Leslie Scott
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A Box Outside of your Comfort Zone
There I was, 4 provinces away from home, with people I didn't know and participating in an activity I swore I'd never do. However; life has a peculiar way of turning things upside down and inside out within a few inhales and exhales. In this case it was all in the delivery of one little box.
By Leslie Scottabout a year ago in 01
BodyArt Nature's Way
I think, like a lot of people, I'm obsessed by tattoos. Having 5 currently and more to come, I can say every-time I go, I'm already thinking of the next one I want. The way a tattoo artist seems to flawlessly ink away on your skin and making it a part of you is something nothing less than pure magic. Each one having such a personal meaning of something in your life. Something that has changed you, affected you or represents you. All so unique to each individual. Such perfection! (Unless of course it's a tattoo nightmare but I think there is a show for that already. And a whole different writing challenge!Ha!)
By Leslie Scott3 years ago in Psyche
Tips for Beginner Writers Staring Down From the Sky
Just this past week I came across Vocal. I have always enjoyed writing and have recently taken up blogging. While in the midst of wasting time last week on facebook, as we do, I came across an ad for Vocal. It intrigued me so I started to explore. I must admit I felt pretty intimidated as the writers on here definitely have experience beyond me, talent that is much more refined and familiarity with writing nuances that I still need to learn. But what a place for me to learn and get inspired. I came across the writing challenges and my interest peaked even further. Being one that has always been fascinated with the paranormal, horror movies and basically all things creepy, you can only imagine how excited I was to come across the cursed images challenge. So, it was game on! My imagination started going wild and all my attention focused on what I could write about to enter. Having an image from a few years ago I write a piece and submit. I must confess I was quite thrilled to have written my first story. Then the next day I start to question it, doubt it, thinking how could I have done better, things I should have added or not added. I suppose this is all the makings of a writer. But I decide that I need a creepier image and story, spookier, just better. My little brain starts going crazy, I'm driving home from work, thinking, overthinking, then there it is! A cemetery! And it is dusk! How incredibly perfect! I park my car and rush into the graveyard with anticipation like that of a child on Christmas morning. I start taking pictures of everything. Every grave, every spooky building, trees, the pathway, everything! Surely one of these 5000 photos has the makings of a entry into the cursed images challenge. (ok not quite 5000....ha)
By Leslie Scott4 years ago in Horror
Windchimes, Curtains and a Promise from the Grave.
March 21, 2014, is that day in my life that haunts me in my sleep and even at times when I'm seemingly wide awake. Accompanying my father to a follow up appointment for some tests, we find out he has terminal cancer. I was sitting across from him, I will never forget the look on his face. This is what I see in my sleep. I see it sometimes in odd moments when I'm fully awake. He was a large, stellar individual. 6'3, weighing over 300 pds, a sheet metal worker and life had not been easy on him. He commanded a room without having to do anything. Just his presence was a force to be felt. But in this moment, I witnessed this powerhouse of a human reduced to the similarity of a small boy that that missed his mother. His body slumped as he cried. Although he was doing his damnest to hold the tears back for my benefit. That's the kind of man and father he was, even in this moment he was trying to comfort his daughter and remain the strong force. His voice quivered as he asked " How long do I have?". The doctor would not give a definite answer, only saying there was little that could be done.
By Leslie Scott4 years ago in Horror