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Spook-tober 2025: Day 7

Sudden Turn Leo Driver Twisting and turning—God, how did I get here? Oh, I remember. I was walking home like always. It was dark—it was always dark. Looking back, it was stupid to complain about the walk. At least I knew where I was—now I don’t. All it took was a slip, just one. IContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025: Day 7”

Spook-tober 2025: Day 6

Dancing Shadows Dear Paranormal Parasocials INC: I am writing to you because of one thing: There’s someone here with me. Who? I dunno, but from the first day I’ve been working in this place alone, I’ve been seeing shadows. Humanoid shadows.  It doesn’t make sense. This restaurant is a literal hole-in-the wall. But, I can’tContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025: Day 6”

Spook-tober 2025: Day 6

Dancing Shadows Late at night they crawl along my walls I join them in their reverie. People don’t believe what I see Yet, I’m happy just being me. We twirl and spin They ask me to stay. I am enthralled by what they do I just may.

Spook-tober 2025: Day 5

Fae Food Leo Driver Fae Food  “A table for two, please,” a customer asked the host. From what everyone saw they could tell it was the nervous man’s first date with the lovely woman standing next to him. They sent him a knowing nod before grabbing two menus and leading the young couple to aContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025: Day 5”

Spook-tober 2025: Day 4

Unwanted Guest Leo Driver There was no invitation for me, but I arrived anyway. It wasn’t much a party, yet these people treated it that way. There wasn’t even any cake! Whose birthday was it? Hm? Oh! It’s not a birthday? What kind of party is this then? I didn’t see a lot of human’sContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025: Day 4”

Spook-tober 2025: Day 4

Unwanted Guest I have seen things for as long as I can remember. Things others would say didn’t exist—spirits. Most of the time they just pass through. I answer a few questions and they go on their way without disruption or extended interaction. But, Benny, Benny is different. HE WON’T LEAVE! I’ve tried everything, andContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025: Day 4”

Spook-tober 2025: Day 3

Twisted Nostalgia I watched as the flames licked the dry timbers of what used to be my childhood home. My stomach filled with sadness, not for the loss of the building, but for the fact that it had taken so long to happen. I was forever jumping at shadows full of fear and shame. NoContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025: Day 3”

Spook-tober 2025: Day 2

Cheesy I got to my office before the sun was even up. I just knew today was the day some dame would sashay through my door needing my help with some heavy problem. The large leather chair creaked under my weight as the sun began to brighten the room. The clock was tick…tick…ticking behind me,Continue reading “Spook-tober 2025: Day 2”