Top Stories
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Charlotte. Top Story - October 2024.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Charlotte's nursery was in the room furthest from the door: up many stairs and down a long hall. There, she spent her early days keeping her nurses busy, filling diapers, throwing toys, screaming, and biting. But no number of stairs, length of halls, or thickness of doors could keep the music from reaching her ears. Fortunately, infants don't know what a door is, much less how to open one.
By Rebekah Conard2 years ago in Horror
Part D: The A-Z of Unusual Words. Top Story - October 2024.
Letter E is now live. Find it here. I encourage anyone reading this to submit an entry for every letter in the appropriate contest page's comments. You will get to participate in a bonus contest for anyone with 26 entries. The deadline for this is the same as the deadline for the letter Z. Just make sure each entry is in the correct letter's comments.
By Penny Fuller2 years ago in Writers
One Unchecked Box. Top Story - October 2024.
"Republished" because it was the only way to add the embed for the newly recorded audio version of this story due to the Top Story badge. Plus it serves as a nice, informal announcement of the podcast's revival for another season (go subscribe!):
By Stephen A. Roddewig8 months ago in Fiction
Soul Stealers. Top Story - October 2024.
The midnight moon disappeared behind the storm clouds brewing on the horizon, and I wanted to settle my tired bones into my bed before the torrential rains swept across the valley. As I peddled my bike toward my uncle's estate, I felt a shift in the night air.
By KA Stefana 2 years ago in Fiction
📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 10/17/2024
Our “Raise Your Voice Threads” are hosted most alternating Thursdays at 12PM ET to offer creators more avenues to uncover exceptional stories on Vocal. As we are continuously searching for fresh creators and inspiring stories, this thread provides an opportunity to exchange and discuss the stories that have moved and motivated us on Vocal.
By Raise Your Voice by Vocal2 years ago in Resources
Invaded. Top Story - October 2024.
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Now here Nicki was, trying to open said black door with a large keyhole, in sharp contrast to the rest of the white house. Harsh footsteps and loud clashes continued behind her, evidence that the robbers were still in the house.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Horror
