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Plagued by a recurring nightmare, you decide to get away for a few days and book a room at a reasonably priced motel. Upon arrival, the motel appears very old but well-kept. Although you are still haunted by the same recurring dream, the motel seems nice enough. The staff at the motel seems strange but nonetheless pleasant, the bed is comfortable, and you have a large screen television with almost anything you can think to watch. However, it isn't long before you learn that this motel has a secret - a secret that leaves you in a situation of life or death.

"He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake. He knows when you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake..." Everyone has heard the classic Christmas song written by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie in 1934. It clearly states Santa knows everything. So if we've been good we have nothing to worry about, right? Right. But what if we haven't? What if we - even in the slightest way - did something to upset Santa? Have you ever thought about that? I have. In fact, I have a story to tell you from many years ago, a time when I should have been good....

Everyone has heard of stories about the mysterious creatures called Sasquatch (a.k.a. Bigfoot) being seen during camping trips and other outdoor activities. Some believe they are docile and human-like, just living in the forest, minding their own business, intending harm to no one. Others believe they are hateful, aggressive, territorial beasts that want to kill and maybe even eat us.

The 18th short horror story in the Free Nightmares series. Experience the life of a blood-drinking creature from the creature's point of view, only to discover the truth about this creature and how you could be its next victim....

The seventeenth short horror story in the Free Nightmares series. Troy, the main character in this story, struggles to make sense of his surroundings. Having only been in his new apartment for a week, he has no idea of the tragic fate he is about to face or the possible consequences of familiar sounds.

The fifteenth short horror story in the Free Nightmares series. This story turns a new leaf for the Free Nightmares series. Written in the third person perspective with alternating characters. Watch as the devastating effects of a nasty review unleashes an authors ability for supernatural revenge...

The 14th short horror story of the Free Nightmares series. Find out the truth of the chains that bind you...

A group of budding parapsychologists set out to investigate a haunting reported by a fisherman who is now missing. What they seek is the spirit of a grieving lady. What they find is more terrifying and unimaginable than any of them ever wanted to experience. What starts as an adventure leads to a fight to survive as they uncover the truth of the fisherman's find....

The seventh short story of the Free Nightmares series. Find yourself the victim of a hybrid bug unknown to science. Have you ever wondered what the characteristics of a hybrid could lead to? Sometimes it leads to a species that should not exist...