Day 1 The ash swirled around me as I trudged blindly up the hill in front of me. My heart beat a chaotic rhythm in my chest, and I wondered for the millionth time what had possessed me to come out here at all. Curiosity was one word for it, but foolishness could be another.Continue reading “Spook-tober 2024”
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Spook-tober 2024
Life got me again, but Spook-tober is a tradition. This year Amber and I are doing something different. I’m going to start a story and each of us is going to take turns writing a part until we finish on October 31st. Follow along with us this month to see where the writing takes us!
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”
25 Days of Terror
Day #15, Sundown – by Elizabeth Averay Ninety six years ago at sundown a monster stole through the little village, helping itself to anyone who it happened upon in the streets and gardens. Old, young, male, female – it cared not. It just nabbed whoever it came across and would either tear them apart andContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day #12, ‘Harmless’ – by Amber Averay Reaching for the large Tupperware container on the bottom shelf of the pantry, Mel groaned when she heard the doorbell ring. She hoisted the tub of Self-Raising Flour up, plunked it on the table and, brushing her hands on the tea-towel over her shoulder, strode for the frontContinue reading “25 Days of Terror”
25 Days of Terror
Day 9 Possession A soul to take Not freely given Choice I make The task driven To be mine A new direction Will be fine Upon close inspection No one’ll see Under my spell You are me Please don’t tell
25 Days of Terror
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”
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”
Scribble City: Write Now 