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The Tale of the Woman in Waiting
The cabin in the woods was abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. A warming glow peering through the darkening woods gave an excitement to a bunch of hikers after a long day.
Jessica McNear-MillerPublished 2 years ago in HorrorA Life for a Life...
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The flicker of the newly lit flame seemed to dance to an unknown beat that resonated through barren trees and damp grass. This unseen pulse stretched itself across lakes and around untouched mountaintops that looked down onto the neighboring villages. The sound would fall onto sleeping ears as many in town lay in their beds, unsuspecting and completely vulnerable. It sounded like a heartbeat attached with an ominous whisper.
Lynette SherecePublished 2 years ago in HorrorThe Drifter
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. It was the kind of candle that burned slowly and would last through the night. It only provided enough light to warn others that this cabin was occupied. No one would be able to see much of anything in the soft glow, but the drifter had learned how to set up his makeshift camp in the dark. After years of traveling around the world, he’d become very comfortable with being on the go, never unpacking more than he needed. He didn’t stay in any one place for too long. That wasn’t his way. He’d be gone before the candle burned out. At least that was the plan.
Dru HensleyPublished 2 years ago in HorrorRadio Waves
The cabin had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Or at least, I thought it was a candle. The light flickered through the windows, the thick dust coating the partially shattered windows making the light warp and the color appear a little greenish.
Tory LloydPublished 2 years ago in HorrorThe Cabin of Existentially Imposed Exile
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The writer sat down at his desk, dusted off his old typewriter and stared at it for a moment. Then, without warning, he got to work on his final story.
Sam MackerrasPublished 2 years ago in HorrorWhen the Flames Go Out
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. It was quickly followed by a dozen more, the flames flickering dimly in the darkness, only visible from the village for those who cared to look for them. At this time, hours before dawn, not even the graveyard shift paid any attention to the woods. Everyone in the peaceful village remained blissfully unaware of the events to come.
C. L. EdwardsPublished 2 years ago in HorrorOn a Moonless Night
On a Moonless Night: A Campfire Story Rebecca L. Ferraro The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window.
Rebecca AnnePublished 2 years ago in HorrorGhost Writer
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. I sat staring at the sentence, hoping for some sort of inspiration. Rain was hammering the window to my left; the wind was howling and battering trees against the side of the house. A night to set a perfect spooky scene. Yet, somehow, I was uninspired.
The Hungry Cabin
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The candles bright light shine throughout the dark forest. The candle reigniting could only mean one thing, the cabin has awaken.
Paige TurnerPublished 2 years ago in HorrorSeeking solace in the woods
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. A couple of backpackers stumbled upon the eerie cabin in their quest to find shelter from an unexpected blizzard that had rolled in. Jessie had known about a cabin in these woods and though he had heard several scary stories about this cabin, he assumed it was all small-town folklore to keep young kids out.
Joanna CastellanosPublished 2 years ago in HorrorThe Sin Eater
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Reynolds didn’t hear about this until at least a day later. It was Mrs. Greystone, as always, who brought in the latest gossip and elderly woman’s fears. It was a Friday afternoon, and Reynolds, still the junior-most deputy in the sheriff’s department despite no longer considering himself a “rookie,” was dreading the late-night shift he would have to start when evening hit.
Steve HansonPublished 2 years ago in HorrorRust
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The mercenary thought nothing of it. Until the growling sounded a little closer than he preferred. He burst headlong through the forest, hardly giving his surroundings the courtesy of avoiding them. The candle’s light was a beacon of security which he flew towards.