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The Pond
It was early in the morning. The sun hadn’t risen yet and the sky was a deep medium blue. The moon was still out, bathing the town in a soft ambient light. A blanket of fog was on the ground, giving everything an ominous air. Last night’s rain dripped rhythmically from the eaves of the house. Lila made her way softly down the front steps, the only sound coming from the gentle swishing of her nightgown. Drip, drip, swish. Drip, drip, swish. She put her foot down slowly to avoid a squelching sound as her feet made contact with the mud. The moisture seeped through her socks, making her feet clammy. The thick fog made her hair frizz and her nightgown cling to her legs. She shivered from the cold. Squelch, squelch, squelch, went her feet. Swish, swish, swish, came her nightgown. She made her way to the cobblestone road. Where will I go today? she asked herself automatically. She paused, waiting for the mechanical answer of, back inside, but it didn’t come. Instead, she heard, to the pond. Without hesitation, she turned to the left and walked silently to the pond. Her footfalls came in soft thuds, rather than squelches. She walked about a mile out. Thud, thud, swish. Thud, thud, swish.
By Hannah Patterson4 years ago in Horror
Behind Blue Eyes
I was born on January 21, 2057. I was told that the doctor almost dropped me at first glance. It wasn't because I didn’t cry as most babies do at birth. It was because I look albino, with light skin and white hair, except my eyes are pale blue. I never met my dad.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Horror
Best Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for 2021
--- It's that time again - with COVID restrictions lifting, there's a greater chance this year for people to indulge in trick-or-treating and Halloween parties. That means costumes are coming back in a big way, baby.
By Shamona Pretz4 years ago in Horror
The Summer I Turned 12. Second Place in Foggy Waters Challenge.
I don’t know why I keep coming back. The water had always terrified me. Oceans were out, rivers were a full stop, and even suspiciously large puddles when it rained were on my “do not enter” list. But lakes were the worst.
By Caitlin Mitchell4 years ago in Horror
How to Write a Coming-of-Age Horror
It’s It, and it’s Stranger Things, Small Spaces, Ginger Snaps, Are You Afraid of the Dark, the Harry Potter series, Locke & Key, Nightbooks, Pan’s Labyrinth, Monster Squad, NOS4A2, or any of a hundred or so more. Can you think of any others? Remind me in the comments, please.
By Stephen Dalton4 years ago in Horror
Leviathan
Sergey gazed out at the Kara Sea from the top floor of the lighthouse as dawn broke over the frigid waters. He was an old man. How many more sunrises would he see? Would he live to see any in a warmer, more pleasant part of the world? His retirement drew near. He welcomed it. At the same time, he felt the tundra was part of him: the long days alone, and the deep thoughts which resolved into a tranquil silence. He hoped he could take the tranquility of the tundra wherever he went, but wondered if the tumult of warmer climates and more populated areas would wear on him.
By C. Rommial Butler4 years ago in Horror
The River's Gift
The bark stung Ben’s hands as he dug furiously into soggy, clay-thick soil, the edges of his makeshift shovel crumbling away in rough splinters. Occasional raindrops were testing his patience with their staccato threats, each one a warning that the storm would be upon him soon.
By Kristy Ockunzzi-Kmit4 years ago in Horror
Getting Over My Fear Of Chucky
Fear is a fickle thing, there are several types of minor fears, major fears, and unfathomable fears. What I saw in 2004 on the outside of the Regal Cinemas wall of posters was a moment I wouldn't forget because it was the second time in my life I saw something beyond my child's comprehension, but the first time I felt fear in my core.
By Samantha Parrish4 years ago in Horror
20 Books That Terrified Me
Halloween is my favourite season not just because everything is scary and dark, but also because of the flavours. These include: ginger, pumpkin, dark chocolate, almond, apple and so many more. They are such delicious flavours and you can eat them warm. But in reality, everything is still scary and dark.
By Annie Kapur4 years ago in Horror
The Spooky Spectrum: Carrie White from Carrie (1976) (Part 1)
Welcome, my dear readers to The Spooky Spectrum, A Halloween Edition of Breaking the (Autistic) Code. I will be looking at Autistic-coded characters in Horror films during the month of October. It is important to note that I will definitely be discussing some disturbing topics in these essays so be cautious before continuing on. Spoilers will also be a thing as well. I am not a licensed medical professional and this series is not about diagnosing the character(s) with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This series is a personal examination of the film/TV show's plot, the character's traits and personality and how they relate to me as an Autistic woman. I would encourage my readers to seek out different perspectives on disability representation especially from BIPOC disabled creators who are often ignored in the disability discourse.
By Kelsey O'Malley4 years ago in Horror
