Dark Moments
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Blaster of Puppets by Beth W. Patterson
“What’s wrong? Did your sense of humour dump you too?” I was too preoccupied with my skinned knees and bleeding palms to answer Jason. Portia, his ex for whom he’d...
Blaster of Puppets by Beth W. Patterson
“What’s wrong? Did your sense of humour dump you too?” I was too preoccupied with my skinned knees and bleeding palms to answer Jason. Portia, his ex for whom he’d...
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alt="Forever Hungry by Jason Holden"
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Forever Hungry by Jason Holden
It waits, making low groaning noises. It’s been trapped in this old house for countless years. It sustains itself by tormenting the living souls that visit here. So, it waits....
Forever Hungry by Jason Holden
It waits, making low groaning noises. It’s been trapped in this old house for countless years. It sustains itself by tormenting the living souls that visit here. So, it waits....
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alt="In the Middle of the Night by Jacek Wilkos"
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In the Middle of the Night by Jacek Wilkos
He woke up in the middle of the night. Felt a strong need to get out of bed which led him to the kitchen. He stopped by the fridge. Hunger?...
In the Middle of the Night by Jacek Wilkos
He woke up in the middle of the night. Felt a strong need to get out of bed which led him to the kitchen. He stopped by the fridge. Hunger?...
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alt="Gallows Humour by Joel R. Hunt"
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Gallows Humour by Joel R. Hunt
Gonzo the Clown trembled on the gallows. The rope rubbed his throat raw, tighter with every nervous gulp. “You know the law,” declared Judge Jolly, “If you make me laugh,...
Gallows Humour by Joel R. Hunt
Gonzo the Clown trembled on the gallows. The rope rubbed his throat raw, tighter with every nervous gulp. “You know the law,” declared Judge Jolly, “If you make me laugh,...
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alt="How to Deal with Stress by Crystal L. Kirkham"
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How to Deal with Stress by Crystal L. Kirkham
A co-worker once asked me how I deal with a job that makes them want to gouge their eyes out. “Well,” I explained, “a sensible person would give up the...
How to Deal with Stress by Crystal L. Kirkham
A co-worker once asked me how I deal with a job that makes them want to gouge their eyes out. “Well,” I explained, “a sensible person would give up the...
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alt="Don’t Wear Black by Charlotte O’Farrell"
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Don’t Wear Black by Charlotte O’Farrell
In life, Aunt Maud had no time for traditional funerals. “I want mine to be jolly! A celebration of my life. Nobody dresses in black!” When the day came, Richard...
Don’t Wear Black by Charlotte O’Farrell
In life, Aunt Maud had no time for traditional funerals. “I want mine to be jolly! A celebration of my life. Nobody dresses in black!” When the day came, Richard...
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alt="Nevermore by Shawn M. Klimek"
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Nevermore by Shawn M. Klimek
“It’s a parasitic twin,” Patty said. “It’s ugly, I know. Are you disgusted?” “It’s…” “You hate it, don’t you!” she bawled. “No, I’m just surprised.” “I just wanted there to...
Nevermore by Shawn M. Klimek
“It’s a parasitic twin,” Patty said. “It’s ugly, I know. Are you disgusted?” “It’s…” “You hate it, don’t you!” she bawled. “No, I’m just surprised.” “I just wanted there to...
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alt="Dinner Plans by Raven Corinn Carluk"
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Dinner Plans by Raven Corinn Carluk
"What should we eat?" "Dunno. What ain't we 'ad lately?" "Chinese?" "Jus' be 'ungry in an 'our." "Thai?" "Too spicy. 'ad a bubble in me guts fer a week after...
Dinner Plans by Raven Corinn Carluk
"What should we eat?" "Dunno. What ain't we 'ad lately?" "Chinese?" "Jus' be 'ungry in an 'our." "Thai?" "Too spicy. 'ad a bubble in me guts fer a week after...
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alt="The Hunger by Stephanie Scissom"
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The Hunger by Stephanie Scissom
Elspbeth peered through her keyhole. Four masked faces peered back. Teenagers. "C'mon, old lady," one said. "Give us some apples." Elspbeth loved Halloween, had gifted her candy apples to the...
The Hunger by Stephanie Scissom
Elspbeth peered through her keyhole. Four masked faces peered back. Teenagers. "C'mon, old lady," one said. "Give us some apples." Elspbeth loved Halloween, had gifted her candy apples to the...
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alt="Spell for the Dead by Belinda Brady"
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Spell for the Dead by Belinda Brady
“The Spell for the Dead only works on Halloween, when spirits are earthbound.” My friend Judith states sitting beside me, clutching a photo of her deceased dog, Bronx. This spell...
Spell for the Dead by Belinda Brady
“The Spell for the Dead only works on Halloween, when spirits are earthbound.” My friend Judith states sitting beside me, clutching a photo of her deceased dog, Bronx. This spell...
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alt="Mrs Jack’s Hallowe’en Surprise! by Donna Cuttress"
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Mrs Jack’s Hallowe’en Surprise! by Donna Cuttress
The knife pierced the toughened skin with a pop! Beneath, the flesh sweats and oozes. It sticks to my fingers which I wipe on my apron. I desperately try to...
Mrs Jack’s Hallowe’en Surprise! by Donna Cuttress
The knife pierced the toughened skin with a pop! Beneath, the flesh sweats and oozes. It sticks to my fingers which I wipe on my apron. I desperately try to...
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alt="Kindness Altered by C.L. Steele"
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Kindness Altered by C.L. Steele
“Not a flat!” Molly worried about getting home, getting the kids in their costumes. Freezing rain pelted as she flagged a trucker. “Thanks for stopping. Nice werewolf costume.” He smirked....
Kindness Altered by C.L. Steele
“Not a flat!” Molly worried about getting home, getting the kids in their costumes. Freezing rain pelted as she flagged a trucker. “Thanks for stopping. Nice werewolf costume.” He smirked....