Halloween Fun With Five-word Horror Stories

I hope you’re ready for a spooky good time — because these five-word horror stories are pure Halloween gold.

Whether you’re around a campfire, scrolling late at night, or prepping something eerie for your next party, this list will deliver equal parts goosebumps and giggles.

👻 A Spooky Little Challenge For Lubbock Listeners And Others

I’ve always loved a good scary story. Sometimes it’s a full-blown horror movie, sometimes it’s just a whispered tale in the dark — but sometimes, the best ones come in the smallest packages. The storyteller is the key, but in these cases, the art of brevity steals the show.

✍️ The Art of Tiny Terrors

Every so often, we toss out a challenge to our listeners: “Tell us a story in just five words.” Sometimes we even push it to four or three. The shortness forces creativity — and when it comes to horror, five words seem to be just the right number to make your imagination do the rest.

What’s fascinating is how people approach it differently. Some go for laughs, some lean straight into nightmare fuel, and others deliver something so original you can almost picture the movie trailer in your head. These are quick, clever, and sometimes downright chilling — perfect little glimpses into dark corners of the imagination.

💀 Join the Fun

Want to play along? We post new questions five days a week on Facebook, unless a topic is going absolutely wild (like this one), in which case we’ll let it ride another day. Illness or vacation might slow us down occasionally, but otherwise, the spooky creativity never stops.

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So grab a creepy instrumental track, dim the lights, and read these five-word horror stories out loud — slowly. You’ll find yourself laughing, shivering, and maybe even inspired to write your own. Just a warning: a few of these get a little risqué, so give them a preview before sharing with the kids.