Fae Food, by Amber Averay My head throbs, and is so heavy now I can barely lift it. Or is it that my neck is just weak and can’t bear the weight of my skull any longer? I don’t know. My neck hurts, too. In fact, my whole body both burns with fire and isContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025, Day #5”
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Spook-tober 2025, Day #4
Unwanted Guest, by Amber Averay You know that old saying about house guests? About how they stink and are ugly and taste worse than they look? I can confirm all of the above. It’s not like I go out of my way to learn these things, but if an opportunity presents itself I will seizeContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025, Day #4”
Spook-tober 2025, Day #1
Dark and Stormy Night, by Amber Averay The windows rattle with each blast of thunder, and I jump like a scared little child. The lightning that flickers outside leaks around the curtains, splashing the darkened room in sprays of silver and white. I’ve hated storms since…well, since I was a little child. It was aContinue reading “Spook-tober 2025, Day #1”
Spook-tober 2024
Day #31 – by Amber Averay (continued from Day #30): Mocking laughter swirled about me, pressing in from every direction. The trees seemed to close in, the dirt path shrinking into a narrow ribbon that barely seemed wider than a tightrope. Dark clouds billowed over the horizon, slinking through the woods, filling the sky withContinue 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”
FWIMC: Part Two
Mystery As I drew closer to the door, my nerves sang with a tension I’d not felt before. The path was dark and foreboding, but with every step I took it felt like a veil was being lifted, and the house I knew and remembered came into focus. I blinked several times, because my brainContinue reading “FWIMC: Part Two”
Free Write Inspiration Motivation Challenge
I’ve come to realize l’ve been in a creative rut, because I let life and work convince me to break my own rules. So, I’ve decided to try something to get the creative spark to reignite. I’m going to write a short story, but I am just going to let the words hit the pageContinue reading “Free Write Inspiration Motivation Challenge”
Spook-tober: Day 29
Shadows and Spirits by Amber Averay Check out Amber’s Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheEnchantmentSeries She darted through the front door and locked it securely, knowing he could still reach her if he wanted. Nothing much deterred him. Barred doors and windows were an invitation. Salt and iron were challenges. Crucifixes and holy relics were almost seductive provocation. SheContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 29”
Scribble City: Write Now 