Oh, Holy Fright I’ve heard it told that in most parts of the world, Christmas and the surrounding holidays are a joyous time filled with love, laughter, and togetherness. What a joy it would be, because where I’m from things are very different. At least, that was what the elders and adults wanted us childrenContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear: Day 2”
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12 Days of Christmas…Fear: Day 1
Looking for a Change He was fed up with the same old, boring existance. In the beginning it was fun, everyone though he was charming, exotic, and compelling. Over the last hundred years everything changed. Technology invaded a quiet world, war decimated populations, and social customs began to wane. He stalked lonely, deserted streets mostContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear: Day 1”
Misplaced Courage
She was thrilled to be leaving for her trip. It had been a long time coming. She’d scrimped and saved to make it as amazing as possible, and allow her to take a whole month off. She only told people she was going to the beach. She wanted peace and quiet, but she was goingContinue reading “Misplaced Courage”
Callousness in the Shadows
He was named for his father, but he went by his middle name because the legacy he was unwillingly a part of was too difficult to bear. He never knew his father, but he knew of him was enough to chill his blood, and hope that someday he’d wake up from a life-long nightmare. HisContinue reading “Callousness in the Shadows”
Danger on the Horizon
She sat on her bed listening to her roommates argue for the hundredth time this week. She was angry and fed up with the nonsense. She jumped from her bed and walked out to the balcony. “Will you just shut up!” She yelled. “Why are you living together if you can’t get along.” Silence greetedContinue reading “Danger on the Horizon”
Swept Away
She enjoyed the old tales. Stories of magic, fantasy, and times gone by. Things were simpler then, and held none of the trappings of modern life and the burden of society. She wanted–needed an escape, and she knew these tales were the key to what she desired. She spent hours buried in dusty tomes; eschewingContinue reading “Swept Away”
Swallowed by Chaos
His family’s favorite pastime was visiting dilapidated and less than reputable carnivals. He loathed the whole notion or rigged games, dodgy rides, and strange characters, but he never complained to keep the peace. It was harmless fun, as long as one was aware what they were walking into. He’d been making a list of theContinue reading “Swallowed by Chaos”
A Whisper in the Dark
She’d known her whole life she’d possessed a gift, a gift of immense and terrible power. She was a guide for spirits who’d lost their way, and needed cross over and finally find some peace. It scared her oftentimes, but she was dedicated to her calling. She was accustomed to the call by now–welcomed itContinue reading “A Whisper in the Dark”
A Little Magic
He enjoyed the reaction of the crowds every night, but after twenty years it was beginning to grow dull. His family urged him to retire, but he longed for something more—something thrilling. He was a performer after all, he needed the spotlight, and would settle for nothing less. He walked into his quiet house. TossedContinue reading “A Little Magic”
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