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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FWIMC: Part Two
Mystery As I drew closer to the door, my nerves sang with a tension I’d not felt before. The path was dark and foreboding, but with every step I took it felt like a veil was being lifted, and the house I knew and remembered came into focus. I blinked several times, because my brainContinue reading “FWIMC: Part Two”
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 It was a bright, sunny day and she found herself in an equally cheery mood. There was a light spring in her step as she walked through the park. She expected to see others out and about enjoying the beautiful weather, but the park was completely deserted. It was odd, but sheContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #10, Hide and Seek – by Elizabeth Averay Having exhausted every possible avenue to progress in the maze, I slump against the wall. After a moment I hear a soft snick and a scraping sound. Turning my head to the left I see a section of wall next to my head has moved toContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #9, Possession – by Elizabeth Averay I can’t believe she did it. She threw my phone out the window! We’re on my parents’ private plane and she just snatches my phone out of my hands and casual-as-anything opens the tiny window and tosses it out. Never mind we’re thousands of feet in the air,Continue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #9, Possession – by Amber Averay The tiny little face, so peaceful and sweet in repose, was perfection. Button nose, rosebud lips, cheeks as rounded and soft as pillows – she’d never loved anyone as much as she loved this beautiful baby. Even the faint bluish smudges beneath his eyes were a work 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 #7, Seance – by Elizabeth Averay Holding up the beating heart of the security guard for all the gathered satanists to see, their leader speaks in a slow, clear voice: ‘Lord Satan, our Master and Chief, hear our plea. We give you this unwilling soul as an offering of our devotion. Use this vesselContinue 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”
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