Do you know what my biggest fear is? It’s nothing common like snakes or heights or even the dark. No, it’s something far worse in my eyes. Anytime I see a rodent, no matter the size, my heart starts racing. I break into a sweat, and I have to get away as fast as I …
All of the weapons lay before me. I want to know if they can see? The excitement that lies within, The eagerness just under my skin. I see the sharp knife, And a smile jumps to life. The blade glints in the light. My excitement soars to new heights. With my weapon finally in hand, …
I run through the forest, out of breath and scared. I’ve seen all the movies, and I know not to look behind me, But my paranoia takes control, and I turn my head. The silent figure is still there, And it’s getting closer with each step I take. I need to make it to the …
I lean across the counter staring at the clock as the seconds tick by waiting for my shift to end. It never ends. As the hands creep toward the midnight hour, the sound of the door chimes alert me to a customer. I wonder who it is tonight? No regulars come at this point, and …
As the moon begins to rise, The beings gather together. One by one the candles are lit, And soon the figure in the middle is seen. Tied down on the ground, The girl is surrounded. A chant arises from the crowd, And the flames grow taller. With one final word and the downswing of a knife, …
With one pull of the line I scream in pain. He shushes me, but with another pull, I yell again. As he tries to fish the key out of me, I scream even louder and the machine grows closer. He tries to calm me, but does he not know how agonizing this is? He makes …
When the moon rises in the sky The magic of the night comes alive The cackling witches fly by And the ghouls have arrived With the tick of the clock And the swish of a hand The skeletons begin to knock And the wolves begin to stand As the ghosts fly high And the living …
I cautiously approach the front door I stand there wondering if I should open it or run I close my eyes I remember The voices talking filled with laughter The music rumbling through the speakers The playful arguments between cousins I remember The crackling of oil on the stove The slight burning smell that comes …
The crumbling building looms over a deserted parking lot Weeds sprout from the cracks in the concrete Paint that was once sky blue has now faded to gray This building was once a home to many people Now, this building is the home of memories Time has worn away its looks Time has allowed for …
Darkness slowly approaches me As I watch as my loved ones walk away. I close my eyes hoping not to see Who will leave and who will stay. The cold grip of panic clutches at my chest. My breaths come faster And I try not to get stressed, But my heart shatters. I curl up …
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