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The Trees Swallow People: Part 2
Over the weeks, two things continued to catch my attention. First, there was a sudden increased in the number of people going missing. Upon first
Conor Matthews June 26, 2022 No Comments
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conspiracy
Chooser of the Fallen
Maria sat by the computer on the varnished side-table and dad lay curled up in the couch watching some discussion program she couldn’t focus on.
Christina Nordlander January 1, 2022 1 Comment
child
Choice
Cover by https://twitter.com/Default_Mistake?t=T13ESBEGBtvjBI7D7QrJBA&s=08 The night was a cliche dark and inside the hospital, where only a few months ago, Darlene had given birth to a
Saim Khurshid December 2, 2022 No Comments
flea market
The Blackest Friday
The bell dinged as the door swept open. A couple this time. He was in a baseball cap and a dingy red coat, and sported
Tim McDaniel April 2, 2022 No Comments
darkfantasy
The King’s Secret
“My lord,” I purred softly as to not draw his attention, bowing before my new king alongside the six other mistresses. We curtsied deeply on the queue
Brittany Johnson December 14, 2021 3 Comments
blackcat
Shadow Cat
The shadow cat watched from its vantage point as Skylar whipped her head around, her ponytail slicked from all the sweat. To her horror, there
Charlotte Rodricks October 5, 2021 12 Comments
Halloween Story 2023
iSpy
Who is inside Chelle’s phone? Chelle couldn’t figure out what was going on with her phone. She kept insisting to
Andy Spears March 20, 2022 4 Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose and The Blood Peacock (Part VI of Book III)
Recap: Pregnant with their newest child, Jade Flannery was put on bed rest by her doctor. Yet another chapter in their life was beginning, with
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm April 18, 2023 No Comments
The Bravery Club
Linn waited while Efraim sat crouched in the rainy road, holding the earthworm. The worm was so long, it always hung a bit off the
Christina Nordlander June 13, 2022 No Comments
Reborn Through Mother Nature
It was on the coldest most pitch black night that the phenomenon took place. The angry sky roared and wept it’s hardest as if it
David Williams March 7, 2024 No Comments
bit on the side
I Can See Him
“It’s in my mind, there can’t you see?” “No, honey, I can’t see something you are imagining,” Brent said. He squirmed on his chair, holding
Colin Devonshire June 30, 2022 No Comments
Reflections on Hermit’s Wood
It was always ridiculous to believe that anything nefarious took place in Hermit’s Wood. The absurdity of the accusations didn’t change, even after Angeline Ramirez
Ethan K. Lee April 24, 2022 No Comments
dark
The Silence in the Eye
No longer to be able to trust one’s senses is such a fate that one may argue whether it is milder than the gallows: to
Christina Nordlander February 5, 2024 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose and The Blood Peacock (Part VIII of Book III)
Time to Kick Ass Jade Rose Flannery reached the compound where her family and friends were being held by the mysterious Blood Peacock. Her first
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm December 30, 2023 No Comments
Marriage
Ounce of Prevention
Now, just because a wife kills her husband — even a perfectly agreeable husband — it doesn’t necessarily follow that she’s to blame. She may
Tim McDaniel February 16, 2022 2 Comments
#Halloween
The Candle In The Cabin
Mike and two friends were camping deep in the woods one summer night. They regretted how two of the three got caught cheating on their
Robin Honigsberg October 10, 2023 No Comments
christmashorror
Kill The Sacred Tree
“Once we begin, this story cannot be untold. Do you understand?” The child nodded and the man, a man who looked ancient in that child’s
Brittany Johnson December 22, 2021 7 Comments
family drama
The Lake House Part 4 of 5
The Santos siblings went to the lake for a relaxing escape, but by the end of their trip, it’s a race to escape the vacation
Reina Cruz December 19, 2022 No Comments
fortune
Love Heart?
“She pointed at the wardrobe. She said a few words, not in English. And then died,” Anne said as the tears flowed. The ambulance men
Colin Devonshire February 17, 2022 2 Comments
The forces of good and evil are all around us!
FORCES OF GOOD AND EVIL
You look around the world. What do you see? You see the forces of good and evil coming at you and me. If you believe
Walker Ikard April 18, 2022 2 Comments
Fiction
The Trees Swallow People: Part 9
It had been days since we were trapped. What little light was managing to penetrate the forest of people outside my windows came in stages
Conor Matthews August 14, 2022 No Comments
The Trees Swallow People: Finale
My body ached the next morning. I don’t mean later in the morning. I mean the next morning; we slept for twenty-four hours. The blank,
Conor Matthews May 26, 2023 No Comments
death hotel
Everything Ready?
‘Everything was ready for the ritual. What have you done?’ Mr Kirkwood asked. ‘Sir, I don’t feel right about this,’ Khun Daw answered. ‘You may
Colin Devonshire July 22, 2023 No Comments
blood
#2 Blood of the Covenant: Chapter 1 — A Strange Boy
A paranormal horror romance Read #1 – Prologue HERE The most exquisite flavor; fruity, sweet, with a salty tang. I wanted to savor the taste,
Kai Parker January 6, 2022 5 Comments
horror
Priyatel (Sci-Fi Horror) – Contents
What’s the story about? Priyatel is a five part short sci-fi-horror web novel. Set in 1950’s when the Space Race was at it’s peak, a
Eta George August 3, 2022 No Comments
action
Cry | Exorcist: The Blight of Yonder
Chapter 0 | Fungicide by Venomous Maw The swamp was stagnant after nightfall, save the squelching footfalls of a boar demon. His bipedal hoofs trudged
Shainin Pillay March 26, 2024 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part V of Book II)
Introduction: In the midst of a zombie apocalypse and a war with enemy factions, Seanix Flannery and his wife, Jade, faced unimaginable loss. All of
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm March 14, 2022 No Comments
The Knight’s Wife – Contents
Sweethearts and Wives, Image © Samuel E Waller (1850–1903) What’s this story about? The Knight’s Wife is an eight part short web novel. Set against a
Eta George June 7, 2022 No Comments
blood
#1 Blood of the Covenant: Prologue — And So, It Begins
A paranormal horror romance What is this place? I gasp for air. I do not mean to, I just do. I do not mean to
Kai Parker December 2, 2021 3 Comments
The Compulsion
That summer Tova spent more time out of the house, because when autumn came around she would be moving to Stockholm and university. She walked
Christina Nordlander July 1, 2022 No Comments
folklore
AfterWorld Part 3
When a teenager is trapped in a land of the dead, she discovers that ghosts are the least of her worries. Begin with Part 1
Reina Cruz October 9, 2022 1 Comment
ache
Beacon of Light
There is a beauty to being the sole bright light in a vast sea of darkness and a curse as well. Melanie Raynore should know
Melissa Powers February 24, 2022 2 Comments
dragon
The Monk, the Spirit, and the Committee
It was the early years of the Great Famine, and the terrors of the provisional government knew no end. The democratic reforms, intended to reverse
Director Aldmann January 5, 2023 No Comments
conor matthews
The Trees Swallow People: Part 3
Reporting at the Garda station proved depressingly tedious. I went, expecting to be met with derision and light mockery or perhaps aggression for wasting their
Conor Matthews July 3, 2022 No Comments
folklore
Ravenous
I feed on nightmares. Anguish, fear, horror and sweat. I lap it up. It fuels me, soothes me after a long day. What is day,
Reina Cruz October 16, 2022 1 Comment
Delicate Minds Think Alike
The pure white sails flailed in the sea breeze as the sun set below the horizon, casting an orange and purple sky. The sea waves
willow hewett April 29, 2022 No Comments
christmas horror
The Man Dressed as Santa
“It looks like we have another gift for you, Miranda,” the jolly sounding man dressed as Santa said. “Go ahead, open it up. I’m sure
Evan Bond December 21, 2021 No Comments
action
Options
“This was a mistake,” yelled Dave as he stared out the window at the dark, lurching shapes gathering even faster than the gloomy clouds on
Donald J. Bingle December 14, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part III of Book II)
Introduction As the apocalypse raged on, Jade and Seanix Flannery’s life fell apart. Following the brutal deaths of their children, Jade came unraveled, and she
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm January 28, 2022 No Comments
#Halloween
Blind Spot
“I’m standing in the back yard now.” Aaron checked the bars on his cell phone; the signal was strong. “You have to fly out here
Donald J. Bingle August 12, 2021 1 Comment
competition
Getting Ahead in Business
Graeme Wood turned the newspaper to Local News, folded it, and smoothed it flat on the plastic table in front of him. The waitress passed
Tim McDaniel January 16, 2022 No Comments
Children
Hop and Hop with Gleepglop-Geep! A Bedtime Reader
Gleepglop-Geep is curled up under the dried leaves, warm and comfortable. But not sleeping! Gleepglop-Geep knows that sleeping is dangerous, and she is far too
Tim McDaniel February 10, 2022 No Comments
From the Swamp
I never thought much could be worse than travel by boat. That was until I was sat for days upon a train. Still, somehow I
The Book of Yolk April 10, 2021 No Comments
Drive-in
A Night Out
“This movie looks so real!” the woman in the car next to him shrieked. He wished they would put the top up. Danny didn’t want
Evan Bond December 7, 2021 No Comments
Fire in the Woods
Amber hoped it was her imagination, but it seemed unnaturally dark out tonight, even with the moon nearly full overhead. This close to the city,
Mercy Elizabeth October 23, 2021 No Comments
A Brother’s Mirth
When the sun set that day, what rose on its tail was not the moon, but a second sun. Alarm cropped up from this development,
Osprey White November 26, 2022 1 Comment
Creepy
PELAGE ESCALIER
I woke up this morning with a headache haunting my peace. I had gotten up earlier than usual and decided against getting ready for school
Saim Khurshid August 2, 2021 No Comments
Black magic
The Dark Tulip
‘Stop the car!’ ‘What?’ ‘Pull up now. Look,’ Mary Dawkins pointed ahead. Her husband strained, peering between the headlights, leaning forward to the steering wheel.
Colin Devonshire September 9, 2022 No Comments