Dark Moments
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alt="Sausage Soup by Jacob Baugher"
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Sausage Soup by Jacob Baugher
When the three sweating golfers in Speedos sink into the hotel’s Jacuzzi, I float to the pantry. Chef Jimmy never notices me. He’s too old to believe in ghosts. I...
Sausage Soup by Jacob Baugher
When the three sweating golfers in Speedos sink into the hotel’s Jacuzzi, I float to the pantry. Chef Jimmy never notices me. He’s too old to believe in ghosts. I...
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alt="Blame it on El Trauco by Ximena Escobar"
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Blame it on El Trauco by Ximena Escobar
Knowing the fate befalling virgins in the forest, Mirén never sent her daughter for firewood. Therefore, her husband’s claim that she’d been taken by El Trauco, met her suspicion. Although...
Blame it on El Trauco by Ximena Escobar
Knowing the fate befalling virgins in the forest, Mirén never sent her daughter for firewood. Therefore, her husband’s claim that she’d been taken by El Trauco, met her suspicion. Although...
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alt="Next Time, Take the Stairs by Nicole Little"
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Next Time, Take the Stairs by Nicole Little
My new job has phenomenal perks: travel, luxury accommodations; no expense spared. So the booking at this creaky old London hotel surprises me, I’ll admit. Late for a meeting, I...
Next Time, Take the Stairs by Nicole Little
My new job has phenomenal perks: travel, luxury accommodations; no expense spared. So the booking at this creaky old London hotel surprises me, I’ll admit. Late for a meeting, I...
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alt="The Kiss by Michael Crow"
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The Kiss by Michael Crow
The bite wasn’t what I expected. A gentle wispy kiss just below the beard line, whispering honey-laced allurements in my ear. Languor took hold of me and warmth filled my...
The Kiss by Michael Crow
The bite wasn’t what I expected. A gentle wispy kiss just below the beard line, whispering honey-laced allurements in my ear. Languor took hold of me and warmth filled my...
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alt="Covert Operation Helsing: Malawi Mission by Jacob Bowers"
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Covert Operation Helsing: Malawi Mission by Jac...
“You may have done your research, but you don’t know a thing about this place,” said my driver as we bumped along the muddy road. I clutched my crucifix and...
Covert Operation Helsing: Malawi Mission by Jac...
“You may have done your research, but you don’t know a thing about this place,” said my driver as we bumped along the muddy road. I clutched my crucifix and...
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alt="The Fliers Club by James Lipson"
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The Fliers Club by James Lipson
“Are you kidding me?” “I might be. Why?” “Seriously? Look in the mirror, tell me what you see.” “I see a well-appointed Armani suit, impeccable Testoni Oxford shoes, one of...
The Fliers Club by James Lipson
“Are you kidding me?” “I might be. Why?” “Seriously? Look in the mirror, tell me what you see.” “I see a well-appointed Armani suit, impeccable Testoni Oxford shoes, one of...
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alt="A Shot of Carmilla by Joachim Heijndermans"
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A Shot of Carmilla by Joachim Heijndermans
Funny, a thing like her being so beautiful. Asleep, she could pass for human, were it not for the teeth at the corners from her mouth. Sleeping beauty in a...
A Shot of Carmilla by Joachim Heijndermans
Funny, a thing like her being so beautiful. Asleep, she could pass for human, were it not for the teeth at the corners from her mouth. Sleeping beauty in a...
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alt="Weak Timid Afraid by Kathy Slater Neilsen"
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Weak Timid Afraid by Kathy Slater Neilsen
Her skin translucent, veins within, a road map to her heart. The heart I’ve been cast from. I loom over her, wood stake poised. Eyes open, burning, upon me. “Get...
Weak Timid Afraid by Kathy Slater Neilsen
Her skin translucent, veins within, a road map to her heart. The heart I’ve been cast from. I loom over her, wood stake poised. Eyes open, burning, upon me. “Get...
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alt="Gift Wrapping by Glenn R. Wilson"
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Gift Wrapping by Glenn R. Wilson
“We’ve gathered here to celebrate the ascension of our newest member,” says the headmaster while pointing at me. “Bring in the reward.” Within moments a cart appears in front of...
Gift Wrapping by Glenn R. Wilson
“We’ve gathered here to celebrate the ascension of our newest member,” says the headmaster while pointing at me. “Bring in the reward.” Within moments a cart appears in front of...
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alt="Embrace by Maura Yzmore"
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Embrace by Maura Yzmore
How long has it been? A century or two? Thanks to me, you’re not the worse for wear, yet my gift has always offended you. I wonder why you asked...
Embrace by Maura Yzmore
How long has it been? A century or two? Thanks to me, you’re not the worse for wear, yet my gift has always offended you. I wonder why you asked...
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alt="The Party by Pavi Raman"
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The Party by Pavi Raman
The Dardanellis threw the best Halloween parties in the neighbourhood. They were a charming couple, old school. So of course there were rumours. Everything from unholy rituals to BDSM. The...
The Party by Pavi Raman
The Dardanellis threw the best Halloween parties in the neighbourhood. They were a charming couple, old school. So of course there were rumours. Everything from unholy rituals to BDSM. The...
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alt="Only When I Sleep by J.W. Garrett"
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Only When I Sleep by J.W. Garrett
Shana glanced upward. Bits of darkened sky lightened; daybreak wouldn’t be far behind. Her coffin’s comfort wasn’t far. She’d easily make it. But more than anything, Shana wanted to be...
Only When I Sleep by J.W. Garrett
Shana glanced upward. Bits of darkened sky lightened; daybreak wouldn’t be far behind. Her coffin’s comfort wasn’t far. She’d easily make it. But more than anything, Shana wanted to be...