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Skyhearth Manor
The door to the Old Man's study was broken. The latch was ruined, the wood around it splintered where someone had kicked it open. Tom wasn't sure which was weirder, the apparent vandalism or the fact that this door was actually open and had a real room behind it. The rumour among the staff at Skyhearth Manor was that Old Man Pevensey's door would only ever open for Death himself. Which now appeared to be true, although it was unlikely the Reaper would have kicked it in.
By Mick Fraser6 years ago in Horror
Boreas
Telling lies had never really been a talent of hers, despite what everyone said. And despite their best attempts- the word ‘best’ being used here sparingly- the people of Medenbrooke’s mutterings were not quite as private as they thought they were.
By M Martin6 years ago in Horror
The Twenty Thousand Dollar Soul
In my defence, anyone in my position would have taken the money. I had more outgoing than incoming. I was constantly worrying about whether I’d make my rent at the end of the month.
By Eric Holbrook6 years ago in Horror
The Rollback
It was one of those rare days on the mountain, bluebird skies and freezing temperatures that made the air look like it was filled with glitter. Here and there sun dogs were visible on the white slopes, these meteorological phenomena tended to appear in pairs, bright spots of light shooting straight up into the sky. It really was a perfect day, too bad it wouldn’t last long.
By Clare Skakel6 years ago in Horror
Final Effects
The contents of this envelope represent what I believe to be George Henricksen’s only remaining possessions: one small black leather-bound notebook containing journal entries of an unknown origin (while I assume the notes belong to George, he signed the hotel ledger with an X, so I cannot be certain), one solid gold coin, a monkey carved in ivory, and a key to a safe deposit box.
By Patrick Wellman6 years ago in Horror
Skin In The Game
Standing well back from the fierce heat of the blaze, the gaggle of onlookers watching the unexpected conflagration were not surprised the building was burning so furiously. Some even smiled wryly as they pointed out to each other that Three-Bs was, after all, full of books.
By Will Thoresby6 years ago in Horror
The Hospital
22:10 "Sturdy bastard," Rendal grunted, unsuccessfully trying to pull the axe out of the crushed skull. The sharp blade split man's head almost in half and wouldn't budge.
By Klemensas Kacinskas6 years ago in Horror
Weeping Woods
Gavin Monroe’s hair stood on the back of his neck, he stared face to face with the Weeping Woods. He searches the mark on the pillar just outside the forest tree line, the woods are restricted. The elders say the land is cursed, a work of spirited evil. As stories go, not many who enter make it out.
By Adrean W. Blevins6 years ago in Horror
Born on the Outskirts
There was something she could not ignore this time; something about him looked utterly feral. His eyes almost dead, staring at her as though she were prey. She had been frightened before but not quite like this.
By Hannah Moons6 years ago in Horror
Brandy
1 Brandy walks slowly down the long, dimly lit hallway towards Benjamin’s office. She can feel the eyes of the other employees on her, judging her. She reaches the door and knocks.
By Ron DiPrimio6 years ago in Horror
The Curse of the Four Skulls
In the jungle, hidden deep, I offer you the price of greed, Grandest room in all the ship, A secret hides, a treasure kept,
By Laurel Gallagher6 years ago in Horror
If Books Could Kill
The gentleman in the grey angora wool suit sitting across from Henry placed a stack of paper gently before him, then just as casually brought a suitcase up from below the table. The bills inside looked crisp and untouched, as if just printed. His nose was almost against the banded stacks when he leaned in to inspect them.
By Balz6 years ago in Horror