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”
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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”
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Day 30 I leaped into nothing, the log was a figment of my imagination. I hung in the air for a moment, and came down hard on my already injured ankle. I swore, and scrambled to my feet—was anything I experienced real? When had I lost touch with reality—or had I never been? I feltContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day 28 A voice whispered in my ear, “Be careful what you wish for! Run little rabbit—RUN!” I pulled at my hair, and purple mist swirled around me… I screamed and bolted. I would not be locked up again!
Spook-tober 2024
Day 26 I was enveloped in a warm sleepy haze, but fear clawed at my gut. My eyes snapped open as a purple haze began to ensnare me. I sprang to my feet. “You’re not playing fair!” Insidious laughter followed me as I bolted for home.
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Day 24 I was tried and nearly defeated, but I wasn’t going to let my captor win. I dragged leaden legs up an endless flight of stairs, and spat blood onto the sterile flags on the floor. I shoved the door ahead of me open, and was blinded by too brilliant daylight. I breathed freshContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day 22 “You are nothing but poison!” I screamed. “Why am I so entertaining to you?” The laugh sent icy fingers crawling up my spine. “You are so easy to manipulate,” it said. “I barely have to try.” An idea flashed in my mind. It was a risk, but I had to try. “You mustContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
Spook-tober 2024
Day 20 “And why would I do that?” The voice asked. “I’m not as foolish as you!” “No, you’re a coward!” I snapped. “If you weren’t you’d come face me—stop making veiled threats.” The chuckle was sinister this time. “You don’t know what you’re asking.” I shook my head—reassured by cold steel in my hand.Continue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
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Day 16 “As entertaining as this all has been—you are mistaken, and horribly misguided,” the voice hissed. I jumped and stumbled against the wall. “What do you want from me?” I asked. “Why am I here?”
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Day 14 It was clear I was in some kind of underground complex. Why were there weapons? What was the fire. The more I searched the deeper the mystery grew. I was beginning to regret ever getting involved in all of this. I should have gone home instead of being such a fool. But, hereContinue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
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