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Hidden Secrets
It was hidden, and hidden well. No one would have found it if it had not been for my cat, Scout, scampering up to the attic, seizing his opportunity when I left the attic door ajar. I live in the house that belonged to my late grandparents and had been doing some much-needed cleaning in the attic. Making my way up the stairs and I shouted “Come here you. You know you’re not supposed to be up here. What are you making all this ruckus about?” I found him hair with his standing straight up, hissing at the farthest corner wall in the attic. As I was scooping him up into my arms, I noticed a small slit in the attic wall, resembling what could be an opening. Intrigued, I put Scout down and dug my fingernails into the crevice and to my surprised pried open a small panel revealing a hidden cubbyhole in the wall. Inside was a small wooden box, covered with dust. Reaching in, I pulled out the box, and opened it to find a small black notebook, worn with age.
By Samantha Carlson6 years ago in Horror
Blank Page
Lottie walked out of the attorney’s office and onto the bustling sidewalk, gripping a small black notebook and a check for twenty thousand dollars. Of course Doug would pull something like this. Even after five years of marriage, Lottie had learned little about him. He claimed that his secretive nature was the key to his success, but she suspected that he just enjoyed keeping her in the dark. She barely knew what his work entailed. She had no idea how much he was actually worth. He used to spend hours every evening filling out these small black notebooks, never letting her see them or even telling her what he was writing about. The most profound thing she had known about him was that he enjoyed collecting beautiful objects, meant to be displayed and never touched. Most of the time she had felt like another art piece in his collection.
By Kristen Drummey6 years ago in Horror
The Army of the Box
Inspired by True Events. Truly. 1968, The Cow Palace Concert Venue, San Francisco, CA Backstage, weed smoke and the lure of sex flooded his senses. Facing away from him, 22 year-old Chloe Bogale writhed her torso, her hair bristling his face and his mood. His body gave up.
By Katherine Bennett-Greer6 years ago in Horror
Summertime Living Is Easy
His favorite name was Gina. I often wondered if it was the reason he liked my name so much. “Nina, as in Nina Simone,” he’d say, playfully punching my arm before his voice trailed off into soft, meandering verses of “Summertime” as he exited the living room, tickling the keys of the piano as he walked out and leaving behind him a great big shadow of doubt.
By Selena Fragassi6 years ago in Horror
The Little Black Book
Prologue: The Queen’s Boutique We get deliveries every day. People, who want to get rid of their clutter, donate to the cause. The cause being...the Queen’s Boutique!!! A very popular high end consignment store. I was so exhausted that day and couldn’t wait to get off. I had 15 minutes until my shift ended and here comes the most annoying manager in the world...Queen Barbara.
By Naeemah Harris6 years ago in Horror
