An Infestation The pitch-black night was lit up by a fireball streaking through the heavens. Doors crashed open, and flashlights swept across the open fields. Night clothes and bare feet were forgotten as the ground shook from a monumental impact in the distance. Dozens of people dashed into the hills to find the impact site.Continue reading “Spook-tober: Day 11”
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Spook-tober: Day 10
Not a Lucky Penny It was an inconsequential thing, something so ordinary, anyone would be fooled by its innocent presence. Any trouble this item caused would be written off as coincidental, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. She was feeling gloomy as she walked down the street. Once she saw the shiny pennyContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 10”
Spook-tober: Day 9
Pick Up If You Dare I was driving down a lonely highway one brisk, autumn evening. My commute was dull and monotonous, with just a few road signs and blind turns to break the arduous cycle. I was contemplating a change, and what happened next definitely expedited those plans. With several miles left to travel,Continue reading “Spook-tober: Day 9”
Spook-tober: Day 8
Fear the Woods It was supposed to be a brilliant weekend away before the snows came, and everyone retreated indoors for the long cold Winter. It was a fantastic idea but everything that could go wrong, was. After more tricks than treats, we finally made it to the mountains we unpacked, set up the tent’s,Continue reading “Spook-tober: Day 8”
Spook-tober: Day 7
Darkness and Shadows She walked down the tree-lined drive to what could only be described as the house of her dreams. The bright yellow siding peaked gables, and charming picket fence welcomed her home, and warmed her heart. She’d lived in the city for so long, she was ready for some country peace. After aContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 7”
Spook-tober: Day 6
We All Scream We All Scream She’d always thought magic was something from books and movies. It wasn’t a thing of real life, but she made the mistake of playing along when her friends decided it was the cool thing to do. She managed to dodge meetings, circles, and magic sessions for weeks, but theyContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 6”
Spook-tober: Day 5
My Teddy It all started off innocently enough. A lonely bear in a second-hand shop, and an insecure college student trying to find comfort in a brand new place. To be fair, I wasn’t looking to purchase the small, white bear with the checkered bow tie, but he called to me, and I simply hadContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 5”
Spook-tober: Day 4
A Park to Thrill His sister tugged eagerly at his hand. “Come on,” she said. “You promised you’d take me to the fun house.” This part of the carnival wasn’t very crowded. Everything was a little too faded and loud. There was a layer of grime that hadn’t been addressed in years. This might haveContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 4”
Spook-tober: Day 3
Asking for a Chill I was told to stop meddling in the affairs of mortals, but where was the fun in that? They were such funny creatures, these delicate, sensitive beings. After so long, anything was better than the dreary existence the other immortals expected me to live. I skipped down the street spreading chaosContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 3”
Spook -tober : Day 2
A Walk in the Woods “I don’t know about this,” she said as a thick bank of fog rolled in and swirled around our bodies. I put my hand on her shoulder. “Oh, come on,” I said. “This was your idea. It’s a perfect autumn night.” She giggled and slipped her hand into mine. SheContinue reading “Spook -tober : Day 2”
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