The buildings in Phase Two look like poorly decorated gingerbread houses, each strung with mismatched, twinkling lights. Travis and mine are one of the top units furthest to the left. Nestled close to the woods it is the very last building in Phase Two and one of the few patios not blinking with festive lights. My hands are cold and sweaty as the gym comes into view. I cannot keep them from shaking, so instead I stuff them into my jacket pockets. The thin fabric will keep them restrained for now. Tonight is the night that I have been planning for three long weeks. I crouch behind Anna’s brand new Mercedes S-Class and watch as the thin figures run in place.More
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The Watchmen – Part X – A Thriller Novella
If you missed the previous chapter, you can find it here: The Watchmen – Part IX – Three Days – A horror novella My mouse hesitates over the red camera icon. Yesterday I had been mentally prepared for this and while I had drug my feet, it was something that I was ready to do. Now…More
The Watchmen – Part IX – A Thriller Novella
“I know what you’re thinking, I would be thinking the same thing.” I say, He looks over at me from his spot on the stool. His expression is hard to gauge. We are in the kitchen, now sitting across from each other to talk things out. I made tea for the both of us and then explained everything.More
The Watchmen – Part II – A Thriller Novella
If you missed the first chapter you can find it here: Nine days. I stare up at the ceiling in my room, completely lost in thought. Just to be sure, I had even asked Zedd what his dreams looked like. He had described in vivid detail my worst fears: his suffering is identical to mine.…More
The Watchmen – Part I – A Horror Novella
And the Watchmen wander the streets with a flurry and flutter, the wisp of a coat. With weary eyes they usher; Tick-tock, little rabbits run to your den. For on this night, hallowed night, They send the world to silence. Ever still, ever waiting, ever stoic they remain; And the Watchmen release their hymn to…More
Someone left their cellphone in my store. I shouldn’t have unlocked it. A horror short.
Warning** This is NSFW and for some, NSFL. ** Reader beware. Let me start by saying, I’m not a nosy person─ and I’m definitely not a thief─ so when I first noticed that the customer had left their phone, I ran outside to give it back to them. We’re located in a little strip-mall shopping…More
My Family is Falling Apart – Conclusion
Part I Part II Part III I stare across the house from the living room and then turn back to the patio door. So this is it. This is what being insane is like. It’s Monday morning and I’ve scheduled an emergency appointment with a psychologist first thing. I have to run by the office…More