challenge

The Stairway

Write a story inspired by this image: http://arcaneimages.tumblr.com/post/24476092257/stairway (A black and white photo of baroque stairway in a shadowed house, illuminated dimly by candles, with a gargoyle looming over the proceedings.)

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Challengers

4 entries
  1. Caution (#6)

    Author: Emilou

    The first thing I notice when I enter the hall is the staircase. Front and center, it mesmerizes me, flickering shadows dancing across the intricately carved…

    Jun 7, 2012 · Ficly archive

  2. The House on the Hill

    Author: ItsMeChristina

    The house was cold. A bitter crisp cold like the first haunting of a winter’s night. The hallways were silent as she glided through the shadows. Her fingers…

    Jun 7, 2012 · Ficly archive (2)

  3. Notes of Madness

    Author: Robert Quick

    Carl woke to the shrill sound of pan pipes being played outside the door to his chamber. Angry at being awoken, he pulled on his robe, ripping it in the…

    Jun 6, 2012 · Ficly archive (4)