Try Archive.org. It has a large number of old books and texts, and among them are public domain short horror stories. It's like a digital treasure chest for literature enthusiasts. You could also look for free e - book platforms that focus on public domain works. Some of these might have curated sections for horror stories. And don't forget about second - hand bookstores. You might be able to find old anthologies of public domain horror stories there at a very reasonable price.
Well, there are multiple sources. The Internet Archive is a great start. It stores a wide range of materials, and public domain short horror stories are among them. You can search by keywords like 'public domain short horror stories' and see what comes up. Also, if you are part of any literary or horror - themed groups, either online or offline, you can ask for recommendations. People in these groups might know of some hidden gems in terms of public domain short horror stories that they can point you to.