Day #5, by Amber Averay: An accelerant wouldn’t cause discolouration in fire; nor would hazardous chemicals – though, if it were the result of that, I’d already be in serious trouble. The smart thing to do would be to trip back down the uneven hill – away from the flames – yet before I realisedContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
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Spook-tober
Day 4 I knew I should remain cautious, but my head was starting to spin from the panic and smoke. I peered through streaming tears, and finally saw the orange flames licking at the top of the hill over to my left, but something was off. There was a purple edge to the those flames.Continue reading “Spook-tober”
Spook-tober 2024
Day #3 – Amber Averay Pumping like a bellows, my lungs were desperate for fresh air but every inhalation drew ash and soot; every exhalation was a tempest of violent coughs and eye-watering sputters. I paused a moment, light in hand, and forced myself to shallow, gasped breaths while attempting to see…anything. The darkness thatContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day 2 My heart refused to calm, but my feet moved me forward—almost without my permission. I couldn’t see the source of the ash itself and felt no heat, but my throat burned from more than just the exertion of the climb. I cursed the darkness as my foot caught on a root and IContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
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”
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!”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear: Day 8
Come Together Isolation only breeds hate and worry,No one can live like that forever. You need a tribe to succeed,So go out and find one. You never know you’ll need a partner,Or someone to help you hide a body. The blisters on your hands will thank you,When you have someone to share the load. NoContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear: Day 8”
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 31
Journey’s End At the beginning the road seemed long,Winding on and on without end. We marched the path refusing to give up,And learning many lessons along the way. Times got tough but we continued on,But together we made the trip. Now the end is drawing near,And we have finished for another year. Thank you allContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 31”
Scribble City: Write Now 