25 Days of Terror

Day 11 Next Morning She said she’d stay, but by the light of day, the bed is cold, all traces gone. Had it been a dream, Were those words, nothing but a fantasy, a lovely night imagined? No, it couldn’t be, She was real, Beauty and such perfection, yet she is gone. The feel ofContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”

25 Days of Terror

Day 7 Seance You calledSorry we didn’t answerReception was bad The line never connectsTry another wayWe want to talk The method’s outdatedCalling from a payphoneThere’s a better way Invite usWe like youDon’t go We have information You need to knowSee our new show Give us modernNew and brightLet’s connect We know you canWe can tooFindContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”

25 Days of Terror

Day 6 Midnight For the fifth night in a row, he thought he heard something creeping up the back stairs, but every time he got up to look, there was nothing there. He was annoyed by it all, but everyone told him, old houses made weird noises, and he was just letting it get intoContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”

25 Days of Terror

Day 5 Sleepover I dream as though I’m wide awake,but it is the world I do not see. You see, I live in a world of fantasy,and that is where I’m meant to be. Please don’t disturb my reverie,but you’re welcome to join me. I love this world of duality,for it reminds me of whoContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”

25 Days of Terror

Day 4 Want to hide your face? I know a place. Off to the masquerade. Want to meet someone? Let’s have some fun. Off to the masquerade. Want to dance all night? No need to fight. Off to the masquerade. Want to reflect? I’m here to collect. Off to the masquerade. Want to get away?Continue reading “25 Days of Terror”

25 Days of Terror

Day 2 The Mix Up His favorite color used to be green–now it was blue. It seemed like such a small thing, but as his twin–I would know. You don’t just wake up one morning and forget nearly everything about you’re life. He called me our sister’s name. He claimed it was an innocent mistake,Continue reading “25 Days of Terror”

25 Days of Terror

Day 1 The Original My fingers twitched at his unabashed arrogance. I did what I could to contain my rage. To hear him tell it, he was the savior to all, and deserved to be venerated for it without question… The fawning and adoration all who gathered displayed, was almost too much to bear. But,Continue reading “25 Days of Terror”

Toxic Agency

It was his dream job. He’d vied for years on the social and political laddder to reach the top, and as he walked into his pristine corner office he knew he’d finally made it. He was at the pinnacle of success, and he couldn’t be more proud. He had made it, but even at theContinue reading “Toxic Agency”

Spook-tober: Day 21

With a Twist by Elizabeth Averay I wake up with a start. It was just a dream. A dream I have had before but this one was a little different. The strange man spoke to me this time. I never know how the dream starts, what I can remember is suddenly there is a manContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 21”