VHS Box

This television series has carved its own niche in the horror genre. Each episode delivers a new, spine-chilling tale, with most of the stories inspired by the works of the renowned novelist, Samer Dadgar, who also serves as the show's producer. VHS Box skillfully adapts Dadgar's blend of suspense and horror, creating a series that leaves viewers on the edge of their seats.

## E1: Black Widow

Zacharia recounts a terrifying experience involving an online chat, meeting a beautiful girl, and a passionate encounter turning into a nightmare. The girl transforms into a monstrous black widow spider, prompting Zacharia's escape. His attempts to share the unbelievable tale are met with disbelief, leaving him haunted by the memory and hoping to warn others about the unseen horrors that may lurk in the shadows.

## E2: A plant named Sarah

The story follows a protagonist haunted by the consequences of their actions, starting from a traumatic incident in their childhood home in Ruby Harbor. Growing up, the protagonist witnesses their mother's peculiar obsession with plants, especially a particular one named Sarah. The strained relationship with the mother eventually leads the protagonist to escape to boarding school, only returning during holidays. After the death of the father, the protagonist inherits the house and returns, only to uncover dark secrets about Sarah, the plant, and their long-lost sister. The horrifying revelation involves a skeleton entwined with the plant's roots, revealing a hidden and disturbing chapter of the family's history. The protagonist grapples with despair, unanswered questions, and the chilling realization of a horrifying past concealed within the walls of their childhood home. The story concludes with the protagonist leaving the house, leaving behind not just a home but a haunted past that has now been unearthed.

## E3: Witching Hour

The protagonist, Hamed, works the graveyard shift at a ChikChik convenience store in Ruby Harbor, aiming to support his plans for a family with his girlfriend. A mysterious woman named Shabnam becomes a regular customer, engaging in conversations with Hamed about the horror novels of a renowned author, Samer Dadgar. As Shabnam's health deteriorates, their interactions grow less frequent.

One night, Shabnam's appearance worsens, and a bizarre and terrifying confrontation ensues in the store. Shabnam, seemingly possessed, reveals her intention to take Hamed's eyes for a potion during the witching hour. In a struggle, she blinds Hamed, and the narrative shifts to a moment in the future where Hamed hears about the birth of his daughter through his girlfriend's voice. Shabnam vanishes without a trace, leaving Hamed in perpetual darkness, pondering whether she was truly a witch who used his eyes to regain her youth.

The story ends with the Ruby Harbor police being unable to solve the mystery of Shabnam, as if she never existed, leaving behind an unsettling enigma and the protagonist grappling with the haunting question of Shabnam's true nature and motives.

## E4: The Werewolf of Zomorod

Arad and his skeptical father camp in a rumored werewolf territory, encountering Milad, a mysterious hermit. As their car breaks down, they're forced to spend another night in the woods. During the night, a werewolf attacks, revealing it to be Milad's twin brother. Milad tranquilizes the werewolf, explaining he lived in isolation to protect the townspeople. The experience teaches Arad about the complexity of love, loyalty, and sacrifices within a family, shattering his father's skepticism and providing a deeper understanding of the mysterious world beyond their everyday

## E5: Elysian Hammam

Pasha, a math student in Ruby Harbor University, frequents Elysin Hamam for companionship. One day, intrigued by a new boy named Mehran, Pasha encounters an otherworldly being who bestows upon him ecstatic experiences. When Pasha introduces his friend Corto to Mehran, Corto experiences emotional devastation, claiming Mehran drained him of love. Pasha confronts Mehran, learning that he is MehrNama, the God of Love and Passion. MehrNama imparts lessons on betrayal and warns Pasha about the consequences of deceitful actions in matters of the heart. Pasha is left pondering the divine encounters that unfolded in the enigmatic realm of Elysin Hamam.