Tag Archives: Modern Myths

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 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 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”

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”

Spook-tober: Day 17

Banish by Elizabeth Averay Digging slowly carelessly one thin layer at a time, just as our professor instructed. Sifting, photographing, and cataloguing everything. It has been drummed into us there can be no mistakes; this dig is far too important for the college. Mind you, we students don’t get to dig anywhere near where theyContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 17”

Status

She was motivated by fame and fortune–everything she had to say dripped with brilliance and intuition. Her followers ate it up, and she lived for the attention. It fueled her day and spurred her passion. She didn’t know how she’d gotten through the day without it.  Here schedule was incredibly busy, even if her familyContinue reading “Status”

Acrid

For years she was told that a dragon lived in the hills and guarded a massive hoard of treasure. She liked the idea of such a thing, but it was just a myth–something you told to children as you tucked them into bed at night.  She figured the rumors would disperse as she grew, butContinue reading “Acrid”