Furthermore, having limits and constraints can actually boost your creativity.
“We believe that having certain constraints in how you are able to write can help inspire creativity, and we wanted to see just how far we could push the writers’ limits while still allowing them to write a full story.”
According to moderator u/Legioneer, the subreddit originally grew from an old AskReddit thread. In it, internet users were asked to write horror stories that would be a mere two sentences long. The thread was very popular, and a new community sprang up as a result.
"I’m just glad to have played a part in creating a space where anyone can simply have an idea, write two sentences, and make a successful post," they said.
Which of these stories genuinely sent shivers down your spine? What are the scariest horror stories you have ever read, seen, or played, no matter the format?
Share your thoughts below. And if you feel like showing off your creative side, why not try your hand at some two-sentence horror stories in the comments as well?
