Haunted
I sigh as I get in bed and pull up the covers. It has been a thoroughly exhausting day, and I’m in dire need of a few hours rest. As I roll over, I notice a…
There Be Monsters
Things really do go "bump" in the night. Something is out there and it appears to be after you. Your story can be about any monster, real, imagined, implied or legendary. The story can focus on your fear of the unknown creature or the creature's fear of you. You have complete freedom of interpretation on this challenge. Dazzle me, and in the process, surprise yourself and your readers with your attention to detail, as well as your command of language and structure. Choose any genre as your vehicle and let your imagination soar. Good luck with this ficly
Challengers
6 entriesSome Kind of Monster
BUMP I heard the lock on the front door turn. I looked at the clock beside my bed. 2:47. SLAM The front door slammed shut. I heard feet shuffle. The faucet…
Slipping Away
A thief passes amongst us, unseen until it’s too late. He sneaks around us, blending in, stealing our lives, and we are powerless. He turns infants into…
Home Alone
There was something in the house with me. My family had gone out to dinner. Thanks to two tests on Monday, I stayed home to study. There was no one to help me…
Andrew
I knew a man named Andrew once. Captain of a tour boat. Nice guy, never could say no more tequila, but nice guy just the same. Didn’t have an ounce of fightin’…
You Can't Love A Monster
“I just don’t know if I can love you the same Andrew. Your not the person I had fell in love with a year ago. I can sit here and lie to myself, but the fact is…