror in a Victorian Hotel.” by Domah Riddhishma

“Scare Tactics” by Debra Goings

“House from Hades” by Jill Siegler

“Empty Space” by Kate Song

“The Ghost on Church Hill” by Elisient Vernon

“Mystery of Eloise Smith” by Jessica Burnette

“1 Victorian Way” by William Webster

“The Shattered Door” by Rudy Uribe

““The Last Paradise Hotel”” by Simone Stark

“Halloween Honeymoon” by Jamie McAllister

“Devil's Hour” by MJ Pennell

“Happy Holidays” by Shavon Erasmus

“The Evil Doll” by Jay McClinton

“NIGHT OF HORROR” by DayeAbasi Etim

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