Elizabeth’s Been Working On A Project… For those of you who enjoyed reading the Spooktober and 12 Days of Christmas…Fear writing challenges, Elizabeth has been working on a secret project. With her submissions all collected into one book, and with some NEW stories written exclusively for her anthology, on her behalf I am proud toContinue reading “Surprise!”
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12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #12: One Day More by Elizabeth Averay Morning light filtered by the trees dapples the ground all around, making unusual shapes with shadows that slowly move then disappear as the sun steadily rises in the sky. The forest is peaceful, with just the hint of animals rising for the day. Getting up to startContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #12: One Day More by Amber Averay On the first day of Christmas My rival promised me An eyeball dripping jelly. On the second day of Christmas My rival promised me A pair of bloodied gloves And an eyeball dripping jelly. On the third day of Christmas My rival promised me Three dead friendsContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #11: The Bell Tolls by Elizabeth Averay Tick tock tick tock tick tock… Time is running out. Beads of sweat run down my face as I look around, which way should I go? Left or right? I don’t know, but I will have to move soon or the lava that is oozing over theContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #11: The Bell Tolls by Amber Averay Everything is so dark and quiet. Once, not too long ago, the street was full of noise, of life. Now the only sounds to be heard are the creaking wheels of the carts that come around to collect the corpses, and the sombre clanging of the church’sContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #10: Midwinter Nights by Elizabeth Averay The fire crackling merrily in the old fireplace, a mug of hot chocolate in my hands, and snow falling lightly outside. The street is dark as the power lines are down, otherwise it would be blazing with Christmas lights and figures in every front yard. Sitting by theContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #10: Midwinter Nights by Amber Averay I wake up in the night, having fallen asleep on the couch while watching television. The heater doesn’t work, so I’m cocooned in a nest of blankets and lap rugs and at first it’s a struggle to wrestle my way free. I immediately regret doing so. It’s cold.Continue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #9: Zealous Anticipation by Elizabeth Averay Swallowing back the pain I gather myself together to try again to find the exit. It’s not easy, as the bloodred warning lights strobe constantly making it hard to focus on anything. Making my way as quietly as possible I limp to a door to see yet anotherContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #9: Zealous Anticipation by Amber Averay The silence is broken only by a hollow gong to mark the passing of the hour. We kneel in rows of five, grey robes puddling about our legs, heads bowed in peaceful reflection. I’ve become so accustomed to this position now that my bones and muscles barely complainContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear
Day #8: Come Together by Elizabeth Averay Dashing through the snow With a shotgun on my back Over the fields I go With a posse keeping track Pitchforks and torches shine Making nighttime bright Breath puffing from my lungs as I’m fleeing from my plight. Jingle bells Shotgun shells Flying through the night Picking offContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear”
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