Supernatural Communication Horror Themes Explored in ‘Whispers from Beyond’
Whispers from Beyond is a supernatural communication horror story that explores haunting themes of supernatural revenge, cursed technology, grief-driven desperation, and psychological breakdown. As the second installment in the Mr Stenson’s Phone series, it taps into the supernatural horror sub-genre, similar in feel to Stephen King’s 1408 or The Ring‘s cursed tape concept. The story weaves psychological horror through the unreliable mental state of the protagonist, Hailey, whose grief and humiliation ignite a deadly chain of events.
Readers drawn to stories about haunted objects, ghostly vengeance, and paranormal consequences of a wish gone wrong will find this tale compelling. Like Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House or Paul Tremblay’s The Cabin at the End of the World, this story focuses less on gore and more on the slow, chilling psychological toll of unseen evil.
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A young woman is tired of constantly being demeaned by her boss. Then a mobile phone lands into her lap and the whispers begin. The aftermath is horrifying. This short story is chilling whilst highlighting the result of giving in to your darkest desires.
💀🐦⬛Vintage and creepy.
Hailey worked at the Cinder Daily Press under the thumb of her horrible boss, Hellen.
Summoned to her office, she hoped her boss would finally agree to publish her article…
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A short, effective, and chilling story to discover.
Beware of old vintage phones and last-minute wishes…
A must-read.
Nicely done little creepy.
A short quick creepy horror read be-careful what you wish for it might just come true after all you never know who might be listening. A cursed antique phone found in the attic that carried the essence of Hailey’s long past Nana and Hailey’s horrible boss she wishes was unalived.
Oh my, you really need to be careful with your words. You may wish for a painful demise for those who are cruel to you but you never know who is listening when you voice your thoughts.
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