Tag Archives: Fear

Finish off Friday #6: Footsteps in the Fog 20.01.17

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Michael

Image: phylor aka Lorraine Footsteps echoed eerily in the fog. Over my shoulder I couldn’t see anything. They seemed to be getting closer. When I stopped walking so did the steps. I stopped near the entrance where a light shone … Continue reading →

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January 5: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Rattle

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Michael

January 5, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rattling sound. It can be an intimidating sound of protest, a disorienting loud sound, a musical expression or a gentle baby’s toy. Go where … Continue reading →

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Wordle #130 “November 21st, 2016”

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Remain Walrus Acedia (sloth, laziness or indifference in religious matters) Scrawl Rathskeller ((in Germany) the cellar of a town hall, often used as a beer hall or restaurant. A restaurant patterned on the German rathskeller, usually located below street level.) Cinder … Continue reading →

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November 17: Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Michael

In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that is told around a campfire. It can be a bonfire, burning trash can, a fire pit, something flaming outdoors. It can be a prop, and you can tell the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Photo Prompt – Passage #writephoto

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Michael

It was the final flight of stairs before you got to the THE PASSAGE that took so much out of you. You had that sense of dread about you. You began to get a feel for what it must have … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Secrets #writephoto

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Michael

No one knew what went on or why it did at 83 Dell Street. It was years before the secrets came out. In a darkened room, curtains drawn, anything was possible. Monsters could roam free; terror was a way of … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #18: Lost

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Michael

Image: Andreassen, Olav Johan, Stormnatten, olje på lerret.jpg How did a perfectly normal and peaceful Sunday afternoon at the beach turn into a near tragedy beyond comprehension. The family had come for the day, a trip from the country taking … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #11: Who goes there?

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Michael

I hear the all familiar creak of the floor boards as the all too familiar feet make their way towards my door. I know who it is. I know what she wants. It’s her way to creep as if she … Continue reading →

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On Popular Demand – Lets gather around for some ghost stories

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Michael

Its 3am, the floor boards creak the sound of footsteps across the lounge room floor I look but no one is up. I’m reminded of my children telling me of the white haired lady coming into their bedroom, often sitting … Continue reading →

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Microfiction challenge #8: The avenue

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Michael

Image: Van Gogh, Avenue of poplars   Part One of this Story can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2016/07/31/microfiction-challenge-7-wheatfield/   Rac woke to the shaking of a paramedic. The pain in his knees had gone and his mind went immediately into panic … Continue reading →

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