Read another random short scary story.

Here is a short scary story. There was a girl who lived in an old house. One night, she heard strange scratching noises on her window. When she looked out, she saw a pair of glowing eyes in the dark. She was so scared that she hid under her covers. But the scratching continued. Suddenly, the window opened by itself and a cold wind blew in. She could hear a low growl as if something was coming closer and closer.

Late one night, a woman named Sarah was driving on a long, lonely road. Her car suddenly sputtered and died. She got out to check under the hood when she noticed a figure in the distance. It was just a silhouette, but it seemed to be getting closer. She quickly got back into the car and locked the doors. The figure was now right outside her window, its face pale and its eyes empty. It started to scratch at the window with long, bony fingers. Sarah screamed as she saw more figures emerging from the darkness around the car.

Late at night, a woman was driving alone on a deserted highway. Her radio started to crackle with static, and then she heard a faint voice whispering her name. She looked in the rear - view mirror, but there was no one there. Suddenly, her car's headlights flickered and went out. In the pitch black, she heard a loud thump on the roof of her car. She started to scream as she felt something scratching at the window, trying to get in.

A lady took her parrot to the vet. The parrot kept saying 'I'm a human, I'm a human!' The vet just looked at the parrot and said 'Well, if you're a human, you don't need my help then.' The parrot was speechless for a moment, which was quite comical.

There was a student who was failing in school. Everyone thought he was a lost cause. But he loved reading books. He started to study on his own, using books from the library. He spent hours every day learning. His grades gradually improved. In the end, he got excellent grades and went on to study at a top university. It proves that you can turn your situation around if you have the will to learn.

One great option is '1984' by George Orwell. It's a dystopian novel that presents a terrifying vision of a future society where the government has total control over people's lives. The main character, Winston Smith, rebels against the system but faces the full might of the authoritarian regime. It's a really thought - provoking book that makes you think about privacy, freedom, and the power of the state. It has also introduced many concepts that are still relevant today in discussions about surveillance and totalitarianism.

I recommend '1984' by George Orwell. It's a dystopian novel that shows a future totalitarian society where the government controls every aspect of people's lives. It's a very intense and cautionary read.

There are also some e - book platforms such as Kindle Unlimited. Many indie authors publish their short stories there. Just search for'short story' and start exploring. You'll likely find some interesting random reads among the results. Another option is your local library's digital collection. Some libraries offer apps where you can search for and borrow short stories for free.

There was a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to explore the neighborhood. One day, it wandered into an old, abandoned house. Inside, it found a dusty attic filled with old toys. Whiskers started playing with an old, wind - up mouse. As it was playing, it accidentally knocked over a box. Out tumbled a bunch of old letters. Whiskers didn't understand what they were, but when the owner of the house came to check on the noise, he saw the letters. They were from his childhood, long forgotten. Thanks to Whiskers, he was able to relive some precious memories. He then adopted Whiskers and they became the best of friends.

Once upon a time, there was a girl walking alone in the forest at night. She heard strange noises coming from the bushes. All of a sudden, a pair of glowing eyes emerged. She froze in fear. But then, a cute little rabbit hopped out. It was just a false alarm.