Mischievous Mays

The Regular

She sat in the corner of the bar. It was the same every night, a bottle of cheap wine, and no more interruptions for the rest of the night. Everyone knew her face, knew where she sat, but no more than that. Many tried to befriend her, but she paid them no mind. She wasContinue reading “The Regular”

Showing Her Greatness

For as long as she could remember, she was told she’d never be able the dreams she desired. At first, she was crushed, but instead of letting it stop her, she rose to the challenge. She was told there were too many obstacles to overcome, but she needed to keep moving forward. She refused toContinue reading “Showing Her Greatness”

Until Next Year

“I’ll be gone soon,” a soft voice whispered into his ear. “It goes faster every year.” He closed his eyes, desperately willing time to slow down. The last sound in the world he wanted to hear right now was the striking of the clock. It was inevitable, he knew, but that didn’t make it easierContinue reading “Until Next Year”

Spook-tober:Day 31

We have reached the end of a Fantastic month. I enjoyed writing these stories a lot. It has shown that it really is possible for me to prioritize something and stick to it. I am going to be a lot more vigilant with the blog from now on, and just keep writing. There was aContinue reading “Spook-tober:Day 31”

Spook-tober: Day 30

Mischief Night There were rattle cans, toilet paper, and silly string tucked away in the backpack they slung over their shoulder. They were aiming to misbehave, and this was the one night of the year where it was nearly expected. They met up with a good friend and headed downtown where the best action was.Continue reading “Spook-tober: Day 30”

Spook-tober: Day 29

A Close Encounter His phone flashed a warning that bad weather was ahead and assigned a new, safer route. The problem was it was a lonely back road full of switchbacks, small towns, cattle crossings, and long stretches of nothing. After a long day of driving his eyes were growing heavy, and the rhythmic, pulsatingContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 29”

Spook-tober: Day 28

Ticket to Ride His great uncle passed away, and he got a call to see his lawyer in the middle of the worst week of his life. To say he was surprised was an understatement. To say he was relieved was another. He wasn’t expecting much, but it would be a good distraction for aContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 28”

Spook-tober: Day 27

Old West Justice She wasn’t impressed when her family moved into the small, out of the way town. There was no mall, no real hangout spots at all. The town’s only real claim to fame was that it once was an old west town. There was even a jail, boot hill, and creepy, old cemetery.Continue reading “Spook-tober: Day 27”

Spook-tober: Day 26

Creature From the Pit It was a dare, and never om his life could he turn down a dare. His friends called him crazy. But he enjoyed living on the edge. It made him feel alive. Since they were small, they’d all been warned away from the woods and the swampy marsh within. It wasContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 26”

Spook-tober: Day 25

Is it Just a Coincidence She was still in a daze two months after her sister was tragically killed in a car accident. Her mind simply would not accept the fact that she was gone. We were super close and without her, I was a mess. I gathered up the strength to finally leave theContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 25”