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Whether you’re here to dive into our daily horror writing prompts (#horrorprompt & #haikuhorrorprompt), read spine-tingling scary stories and eerie poetry, submit your own twisted words to inspire the community, or simply browse the latest featured posts and prompt lists, you’ve found a home among fellow creatures of the night.

Step behind the mask, embrace the darkness, and let the nightmares begin—we’re thrilled to have you join us.

—Phil
Creator, #horrorprompt & #haikuhorrorprompt
Words From Behind The Mask

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February 22-28 2026 Horror Writing Prompts #horrorprompt #haikuhorrorprompt #RandyGraFebruary

The last week of prompts for #RandyGraFebruary have been queued up! Check them out below and submit your prompts for March now!

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Submit Prompt Words for March 2026 Now! https://www.wordsfrombehindthemask.com/words

  1. February 15-21 #horrorprompt and #haikuhorrorprompt Horror Writing Prompts #RandyGraFebruary Leave a reply
  2. February 8-14 #horrorprompt and #haikuhorrorprompt Horror Writing Prompts #RandyGraFebruary Leave a reply
  3. February 1-7 2026 #horrorprompt and #haikuhorrorprompt Horror Writing Prompts #RandyGraFebruary Leave a reply
  4. January 2026 Horror Writing Prompts Updated (Jan22-31) Leave a reply