Day #15 – by Amber Averay (continued on from Day #14): Day #15 – Amber: My limbs were wobbly, my lungs heavy from inhaling smoke and ash, but my will was strong. It needed to be – I had nothing else right now. The weapons were secured to the wall, most high enough that theyContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
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Spook-tober 2024
Day #13, by Amber Averay (a continuation from day #12): Pressing my palms flat against the flimsy door, I gave a gentle, tentative push. It did not move, but the rickety frame around it creaked and groaned, as if even that slight pressure was enough to cause it distress. Hope flared in my chest, andContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day #11 – by Amber Averay (a continuation from Day #10): This time my return to consciousness was swifter, hitting me with the abruptness of a striking shark, and was all the more disorienting for it. My eyes shot open, light searing into the retinas and dragging a groan of agony from my parched throat.Continue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day #9 – by Amber Averay (a continuation from Jeanelle’s Day #8): There was a frantic chittering, piping squeaks, and the scrabbling that only comes with rats’ claws scratching upon wood. I tried to open my eyes, but they refused to obey my wordless command. At my side my fingers spasmed, and as I becameContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day #7 – by Amber Averay (continued from Jeanelle’s Day #6) I couldn’t deny, the thought of uncovering the mystery filled me with a sickening thrill – so much so that I nearly screamed in fear when a panicked voice screamed at me, ‘Get out of here! Get away!’ I spun around, somehow keeping myContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day #5, by Amber Averay: An accelerant wouldn’t cause discolouration in fire; nor would hazardous chemicals – though, if it were the result of that, I’d already be in serious trouble. The smart thing to do would be to trip back down the uneven hill – away from the flames – yet before I realisedContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day #3 – Amber Averay Pumping like a bellows, my lungs were desperate for fresh air but every inhalation drew ash and soot; every exhalation was a tempest of violent coughs and eye-watering sputters. I paused a moment, light in hand, and forced myself to shallow, gasped breaths while attempting to see…anything. The darkness thatContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
25 Days of Terror
Day #15, Sundown – by Elizabeth Averay Ninety six years ago at sundown a monster stole through the little village, helping itself to anyone who it happened upon in the streets and gardens. Old, young, male, female – it cared not. It just nabbed whoever it came across and would either tear them apart andContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #12, ‘Harmless’ – by Amber Averay Reaching for the large Tupperware container on the bottom shelf of the pantry, Mel groaned when she heard the doorbell ring. She hoisted the tub of Self-Raising Flour up, plunked it on the table and, brushing her hands on the tea-towel over her shoulder, strode for the frontContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #12, ‘Harmless’ – by Elizabeth Averay Across all social media platforms an ad appears: ATTENTION ALL – this is a must-have product. Developed by Director Allgood. What is it, you ask? The INVISIE MICROCHIP. What’s it for? I’ll tell you. Are you sick of fad diets that don’t work? Sick of working out andContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
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