Day #12, ‘Harmless’ – by Elizabeth Averay Across all social media platforms an ad appears: ATTENTION ALL – this is a must-have product. Developed by Director Allgood. What is it, you ask? The INVISIE MICROCHIP. What’s it for? I’ll tell you. Are you sick of fad diets that don’t work? Sick of working out andContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
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25 Days of Terror
Day #11, Next Morning – by Amber Averay He wanted to surrender to the darkness calling for him, leaving all his pains and miseries behind. He’d already tried – God knew he had – but she wouldn’t let him. Every time he began to sink into oblivion she would wrench him back, singing that songContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #10, Hide and Seek – by Amber Averay He should have been writing. Trouble is, lately he was far better at procrastination than he was at actual creativity. It was frustrating, but every time he sat down to write he was too easily distracted. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Amazon…well, anything that wasn’t to do withContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #10, Hide and Seek – by Elizabeth Averay Having exhausted every possible avenue to progress in the maze, I slump against the wall. After a moment I hear a soft snick and a scraping sound. Turning my head to the left I see a section of wall next to my head has moved toContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #8, Nightmare – by Elizabeth Averay By morning the three teens in the waterlogged pit had screamed and shouted themselves hoarse. Visitors to the cemetery would look in curiosity and crack up laughing. One person at midday stopped, and asked, ‘What are you doing down there?’ The youngest, thirteen years old, piped up, ‘TheContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #8, Nightmare – by Amber Averay The two boys – mid-teens – stood on the beach by the waterline, one knocking back a can of beer, the other drawing deeply on a cigarette. This time of year was stupid, their parents dragging them down here for the annual ‘fishing and catch-up’ get-together. The onlyContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day 6 Midnight For the fifth night in a row, he thought he heard something creeping up the back stairs, but every time he got up to look, there was nothing there. He was annoyed by it all, but everyone told him, old houses made weird noises, and he was just letting it get intoContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #6, Midnight – by Elizabeth Averay A bell tolls in the distance. It must be midnight, the Witching Hour. Time for ghosts and ghouls to roam. A time when nightmares are at their scariest. For me, it’s the start of my work day/night. What do I do, you ask? I’m security for the localContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #6, Midnight – by Amber Averay She crept out the window, moving as slowly and quietly as she possibly could. Lira had been on her best behaviour for the last few months, avoiding notice and sidestepping the trouble her siblings found themselves in; a sly ploy to put her parents at ease. Prove toContinue 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”
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