Tiny #SixWordHorror stories are Twitter’s new obsession, and they’re scary

Twitter user @GailSimone started the challenge by inviting fellow tweeple to write scary stories using just six words.

Updated on: Jun 18, 2019, 13:05:19 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Filled with varied online challenges, Twitter often presents a chance for people to flex their creative muscles. The recent trend, #SixWordHorror, is presenting that opportunity to horror story fans.

People are sharing their versions of scary tales under the hashtag #SixWordHorror. (Twitter/@PeachyBaws)

Twitter user @GailSimone started the challenge by inviting fellow tweeple to write scary stories using just six words. Captioned “Today’s challenge isn’t new, but I still think it’s fun,” the tweet further asked people to use the hashtag #SixWordHorror.

The Twitter user also created a thread by sharing some examples of the horror stories.

Soon, the hashtag #SixWordHorror started trending worldwide. Interested tweeple joined the trend and started sharing their versions of scary tales. There is a chance that some of these tweets will send a chill down your spine.

Some people, however, gave a funny twist to the brief as they started creating stories related to real-life situations.

What’s your #SixWordHorror?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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