Lack of Scruples, Little GainHe enjoyed the life he led. His conscience was free of regrets, and he was popular among all sorts of people. Life was never dull, and he always had plenty to do on a Saturday night. As, usual, he was at his table in the club, not wanting for attention, andContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas…Fear: Day 5”
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12 Days of Chrismas…Fear: Day 4
Fall from Grace She was the penultimate of divinity, shining brighter than any before or after. She’d devoted herself to goodness and light, never straying from the path. She was richly rewarded for her sacrifices, but she’d been asked to teach and guide troubled souls and bring them back on the journey she’d so deftlyContinue reading “12 Days of Chrismas…Fear: Day 4”
12 Days of Christmas Fear: Day 3
What a Nightmare It wasn’t until recently that she started to put any stock in dreams. It wasn’t often she remembered what she’d even dreamed about, but that was changing. She’d been having extremely vivid, pulse pounding dreams. She was baffled by it all, but there seemed to be no outside cause to any ofContinue reading “12 Days of Christmas Fear: Day 3”
12 Days of Christmas…Fear: Day 2
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”
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”
Reasons beyond Measure
He couldn’t shake the chill running down his spine every time he walked into his parents’ new home. Well, new was in the eye of the beholder. The house they’d recently purchased was at least 100 years old, and as far as he could tell the house hadn’t been remodeled in recent history. He didn’tContinue reading “Reasons beyond Measure”
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 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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