I travel through the mansion, eager to get out. Each door I opened gave me a new challenge. The first door I opened required that I experience the pain of a fish hook tearing its way through my stomach and throat. The tenth door led me to a room where I had to freeze almost …
I didn’t know what I would be walking into, but I stepped forward anyway. The room was cloaked with an ominous silence. All life seemed to have been snuffed out of the room. Not a single figure moved, and I began panicking. What happened to everyone here? Suddenly, the silence is broken by the sound …
Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that can make a person happy. For me, a new book will always bring a smile to my face. For Samantha, it was shoes. It didn’t matter if they were heels, boots, or sneakers, she had to have them all. This obsession was fine, and I even supported her when …
I didn’t want to come to this dumb party, but I had nothing else to do today. I was standing along the back of the wall when I noticed her. She was gorgeous with her long, flowing hair and her long dress emphasized her curves. She looked up, and her eyes locked with mine. Everyone …
I love music. There’s always a song for any mood I’m in. Before I get started, I have to choose the perfect song. It takes a while, but I finally find it. I turn the music up loud, and I reach for the scalpel. It helps to silence the thoughts in my head, and the …
It has already gotten my friends, and it’s coming after me next. I run down the hallways, trying to stay ahead of it. I duck behind a wall in the kitchen where I can at least have a fighting chance. I grab a knife, and I try to stay as silent as possible as I …
Continue reading The Monster around the Corner (Inktober Day 26: Hide)
When machines on the ship started going on the fritz, we were worried, but not overly concerned. We made sure to implement the buddy system to stay safe, but it wasn’t as effective as we thought. There was an impostor among us, and it used this distraction to their advantage. First, the body cut in …
A gentle wind blows through as I stand in my backyard. I’ve been out here for what feels like hours, and my body feels the pain. With my arms hurting, I continue to dig deeper into the ground. Once the hole is deep enough, I release my breath and wipe the sweat from my eyes. …
I’m cooking dinner in the kitchen when I hear the front door open. I turn around with a smile on my face. It’s not until I register the look on his face that my smile drops. He says nothing, but he hands me a letter. I blankly stare at it as he makes his way …
Sleep is for the weak. I say this to myself every night. I do everything I can to stay awake. And the bags under my eyes tell all. When I start to drift off, I slap my cheek. If I get too comfortable, the cold of the freezer provides enough bite. To avoid the land …
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