Day 1 The ash swirled around me as I trudged blindly up the hill in front of me. My heart beat a chaotic rhythm in my chest, and I wondered for the millionth time what had possessed me to come out here at all. Curiosity was one word for it, but foolishness could be another.Continue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
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Spook-tober 2024
Life got me again, but Spook-tober is a tradition. This year Amber and I are doing something different. I’m going to start a story and each of us is going to take turns writing a part until we finish on October 31st. Follow along with us this month to see where the writing takes us!
Surprise!
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!”
Spook-tober: Day 31
Journey’s End by Amber Averay Check out Amber’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheEnchantmentSeries When Jeanelle of Scribble City asked if I would be interested in taking part in the Spooktober 2022 challenge, I was excited to give it a try, and nervous because I am notoriously long-winded and struggle with short stories. Combine that with an offeringContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 31”
Spook-tober: Day 30
Bump In the Night by Elizabeth Averay Heavy thuds coming from the attic. They start at midnight and carry on until just before dawn, then blissful peace. I am the only one that will admit to hearing it. The others in this share house pretend not to have heard so much as a creak. ButContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 30”
Spook-tober: Day 30
Bump in the Night by Amber Averay Check out Amber’s Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/100051324984630/ Once upon a time there was a young man named Topaz. He moved with his family to a house that had been built more than a hundred years before he was born, and now he had a bedroom all to himself –Continue reading “Spook-tober: Day 30”
Spook-tober: Day 29
Shadows and Spirits by Elizabeth Averay Living in a haunted house, everyone thinks I should be terrified. I’m not. I have lived here my whole life. They say my hair should have been white by the time I was twelve. It’s still as black as ever. This house is my home, and the spirits hereContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 29”
Spook-tober: Day 29
Shadows and Spirits by Amber Averay Check out Amber’s Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheEnchantmentSeries She darted through the front door and locked it securely, knowing he could still reach her if he wanted. Nothing much deterred him. Barred doors and windows were an invitation. Salt and iron were challenges. Crucifixes and holy relics were almost seductive provocation. SheContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 29”
Spook-tober: Day 28
Some Sort of Chaos by Elizabeth Averay Splayed out on the barren, scorched ground, shackles on my wrists and ankles with chains attached and pulled taut. Connected to iron stacks hammered into the parched ground. Limbs aching from being stretched beyond their limits, and chafed ankles and wrists. My skin blistered and burned from theContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 28”
Spook-tober: Day 28
Some Sort of Chaos by Amber Averay Check out Amber’s Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheEnchantmentSeries The world is turning, Time is churning Everything’s whirling around. The days are spinning And life’s beginning; At the same time it’s running down. My head aches, Hit the brakes! There’s so much I still need to do. Fall and rise, Life’s bigContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 28”
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