Dark Horror Short Story For All

I am preparing a collection of commercial short stories and need a fresh horror piece that will hook readers of any age while still feeling suitably eerie. The story must lean into a dark, mysterious atmosphere—think creeping dread rather than jump-scares—and be fully self-contained... (Budget: $15 - $25 USD, Jobs: Book Writing, Content Writing, eBooks, Editing, Fiction, Ghostwriting, Proofreading, Publishing)